A Brighter Vision for Downtown

Let’s suspend our thought for the next ten to fifteen minutes and imagine what could be. Let’s not think about dollars and cents or logistical structure. While those things are necessary, they’re not for us right now. What we need are open minds and unencumbered ideas about what our downtown might possibly be if we could just think a little bit beyond what we’ve always thought. I’ve seen it. I’ve seen beyond. I’ve seen what downtown Jackson could be if we could just all get on board.

Hello Jackson: Rock'n Dough Pizza & Brew Co.

I think most people would agree that there’s not much better than a good slice of pizza, especially after a long day at work or during an action-packed football game. You can get mediocre pizza from tons of places, but if you want some delicious, handcrafted, brick oven pizza, I’ve got just the place for you: Rock’n Dough Pizza + Brew Co. In addition to the aforementioned amazing pizza, Rock’n Dough offers grinders, salads, desserts, and weekly lunch specials, such as lasagna, shrimp and grits, and calzones.

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

Stay731: Community

I’ve lived in several Tennessee cities in my lifetime, from Nashville to Murfreesboro to Knoxville to Cookeville and a couple little towns in between. Each one of those cities has its own set of charms, but none have captivated me quite like Jackson. It was not love at first sight, mind you. It’s been an ever-growing, ever-evolving bond. I’ve had days where I’d live anywhere but here and days where I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else.

An Airbnb Perspective of Jackson

At some point over the last thirty years, our society became afraid. I’m not sure exactly when it was or what it is we have grown to fear. Is it the unknown? Is it our cultural differences? Something has made us collectively afraid. We left neighborhoods and cities for gated subdivisions and homogenous housing. Our front porches vanished and were replaced with garages, insulated from the world.

EssaysGabe HartApril 18, 2015Jackson TN, Tennessee, Gabe Hart, Airbnb, home, travel, Midtown Jackson, hospitality, LANA, downtown Jackson, Downtown Tavern, Rock'n Dough, Division Avenue, OZ Rare & Used Books