⏪The Saturday Morning Weekly Rewind ⏪ (May 17th 2025)

In Today’s “HubCity Newsletter”:

• Events You Might Have Missed🗓️

• Summer Programs For Kids 🚸

• Highlights Of The Week ✨

• What’s The Tea In Tennessee?🍵

• Top Clicks Of The Week In The HubCity Newsletter 🏆

• Trending Articles In The HubCity Newsletter 🔝

Read Time: 2 - 4 Minutes

Alright Here We Go!

🗓️Events You Might Have Missed 🗓️

• Dungeons & Dragons Night 🛡️

• Once Upon A Child (Grand Opening Week) 🎉

• VSS Dance Competitive Showcase 🩰

• MHDS Steak Night @ Redbones 🥩

• Voyage To Distant Worlds 🌌

🚸 Summer Programs For Kids 🚸

• Mid-South Youth Camp (Sun, May 25th - Fri, July 18th)

• Magic Wheels Summer Skate Camp (All Summer)

• USJ Summer Camps (All Summer, 3 Days A Week Or 2 Days A Week)

• 3D Printing Camp Junior (Tues, May 27th - Fri, May 30th)

• Summer Farm Camp 2025 (Mon, June 2nd - Fri, June 6th & Mon, June 9th - Fri, June 13th)

• Jackson State Volleyball Camp ( Wed, June 4th - Wed, June 18th)

• New Saint Luke Summer Fun Day Camp (Tues, May 27th - Fri, August 1st)

• Love & Truth Church LTK Overnight Camp (Sun, June 22nd - Tues, June 24th)

• Catbird Studio Summer Camp (Over 20 Different Camps Available)

• Madison County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp (Mon, June 2nd - Fri, July 25th) Forms Can Be Filled Out At Or Brought To: 1569 Westover Rd

✨Highlights Of The Week ✨

• New Summer Treat: Residents Of Cordova Are Overjoyed About The Popular Ice Cream Brand Returning To Memphis! Cold Stone Creamery Is Returning To The Memphis Area After A 10 Year Absence! (Location) 👈️

• A New Hotel Opens: Hotels Are Popping Up Everywhere In Jackson & The Latest Addition Home2 Suites Might Be Something Even Locals Are Looking For! With The Cost Of Rent Continuing To Rise, This Upscale Extended Stay Hotel Might Be Your Answer. [Outdoor Pool, Laundry Room, Gym, Dishes, Refrigerator, Stovetop & Patio.] (Location) 👈️

• Jackson’s 16th Vape Shop: A Local Business Is Set To Open Up Another Location For This Summer! Vape & More (The House Of E-Juice) Is Officially Opening Its 3rd Location In The Hub City! (Location) 👈️

• $51 Million Dollar Investment: Korean Giant Hyosung HICO, Ltd, Plans To Invest In Expanding Their Operations In Memphis! Hyosung, The Global Power Transformer Manufacturer Will Create Over 100 New Jobs In The Area, With Pay Ranging From $25 - $32 Dollars An Hour!

• New Convenience Store: The Old Medina Road Area Will Likely Be Getting A New Addition To Its Convenience Store Options. QuikTrip Is Looking At Opening A New Location In The Area (Pending Approval). This Would Make The Very First QT In Jackson As The Company Plans Further Expansion In TN. (Location) 👈️
  

🍵What’s The Tea In Tennessee?🍵

1. Tennessee National Guard: If You Have Been Seeing Or Hearing Helicopters Flying Around This Week, It May Be Due To The Statewide National Guard Exercise Taking Place. This Exercise Started On May 12 & Ends On May 18th, With The Goal Of Helping The State Be Better Prepared For Disasters.

2. New Tennessee Bullying Law: A New Law That Was Passed In Tennessee, Could Result In Teens Who Have Committed Bullying Or Cyberbullying To Lose Their Driving License For Up To 1 Year!

3. Another Earthquake: Earlier This Week A 4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hit East & Part Of Middle Tennessee. Luckily No Damage Was Reported But This Year Has Been Very Active For The Volunteer State!

4. Tennessee Ranks Number 9: Texas Based Construction Company “Twisted Nail” Concluded A New Study That Placed Tennessee In The Top 10 For States Spending The Most Money On Commercial Construction. This Lines Up With Tennessee’s Greater Plan To Capitalize On All Of Its Consistent Growth!

5. The Tennessee Titans New Stadium: The New Nissan Stadium In Nashville Has Really Taken Shape! Be Sure To Check Out The Live Feed From The Construction Site & See All Of The New Improvements! (Live Feed)

🏆 HubCity Newsletter Top Clicks Of The Week🏆

VSS Dance Competitive Showcase 🩰
Chalk Our Walk 🖍️
5th Annual Bee Fest 🐝
International Fashion Show 🌍
Finders Keepers Vendor Mart 🛍️

Saturday, May 17th

Chess Club (Meet Fellow Chess Players)♟️
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Downtown Library
Price: Free (Meet In The Children’s Section)
Ages: 9 Years Old & Up

5th Annual Bee Fest 🐝
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park
Price: Free  (Event Held Behind The Museum)

Once Upon A Tea Party At The Star Center ☕
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: The Star Center
Price: $25 (Per Child)
Ages: 4 - 10 Years Old
Additional Details: Help Your Child Create Magical Memories That Will Go Toward Helping Us Support Children With Disabilities!  (Tickets Here)

Saturday, May 17th

Once Upon A Child (Grand Opening) 🎉
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Time: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Location: Once Up A Child
Price: Free Entry (Serendipity Face Painting, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Additional Details: Help Us Spread The Word About Our Grand Opening! Be Sure To Stop By For A Chance To Win In Our Plato’s Closet Gift Card Giveaway!

5th Annual Bee Fest 🐝
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park
Price: Free  (Event Held Behind The Museum)

Once Upon A Tea Party At The Star Center ☕
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: The Star Center
Price: $25 (Per Child)
Ages: 4 - 10 Years Old
Additional Details: Help Your Child Create Magical Memories That Will Go Toward Helping Us Support Children With Disabilities!  (Tickets Here)

International Fashion Show 🌍
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: The Ned
Price: (Click For Pricing)

Chalk Our Walk 🖍️
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Beech Bluff Recreation Center
Price: Free Entry (Meet At The Playground)
Additional Details: Help Us Cover Our Walkway With Beautiful Drawings & Words Of Encouragement! Prizes Will Be Given For The Best Drawing & The Most Encouraging Message.

Chess Club (Meet Fellow Chess Players)♟️
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Downtown Library
Price: Free (Meet In The Children’s Section)
Ages: 9 Years Old & Up

Finders Keepers Vendor Mart 🛍️
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Senior Citizens Center
Price: Free Entry (Merchandise Prices Vary)

Sunday, May 18th

Princess Tea Party At Little Loves 👑
Date: Sunday, May 18th
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Little Loves
Price: $25 (Per Child)
Additional Details: Bring Your Little Princess Out For A Magical Tea Party With 2 Special Guests.  (Tickets Here)

Once Upon A Child (Grand Opening) 🎉
Date: Sunday, May 18th
Time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Location: Once Up A Child
Price: Free Entry (Earn Double Points All Day Long For Every $10 Spent!)
Additional Details: Help Us Spread The Word About Our Grand Opening! Join Us For Double Point Sunday & We Will Have Giveaways For A Yogurt Square Gift Card & A Swig Cup Giveaway.

Dancing In Candyland 🩰
Date: Sunday, May 18th
Time: 2:00 PM 
Location: Carl Perkins Civic Center
Price: Free (Support VSS Dance With A Donation)
Hosted By: VSS Dance
Additional Details: Join Us, As We Whisk You Away To A Magical, Family Friendly Event As We Bring Candyland To Life In This One Day Experience!