Jackson Tourism

Union University Student Film Festival
2026-03-28 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | The Ethos Forum – Union University, 1050 Union University Drive, Jackson, Tennessee, 38305
It’s here! 21 Years of the Union Student Film Festival! After last year’s big 20th anniversary, we’re excited to put the sole focus on our current filmmakers.
The night includes a red carpet screening of the latest student submissions competing for top honors in the 2026 festival. Then stick around for a director Q&A and the highly anticipated awards ceremony celebrating the best in student and alumni talent.
Please contact Festival Directors Rachael Camp at rcamp@uu.edu/661-5287 or Chris Blair at cblair@uu.edu/661-5371 for more information about the festival.
Location: The Ethos Forum, yield2Yield Conference Center (3rd Floor)

6 p.m. — 2026 Student Competition Screening

Red Carpet
Welcome and Film Screenings
Q&A panel with directors & Audience Voting
Awards Ceremony & Closing Remarks

Sneakin' Out Sneaker Ball
2026-03-28 18:00 - 23:00 | St. Mary’s Holy Family Hall, 1665 US-45 BYP, Jackson, TN, 38305, United States
Hey sneakerheads! Get ready for the Sneakin’ Out Sneaker Ball happening at 1664 US-45 BYP on March 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Central Time). It’s gonna be a night filled with fresh kicks, music, and good vibes. Don’t miss out on the chance to show off your favorite pair of sneakers and dance the night away. See you there!

Peter Pan
2026-03-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-29 14:00 - 16:00 | The Ned McWherter West TN Cultural Arts Center, 314 E. Main St., Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
Step into the magic of Neverland with PBSD!
Our dancers are working hard to create a show full of wonder, laughter, and heart. From graceful fairies and mischievous Lost Boys to swashbuckling pirates and soaring adventures, Peter Pan promises an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.
Pat Brown School of Dancing is proud to continue its tradition of presenting high-quality, family-friendly productions that celebrate the creativity and dedication of our students. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or a first-time guest, we can’t wait to share this enchanting journey with you.

Layers and Love: Couples Cake Experience
2026-03-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Layered Bakeshop, 1417 N Highland Ave, Jackson, TN, 38301-6866, United States
Tired of the same old dinner date? Come laugh, decorate, and create something sweet together.
This is not a classroom.It’s date night with frosting.
Your Experience Includes:• Champagne or signature cocktail on arrival
• A fully prepped 6” cake per couple• All decorating tools + step-by-step guidance• Fun couple challenges & lighthearted games• Charcuterie Box for 2• Your finished cake boxed beautifully to take home
No baking skills required. Just bring your person and be ready to have fun.
Come for the frosting.Leave with memories (and cake).

Donnell Century Farm Spring Festival
2026-03-29 12:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-03 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-04 10:00 - 18:00 | Donnell Century Farm, 3720 US Highway 70 East, Jackson, TN, 38305, United States
Celebrate spring with family-friendly fun at the Donnell Century Farm Spring Festivals in Donnell Century Farm! Your ticket gets you one-time entry to a joyful mix of activities including a continuous egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, vibrant tulip fields to explore, live music, baby animals, 20+ attractions, and fun for all ages while blooms last. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the season, make memories, and greet spring on the farm!

Cosmic Mashups
2026-03-31 17:30, 2026-03-31 18:30 | University of Memphis, Lambuth, 299 Maple St., Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
Gravity, galaxies, and supermassive black holes, oh, my! How do we find black holes and how do they grow? Find out in this fascinating show!
No entrance fee, free parking in Hyde lot (across from Planetarium on Maple Street). Doors open 15 minutes before showtime. For safety reasons, no seating once IN USE lights are on, and no food or drink in the auditorium.

K-POP WARRIORS - JACKSON, TN
2026-04-02 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-04-02 19:00 - 20:30 | The NED, 314 East Main Street, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
KPOP Warriors brings music, dance, and nonstop fun in a family-friendly live show inspired by K-Pop.
KPOP Warriors: Is a high-energy family show packed with K-Pop–style music, fast choreography, and colorful heroes battling playful villains. Expect nonstop action, fun characters, and an exciting experience for kids and fans of all ages.

Mona Lisa Lanier School of Dance "From The Bottom To The Top"
2026-04-02 19:00 | Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland Avenue, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States

Boots Blues & Beer
2026-04-04 19:00 - 23:30 | Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland Avenue, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
The hottest Southern Soul concert in West Tennessee. With Marcellus TheSinger, Cecily Wilborn, K Morris ,and Jake Carter.
Welcome to Boots Blues & Beer! Get ready to enjoy a night filled with great music, cold drinks, and good company at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Join us on April 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM (Central Time) for a memorable evening. Get your boots and hats alone with your party mode together, this is the event you don’t want to miss. This is going to be the talk of the town.
Only balcony seats will be sold on eventbrite, tables (floor level) must be purchased by calling 901-326-1909! There will be only 20 VIP tables and 30 general tables sold for this event. All tables include 8 tickets. VIP tables are $560, row 1 and row 2, and includes beer and wine! General tables are $400. Because of sponsorship obligations there will not be any outside food or beverages allowed. There will be a cash bar and food vendors on the premises. Tell a friend to tell another friend about Boots Blues & Beer. Thank you for your continued support!

Under Armor Championship Series USSSA NIT ($50 Team Entry)
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-12 | West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex, 250 Bancorpsouth Pkwy, Jackson, TN, 38305, United States
Baseball – USSSA Baseball, AA/OPEN
Event Host: Ryan Blake 731-425-8237

Spring Wildflower Cake Class
2026-04-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Layered Bakeshop, 1417 N Highland Ave, Jackson, TN, 38301-6866, United States
Get ready to bake stunning spring-inspired cakes packed with wildflower vibes and sweet creativity!
Join Chef Tim for a fun and relaxed evening learning to bake beautiful spring wildflower cakes! Whether you’re a beginner or just want to pick up some new decorating tips, this class is perfect for you.
Come ready to get creative and enjoy some tasty treats with fellow cake lovers. Can’t wait to see you there!
All registrations are first-come, first-serve.

One Vision - The Music of Queen
2026-04-11 19:30 | Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland Avenue, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
A rock symphony for the ages! Join us as The Jackson Symphony teams up with a killer Queen tribute band to bring you the iconic anthems of Freddie Mercury and crew—live, loud, and larger than life. This one’s guaranteed to blow your mind. Produced by Jeans ’n Classics

The Jazz Foundation of West Tennessee Presents: A Celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month with the Terell Stafford Quartet
2026-04-11 19:30 - 22:00 | The Ned McWherter West TN Cultural Arts Center, 314 E. Main St., Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
Terell Stafford, acclaimed trumpet player based in New York, has been hailed as “one of the great players of our time, a fabulous trumpet player” by piano legend McCoy Tyner. Stafford is recognized as an incredibly gifted and versatile player, he combines a deep love of melody with his own brand of spirited and adventurous lyricism. Stafford’s exceptionally expressive and well defined musical talent allows him to dance in and around the rich trumpet tradition of his predecessors while making his own inroads.
Since the mid-1990’s, Stafford has performed with groups such as Benny Golson’s Sextet, McCoy Tyner’s Sextet, Kenny Barron Quintet, Frank Wess Quintet, Jimmy Heath Quintet and Big Band, Jon Faddis Jazz Orchestra, Carnegie Hall Jazz Band and Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Alumni Band. Stafford with the HamiltonClayton Jazz Orchestra, performed on Diana Krall’s GRAMMY nominated From this Moment On (2006). John Clayton invited Stafford to perform with the Clayton Brothers Quintet and Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. Stafford is a member of the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and they were awarded a GRAMMY in 2009 for Best Large Ensemble, Live at the Village Vanguard. Stafford can be heard on over 130 albums including his own, BrotherLee Love, Celebrating Lee Morgan, which received a 47th Annual NAACP Image Award nomination. His most recent album, Family Feeling, is a BCM&D release.
Stafford is the Director of Jazz Studies and Chair of Instrumental Studies at Temple University, founder and band leader of the Terell Stafford Quintet, and Managing and Artistic Director of the Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia (JOP). Stafford is renowned in the jazz world as an educator, performer and leader and has received countless award nominations and accolades.
Terell Stafford was born in Miami and raised in Chicago, Illinois and Silver Spring, Maryland. He received a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from the University of Maryland in 1988 and a Masters of Music from Rutgers University in 1993.

First Ladies' Luncheon
2026-04-16 11:45 - 13:00 | Jackson Fairgrounds, 800 S. Highland Ave, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
The First Ladies’ Luncheon serves as United Way of West Tennessee’s largest annual fundraising event, drawing over 1,300 guests each year to highlight the incredible work of women in our West Tennessee community. As a TableScapes Event, sponsors purchase and decorate a table, gleaning inspiration from nearly any source imaginable. The 13th Annual First Ladies’ Luncheon will take place at the Jackson Fairgrounds on April 16, 2026, from 11:45am-1pm and will feature Angela Williams, President & CEO of United Way Worldwide.

April Powers (Free Team Entry)
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-19 | West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex, 250 Bancorpsouth Pkwy, Jackson, TN, 38305, United States

43rd Annual Archeofest
2026-04-18 09:00 - 2026-04-19 11:00 | Pinson Mounds, 460 Ozier Rd, Pinson, TN, 38366, United States
This is the 43rd year of the Pinson Mounds Archeofest. Stay tuned for a list of presenters and performers.
Saturday, April 18th: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday, April 19th: 11:00am – 5:00pm

420 Hemp Festival
2026-04-18 11:00 - 21:00 | The AMP, 91 New Market, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
OFFICIAL DATE for the 420 Hemp Fest, April 18th at The Amp in Jackson TN! We have big surprises this year! It will be one to remember!

CRAWFEST 2026
2026-04-18 15:00 - 20:00 | Hub City Brewing, 250 West Main Street, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
Join us for the 9th Annual Crawfest 2026 Presented by Town & Country Realtors! A family-friendly event filled with crawfish, shrimp, and all the fixins’! Enjoy a kids section and good company alongside the best food you’ll ever eat!

Movie Night at the Ballpark
2026-04-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Jackson Rockabillys Stadium, 4 Fun Place, Jackson, TN, 38305, United States
Free movie night returns to Rockabillys Stadium!
Rookie of the Year—a perfect throwback to kick off baseball season. Claim your spot on the outfield grass or settle into the stands, grab some ballpark snacks from the concession stand, and enjoy a night under the open sky! Admission is FREE! Blankets + chairs welcome. No outside food or beverages permitted.

Deborah Sampson: A Revolution of Her Own
2026-04-21 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-04-22 09:30 - 10:30 | The Ned McWherter West TN Cultural Arts Center, 314 E. Main St., Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
Step back in time with Deborah Sampson in A Revolution of Her Own, a powerful live performance by Judith Kalaora. Experience the inspiring story of the first woman to fight and be honorably discharged from the American military, followed by a special Q&A session. Join us April 21 or 22 at 9:30 a.m. at The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center in Jackson for this free, immersive living history event that brings the American Revolution to life.

Blue Suede Rockabilly Weekend
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | Hub City Brewing, 250 West Main Street, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
Put on your blue suede shoes and head to Jackson, Tennessee, home of Carl Perkins, for a Rockabilly weekend that’s sure to rock your socks off.
Presented by Visit Jackson, TN

Sportsplex Spring Championships ($50 Team Entry)
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex, 250 Bancorpsouth Pkwy, Jackson, TN, 38305, United States

The Little Mermaid
2026-04-24 19:00 - 2026-04-26 14:00 | Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland Avenue, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
Ballet Arts is delighted to present this brand-new retelling of The Little Mermaid, April 24-26, 2026, at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. More information will be available soon.

Advanced tickets will be available for purchase online only in March or at the box office the day of the show. The Little Mermaid will have three performances on Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 25 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets go on sale in March!

Select seating is $25 and choice and lower-level floor seating is $30. *

There will also be limited seats available for our exclusive Tea Party option.

The Tea Party will be held before two shows, Saturday, April 25 at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday April 26 at 12:30 p.m. The Tea Party package is $35 plus the price of your selected seat for the show. Total is between $60-$65 each. But don’t delay, as our Tea Party tickets sell out fast! ​ We hope you’ll join us for this enchanting production of The Little Mermaid!

For more information on the performance, or for any questions regarding ticket sales, please call or text (731) 410-7123 or email info@balletartsjackson.org. Advanced ticket sales are online only.
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*Please note: There will be no risers on the lower level for this production. All seats on the lower level will be floor seating.
