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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Pride in the City With Soul: Jason McCarty

A native of the Jackson suburbs, Jason McCarty never envisioned himself being a professional Jacksonian.

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Soul Sessions Podcast: Mona Nicholas & USAIBC

Today on Soul Sessions, we hear from USAIBC Executive Director, Mona Nicholas, who's joining us to talk about the two-week ballet competition, held here every four years in the City With Soul.

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Soul Sessions Podcast: Mississippi Makers Fest

Today on Soul Sessions, we're talking to Tori Rice, the organizer for the Mississippi Makers Fest, their second annual all-day event putting Mississippi on full display.

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Soul Sessions Podcast: Dr. Nashlie Sephus

Today on Soul Sessions, we visit with the founder of the Bean Path, applied science manager for Amazon artificial intelligence, and founder of the Jxn Tech District, tech evangelist, Dr. Nashlie Sephus.

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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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Get to Know Hal’s St. Paddy’s Grand Marshal: Cassandra Wilson

Proud to call Jackson her home, Cassandra Wilson is regarded as one of the most versatile jazz singers of the modern age.

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Soul Sessions Podcast: Abram Orlansky & Jewish Cinema Mississippi

Today on Soul Sessions, we chat with president of the Beth Israel Congregation and Co-Chair of Jewish Cinema Mississippi, Abram Orlansky.

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Counter Culture: Stamps Super Burgers

An integral part of Jackson's culinary rhythm since 1986, Stamps first started as Stamps Grocery, purchased from Mr. Canterbury of Canterbury Grocery by Algernon Stamps Sr. in 1970.

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