🥇 The Olympics Are Coming To Jackson...Kinda!🥇

Happy Sunday!

We Hope Everyone Is Getting Ready For These Cold Days Ahead! 🥶 

In Today’s “HubCity Newsletter”:

• The Impact on Jackson 🌆

• The Sports Included 🏆

• How Residents Can Participate 🙋‍♂️
  Weekly Events For The Kids 🛝 

• Weekly Events For The Whole Family 🎡 

Read Time: 3 - 5 Minutes

Jumping Right In!

The debut of the State Games of Tennessee in Jackson promises to be a landmark event, inviting athletes across the state to join in a competitive, Olympic-style series of games.

Set for June 2025, Jackson will host a wide range of sports competitions, allowing athletes of all ages and skill levels to participate. The following sections break down what this event will mean for the city, the sports included, and how residents can participate in this new opportunity.

🌆 The Impact on Jackson 🌆

The decision to hold the State Games of Tennessee in Jackson is a significant honor, especially given the other cities that were in the running.

• Knoxville

• Chattanooga

  AND

• Murfreesboro 

were also vying for the hosting role. So Jackson's selection for this large-scale event is a huge deal! 

This multi-sport event is expected to boost Jackson’s economy by attracting athletes, families, and spectators from across the state, benefiting local businesses and giving residents the chance to showcase the city’s hospitality.

Residents of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate or volunteer, the event serves as an opportunity to celebrate athleticism, sportsmanship, and unity in The Hub City!  

If all goes well the State Games could become an annual highlight, contributing to the city’s reputation as a regional hub for athletics and community events.

🏆 The Sports Included 🏆

Here are the 15 sports the State Games of Tennessee will feature : Softball, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Pickleball, Equestrian, Disc Golf, Wedge, Volleyball, 5K/Trailing, Tennis, Horseshoes, Corn Hole, Mountain Biking and Track & Field.

Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three finishers or teams in each sport.

Medalists will also qualify to compete in the State Games of America, a prestigious national event held every two years, allowing Tennessee’s athletes to gain broader recognition and compete against top talent from across the country.

🙋‍♂️ How Residents Can Participate 🙋‍♂️

Residents throughout the state can get involved with the State Games in multiple ways. Participation is open to athletes of all ages and skill levels, encouraging anyone with an interest in sports to sign up.

We will update this edition of our newsletter with the registration link for any local or state residents who wish to compete once it is available. Each sport may have specific requirements or divisions based on age or skill level, so athletes can compete in a fair and exciting environment suited to their abilities.

The State Games of Tennessee will give residents of all walks of life the opportunity to take part in this historic event, whether as athletes, supporters, or volunteers!

If you know an athlete who could benefit from this event, please share this with them! That’s a wrap from us this week but we have plenty of new content in the pipeline for you! Don’t forget to take a moment and answer our quick poll and to check out the exciting curated events for next week below!

Monday, November 4th

Story Time 📖
Date: Monday, November 4th
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Downtown Library
Price: Free

Tuesday, November 5th

Capcom GO! 🔭
Date: Tuesday, November 5th
Time: 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Location: M. D. Anderson Planetarium
Price: Free
Additional Details: No Food Or Drinks Allowed. Please 15 Minutes Early & No Entry Once The Show Starts.

Wednesday, November 6th

Casey Jones Craft Camp 🎨
Date: Wednesday, November 6th
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum
Price: Free
Ages: Preschool

Thursday, November 7th

JMCL Family Game Night 🎲
Date: Thursday, November 7th
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Main Library
Price: Free
Additional Details: This Is A Game Night For The Whole Family!  Come Play Chess, Checkers, Monopoly, Uno, Catan & So Many Other Fun Games We Have.

Friday, November 8th

Toddler Open Time 🤸
Date: Friday, November 8th
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Arrow Athletics
Price: $10
Ages: 5 & Under
Additional Details: Start Your Morning At The Gym With Friends While Your Toddler Plays To Get Some Energy Out As Well!

Shrek The Musical 🎭
Date: Friday, November 8th
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: University School of Jackson
Price: (Check For Pricing)

Kids' After School Special Planetarium Show: CAPCOM GO! 🔭
Date: Friday, November 8th
Time: 3:45 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.

Historical Hayride 🐴
Date: Friday, November 8th
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park
Price: $5.00 (Registration Is Required)
Additional Details: Join Our Park Rangers On This Historical Hayride As We Learn The History Of The Mounds & The People Who Built Them!

Saturday, November 9th

Fuel In The Fall Car Show 🚘
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: New Life of Jackson
Price: Free Admission
Additional Details: If You Love Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Off Road Vehicles, Bikes & Anything That Goes Vroooom, This Event Is A Must!  There Will Be Plenty Of Food Trucks, Bouncy Houses, Raffles, & More! 

Teen Cuisine 🌮
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Downtown Library
Price: Free
Additional Details: Get Ready To Learn How To Tacos & Homemade Tortillas.

Hoop Shoot 2024 (Free Throw Shooting Contest) 🏀
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Registration At 9:30 AM)
Location: Boys & Girls Club
Price: Free Entry
Ages: (8 - 9) (10 - 11)  (12 - 13) Age Brackets with Separate Boys & Girls Competitions.
Additional Details: This Is A Local Free Throw Shooting Contest For Youth Ages 8 - 13.

Historical Hayride 🐴
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park
Price: $5.00 (Registration Is Required)
Additional Details: Join Our Park Rangers On This Historical Hayride As We Learn The History Of The Mounds & The People Who Built Them!

Monday, November 4th

American Sign Language Class 👌
Date: Monday, November 4th
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Downtown Library
Price: Free
Ages: All Ages Welcome

1st Monday Night Of The Month Dinner & Bingo 🥖 
Date: Monday, November 4th
Time: 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Location: Beech Bluff Recreation Center
Price: $10 Per Plate (Dinner and Bingo)
Meal: A Plate Of Chicken Alfredo, Garlic Bread, Dessert & Drink!

Story Time 📖
Date: Monday, November 4th
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Downtown Library
Price: Free

Tuesday, November 5th

Capcom GO! 🔭
Date: Tuesday, November 5th
Time: 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Location: M. D. Anderson Planetarium
Price: Free
Additional Details: No Food Or Drinks Allowed. Please 15 Minutes Early & No Entry Once The Show Starts.

Story Time 📖
Date: Tuesday, November 5th
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location:Main Library
Price: Free

Wednesday, November 6th

Story Time Station 📖
Date: Wednesday, November 6th
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum
Price: Free
Ages: Preschool

Casey Jones Craft Camp 🎨
Date: Wednesday, November 6th
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum
Price: Free
Ages: Preschool

Thursday, November 7th

The Color Purple (Play) 🎭
Date: Thursday, November 7th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: The Ned
Price: (Check For Pricing)

JMCL Family Game Night 🎲
Date: Thursday, November 7th
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Main Library
Price: Free
Additional Details: This Is A Game Night For The Whole Family!  Come Play Chess, Checkers, Monopoly, Uno, Catan & So Many Other Fun Games We Have.

Friday, November 8th

Capcom GO! 🔭
Date: Friday, November 8th
Time: 1:30PM
Location: M. D. Anderson Planetarium
Price: Free
Additional Details: No Food Or Drinks Allowed. Please 15 Minutes Early & No Entry Once The Show Starts.

The Color Purple (Play) 🎭
Date: Friday, November 8th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: The Ned
Price: (Check For Pricing)

Toddler Open Time 🤸
Date: Friday, November 8th
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Arrow Athletics
Price: $10
Ages: 5 & Under
Additional Details: Start Your Morning At The Gym With Friends While Your Toddler Plays To Get Some Energy Out As Well!

Shrek The Musical 🎭
Date: Friday, November 8th
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: University School of Jackson
Price: (Check For Pricing)

Kids' After School Special Planetarium Show: CAPCOM GO! 🔭
Date: Friday, November 8th
Time: 3:45 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.

A Christmas Carol 🎄
Date: Friday, November 8th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center
Price: (Click For Pricing)
Presented By: Bethel University Renaissance Theatre

Historical Hayride 🐴
Date: Friday, November 8th
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park
Price: $5.00 (Registration Is Required)
Additional Details: Join Our Park Rangers On This Historical Hayride As We Learn The History Of The Mounds & The People Who Built Them!

Saturday, November 9th

Local Artists & Craft Makers (Maker’s Market) 🖼️
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Beech Bluff Recreation Center
Price: Free Entry (Food & Merchandise Prices Vary)
Additional Details: Come Meet & Shop With Local Artists & Craft Makers!

A Christmas Carol (Play)🎄
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center
Price: (Click For Pricing)
Presented By: Bethel University Renaissance Theatre

Christmas in Paris Shopping Extravaganza 2024 ❄️
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Paris Convention Center
Price: Free Entry (Food & Merchandise Prices Vary)
Additional Details: Get Ready For Some Holiday Magic As You Enjoy A Full Day With Over 100 Vendors At Christmas In Paris. Food Trucks, Clothing Boutiques, Jewelry, Home Decor & More! 

Historical Hayride 🐴
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park
Price: $5.00 (Registration Is Required)
Additional Details: Join Our Park Rangers On This Historical Hayride As We Learn The History Of The Mounds & The People Who Built Them!

The Color Purple (Play) 🎭
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: The Ned
Price: (Check For Pricing)

Fuel In The Fall Car Show 🚘
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: New Life of Jackson
Price: Free Admission
Additional Details: If You Love Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Off Road Vehicles, Bikes & Anything That Goes Vroooom, This Event Is A Must!  There Will Be Plenty Of Food Trucks, Bouncy Houses, Raffles, & More! 

A Tennessee Christmas Market ⛄
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Blessing Barn Farm
Price: Free Entry (Food & Merchandise Prices Vary)
Additional Details: This Is The Perfect Opportunity To Get Your Curated Handcrafted Gifts For The Holidays!  There Will Be Over 20 Vendors, Food, Snacks & More!

Hoop Shoot 2024 (Free Throw Shooting Contest) 🏀
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Registration At 9:30 AM)
Location: Boys & Girls Club
Price: Free Entry
Ages: (8 - 9) (10 - 11)  (12 - 13) Age Brackets with Separate Boys & Girls Competitions.
Additional Details: This Is A Local Free Throw Shooting Contest For Youth Ages 8 - 13.

Historical Hayride 🐴
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park
Price: $5.00 (Registration Is Required)
Additional Details: Join Our Park Rangers On This Historical Hayride As We Learn The History Of The Mounds & The People Who Built Them!

2024 Veterans Day Parade 🇺🇲
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Carl Perkins Civic Center
Additional Details: Come Out & Show Your Support To Our Veterans At The Downtown Jackson Veterans Day Parade.

Teen Cuisine 🌮
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Downtown Library
Price: Free
Additional Details: Get Ready To Learn How To Tacos & Homemade Tortillas.

Sunday, November 10th

Christmas in Paris Shopping Extravaganza 2024 ❄️
Date: Sunday, November 10th
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Paris Convention Center
Price: Free Entry (Food & Merchandise Prices Vary)
Additional Details: Get Ready For Some Holiday Magic As You Enjoy A Full Day With Over 100 Vendors At Christmas In Paris. Food Trucks, Clothing Boutiques, Jewelry, Home Decor & More!