As our city has grown, there has been a sort of migration of international families and individuals to Jackson. Of these different people who have ventured overseas to temporarily build a life here, the Japanese community in Jackson is one group that has seen significant growth in the past decade. This growth has flowered into a thriving community that is impacting the landscape, growth, and development of Jackson, Tennessee, and can teach our city valuable lessons about both place and culture.

Stories, Art, PoetryGuest UserMay 15, 2023Japan, Jackson TN, Vol. 9 Issue 1, Community, Hannah Gore, Cultures, Art, Poetry

Better Off: An Exploration of Sensitivity or Bo Kitzman’s Most Recent Musical Quest

Have you been through a breakup recently? Have you ever been let down? Have you ever wanted to let someone know how you really felt but weren’t sure if you could say it to their face? Or if they even deserved that luxury? Well, then I’ve got the music for you. Bo Kitzman got his heart broken, and he’s not afraid to tell you about it. I got a chance to sit down with him recently and pick his brain about his own feelings. He also asked me to share a few of my thoughts on his songs.

ReviewsGuest ContributorMay 13, 2016Jackson TN, Tennessee, LOLO, Lauren Pritchard, Bo Kitzman, music, local, local music, musician, songwriting, West Tennessee, relationship, dating, breakup, King of the Trash, pain, loss, Japan, writing