Jackson Tourism

A Thing of Beauty
2026-02-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-22 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | First Methodist – Downtown Jackson, TN, 200 S. Church St, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
“A Thing of Beauty” is a powerful drama inspired by a few pivotal days in the life of Edith Stein, told through the character of Sarah Weiss, also known as Sister Fransisca. Set within the receiving room of a convent, the play explores faith, identity, and moral courage in the face of Nazi persecution.

This production is staged inside a church chapel, allowing the space itself to become the world of the play. The performance embraces simplicity and reverence, drawing focus to the actors, the text, and the spiritual tension at the heart of the story. Original music and restrained visual design underscore the interior lives of these women as they wrestle with truth in a time of unspeakable danger. At its core, “A Thing of Beauty” is about faith hard-won and fiercely-held, the cost of conviction, and the quiet courage required to remain faithful when the world demands silence.

Content Advisory: This production includes references to antisemitism, anti-Jewish rhetoric, and the realities of Nazi persecution, which may be distressing for some audience members.

Doors open half an hour prior to the performance.

Karaoke on Tap
2026-02-20 20:30 | Hub City Brewing, 250 West Main Street, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
Grab your friends and come have a fun night singing karaoke!
18+

Reptile & Exotic Pet Expo
2026-02-21 09:00 - 2026-02-22 10:00 | Jackson Fairgrounds, 800 S. Highland Ave, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
February 21 & 22, 2026 for the Reptile & Exotic Pet Expo
Located at Jackson TN fairgrounds
Saturday 9am-5pm & Sunday 10am-4pm
Admission is $5 per person per day (under age 11 FREE)
Expect to see ball pythons, geckos, boas, colubrids, frogs, plants, reptile supplies, tarantulas, feeder insects, feeder rodents, enclosures, and much much more!
For more information and vendor info visit us at Cfexoticpetshow.com

Meet & Greet w/Nick Darnell and Open Auditions for the Model & Talent Expo
2026-02-21 11:00 | The NED, 314 East Main Street, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
Nick Darnell, nationally recognized actor, (the Grinch) and industry professional, is returning to where it all began. Model & Talent Expo alongside the City of Jackson and The Ned McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center will host a Meet & Greet and Open Auditions for the Model & Talent Expo — the very same place Darnell got his start in the modeling and entertainment industry.
The event offers aspiring models, actors, and performers of all ages the opportunity to meet Darnell in person, learn about the entertainment industry, and audition for the Model & Talent Expo, a premier showcase that connects new talent with top agents, scouts, and industry decision-makers from across the country.
“Coming back to Jackson means everything to me,” said Darnell. “This community helped shape who I am, and I want to give others the same opportunity I was given. Dana McKellar held an open audition & saw something in me & pushed me to the next level at the Expo, where I found my agents and moved to LA. She gave me the opportunity to be seen, encouraged, and guided me in the right direction.”
During the event, attendees will have the chance to:

Meet Nick Darnell
Learn what agents and scouts are really looking for
Participate in open auditions for the Model & Talent Expo

Admission is open to the public, and no prior experience is required. Those selected at the audition may be invited to attend the upcoming Model & Talent Expo, where they will perform and interview in front of top industry professionals.

About Model & Talent Expo Powered by Nouvelle Productions
The Model and Talent Expo is dedicated to discovering and developing the next generation of performers. Under the leadership of Dana McKellar, the Expo combines mentorship, education, and industry exposure to transform raw potential into sustainable careers. Rooted in integrity and excellence, we provide aspiring models and actors with the professional tools and confidence needed to thrive in a changing industry. Our mission is clear: to ignite potential and create meaningful pathways for talent to be seen and launched.

Lane College Women’s Basketball VS Clark Atlanta University | 2PM
2026-02-21 14:00 - 15:00 | J.F. Lane Gymnasium, 545 Lane Ave, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
Lane College Women’s basketball takes on Clark Atlanta University at 2PM at J.F. Lane Gymnasium.
It’s a great opportunity to experience the excitement of collegiate sports in our community!

Lane College Men’s Basketball VS Clark Atlanta University | 3PM
2026-02-21 15:00 - 17:00 | J.F. Lane Gymnasium, 545 Lane Ave, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
Lane College Men’s basketball takes on Clark Atlanta University at 3PM at J.F. Lane Gymnasium.
It’s a great opportunity to experience the excitement of collegiate sports in our community!

Studio 615 Comedy Show
2026-02-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Studio 615, 615 S Royal St, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
Grab your girls, bring the good vibes, and get ready for a night full of unforgettable comedy. We’re talking belly laughs, real talk, and pure fun! 💥
3 HOT Comedians from Memphis, TN:

Wild Beale
Tra Wilder
Bigg Mickey
Ryan Bush

🎟️ Get your tickets NOW at: LMAO731.eventbrite.com
You don’t want to miss this—this is gonna be the comedy event everyone’s talking about for weeks!

25th Annual JEWEL Awards Banquet
2026-02-21 18:30 - 22:00 | Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland Avenue, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
Welcome to the 25th Annual JEWEL Awards Banquet!
Come join us for a night of celebration and recognition at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Get ready to honor outstanding individuals and organizations in our community who have made a significant impact. This in-person event promises to be a memorable evening filled with awards, speeches, and delicious food. Don’t miss out on this special occasion to show your support and appreciation for those who make a difference. Mark your calendars and get ready to shine at the JEWEL Awards Banquet!

Quit Bein' Country Acoustic Tour!
2026-02-21 19:00 - 23:30 | Hub City Brewing, 250 West Main Street, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
🎶 Don’t Miss Tyler Farr Live in Jackson on Saturday, February 21, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Tyler Farr like never before? With chart-topping hits like Redneck Crazy, A Guy Walks Into a Bar and Whiskey in My Water and 738.2K+ devoted fans, Tyler Farr is taking over Hub City Brewing!
With multiple shows lined up, this one ensures to be the ultimate musical experience, where the energy of Tyler Farr will make you dance, sing, and maybe even cry (in a good way).

Doors Open at 7pm
Show starts at 8pm

Pressed & Poetic
2026-02-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Crystal’s Zen and Juice, 580 S. Royal St., Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
A night for the culture Free live music + spoken word from local artists. Complimentary mocktails while they last, and BYOB if you’d like something stronger. Pull up, pour up, and feel the art.

Sponsored by City of Jackson and Neighborhood Improvement Project Grant / Love My Block

Dark: Understanding Dark Matter
2026-02-24 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-27 13:30 | TN
Meet the new Australian Square Kilometer Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) telescope – TWO SHOWS, AT 5:30 AND AGAIN AT 6:30!
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. For more information, call 731.425.7368.

Weekly Music Events
2026-02-25 08:00 - 17:00 | TN
WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 25th
Piano After Work, The Blacksmith, 4:00, Jackson
Kickin’ It w/ Karleigh, The Tap, 8:30, Jackson

THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 26th

Piano After Work, The Blacksmith, 4:00, Jackson
Izzy Arthurs & Mason Henson, Room 208, 6:00, Jackson
Singo (w/ Barry Summer), Hub City Brewing, 7:00, Jackson
Johnny Mac, Blues Landing, 7:00, Buchanan
Karaoke (w/ DJ Chuck Gee), Cadillac’s, 7:00, Martin
Open Jam (w/ Adam Johnson), The Downtown Tavern, 8:00, Jackson
Karaoke (w/ ATL Karaoke), The Tap, 9:30, Jackson

FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 27th
Piano After Work, The Blacksmith, 4:00, Jackson
Stacy Mitchhart, Main & Monroe, 5:30, Lexington
HarpDawg Bluesman, Baker Bros. BBQ, 6:00, Jackson
Live Music, The Blacksmith, 6:00, Jackson
Dylan Jordan (acoustic), Tekila, 6:00, Jackson
Chelsea Rhodes, El Palomino, 6:00, Selmer
The Awake Experience (Jo$ton & Friends w/ Vonda Peet), Northside Assembly Church, 6:00, Jackson
Lew Jetton (acoustic), Square Tavern, 7:00, Trenton
Jace Allen, Saw Dawg, & Fisher Stokes, Blues Landing, 7:00, Buchanan
Karaoke (w/ Musical Mayhem), The SPOT Eatery, 7:00, Bells
Karaoke (w/ Travis), The Southern State, 7:00, South Fulton
Bryan Moffitt, Mulligan’s, 7:00, Jackson
The Groove Band, Redbone’s, 8:00, Jackson
John Sutton, Mojo’s, 8:00, Dyersburg
Karaoke (w/ DJ Chuck Gee), Rotten’s Bar & Grill, 8:00, Dresden
Karaoke, Darlin’s, 8:00, Sharon
Karaoke, Busby’s Bar & Grill, 8:00, Jackson
Karaoke (w/ Barry Summer), Hub City Brewing, 8:30, Jackson
Karaoke (w/ Debbie Honey), Ricochet Bar, 9:00, Jackson
Karaoke (w/ Kobra Karaoke), The Ponds, 9:00, Jackson
Lindsey Russell & Brandon Kirk, The Downtown Tavern, 9:00, Jackson
DJ Leslie, The Tap, 9:00, Jackson
Karaoke, Midway Bar, 10:00, Dyersburg

SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 28th
Live Music, Crown Winery, 1:00, Humboldt
David Thomas & Bobby Stokely, Livingston’s Soda Fountain and Grill, 5:00, Brownsville
Cross + Wren, Main & Monroe, 5:00, Lexington
Live Music, The Blacksmith, 6:00, Jackson
Ben T. Colling (acoustic), Simon’s, 6:00, Bolivar
Chelsea Rhodes, Selmer Country Club, 7:00, Selmer
Lakewood Drive, Paris Station, 7:00, Paris
Johnny Mac & Friends, Blues Landing, 7:00, Buchanan
The Travelers, Community Center, 7:00, Reagan
Wallace & Company, Bootsie’s Barn Dance, 7:00, Gadsden
Karaoke (w/ ATL Karaoke), Art’s Lounge, 7:00, Jackson
Singo, Redbone’s, 8:00, Jackson
The Allen Warren Band, Southern State, 8:00, South Fulton
Kelso Mojo, The Rusty Nail, 8:00, Guys
Moxy Drive, The Bar, 8:00, Humboldt
Angela Hollowell, Mojo’s, 8:00, Dyersburg
Karaoke Contest (w/ Kobra Karaoke), The Ponds, 8:00, Medon
Karaoke (w/ Debbie Honey), The City Limits Bar, 8:00, Trenton
Karaoke (w/ DJ Chuck Gee), MT Bottles, 8:00, Trezevant
Karaoke (w/ Bobby & Laurie), Mark N Sharon’s Sport Bar, 8:00, Dyersburg
Blue Suede Concert Feat. Sixwire, Carl Perkins Civic Center, 8:30, Jackson
Karaoke (w/ Kev), Ricochet Bar, 9:00, Jackson
Toneheads, Bub’s Place, 9:00, Dyersburg
Cosmic Coyotes Band, The Pine Ridge Club, 9:00, Medon
Lindsey Russell Band, Slide and Ride Rodeo, 9:00, Jackson
Justin Wright, The Tap, 9:00, Jackson
Goat City & Cross + Wren, The Downtown Tavern, 9:00, Jackson
Karaoke, Midway Bar, 10:00, Dyersburg

SUNDAY – MARCH 1st

Scott Myatt, Crown Winery, 1:00, Humboldt
DJ Leslie, The Tap, 9:30, Jackson

MONDAY – MARCH 2nd
Live Music, VFW on Airways, 7:00, Jackson

TUESDAY – MARCH 3rd
Karaoke (w/ ATL Karaoke), JT’s Sports Bar & Patio, 7:00, Jackson
The Country Connection Band, Bootsie’s Barn Dance, 7:00, Gadsden
Karaoke (w/ Debbie Honey), Backwoods of Bolivar, 8:00, Bolivar

Union University Women’s Basketball vs. Trevecca Nazarene University | 5:30PM
2026-02-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Fred DeLay Gymnasium., 1050 University Drive, Jackson, TN, 38305, United States
Union University Women’s Basketball takes on Trevecca Nazarene University at 5:30PM at Fred DeLay Gymnasium.
It’s a great opportunity to experience the excitement of collegiate sports in our community!
FREE ADMISSION courtesy of FirstBank

Union University Men’s Basketball vs. Trevecca Nazarene University | 7:30PM
2026-02-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Fred DeLay Gymnasium., 1050 University Drive, Jackson, TN, 38305, United States
Union University Men’s Basketball takes on Trevecca Nazarene University at 7:30PM at Fred DeLay Gymnasium.
It’s a great opportunity to experience the excitement of collegiate sports in our community!
FREE ADMISSION courtesy of FirstBank

"Hidden Leaders" Journal Release + Documentary Screening
2026-02-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Turntable Coffee, 300 E Main Street, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
​Join Our Jackson Home and The Reel Collective for “Hidden Leaders”, a documentary screening and Winter journal release. This project features the stories of six leaders who are in the background of our community, filling the gaps that were empty.​
Grab a copy of the latest journal and see it come to life on screen in the documentary! Doors open at 5:30pm at Turntable Coffee Counter and each attendee will receive a voucher for one free drink. Documentary screening begins at 6pm.​
Thank you to Love Your Block and the Jackson Arts Council for their support of the documentary, the Tennessee Arts Commission for ongoing support of the journal, and Carroll Bank & Trust, for supporting storytelling in Jackson and allowing this issue of the journal to remain free for our community.

Black History Month
2026-02-27 16:00 | Jackson City Hall, 101 E. Main St., Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
The City of Jackson will celebrate Black History Month during the month of February for the fourth year at city hall by showcasing performing arts from members of the city’s Black community.
This year we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Black History Month. “Negro History Week,” launched in 1926 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson (later recognized as Black History Month by President Gerald R. Ford in 1976), was created to celebrate Black American achievements.
Our 2026 celebration will open on Friday, Feb. 6, with a proclamation by Mayor Scott Conger , speaker Don McCorry, presentations by Kenzie Littrell, Theta Iota Graduate Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, and a performance by Joston Cooper.
The closing ceremony will be held on Friday, Feb. 27 with a poetry reading from Ian Tamayo and performances by West Bemis Chorus & Howard Ramsby, and the Kappa Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (Lane College)
City Hall will be lit with red, yellow, and green lights for the month of February in celebration of the month.
Black History Month Live Performance Schedule (all performances will begin at 4:00 p.m.)

Union University Women’s Basketball vs. Lee University | 5:30PM
2026-02-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Fred DeLay Gymnasium., 1050 University Drive, Jackson, TN, 38305, United States
Union University Women’s Basketball takes on Lee University at 5:30PM at Fred DeLay Gymnasium.
It’s a great opportunity to experience the excitement of collegiate sports in our community!
FREE ADMISSION courtesy of FirstBank

The Awake Experience
2026-02-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Northside Assembly of God, 27 Oil Well Rd, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
The Awake Experience is a community-driven, family friendly, live concert experience rooted in Jackson, TN. It brings together faith-driven hip hop and singing, authentic storytelling, and high-energy performances to create a safe and inspiring space for the next generation of Jackson. More than a show, it’s a movement designed to awaken purpose, spark hope, and strengthen unity within the local community.
This is a FREE event for the whole community!

Union University Men’s Basketball vs. Lee University | 7:30PM
2026-02-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Fred DeLay Gymnasium., 1050 University Drive, Jackson, TN, 38305, United States
Union University Men’s Basketball takes on Lee University at 7:30PM at Fred DeLay Gymnasium.
It’s a great opportunity to experience the excitement of collegiate sports in our community!
FREE ADMISSION courtesy of FirstBank

Karaoke on Tap!
2026-02-27 20:30 | Hub City Brewing, 250 West Main Street, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States

Max Goes to the Moon
2026-02-28 09:30 | University of Memphis, Lambuth, 299 Maple St., Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
Join wonderdog Max, and Tori, his human companion, as they take an out-of-this-world trip to the Moon!
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. For more information, call 731.425.7368.

Jackson State Community College Women’s Basketball vs. Walters State Community College | 2PM
2026-02-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Jackson State Community College, 2046 N Parkway, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
Jackson State Community College Women’s Basketball takes on Walters State Community College at 2PM at Jackson State Community College Gymnasium.
It’s a great opportunity to experience the excitement of collegiate sports in our community!

Jackson State Community College Men’s Basketball vs. Walters State Community College | 4PM
2026-02-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Jackson State Community College, 2046 N Parkway, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
Jackson State Community College Men’s Basketball takes on Walters State Community College at 4PM at Jackson State Community College Gymnasium.
It’s a great opportunity to experience the excitement of collegiate sports in our community!

Mother-Son Dance
2026-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | TN

Disney’s Descendants: The Musical
2026-02-28 19:00 | Blankenship Theater, 232 McCellan Rd, Jackson, 38305, United States
Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films!Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenage children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?
