JXN Blog

Jackson's music and museums, festivals and events, art and artists, and chefs and restaurants have plenty to say about a city on the move.

New and Notable: JXN Dines

Exciting news for food lovers in Jackson, Mississippi! Check out these new and notable dining spots that are sure to satisfy your cravings.

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Shop Like a Local: Your Guide to Jackson's Boutiques & Markets

In every stretch of the capital city, shopkeepers are cultivating commerce and creativity with their wares.

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No Teenage Wasteland Here: Young Adult Favorites in JXN

School’s out, and bored teens are back. Here are some of our favorite picks to get them off the couch, out the door, and having fun this summer.

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Painting the Town: Public Art in Jackson

Welcome to the vibrant city of Jackson, where art comes alive on every corner!

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Plan the Perfect Saturday in Jackson

Are you looking forward to a leisurely Saturday morning in Jackson? This itinerary will effortlessly help you plan and make the most of it.

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MORE TO EXPLORE

Ideals, History and Future: the Jackson Flag

Over a thousand entries were submitted, most of them from local school children, to design a flag for Jackson - 30 years ago this year.

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Cultivating Creatives: Stephen Brown

Southern rapper, producer, and mover-and-shaker Stephen Brown (also known as 5th Child) is now donning two additional caps - landlord and director of the new Briarwood Arts Center (BAC).

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Natural Starter: Guillermo “Billy” Salinas

Life can move in a thousand different directions. And sometimes, it's by way of chocolate.

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Soul Sessions Podcast: Emily Pote

Today on Soul Sessions, we're taking you to Belhaven Town Center and one of the most unique retailers this city has ever seen.

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Swell-O-Phonic Celebrates 25

Fondren skate/shoe/clothing shop Swell-O-Phonic marks a quarter century, the creation of south Jackson native Ron Chane.

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Soul Sessions Podcast: Chef Rashanna Newsome and Ebony Jones

Rashanna Newsome and Ebony Jones: ring any bells? What about Manship and Aplos? All right, now we're cooking.

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Soul Sessions Podcast: Mary Rooks

On today's show, Mary Rooks is a mom of four who once had her sights set on being a geologist in Alaska.

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Five Ways to Shop & Support Local JXN

The gift of giving back to the local community's creatives, business owners, institutions, and entrepreneurs has never been easier with these five picks you can only find in the City With Soul.

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