🛣️ Jackson Is Getting Another Roundabout! 🛣️

 Another Beautiful Sunday In The HubCity!

There are many changes that we will be seeing all over Jackson over the next 2-3 years. One of those will be the addition of a new roundabout to help the flow of traffic. 🚦

In Today’s “HubCity Newsletter”:

• Why Another Roundabout? 🛣️

• Just How Much Safer Are Roundabouts? 🏥 

• Why Residents Still Hate Them! 😡 

• Weekly Events For The Kids 🛝

• Weekly Events For The Whole Family 🎡 

Read Time: 3 - 5 Minutes

🛣️ Why Another Roundabout? 🛣️

Traffic management has been a growing concern in Jackson, especially with the recent rapid growth and development! The goal of the new roundabout is to address the increasing traffic volume in key areas. The new area that was studied by the county commission was the Pleasant Plains and Ashport Road intersection.

The study's primary objective was to identify the most effective solution to mitigate traffic delays and ensure smooth traffic flow in the affected areas. At the end of this study, it was concluded that the best solution would not be a traffic light but a roundabout. The main reason is that roundabouts have the ability to help traffic remain consistent, which significantly reduces delays and keeps traffic flowing smoothly.

Factors such as:

• Traffic Volume

• Delay Times

  And

• Accident Rates

were all considered in recommending a roundabout at the Pleasant Plains and Ashport Road intersection.

🏥 Just How Much Safer Are Roundabouts? 🏥

Roundabouts have been gaining popularity worldwide due to their efficiency in managing traffic flow and improving road safety. Studies from the Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, and Maryland Departments of Transportation back up these claims. One study out of Bristol, Virginia, saw a 37 percent reduction in overall collisions, a 75 percent reduction in injury collisions, and a 90 percent reduction in fatality collisions due to roundabouts.

Since roundabouts naturally slow down traffic, this reduces the severity of accidents and allows for smoother traffic flow, especially during peak hours when the intersection experiences heavy traffic. It was a no-brainer for the county commission.

The Pleasant Plains and Ashport Road Roundabout is estimated to be complete in 2026 if there are no unforeseen interruptions. But many residents are already aggravated with the one we already have now. 🙄 

😡 Why Residents Still Hate Them! 😡

Despite the benefits highlighted by the traffic study, many residents have made it very clear that they do not like the roundabout. Even the residents who said they like the roundabout still hate it due to other drivers not understanding how to properly use it. 😅

Several residents voiced their opposition during the County Commission meeting. “I understand the idea behind the roundabout, but I don’t think it’s the right fit for our community,” said one resident. “The downtown roundabout is already confusing enough, and adding another one will just make things worse.”

One of the other concerns that was raised was the potential cost overruns and the impact on local businesses during construction. “We’ve seen projects like this go over budget before, and I’m worried about how long it will take to complete. Local businesses might suffer if construction drags on for too long,” another resident commented.

For many drivers in not only Jackson but West Tennessee, this may be their first time encountering a roundabout, which may lead to frustration and confusion. Some residents in Jackson already completely avoid the roundabout downtown because of those exact reasons.

While the traffic study supports its implementation as the best solution, careful planning, adequate budgeting, and active community engagement will be at the core of Jackson’s citywide infrastructure improvements.

Alright, that is all from us in this week's newsletter, and we hope you have a Great Sunday! And as always, here is your curated list of events for this week! ❤️ 

Monday, July 8th

Appreciation Of Our First Responders 🚨 
Date: Monday, June 8th
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Beech Bluff Recreation Center
Price: Free Entry  (Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chips, Cookies, Tea and Lemonade Will Be Available.)

Tuesday, July 9th

Wild West Faith (Vacation Bible School) 🤠 
Date: Tuesday, July 9th
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Northside Assembly
Price: Free
Ages: 5 - 12

Empire Theaters8 (Free Movie Nights) 🎥 
Date: Tuesday, July 9th
Time: 10:00AM 
Location: Empire Theaters 8
Movies: Trolls Band Together & Little Rascals
Price: Free

Wednesday, July 10th

Jackson Rockabillies vs Springfield Lucky Horseshoes ⚾️ 
Date: Wednesday, July 10th 
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: The Jackson Baseball Stadium
Price: $6 - $14 (Prices Vary Based On Seating)

Empire Theaters8 (Free Movie Nights) 🎥
Date: Wednesday, July 10th
Time: 10:00AM 
Location: Empire Theaters 8
Movies: Trolls Band Together & Little Rascals
Price: Free

Wild West Faith (Vacation Bible School) 🤠 
Date: Wednesday, July 10th
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Northside Assembly
Price: Free
Ages: 5 - 12

Thursday, July 11th

Free Summer Movie at the Park 📽️ 
Date: Thursday, July 11th
Time: 7:45 PM
Location: Pope Park
Movie: The Marvels
Price: Free Entry (Concession Prices Vary)
Additional Details: Drive Ins Welcomed If You Choose To Sit Outside, Please Bring Chairs and/or Blankets. 

Empire Theaters8 (Free Movie Nights) 🎥
Date: Thursday, July 11th
Time: 10:00AM 
Location: Empire Theaters 8
Movies: Trolls Band Together & Little Rascals
Price: Free

Wild West Faith (Vacation Bible School) 🤠 
Date: Thursday, July 11th
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Northside Assembly
Price: Free
Ages: 5 - 12

Coding Club (Meet Fellow Programmers) 💻️ 
Date: Thursday, July 11th
Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Downtown Library
Price: Free
Ages: 9 Years Old & Up

Friday, July 12th

The Addams Family A New Musical 🎶
Date: Friday, July 12th
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: The Ned
Price: Click For Pricing Details

Wild West Faith (Vacation Bible School) 🤠 
Date: Friday, July 12th
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Northside Assembly
Price: Free
Ages: 5 - 12

Saturday, July 13th

Young Entrepreneur Market 🥳
Date: Saturday, July 13th
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: theLOCAL
Price: Free Entry (Product Prices Vary)
Additional Details: Come out and support young local entrepreneurs as they launch their brands. 

The Addams Family A New Musical 🎶 
Date: Saturday, July 13th
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: The Ned
Price: Click For Pricing Details

Sunday, July 14th

Smash Bros Weeklies 🎮️ 
Date: Saturday, July 14th
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: E-Gamers Cafe
Price: $10 (Cash Only)
Additional Details: Registration Starts At 5:00 PM & The Tournament Begins At 6:00 PM.

Monday, July 8th

Appreciation Of Our First Responders 🚨
Date: Monday, June 8th
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Beech Bluff Recreation Center
Price: Free Entry  (Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chips, Cookies, Tea and Lemonade Will Be Available.)

American Sign Language Practice 🤞 
Date: Monday, July 8th
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Downtown Library
Price: Free
Ages: All Ages Welcome

Tuesday, July 9th

Wild West Faith (Vacation Bible School) 🤠
Date: Tuesday, July 9th
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Northside Assembly
Price: Free
Ages: 5 - 12

Mommy & Me Music Class + Guided Nature Hike 🥾 
Date: Tuesday, July 9th
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Cypress Grove Nature Park
Hosted By: Spark Joy and Eller Music Studio
Price: $5 Per Child (Free For Accompanying Adults)

Empire Theaters8 (Free Movie Nights) 🎥
Date: Tuesday, July 9th
Time: 10:00AM 
Location: Empire Theaters 8
Movies: Trolls Band Together & Little Rascals
Price: Free

The Ned Upstairs Gallery: The Way Back 🎨 
Date: Tuesday, July 9th
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: The Ned
Price: Free Entry
Additional Details: This art exhibit reception will be showcasing art by David Buback.

Wednesday, July 10th

Jackson Rockabillies vs Springfield Lucky Horseshoes ⚾️
Date: Wednesday, July 10th 
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: The Jackson Baseball Stadium
Price: $6 - $14 (Prices Vary Based On Seating)

Jackson Sings the Gospel 2024 🎙️
Date: Wednesday, July 10th 
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Carl Perkins Civic Center
Price: Click For Pricing Details (Free For Children 12 and Under)
Additional Information: Top Southern Gospel Artists Concert.
Wednesday Night Concert: Booth Brothers, Greater Vision, The Mark Trammell Quartet, The Mylon Hayes Family

Wild West Faith (Vacation Bible School) 🤠 
Date: Wednesday, July 10th
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Northside Assembly
Price: Free
Ages: 5 - 12

Empire Theaters8 (Free Movie Nights) 🎥
Date: Wednesday, July 10th
Time: 10:00AM 
Location: Empire Theaters 8
Movies: Trolls Band Together & Little Rascals
Price: Free

Thursday, July 11th

Jackson Sings the Gospel 2024 🎙️
Date: Thursday, July 11th 
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Carl Perkins Civic Center
Price: Click For Pricing Details (Free For Children 12 and Under)
Additional Information: Top Southern Gospel Artists Concert.
Thursday Day Concert: The Perrys and Southbound

Jackson Sings the Gospel 2024 🎙️ 
Date: Thursday, July 11th 
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Carl Perkins Civic Center
Price: Click For Pricing Details (Free For Children 12 and Under)
Additional Information: Top Southern Gospel Artists Concert.
Thursday Night Concert: Gold City Quartet, Karen Peck and New River, Brian Free & Assurance, Jeff & Sheri Easter, The Guardians

Free Summer Movie at the Park 📽️
Date: Thursday, July 11th
Time: 7:45 PM
Location: Pope Park
Movie: The Marvels
Price: Free Entry (Concession Prices Vary)
Additional Details: Drive Ins Welcomed If You Choose To Sit Outside, Please Bring Chairs and/or Blankets. 

Wild West Faith (Vacation Bible School) 🤠 
Date: Thursday, July 11th
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Northside Assembly
Price: Free
Ages: 5 - 12

Empire Theaters8 (Free Movie Nights) 🎥
Date: Thursday, July 11th
Time: 10:00AM 
Location: Empire Theaters 8
Movies: Trolls Band Together & Little Rascals
Price: Free

Coding Club (Meet Fellow Programmers) 💻️
Date: Thursday, July 11th
Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Downtown Library
Price: Free
Ages: 9 Years Old & Up

Friday, July 12th

Jackson Sings the Gospel 2024 🎙️
Date: Friday, July 12th 
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Carl Perkins Civic Center
Price: Click For Pricing Details (Free For Children 12 and Under)
Additional Information: Top Southern Gospel Artists Concert.
Friday Day Concert: Chuck Wagon Gang, The Inspirationals Quartet of Texas

The Addams Family A New Musical 🎶
Date: Friday, July 12th
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: The Ned
Price: Click For Pricing Details

Wild West Faith (Vacation Bible School) 🤠 
Date: Friday, July 12th
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Northside Assembly
Price: Free
Ages: 5 - 12

AMP Concert Series: King Beez 🎸 
Date: Friday, July 12th
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: The AMP
Price: Free Entry

Jackson Sings the Gospel 2024 🎙️
Date: Friday, July 12th 
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Carl Perkins Civic Center
Price: Click For Pricing Details (Free For Children 12 and Under)
Additional Information: Top Southern Gospel Artists Concert.
Friday Night Concert: Triumphant Quartet, The Hoppers, Joseph Habedank, Down East Boys, Josh and Ashley Franks

Saturday, July 13th

Jackson Sings the Gospel 2024 🎙️
Date: Saturday, July 13th 
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Carl Perkins Civic Center
Price: Click For Pricing Details (Free For Children 12 and Under)
Additional Information: Top Southern Gospel Artists Concert.
Saturday Day Concert: Scotty Inman, Endless Highway

Young Entrepreneur Market 🥳 
Date: Saturday, July 13th
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: theLOCAL
Price: Free Entry (Product Prices Vary)
Additional Details: Come out and support young local entrepreneurs as they launch their brands. 

The Addams Family A New Musical 🎶
Date: Saturday, July 13th
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: The Ned
Price: Click For Pricing Details

Free Community Health Fair 🩺 
Date: Saturday, June 13th
Time: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: T R White Sportsplex
Price: Free Entry
Additional Details: Learn about healthy eating habits, participate in fitness activities, and enjoy local food trucks.

Jackson Sings the Gospel 2024 🎙️
Date: Saturday, July 13th 
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Carl Perkins Civic Center
Price: Click For Pricing Details (Free For Children 12 and Under)
Additional Information: Top Southern Gospel Artists Concert.
Saturday Night Concert: The Inspirations, Kingsmen Quartet, The Whisnants, Tribute Quartet, The Erwins

The Addams Family A New Musical 🎶
Date: Saturday, July 13th
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: The Ned
Price: Click For Pricing Details 

Choose Our Own Adventure ⛰️ 
Date: Saturday, July 13th
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Turntable Coffee
Price: Free (Explore The House Of Daggers)
Additional Details: This is a cooperative adventure game with dozens of possible endings.

Sunday, July 14th

The Addams Family A New Musical 🎶
Date: Sunday, July 14th
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: The Ned
Price: Click For Pricing Details

Sing for Your Supper Sunday 🎵 
Date: Sunday, July 14th
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 415 E Lafayette
Price: Free (All Ages Welcome)
Additional Details: Come meet and share a meal with local songwriters and performers. This is an outdoor event, so please bring lawn chairs or blankets if needed.