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Passantino’s Concert Cafe announces grand opening in Medina
MEDINA, Tenn. — A new cafe makes its way into West Tennessee. Passantino’s Concert Cafe is thrilled to announce its grand opening on Saturday, July 27. The cafe located on 144 North Second Street in Medina promises an unforgettable blend of live music and great food. The menu...
Strictly Business – BUCHANAN REALTY GROUP highlights this week’s activity
Buchanan Realty Group CLICK HERE located in Hamilton Hills Shopping Center, 621 Old Hickory Blvd., sponsors Strictly Business, a weekly column that takes a look at a few of this week’s business highlights. The Buchanan Realty Group – (731) 300-3071 – provides commercial real estate services throughout Tennessee. The...
POLL RESULTS: Which closed Hub City restaurants do residents miss the most?
JACKSON, Tenn. — The results are in! West Tennesseans told us which restaurants they miss having around the most. We asked our audience on social media which Hub City restaurant they miss the most. After hundreds of submissions and several days of voting, here are the top 5 results!
3rd annual Pets Rock! Fest to kick off in the Hub City on Saturday, July 27
JACKSON, Tenn. — Pet lovers have a fun event to attend this weekend. The Jackson Animal Care Center will host the 3rd annual 2024 Pets Rock Fest at the Jackson Fairgrounds Park on Saturday. The event is sponsored by Dustin Ring of Dustin Buys Houses, and the City of...
Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant returns for night three
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant is coming up on the final night of the competition here in the Hub City. Many residents have attended this pageant all week and anxiously await that crowning moment. This pageant has been a major attraction here this week. According to...
Empowerment Community Church to host back-to-school giveaway
JACKSON, Tenn. — Empowerment Community Church invites you to their back-to-school giveaway. The event will take place on Saturday, July 27 at 1 p.m. The location is 455 East Main Street. This giveaway includes bookbags stuffed with school supplies. There will also be brand name shoes for every participant.
A look into the economic impacts of pageantry in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. — If you’re from West Tennessee, you probably know about the pageants that are hosted in Jackson. For more than 7 decades, the Hub City has been the host for the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant (after rebranding in 2019). Jackson also hosts Miss Volunteer America and...
CEG Winner: GeriHab of Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — One West Tennessee business is helping the elderly get back to an active lifestyle and enjoy activities they once loved. WBBJ-TV partners with local businesses to give back to small businesses in West Tennessee through a monthly competition. The winner receives a $6,000 advertising bundle. July’s...
'She's going to live forever:' East Jackson mural honors historic community figures
A new mural in East Jackson pays homage to decades of prominent leaders and their contributions to the community and history. Located at East Chester Street on the wall of the Jackson-Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency (JACOA), a ribbon-cutting to commemorate its official unveiling was held on July 17. ...
Jackson to host 7th Annual Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson is providing another opportunity to help you get rid of unneeded items. It’s the 7th Annual Clean-Up Day on Saturday, July 27. This is a time for residents to bring many items that can be tough to dispose of, and it is absolutely free.
Jackson-Madison Schools launch free online tutoring program for literacy
The Jackson-Madison County School System is pushing its literacy efforts for the new school year. The school system has partnered up with Blue Care of Tennessee to offer a free online tutoring program. Participating students will receive at least 15 lessons, lasting about 20 minutes each. The program starts September...
No-Till Field Day in Milan continues for 33rd year
MILAN, Tenn. — The 33rd Milan No-Till Field Day was held Thursday at the AgResearch and Education Center in Milan. Participants learned the latest developments regarding no-till farming, participated in research tours led by row crop experts from across the Mid-South, and enjoyed a trade show featuring local representatives from agricultural organizations.
County jobless rates rise across state
Cocke County, along with all 95 counties across Tennessee, saw its June jobless rate increase according to data released Thursday by the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development (TDLWD). According to the report, Cocke County’s unemployment rate saw an overall 22% increase going from a jobless rate of 3.5% in May to 4.5% in June. However, the June 2024 rate still was lower than one year earlier when TDLWD reported a jobless rate of 4.7% for Cocke County for June 2023. ...
Kesling Honored by Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame
Vol Network announcer Bob Kesling will be inducted into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame tonight in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Sponsored by the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters, Kesling joins an exclusive list of previous honorees with Tennessee Athletics and Vol Radio Network ties. For more than 25 years, Kesling has served...
Spending in Lundberg-Harshbarger race nears $2 million as Election Day approaches
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — With early voting winding down and Election Day looming, spending in the Tennessee Senate District 4 Republican primary race between Sen. Jon Lundberg and Bobby Harshbarger has nearly reached $2 million. While the latest campaign finance reports show the two candidates have spent a combined $819,497 since mid-January, the lion’s share […]
For another generation, Texas continues to double down in Tennessee
Welcome to The Pick, The Tennessean music staff's weekly email conversation about all things you need to know — hot insider takes from Music City's legendary creative community, plus the who, what and where impacting our communities from Lower Broadway to Leiper's Fork and beyond. I'm Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean's country music reporter. Miranda...
Back-to-School supply drives helping families in East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT)—With the back-to-school season in full swing, parents have plenty of opportunities to help the people of East Tennessee by donating school supplies or picking up essential items themselves. WVLT News has you covered with a list of school supply events happening this tax-free weekend, which runs...
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