🚀 I-69 & Tennessee's Population Boom! 🚀

Happy Sunday To Everyone In The HubCity & Beyond!

Talks about the future are important & Tennessee is doing what it can to help future proof itself from many uncertainties!

In Today’s “HubCity Newsletter”:

• Why I-69 Is A Big Deal For Tennessee 🚛

• 8 Million Residents By 2040 🤠

• West Tennessee & Jackson's Role📍

• Weekly Events For The Kids 🛝

• Weekly Events For The Whole Family 🎡 

Read Time: 3 - 5 Minutes

Tennessee is on the verge of something big — really big.

With a projected population growth of over 1 million new residents by 2040 and the expansion of major infrastructure like Interstate 69 (I-69), the Volunteer State is positioning itself as a powerhouse for commerce, connectivity, and community.

Let’s break down why I-69 matters, where all these new people are coming from, and how it could redefine the future of Jackson and West Tennessee.

🚛 Why I-69 Is A Big Deal For Tennessee 🚛

Often referred to as the "NAFTA Superhighway," Interstate 69 is more than just another stretch of asphalt, it's a lifeline for trade and transportation across North America.

Once complete, I-69 will connect Mexico to Canada, passing directly through several key states, including Tennessee. That’s a huge deal for our state, and here’s why:

• Strategic Location: Tennessee already sits in a sweet spot for logistics, with Memphis being a global distribution hub and Nashville booming with growth, adding I-69 only strengthens the state’s position as a central shipping corridor in the U.S. 📦

• Boost to Commerce: I-69 is expected to streamline freight movement from the Gulf of Mexico through the Midwest. For Tennessee businesses, that means faster delivery times, lower transportation costs, and increased access to both domestic and international markets. 💰

• Job Creation & Economic Development: New interstates attract warehouses, manufacturers, hotels, and restaurants. As I-69 carves through Tennessee, we can expect to see entire new job markets and developments popping up around the corridor. 🏗️

For a state that thrives on distribution, agriculture, auto manufacturing, and tourism, I-69 could be one of the infrastructure investment that helps take Tennessee’s economy to the next level. 📈

🤠 8 Million Residents By 2040 🤠 

Tennessee is already one of the fastest-growing states in the nation and it’s not slowing down. By 2040, it’s estimated the population will grow close to or over 8 million people, up from just under 7 million today. 👥

So, why are people flooding into Tennessee?

• Affordability: Compared to coastal cities, Tennessee offers a lower cost of living, no state income tax, and better housing affordability. 🏡

• Job Opportunities: From healthcare and tech in Nashville to logistics in Memphis and education in Knoxville, the job market is booming statewide. 💼

• Quality of Life: With scenic beauty, low taxes, vibrant music culture, and strong schools, Tennessee is becoming attractive not just for Americans but even for people looking to relocate from abroad. 🎶🌄

This growth isn’t just coming from young professionals either — Tennessee is pulling in remote workers, families, retirees, and even international businesses. And with growth comes the need for better infrastructure, which is why highways like I-69 will be key in helping the state keep up with the demand. 🚗

📍 West Tennessee & Jackson's Role📍

Here’s the exciting part: West Tennessee — and Jackson specifically — stands to benefit BIG from all this. 🎯

While Nashville and Memphis get a lot of attention, Jackson is strategically located between them, & I-69 could put it right on the radar for more growth and development. 🌐

🧩 Benefits for West Tennessee & Jackson:

• Attracting New Business: With better interstate access, Jackson could become a hub for warehousing, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities, especially for companies that want to avoid the congestion of larger cities. 📦🏭

• Job Growth: More commerce and logistics activity means more blue-collar and white-collar jobs, from truck drivers and warehouse staff to marketing and administrative roles. 💼👷

• Real Estate & Housing: As more people and businesses move in, Jackson could see a boom in new housing developments, apartment complexes, and mixed-use spaces — breathing new life into the region. 🏘️

• Higher Visibility: Cities along major interstates often attract chain restaurants, hotels, entertainment venues, and even healthcare and educational institutions. This could mean more options and amenities for residents of Jackson and surrounding communities. 🛍️🍔🎬

• Better Quality of Life: As infrastructure improves and investment increases, Jackson could become a more walkable, connected, and vibrant place to live, blending small-town charm with big-city perks. 🌆

Final Takeaway 💭

Infrastructure doesn’t just build roads, it builds futures. With I-69 on the horizon and over a million new residents coming to Tennessee, this is more than just a transportation project. It’s a signal that the next 15 years could redefine the entire landscape of our state. 🛣️

We know that some will love this and others will hate it but for Jackson, the timing couldn’t be better. With the right planning, vision, and leadership, Jackson could go from being a gas station stop in West Tennessee to being in the middle of it all. 🏙️🌟

As Always We Want To Hear From You! Let us know your thoughts in the poll below!

Be sure to check out our curated list of events happening this week in and around Jackson! 👀🌿

Monday, April 14th

Pet Photos With The Easter Bunny 🐰
Date: Monday, April 14th
Time: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Location: Old Hickory Mall
Price: (Click For Pricing)

Tuesday, April 15th

Crafternoon Special 🧶
Date: Tuesday, April 15th
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Main Library
Price: Free
Additional Details: Bring Your Kids In For A Great Crafternoon & Let Them Craft Whatever Their Hearts Desire!

Wednesday, April 16th

Easter Eggstravaganza 🐣
Date: Wednesday, April 16th
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Grace Baptist Church
Price: Free
Additional Details: Bring The Whole Family For A Carnival Ride, Inflatable Slide, Food Trucks & Finally Our Eggstravagant Easter Egg Hunt!

Thursday, April 17th

Arts @ The U 🎭
Date: Thursday, April 17th
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: University School of Jackson
Additional Details: Come Support Our Extensive Fine Arts Program As They Display Their Art & Give One Of A Kind, Talented Pop Performances.

Friday, April 18th

Disney Little Mermaid Jr (Play) 🎭
Date: Friday, April 18th
Time: 10:00 AM
Price: (Click For Pricing)
Location: First United Methodist (Clayton Hall)
Additional Details: Come Watch Our Talented Local Actors Put On A Disney Classic!

Eggstravaganza In The Park 🐣
Date: Friday, April 18th
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pugh Bourne Park
Price: Free
Additional Details: Everyone Is Welcome To This Community Event In The Park! Get Ready For A Day Of Fun In The Sun With A DJ, Photo Booth, Cotton Candy Machine, Hot Dogs, Snow Cones & Tons More!

Saturday, April 19th

VFW 1848 Easter Egg Hunt & Family Fun Fest 🐇
Date: Saturday, April 19th 
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: VFW 1848
Price: (Click For Pricing)
Additional Details: Bring The Whole Family Out For An Easter Egg Hunt, Food Trucks, Music, Apron Decorating, Free Family Photo & More!

Mystic Hop Paint & Story Time 🖌️
Date: Saturday, April 19th
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Lori’s Creative Gatherings
Price: $20
Additional Details: Come Enjoy Quality Time With Your Kids & The Easter Bunny As We Paint In A Festive Atmosphere. (Space Limited)

Monday, April 14th

Pet Photos With The Easter Bunny 🐰
Date: Monday, April 14th
Time: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Location: Old Hickory Mall
Price: (Click For Pricing)

Easter Night Trivia❓
Date: Monday, April 14th
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Beech Bluff Recreation Center
Price: $5 (Includes Finger Foods & Refreshments)
Additional Details: Test Your Knowledge With An Evening Of Trivia, Finger Foods & Fun!

Tuesday, April 15th

Exoplanets 🪐
Date: Tuesday, April 15th 
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: M. D. Anderson Planetarium
Price: Free
Additional Details: No Food Or Drinks Allowed. Please 15 Minutes Early & No Entry Once The Show Starts.

Crafternoon Special 🧶
Date: Tuesday, April 15th
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Main Library
Price: Free
Additional Details: Bring Your Kids In For A Great Crafternoon & Let Them Craft Whatever Their Hearts Desire!

Luna Nova Concert 🎤
Date: Tuesday, April 15th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Jackson State (Ayer Auditorium)
Price: Free (Light Snacks Provided)
Additional Details: Calling All Francophiles (That’s A Lover Of All Things French), Join Us For A French Music Concert Like No Other!

Wednesday, April 16th

Middle Fork Bottoms Hiking Tour 🥾
Date: Wednesday, April 16th
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Middle Fork Bottoms State Park
Price: Free
Additional Details: Explore Tennessee’s Newest 860 Restored Wetland State Park. Please Wear Comfortable Closed Toed Shoes & Be Sure To Bring A Water Bottle!

Easter Eggstravaganza 🐣
Date: Wednesday, April 16th
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Grace Baptist Church
Price: Free
Additional Details: Bring The Whole Family For A Carnival Ride, Inflatable Slide, Food Trucks & Finally Our Eggstravagant Easter Egg Hunt!

Thursday, April 17th

Thursday Adult Game Night 🎮
Date: Thursday, April 17th
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: E-Gamers Cafe
Price: (Click For Pricing)
Age: (18+ Gamers Only)
Additional Details: Come Hangout & Find Your Late Night Gaming Community! This Event Is Exclusively For Gamers 18 and Older.

Dungeons & Dragons Night 🛡️
Date: Thursday, April 17th
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Downtown Library
Price: Free
Additional Details: Both Teens & Adults Alike, Are Invited On This Night! Whether You’re A Veteran Or A Newcomer, Come Join Us & Have Some Fun!

Job Fair & Resources 👷
Date: Thursday, April 17th
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: T.R. White Sportsplex
Additional Details: Looking For Jobs That Can Turn Into Careers? Then This Is The Perfect Event For You!

Arts @ The U 🎭
Date: Thursday, April 17th
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: University School of Jackson
Additional Details: Come Support Our Extensive Fine Arts Program As They Display Their Art & Give One Of A Kind, Talented Pop Performances.

Friday, April 18th

Mrs. Krafty Universe Easter Basket Sales 🧺
Date: Friday, April 18th
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Service Merchandise (Parking Lot)
Price: (Prices Vary)
Additional Details: Come Check Out Our Elegant Easter Baskets Filled With Things You Will Love!

Putt Putt For Prevention 2025 ⛳
Date: Friday, April 18th
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: 3 Rivers Mini Golf
Price: $25 Per Person
Additional Details: Help Us In Our Battle Against Child Abuse At Our Mini Golf Tournament. There Will Be Plenty Of Food Trucks & Prizes/Gift Cards For Different Categories.

Disney Little Mermaid Jr (Play) 🎭
Date: Friday, April 18th
Time: 10:00 AM
Price: (Click For Pricing)
Location: First United Methodist (Clayton Hall)
Additional Details: Come Watch Our Talented Local Actors Put On A Disney Classic!

Eggstravaganza In The Park 🐣
Date: Friday, April 18th
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pugh Bourne Park
Price: Free
Additional Details: Everyone Is Welcome To This Community Event In The Park! Get Ready For A Day Of Fun In The Sun With A DJ, Photo Booth, Cotton Candy Machine, Hot Dogs, Snow Cones & Tons More!

Exoplanets 🪐
Date: Friday, April 18th 
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: M. D. Anderson Planetarium
Price: Free
Additional Details: No Food Or Drinks Allowed. Please 15 Minutes Early & No Entry Once The Show Starts.

Bunny Palooza Easter Egg Hunt 🐇
Date: Friday, April 18th 
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Donnell Century Farm Adventure
Price: (Click For Pricing)
Additional Details: There Will Be Over 25 Attractions & Rides, Continuous Egg Hunt, Prizes & Treat Bags For All Children Who Participate, Baby Animals & Tons More!

Disney Little Mermaid Jr (Play) 🎭
Date: Friday, April 18th
Time: 7:00 PM
Price: (Click For Pricing)
Location: First United Methodist (Clayton Hall)
Additional Details: Come Watch Our Talented Local Actors Put On A Disney Classic!

Saturday, April 19th

Little Leapers Easter Egg Hunt 🐇
Date: Saturday, April 19th 
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: SkyZone
Price: Free
Ages: 8 Years Old & Under
Additional Details: The Easter Egg Hunt Will Take Place During Little Leapers Event. Come Take Pictures With The Easter Bunny, A Fun Easter Egg Hunt & More!

Billy Joe Harston Estate Auction 🚜
Date: Saturday, April 19th
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: 2785 Beech Bluff Rd
Additional Information: Variest Shop Tools, Case Backhoe, Tractors, Trailers, Vehicles & Plenty Of Other Items. (Cash Preferred, Ask About Other Payment Methods!)

Bunny Palooza Easter Egg Hunt 🐇
Date: Saturday, April 19th 
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Donnell Century Farm Adventure
Price: (Click For Pricing)
Additional Details: There Will Be Over 25 Attractions & Rides, Continuous Egg Hunt, Prizes & Treat Bags For All Children Who Participate, Baby Animals & Tons More!

Disney Little Mermaid Jr (Play) 🎭
Date: Saturday, April 19th
Time: 2:00 PM
Price: (Click For Pricing)
Location: First United Methodist (Clayton Hall)
Additional Details: Come Watch Our Talented Local Actors Put On A Disney Classic!

VFW 1848 Easter Egg Hunt & Family Fun Fest 🐇
Date: Saturday, April 19th 
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: VFW 1848
Price: (Click For Pricing)
Additional Details: Bring The Whole Family Out For An Easter Egg Hunt, Food Trucks, Music, Apron Decorating, Free Family Photo & More!

Flea Market 🛒
Date: Saturday, April 19th 
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: ReStore | Habitat for Humanity
Price: Free Entry (Product Pricing Varies)

Mystic Hop Paint & Story Time 🖌️
Date: Saturday, April 19th
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Lori’s Creative Gatherings
Price: $20
Additional Details: Come Enjoy Quality Time With Your Kids & The Easter Bunny As We Paint In A Festive Atmosphere. (Space Limited)

Disney Little Mermaid Jr (Play) 🎭
Date: Saturday, April 19th
Time: 7:00 PM
Price: (Click For Pricing)
Location: First United Methodist (Clayton Hall)
Additional Details: Come Watch Our Talented Local Actors Put On A Disney Classic!

Indoor/Outdoor Yard Sale
Date: Saturday, April 19th
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 4077 US-45

Sunday, April 20th

DoubleTree Easter Buffet 🍖
Date: Sunday, April 20th
Time: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: DoubleTree
Price: Children Under 4 Free With Adult Purchase. Adults - ($29) Seniors - ($23) Children 4 - 10 ($16)
Additional Details: The Buffet Will Consist Of Leg Of Lamb, Chicken Jerusalem, Ham, Shrimp & Classic Favorites Like Pizza, Salad & Desserts.

Mrs. Krafty Universe Easter Basket Sales 🧺
Date: Sunday, April 20th
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Service Merchandise (Parking Lot)
Price: (Prices Vary)
Additional Details:Come Check Out Our Elegant Easter Baskets Filled With Things You Will Love!