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Waffles with a Side of Hospitality
Waffles with a Side of Hospitality

In March of 2016 I began dating my girlfriend Natalie, a girl who was born and raised in Jackson and who had the knowledge to back it up. Me being an out-of-town transplant, she thought that it was of great importance for me to learn a little culture and history of this city that we know and love. I gladly complied. Usually these lessons were unplanned and casual. As things came up in conversation she would explain to me the history as best she knew it. One of those things was Waffle House.

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Stories, EssaysGuest ContributorJackson TN, Tennessee, Vol. 3 Issue 2, hospitality, Shea McCollough, Waffle House, third place, Jackson native, Joe Rogers Sr., The Hut, Hicksville TN, Great Depression, Jackson High School, history, business, entrepreneur, army, Memphis TN, Avondale Estates GA, Atlanta GA, Toddle House, Tom Forkner, food, community, Joe Arnold Sr., equality, diversity, customer service, Looking Out for the Poor Old Cash Customer, Our Jackson Home: The Magazine, Tourism Guide 2020
Never Unraveled
Never Unraveled

As a lover of clothing with a longing to become a fashion designer, nothing could have deterred me from introducing myself to a group of women whose sewing flourishes with creativity and design. Most of you may know these women as none other than the Wilbourn sisters. These talented women have been a household name for the past thirty years, not only in the surrounding counties of West Tennessee but all over the globe.

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StoriesGuest ContributorJackson TN, Tennessee, local, local business, family business, family, sisters, mother, Asanta M. Brooks, Wilbourn's Sewing & Alterations, clothing, sewing, alterations, West Tennessee, Johnetta Black, Mary Adams, customer service, African American, women, entrepreneur, business, seamstress, Jason Hollowell, quality, Queen Mother Elizabeth, daughters, Bible, Christianity, Christian, work ethic, fashion, fashion design, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, Martha Hampton, Ruth Osborn, Midtown Jackson, Susie Ferguson, interior design, Carolyn Wilbourn, Janice Wilbourn-Woods, Wilbourn Sister Designs, Lithia Springs GA, Georgia, California, local shop, New Orleans LA, Iyanla Vanzant, Nene Leakes, Regina Love, Black History Month, Women's History Month, female entrepreneur, woman of color
Craft & Kin
Craft & Kin

A twenty-minute drive away from the busy hub of I-40 and the noise of the road, the work day of a farrier begins unceremoniously. A trailer full of equipment is backed into a horse barn, equipment is unloaded, and work is immediately undertaken. Father-son duo Donnie and Chris Taylor begin their day beneath the hum of rain on the barn’s tin roof with intensity, focus, and a careful and determined pace that could only be settled into after years of practicing their craft.

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StoriesCourtney SearcyA Night of Storytelling, A Night of Storytelling Spring 2016, Courtney Searcy, Chris Taylor, farrier, horse, farm, animals, Our Jackson Home: The Magazine, Vol. 2 Issue 2, Jackson TN, Tennessee, barn, work, career, father, family, family business, craft, craftsman, blacksmith, tradition, Matthew B. Crawford, Shop Class As Soul Craft, horseshoe, anatomy, customer service, craftmanship, Louisville KY, West Tennessee, Black History Month
Hello Jackson: Paul Latham's Meat Company
Hello Jackson: Paul Latham's Meat Company

Paul Latham’s Meat Company, commonly known as Latham’s, is a name familiar to almost everyone in the Jackson area. Since 1991, Paul himself has been providing our city with a variety of quality meat and a high level of service. The friendly atmosphere of his current location on North Highland Avenue is felt immediately upon entering the combination butcher shop, barbecue stand, and cafeteria.

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Hello Jackson, Stories, ReviewsKristi WoodyJackson TN, Tennessee, Our Jackson Home: The Magazine, Vol. 2 Issue 2, Kristi Woody, Paul Latham's Meat Company, Paul Latham, meat, BBQ, barbecue, local, local food, local business, local restaurant, local shop, customer service, North Highland Avenue, butcher, restaurant, food, vinegar slaw, grocery, business, family business, Mifflin TN, Charles Latham, St. Louis MO, Lexington TN, John Newman, breakfast, lunch, meat smoking, buffet, Southern, pork chops, turnip greens, fried okra, sandwich, Tourism Guide 2020
Hello Jackson: I-40 Exit 87 BBQ
Hello Jackson: I-40 Exit 87 BBQ

One of the many reasons that I started Hello Jackson was to create a resource for people traveling through West Tennessee to find local businesses to support. One of the places that is already pretty popular with travelers is the I-40 Exit 87 BBQ Stand. It is a food truck-style establishment with a lot of character. Growing up, I always associated barbecue with family gatherings. Any time we all got together, we went somewhere to get some delicious pulled pork and all the sides.

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Hello Jackson, ReviewsKristi WoodyJackson TN, Tennessee, local, local food, food, local restaurant, restaurant, local business, business, Kristi Woody, Hello Jackson, I-40, Exit 87, BBQ, barbecue, West Tennessee, travel, meat, pork, Southern, sandwich, lunch, family, St. Louis MO, ribs, hot dog, potato salad, chicken, Krey, bologna, sausage, nachos, Josh Wadley, Judy Wadley, hospitality, customer service, friendship, tourism, fundraiser, non-profit, #OurJacksonTable, Tourism Guide 2020