A new form of entertainment is catching fire all across America, and it involves teams of players willingly locking themselves into rooms before solving a series of themed puzzles and riddles in order to get out. It’s an immersive and interactive experience that is scratching an itch that most didn’t know they had, one that is resulting in a fever for novel problem solving and adventure.

StoriesJoseph SmithFebruary 22, 2016Jackson TN, Tennessee, West Tennessee, Joseph Smith, Jared Dauenhauer, Lee Wilson, Jackson Escape Rooms, escape room, locl, lock, games, game, entertainment, tourism, puzzle, riddle, fun, kids, family, Creative Director, theCO, A.M. Creative, local, local business, labyrinth, idea, entrepreneur

Third Generation

It seems like I find myself in a lot of conversations about how much Jackson is growing. You might also hear natives and non-natives alike saying, “Jackson is nothing like it was ten years ago.” I recently found myself in conversation with a new Jackson resident while waiting in a food truck line at the farmers’ market, and the California-native remarked on how young and up-and-coming Jackson feels compared to other small Southeastern towns she’s experienced.

A Conversation With: Andrew Peterson

A husband of twenty-one years and the father of three teens, Andrew Peterson is a Christian singer-songwriter and author based out of Nashville, Tennessee. Since moving there from the homeland he lovingly calls "redneck Florida," Andrew has produced seventeen albums and written a four-part book series, The Wingfeather Saga. The Star Center has the joy of welcoming Andrew to Jackson this Saturday, February 20, for a concert at Fellowship Bible Church benefiting their Literacy Lab scholarships.

InterviewsKatie HowertonFebruary 15, 2016Jackson TN, Tennessee, Nashville TN, Katie Howerton, Andrew Peterson, concert, music, musician, local, community, art, the arts, friendship, creativity, books, storytelling, story, literature, literacy, Star Center, fundraiser, work, The Wingfeather Saga, singer-songwriter, songwriting, songs, family, Christianity, Christian, The Local Show, The Rabbit Room, author, Wendell Berry, movies, movie, book, home, preacher, pastor, church, reading

Top 10 Jackson Dates for Your Valentine

Some of you Jacksonians may be scrambling for some thoughtful date ideas for your Valentine this weekend. Fear not—We've got you covered. No, there's no need to head of to Nashville of Memphis to show your love how much you care. We've got the perfect variety for your unique personality right here in Jackson, Tennessee.

GuidesKatie HowertonFebruary 12, 2016Jackson TN, Tennessee, entertainment, Valentine's Day, holiday, date, fun, Katie Howerton, Rock'n Dough, local, local shop, local business, local restaurant, local food, Jackson Walk, Alba, food, meal, coffee, coffee shop, event, dinner, lunch, Chandelier Café & Catering, Anthony Kearns, Jackson Symphony, The Forked Vine, Burger Barn, kids, children, family, marriage, Grubb's Grocery, Magic Wheels, Yogurt Square, dessert, snack, picnic, Cypress Grove, Woodstock Bake Shop, Fleur de Lee, Carnegie, International Rockabilly Hall of Fame, International Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame, Shirley's Bakery, Tulum Fresh Mexican Grill, Tulum, Tennessee Safari Park, HaliHannigan's Cupcakery, Brook Shaw & Son Old Country Store, Old Country Store, Brooks Shaw, Brooks Shaw & Son Old Country Store, Casey Jones Village, Rusty's TV & Movie Car Museum, Rusty’s TV & Movie Car Museum, Dumplin's, Asia Garden, The Ned, Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, art, Downtown Tavern, Padharo Sa, Jackson Escape Rooms, Al Houda, International Food Market, Andrew Peterson, concert, Star Center, fundraiser

Stay 731: Practical Romance

This past Saturday afternoon I dropped by Lisa Garner’s Love Day Pop-Up Shop at the Neely House in search for a little something for my wife and two daughters. And while I walked out with a small stack of mini valentines for my loves (thanks, Courtney Searcy!), I left being reminded of why Jackson has my heart. As the sun began to slowly warm my skin from the cutting breeze, I realized it had been nine years since I last stood on the porch of the former Murphy Hotel.