GUIDE: Boredom Busters in the Age of COVID-19

What bizarre days we’re living in right now, friends. Never in remembered history – my 91-year-old grandmother couldn’t even recall a time such as this – have we been asked to hunker down at home for the health and safety of ourselves and our community. There is a lot of uncertainty and stress revolving around this situation, but I’m typically one to look for the silver lining. One thing that has really struck me about this crazy and unexpected time is how it has forced innovation and fostered creativity in people. From business owners to parents, folks are discovering new ways to connect, to promote, to teach and learn, to shop, and much more. Nothing really looks the same in our daily activities, but life must go on. It’s pretty amazing how adaptable we can be when we have to.

Guides, COVID-19Guest ContributorMarch 26, 2020kids, activity, community, neighbors, children, Cari Griffith, emily taylor, asia garden, Pinson Mounds, Cypress Grove

A Mom's Guide to Jackson with Little Ones

I’ve been a mom now for over four years. While there are few things that four years will make you an expert at, I’d say I’ve earned a mom badge or two. I’ve also had my fair share of epic mom fails. Whether you’ve put parts of your own life on hold to stay home with your children or you’re negotiating the difficult balance between being a career woman and a mama (or maybe you’re like me with one leg in each camp trying to do both but mostly just doing an uncoordinated split), this article is for you.

To Preserve & Promote Beauty

When I first moved to Jackson, my only regret in my college choice was (what seemed to me) the lack of natural beauty in the university’s town. As a Middle Tennessee native and an East Tennessee enthusiast, I grew up enthralled by the beauty of Tennessee’s landscape: the rolling hills, slow-moving rivers, and Blue Ridge Mountains in the east. Hence, my relocation to West Tennessee was, quite literally, flattening.

Stay 731: Choosing Wonder

It seems quite contradictory to write a piece on why people should stay in Jackson on the eve of our move to Nashville. After eight years of choosing to stay, the decision to leave didn’t come easily, and I certainly put up a fight. However, I had to come to terms with the fact that sometimes a dream is for a season, and it’s okay for dreams to develop towards other places. You don’t have to abandon a sense of “place” once you move.

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