Jackson Tennessee Entertainment & Events
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
Jackson Symphony, The
207 East Lafayette Street • Jackson, TN 38301
731-424-6440
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Art Exhibits
Dickson Gallery of Fine Art, The
118 East Lafayette Street • Jackson, TN 38301
Downtown Jackson
731-423-9708
A multi-cultural art gallery representing emerging, professional, contemporary, folk and fun artists and artisans. more...
Festivals & Fairs
Shannon Street Blues & Heritage Festival
Held Downtown at the Jackson Farmers Market
731-427-7573
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
460 Ozier Road • Jackson, TN 38366
Pinson Mounds State Archeological Park
731-988-5614
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
304 North Hays Avenue • Jackson, TN 38301
Located at the T.R. White Sportsplex
731-422-3973
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 in September.Sarasota Blues Festival
314 East Main Street • Jackson, TN 38301
731-427-7573
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
314 East Main Street • Jackson, TN 38301
731-427-7573
Held in June, the annual Shannon St. Blues And Heritage Festival offers music, entertainment, dancing, food and more. more...International Rockabilly Music Festival
Located at Various Locations
731-427-6262 or 731-984-7451
Rockabilly Fest is an annual event celebrating the heritage and continued interest in rockabilly music throughout the world. National and international stars from the early years, as well as, current artists are featured. Hear the sounds and meet the people that make this unique style of music internationally recognized. Held in August. more...
Sporting Events
Annual NAIA Women's Basketball Championship
Oman Arena • Jackson, TN 38305
731-424-NAIA
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
4 Fun Place • Jackson, TN 38305
Pringles Park
731-988-JAXX
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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