Talk-N West TN

Take Your Girls Night Out 5K
2025-10-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | The Woman’s Clinci PA, 234 Coatsland Drivew, Jackson, TN
Grab your lightsaber, put on your favorite galaxy gear, and join us for an epic battle against breast cancer!

All funds raised during the run/walk will go to the Take Your Girls Night Out fund, which financially assists West Tennessee women battling breast cancer.

In the fight against breast cancer, hope is our greatest weapon! MAY THE CURE BE WITH YOU.

Costumes welcome!!

Register here: https://raceroster.com/…/16th-annual-take-your-girls…

Lifeline Blood Services Drive - Union City
2025-10-27 13:00 - 19:00 | TN
Mulherin Family Pharmacy – Brownsville – Oct. 17 – 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Soul Quest Church – Jackson – Oct. 19 – 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Magnolia Regional Health Center – Corinth, MS – Oct. 21 – 7 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
TCAT- Henry/Carroll – Oct. 22 – 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Jackson State – Savannah – Oct. 22 – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
McKenzie Middle School – Oct. 23 – 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
TCAT – Bartlett – Oct. 24 – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Food Giant – Lexington – Oct. 25 – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
University of Tennessee – Parsons – Oct. 27 – 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
E.W. James & Sons – Union City – Oct. 27 – 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Jackson Madison County General Hospital – Oct. 28 – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Trinity Christian Academy – Oct. 28 – 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

‘Vein Drain’ – Halloween theme blood drives

Dyersburg Center – Saturday – October 25 – 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Jackson Center – Thursday – October 30 – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Lifeline Blood Services Drive - Parsons
2025-10-27 12:00 - 18:00 | TN

Middle Fork Bottoms Hay Ride
2025-10-25 19:00, 2025-10-25 18:00 | Middle Fork Bottoms State Park, 407 Sanders Bluff Road, Jackson, TN
Ride along with park staff to learn about the story of Middle Fork Bottoms, both past and present! Bring a blanket or a sweater and get cozy as you see the park from a different perspective!

Registration required and begins at $5.00. Visit Event Registration | Tennessee State Parks to save your spot!

Hub City MMA
2025-10-25 18:30 | Jackson Fairgrounds Park, 800 South Highland, Jackson, TN
Hub City MMA is back for an exciting night of amateur mixed martial arts fighting. 12+ action packed fights with some of the best amateurs in the region.
To reserve VIP TABLES please txt or call 731-234-7753

2nd Annual Sip and Savor Soiree
2025-10-25 17:00 - 21:00 | West Tennessee Farmers Market, 91 New Market Street, Jackson, TN, 38301
Experience a fine array of foods prepared by top chefs from across the region.
You’re invited to an unforgettable experience celebrating the rich culinary tradition of the South while supporting healthcare in our community. This year, all tickets will include access to a full open bar, adding to the evening’s elevated experience. Our festival is not only a celebration of fine Southern cuisine, but also the major annual fundraiser for the West Tennessee Healthcare Hope and Healing Foundation.
For Ages 21+

Fort Pillow State Historic Park Fall Festival
2025-10-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Fort Pillow State Park, 3122 Park Road, Henning, TN
Join us at Fort Pillow State Historic Park on October 25 th for our Annual Fall Festival. Our fall games will start at 5:00p.m. that evening and run to approximately 7:00p.m.
Starting at 5:30p.m. we will have a costume contest and at 6:00p.m. we will be having our pumpkin decorating contest. Children 10 and under will be eligible for our contests, and games are available for everyone to enjoy.
Following the contests at 7:00p.m. we will start hayrides from the picnic pavilion and tour the park. The whole evening the Friends of Fort Pillow will be selling refreshments for anyone wishing to purchase them.

Wingfest
2025-10-25 13:00 - 17:00 | Hub City Brewing, 250 West Main Street, Jackson, TN, 38301
Presented by Christian Brothers Automotive- Wingfest 2025 will take place Saturday, October 25, at Hub City Brewing! Mark your calendars for the Scarlet Rope Project benefit and stay tuned for more information!
Wingfest 2025 will host a wing cooking competition, wings for everyone to eat, a silent auction, and more! Attendees will be able to walk around and enjoy “A Taste of Wings” by trying all of the different cook’s wings! This event is kid-friendly, and we encourage all wing lovers to join in on all the fun

West TN Chili Cook-off and Harleyween Contest
2025-10-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Bumpus Harley-Davidson, 326 Carriage House Drive, Jackson, TN
It’s not just another fall festival—it’s where horsepower, heat, and Halloween collide. Join us at Bumpus Harley-Davidson for the baddest cookoff and costume party in West Tennessee.

All-Day Action Includes:

Raffle Tickets- Want to vote for trunk or treat, costume contest, or the chili cookoff? Each raffle ticket allows you to vote for your favorite! Proceeds go to the Madison County Toy Run.
Trunk or Treat | 10 AM – 2 PM – Trick-or-treat biker style.
Costume Contest | 11 AM – 3 PM – Bring your A-game. Scare, shock, or just flat-out own it.
Chili Cookoff | 12 PM – 4 PM – The heat is on. Who’s got the best damn chili in West TN? Register by emailing bumpusjax@bumpush-d.com LIMITED SPOTS OPEN
Face Painting & Bounce Houses – Because even the little ghouls need some fun.

Bring your crew. Bring your appetite. Bring your attitude. This is where the rumble of Harleys meets the spice of chili and the spirit of Halloween.

Crockett County Harvest Festival
2025-10-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Alamo, 25 North Bells Street, Alamo, TN
Join the Crockett County Chamber of Commerce for the Harvest Festival!

Lifeline Blood Services Drive - Lexington
2025-10-25 10:00 - 14:00 | TN

Lifeline Blood Services Drive - Vein Drain Dyersburg
2025-10-25 08:00 - 16:00 | TN

Fall Festival At Donnell Century Farm Adventure
2025-10-25 - 2025-10-26 | Donnell Century Farm Adventure, 3720 Highway 70 East, Jackson, TN
Get lost in the Corn Maze, Pick Your Own Pumpkin and Flowers, and More!

Join Donnell Century Farm Adventure for their Fall Festival. Pick your own pumpkins, get lost in the corn maze, enjoy 30+ attractions among the ever popular candy cannon and pig race. Don’t miss their farm animal barn yard with fun, friendly animals.
November 1 -2, 2025, let’s destroy some pumpkins! People of all ages enjoy smashing the pumpkins! Throwing them into dart boards, taking sledgehammers to them, running them over…they’ve got more creative ways than ever to destroy pumpkins, one by one.
Everyone’s favorite day of the year!!!! They spend the day smashing pumpkins and giving away prizes. People cannot wait for the Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest for adults and youth!
Weekends September 20 – November 2, 2025
Fall Break Fridays (October 10th & 17th): 10am-6pm
Sat: 10am – 6pm
Sun: 12pm – 6pm
Pig races
Sat: 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm
Sun: 1:00pm, and 3:00pm
Candy Cannon
Sat: 2:00pm & 4:00pm
Sun: 2:00pm & 4:00pm
Buy Tickets Now!

Area high school football schedule – Week 10
2025-10-24 19:00 | TN
All games 7 p.m., Friday, unless noted
South Side at Dyer County
Jackson Christian at FACS
Union City at Jackson Central-Merry
South Gibson County at North Side
DCA at Trinity Christian Academy
Tipton-Rosemark Academy at University School of Jackson
Liberty Magnet at West Carroll
Loretto at Bolivar Central
McNairy Central at Covington
Chester County at Crockett County
South Fulton at Dresden
Westview at Dyersburg
Kirby at Fayette-Ware
Halls at Gibson County
Lake County at Greenfield
Lexington at Hardin County
Fayette Academy at Harding Academy
Ridgeway at Haywood
Kenwood at Henry County
McEwen at Hollow-Rock Bruceton
Gleason at Humboldt
Peabody at Huntingdon
Wayne County at McKenzie
Obion County at Ripley
Adamsville at Scotts Hill
Camden at Stewart County
Open date
Milan

Flappers and Fedora
2025-10-24 17:00 - 22:00 | Magnolia Manor, 1424 E Main St, Humboldt, TN, 38343, United States
We’re excited to announce that our **Flappers and Fedora** event is BACK at Magnolia Manor on **Oct 24**!

After an absolute blast last time, we can’t wait to see everyone dressed up and dancing again! Mario Kee Jazz Collective
Doors open at **5 PM**, with live jazz music and dancing starting at **6:15 PM**!

Compete at 6pm for fun prizes in categories like Most Creative, Best Couple, and Audience Favorite! Bring your friends—our audience will be the judges!

Enjoy our specialty cocktails: Rusty Nail, French 75, Sidecar, & Bee’s Knees, all **$1 off all night long**!

Don’t miss our photo op set up to capture the memories!

Join us for another unforgettable night!

Lifeline Blood Services Drive - TCAT Bartlett
2025-10-24 09:00 - 14:00 | TN

Pelican Fest
2025-10-24 - 2025-10-26 | Reelfoot Lake, 1605 TN-21,, Tiptonville, TN
Experience 3 days of Pelican Fest at Reelfoot Lake State Park. Tons of activities including the Pelican Tour, photography contest, vendors, silent auction and evenings with an owl by the campfire!

West TN Healthcare Sportsplex Tournament
2025-10-24 - 2025-10-26 | West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex, 250 Bancorp South, Jackson, TN
Pumpkin Smash- Free Team Entry
The West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex, operated by the City of Jackson, TN is the Southeast’s premier youth baseball and softball facility. Located in the heart of West Tennessee and easily accessible by major highways, the Sportsplex is almost midway between Nashville and Memphis at Exit 85 on Interstate 40.
With 17 lighted and immaculately groomed baseball fields sitting on 70 acres, we offer the perfect location for teams from any region. The West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex is unique among youth sport complexes in the United States.

Dancing With the STARS
2025-10-23 18:00 - 22:00 | Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland Avenue, Jackson, TN
Dancing with the STARs, presented by Leaders Credit Union, is The STAR Center’s largest fundraiser each year. The 2024 event showcased 7 incredible couples, featuring a dynamic mix of physicians, business owners, sales professionals, a bakery shop owner and realtors, all stepping onto the dance floor to make a difference.

For 37 years, this community has championed The STAR Center and individuals with disabilities, creating a lasting impact across the Tennessee.

The 2025 Dancing with the STARS event marks a milestone, our tenth consecutive year in Jackson! To celebrate our 10 year anniversary, we’re bringing back your favorite alumni for one epic night of competition, memories and fun. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors like you, last year’s event raised almost $300,000 for The STAR Center, and we are eager to see what we can achieve together in 2025.

Join us as we continue to #CrushTheNO and empower individuals of ALL abilities in our community! For more information, contact marketing@star-center.org

Lifeline Blood Services Drive - McKenzie
2025-10-23 13:00 - 18:00 | TN

University of Memphis, Lambuth Homecoming
2025-10-23 - 2025-10-25 | University of Memphis, Lambuth, 705 Lambuth Boulevard, Jackson, TN
The University of Memphis Lambuth is located on a tranquil 57-acre campus in the heart of Jackson, TN. Students benefit from small class sizes and experienced faculty members who enable hands-on learning in a close-knit community-with all the backing of a major research university.
Homecoming is slated for October 23 – 25, 2025. Visit their social media at University of Memphis, Lambuth for more details.

Lifeline Blood Services Drive - Savannah
2025-10-22 10:00 - 15:00 | TN

Lifeline Blood Services Drive - TCAT Henry/Carroll
2025-10-22 09:00 - 13:00 | TN

Lifeline Blood Services Drive -Corinth, MS
2025-10-21 07:00 - 16:00 | TN

Greenfield's Front Street Festival
2025-10-20 18:00 - 2025-10-25 20:00 | Greenfield, 302North Front Street, Greenfield, TN
Saturday, October 4th starting at 10:00 am
Front Street Festival Beauty Pageant
Greenfield Elementary Gym
See Front Street Festival Facebook for age groups and times
Contact: Abby Smithson 731-819-8134
Saturday, October 18th
City Wide Yard Sale
Register address at frontstreetfestival@greenfieldtn.org
List of addresses available
Monday, October 20th 6:00-8:00 pm
Fairytale Night
Veterans’ Park Pavilion
Tickets $10.00 per child
Contact: Leanne Edwards 312-218-3270
Tuesday, October 21st
Senior Center Steak Sandwich Sale
11:00 am-1:00 pm $12.00 per ticket
Contact: Marilyn Pugh 731-235-2814
Opening Night Celebration
5:00-7:00 pm Food trucks
5:00 pm The Doublestops Bluegrass Band
5:30 pm Dog Show $5.00 entry with awards
6:00 pm Power Wheels Race with awards
Up to 7 years old
Tickets sold for Grand Prize Giveaway
$3.00 per chance or $5.00 for 2 with Senior Citizens Center
Wednesday, October 22nd
Kick-Off Breakfast
6:00-9:00 am at Wimpy’s Corner
$10.00 per ticket pre-sale only
Contact: Katie Cooper 731-621-0398
Food Truck Night on the North Block
4:00-8:00 pm
Thursday, October 23rd
Greenfield Fire Department Spaghetti Supper
5:00-7:00 pm
Greenfield School Cafeteria
$10.00 per ticket
7:00 pm
Community Gospel Singing
“Under Grace”
First Baptist Church
Friday, October 24th
5:00-7:00 pm
Rotary Club Pork Chop Dinner
Greenfield School Cafeteria
$15.00 per ticket
7:00 pm
Support Jacket Night
GHS Football vs. Lake County
Saturday, October 25th:
Parade line-up will begin at 10:00 am at Southern Source parking lot on GPC Road and move along the West side of Evergreen Street. Parade starts at 11:00 am.
We invite all marching bands, floats, cars, trucks and walk-in entries.
Three-Wheelers and Four-Wheelers are welcome if any adults 18 years of age is driving the unit.
Register with City Hall:
731-235-2330
frontstreetfestival@greenfieldtn.org
Festival Events Saturday, October 25th starting at 10:00 am
-Art/craft Vendors
Register with City Hall:
731-235-2330
frontstreetfestival@greenfieldtn.org
-Food trucks
-Business sidewalk sales & specials
-Mechanical bull, inflatables, bungee run, carnival ride
-Fire truck rides
-Serendipity Face Painting
-Hooker Farms Petting Zoo
-Dunking Booth
-Book sale at Library
-Fingerprinting by WC Sheriff’s Department
11:45 am-3:00 pm
Entertainment Cade Doyle, Lisa Hilliard’s Voice Students
12:00-3:00 pm
Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park Animal display
12:00-3:00 pm
Fall/Halloween Themed Jeep Show
Middle Block-Greenfield Banking
Awards will be given
$20.00 entry fee
Contact: Ashley Brooks 731-377-1623
7:00 pm
Fireworks by the water tower on North Front Street
8:00 pm
Glow Run/Fun Walk
Registration starts at 7:30 pm at Veterans’ Park Pavilion
Run/walk starts and ends at pavilion
Pre-register by October 10th $20.00 (shirt)
Registration after October 10th $25.00
1 mile Fun Walk $10.00
Contact: Carrie Arant 731-431-6185

Madison County Commission
2025-10-20 08:30 | Jackson-Madison County Health Department, 804 North Parkway, Jackson, TN
Citizens of Madison County seeking to make public comments regarding matters on the agenda for meetings of the Madison County Board of Commissioners may send a written request to speak
via e-mail to smcclain@madisoncountytn.gov. Requests to speak should include:
 The name and address of the person seeking to make a public comment.
 The meeting at which the person is seeking to make a public comment.
 The specific meeting agenda item upon which the person plans to speak.
 A copy of any descriptive materials to be used.
Requests to make a public comment must be submitted no later than two (2) working days prior to the public meeting at which the person making such a request wishes to speak. For example, if there is a Commission meeting scheduled on a Monday, requests to make public comment must be submitted by e-mail no later than the close of business on the preceding Wednesday.
Requests to make a public comment at a full County Commission meeting or a committee meeting must be approved in advance by the Commission Chairperson or relevant Committee Chairperson. Those requesting to make a public comment will be advised via e-mail whether their request has been approved in advance of the meeting at which they have requested to speak. The public comment period shall be reserved on the agenda of all public meetings for a period of
thirty (30) minutes.
 Remarks shall be limited to three (3) minutes unless time is extended by the Commission.
 Each person speaking shall state his/her name, address, and subject of presentation.
 Delegations must select one individual to speak on their behalf unless otherwise determined by the Commission.
 Remarks must pertain to matters on the agenda for the meeting at which the person is speaking.
 Persons speaking shall not interrogate members of the Commission.
 Persons speaking shall not engage in personal attacks.
 The Chairperson shall have authority to terminate remarks of any individual who is disruptive or does not adhere to Commission rules.
 Members of the Commission have the privilege of asking questions of any person who addresses the Commission.
These same rules shall apply to public comment before any committee of the County Commission.

Union University Homecoming
2025-10-20 - 2025-10-25 | Union University, 1050 Union University Drive, Jackson, TN
Details to follow!

Lifeline Blood Services Drive - Jackson
2025-10-19 08:30 - 12:30 | TN

Jazz Foundation Presents "Two Steps From The Blues"
2025-10-18 19:30 | The Ned R. McWherter Cultural Arts Center, 314 East Main Street, Jackson, TN, 38301
The Jazz Foundation of West Tennessee presents its annual fall concert: Two Steps from the Blues: A Tribute to west Tennessee Blues Legend Bobby Blue Bland featuring Rodd Bland and the Members Only Band. Rodd is the son of Bobby Blue Bland and the god-son of BB King and has recently taped an episode for Austin City Limits. Tickets on sale now at the thejazzfoundationofwesttennessee.org or for additional information call the at: 731.803.5818.
