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Jackson, Tennessee, USA

Entertainment & Events in Jackson, Tennessee

Special Events

  • Epilepsy Advocate Program
    1770 Highway 45 Bypass
    Jackson, TN 38305
    You're invited to a program with the Epilepsy Advocate as they share their inspiring personal stories of living with epilepsy. The program also features a presentation from a neurologist with expertise in treating epilepsy. Please call or visit our webiste to register in advance.  more
    Sponsored By: UCB

Concerts & Performances

Art Exhibits

  • Dickson Gallery of Fine Art, The 731-423-9708
    118 East Lafayette Street
    Jackson, TN 38301
    Downtown Jackson
    A multi-cultural art gallery representing emerging, professional, contemporary, folk and fun artists and artisans.  more

Festivals & Fairs

  • Shannon Street Blues & Heritage Festival 731-427-7573
    Held Downtown at the Jackson Farmers Market
    Thousands of listeners flock to this annual festival to enjoy top local and national blues acts. The Shannon Street Blues Festival also includes a variety of other events such as a barbecue contest and a 5K run. Held in June. more

  • Archeofest 731-988-5614
    460 Ozier Road
    Jackson, TN 38366
    Pinson Mounds State Archeological Park
    Learn about the Native American heritage during this two-day festival held every September in Pinson. Archeofest features a wide array of activities including quillwork, flute making, artifact identification, flint knapping, Indian basketry, dance performances, jewelry making, storytelling, haywagon tours, and weapons demonstrations.

  • African Street Festival 731-422-3973
    304 North Hays Avenue
    Jackson, TN 38301
    Located at the T.R. White Sportsplex
    An annual festival, the African Street Festival celebrates the African heritage of West Tennesseans. It features vendors selling a variety of African clothing, arts, crafts, and gourmet foods. Live African dancing and music is also included. Held Labor Day Weekend.

  • Sarasota Blues Festival 731-427-7573
    314 East Main Street
    Jackson, TN 38301
    The first Shannon Street Blues Festival took place in July 1992 at the West Tennessee Farmers Market. It was funded by Jackson Main Street now known as Jackson Downtown Development Corporation. It grew out of research done at the Jackson-Madison County Library into the life of Jacksonian and blues harp pioneer, John Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson. Some of the performers included Tom Price, Phillip Reynolds, Jack Pearson and William Howse and Memphis juke joint legend The Fieldstones. more

  • Annual Shannon St. Blues And Heritage Festiva 731-427-7573
    314 East Main Street
    Jackson, TN 38301
    Held in June, the annual Shannon St. Blues And Heritage Festival offers music, entertainment, dancing, food and more. more

Sporting Events

  • Annual NAIA Women's Basketball Championship 731-424-NAIA
    Oman Arena
    Jackson, TN 38305
    Held in mid March, this is one of the city's top tourist events. More than 40,000 people attend the week-long tournament. more

  • West Tenn Diamond Jaxx, AA Baseball 731-988-JAXX
    4 Fun Place
    Jackson, TN 38305
    Pringles Park
    The seventy home game season runs from April through August. You'll also enjoy special promotions such as fireworks, appearances by Jaxx, the huge stuffed mascot, and other family-oriented events.  more

  

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