New Place

It has been nearly seven years since I landed in Jackson, and in that time I have lived at all three corners of this town’s Kroger Triangle. First I lived on Union’s campus and then in Midtown for a couple years, until eventually moving back north. Then, last summer when the lease was up and I had already given notice at work without knowing the next step, I crashed with my friends Angie and David’s family while I took time to “figure things out” (very millennial of me, no?). For about two months I was unsure of whether or not I would stay in Jackson, but by the end of the summer I was settling in the Lambuth area into a little apartment of my very own.

StoriesJosh GarciaFebruary 16, 2015Jackson TN, Josh Garcia, Union University

The Man Behind the Beard

I walk into Rafferty’s and approach the hostess desk, informing them that I have a meeting with Santa. I am pointed in his direction without much hesitation, and he isn't difficult to spot. He wears a traditional Santa hat, and his coat is draped over a chair next to him. We exchange a firm and welcoming handshake as I pull up my chair. I take in the details of his extravagant red and gold paisley vest and a vintage cream shirt, along with his red pants and bells on his boots. I am impressed with his attire.

StoriesAnthony KirkDecember 25, 2014Jackson TN, Tennessee, Anthony Kirk, Christmas, holiday, holidays, Santa, Rafferty's, Gold's Gym, volunteer, Tail Wagger'z, Salvation Army, John Singleton, army, veteran, Vietnam War, military, General Shoe Co., JCPenny, Goldsmith's, Sears, family, children, kids, elderly