Discovery Park of America, a 100,000-square-foot museum and 50-acre heritage park in Union City, Tenn. has launched a weekly podcast that can be downloaded from iTunes, Soundcloud and on the organization’s website at DiscoveryParkofAmerica.com/reelfootforward. Just like the museum where it is produced, the mission of the podcast is to celebrate the region while inspiring listeners to see beyond wherever they currently are in their lives. Hosted by DPA president Scott Williams, the podcast features notable guests who are West Tennessee influencers from the worlds of business, entertainment, sports, tourism and more. “Topics are chosen and the tone of the show is designed to ignite interest in the things we discuss and to inspire listeners to want to discover more,” said Williams. “West Tennessee is full of fascinating, creative people who are making some incredible things happen both around the world and right here at home, so we want to contribute to making their stories known.” Following each interview, Andrew Gibson, assistant director of education at DPA, will take listeners behind-the-scenes to discover something new at the museum and park. The first episode features an interview with Kelley Powers, co-founder of Final Flight Outfitters Inc., who parlayed an early successful career as a professional goose caller into a popular retail and mail-order catalog business in Union City. The recently-expanded store, founded with his brothers, Jon Ed and Tripp, has grown from a storage trailer in 1998 to a 25,000-square-foot showroom that contains a large selection of outdoor gear and hunting supplies. On the inaugural episode, Williams and Powers discuss how, in spite of phenomenal growth, the brothers and their close-knit staff maintain their goal of growing a relationship with each customer while continuing their dedication to the highest level of service. Powers also explains the importance of the Reelfoot Lake region to their business and the role of philanthropy in his life and career. New episodes of “Reelfoot Forward: A West Tennessee Podcast” will be released each week. The next episodes feature: Lee Wilson, co-founder of Jackson Escape Rooms and 2017 winner of CBS’s reality show “Hunted;” Union City fashion entrepreneur Paige Burcham Dennis; Memphian Jireh Breon Holder, a playwright, director and writer on NBC's hit show, “New Amsterdam;” and Danny Walden from the Dyer County Historical Society sharing the origin, location and details of the lost town of Menglewood, Tenn. that is referenced in “New Minglewood Blues” performed by the Grateful Dead. “Reelfoot Forward: A West Tennessee Podcast” can be downloaded from iTunes, Soundcloud and on the organization’s website at DiscoveryParkofAmerica.com/reelfootforward.   About Discovery Park of America The mission of Discovery Park of America, a premier world-class museum and 50-acre heritage park located in Union City, Tennessee, is to inspire children and adults and to see beyond. Included is a 100,000-square-foot museum featuring 9 interactive exhibit galleries with additional space for temporary exhibits from around the world and a 50-acre heritage park. Discovery Park of America is a 501(c)(3) public charity funded by generous individuals, corporations and foundations including its principal funder, the Robert E. and Jenny D. Kirkland Foundation. For more information, visit DiscoveryParkofAmerica.com, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Do you hear it? Only the music of Jackson and West Tennessee could connect Memphis’ Beale Street and Nashville’s Music Row. Join us as we celebrate the rich musical legacy of our region with the 2019 season of Jackson’s Award Winning music venue Jackson‘s Amphitheater at the Market (AMP).   Located in the heart of Jackson behind the West Tennessee Farmers’ Market and within walking distance of the Jackson Walk, the AMP kicks off the 2019 Season on May 3. Ten Free performances are planned for the sixth season and the dates are as follows: 5/3      Rev. Jessie & The Holy Smokes (Josh Smith) 5/24    Kimberlie Helton Band 6/7      Little Boys Blue 6/28    King Beez 7/12    Will Davenport 7/26    Bryan Moffitt 8/9      Stacy Mitchhart 8/23    To Be Announced 9/6      The Doublewides 9/20    Jimmy Church Band Sponsorship is key to maintaining the FREE Season. If you are interested in being a part contact Lori Nunnery at 731.425.8333.  Special thanks to the following Sponsors who have committed to the 2018 series: The Allison Insurance Group      BancorpSouth The Bank of Jackson Travel Club   Bud Light / Central Distributors BT Redi-Mix, Inc.      Butts Foods City of Jackson  First Tennessee Bank     Healthy Community, LLC.      Jackson Energy Authority  Jackson Chamber       Jackson Downtown Development Corp. Kirkland Cancer Center     LIFT Wellness Center  Murray Guard     Personnel Placements, LLC.           Relay For Life Southern Electric Tim Ferguson Plumbing Heating Air   VOYA         WBBJ-TV   The Foundation   Additional recognition is also extended to media sponsors The Jackson Sun, Thomas Media and WBBJ-TV. Their continued coverage of the AMP has helped to grow the awareness and attendance and is deeply appreciated.   Begin your evening at 6:45 pm as Bud Light Presents “Local, Homegrown Musicians Under The Tent” at the West Tennessee Farmers Market. The open air venue encourages guests to bring their picnic basket or visit one of the food concessions.   Music on the Main Stage will begin at 7:30 pm. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome at this family friendly event! Free parking is available throughout Downtown. In the event of rain, please refer to the AMP’s facebook page for updates.   Jackson’s Amphitheater at the Market is a collaborative project between the City of Jackson/ West Tennessee Farmers Market, Jackson Downtown Development Corporation, Jackson Arts Council, Visit Jackson Tennessee and numerous community volunteers.  To connect with what’s happening at the AMP, visit them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JacksonAMPattheMarket/ NOTE: *During the 2014 inaugural season, the AMP received the Tennessee Statewide Four Star Award for Excellence in new facility design by the Tennessee Recreation & Parks Association. Its selection was based on its design, land usage, positive impact on the community, and community partnerships involved.   *In 2016 the AMP was recognized as a runner-up “Best Venue” to see a live performance by The Jackson Sun’s Readers’ Choice Awards. * 2016 the AMP was recognized as a Top 20 Venue by THE MORTIMER & MIMI LEVITT FOUNDATION dedicated to reinvigorating America’s public spaces through creative placemaking and creating opportunities for everyone to experience the performing arts. The need for more third places—those informal gathering spots outside the realms of home and the workplace—has become increasingly clear in today’s world and guides us in our community-driven efforts. *2017 the AMP was recognized by The Jackson Sun’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards as the “Best Jackson Attraction” and the “Best Jackson Event.” *2018 Welcomed the season’s 5th Year with the largest crowd celebrating the 15th Year Anniversary of Toyota Bodine in Jackson. Looking for live music this weekend? Jackson and West Tennessee are home to numerous live music venues and special events over the April 18th weekend. Thanks to our friend Matt Barnacastle and the Jackson Area Music Society for sharing the weekend's live music events! Thursday April 18th       Friday April 19th Saturday April 20th   Whether it’s an annual event or one of our great live music venues, experience the music which could only be “Made in Tennessee” found halfway between Memphis and Nashville in the heart of the Americana Music Triangle!  Visit JacksonTN to connect with what is happening in Jackson and West Tennessee. Connect socially on Facebook and Twitter or call 731.425.8333. This e-brochure was developed and distributed by the Jackson Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Committee and our sponsors so that Jackson Chamber members can have more information about candidates’ positions prior to voting. Candidates in the May, 2019 City Election were invited to respond to a question, as well as to provide short biographical information. Each candidate was instructed that he or she could use 75 words or less to answer the question. As we have done in the past, only candidates of record as of the Madison County Election Commission deadline, and who have not withdrawn from their races, are included in this brochure. The information shown for each candidate is the response provided by that candidate.     The question for all candidates is, “Our next mayor and city council will have the opportunity to move Jackson into a new decade. But progress comes with a price. In the past few years the city’s spending and income have not balanced, with our expenses requiring loans, dipping into reserve funds or reallocating tax dollars. What is your plan to balance the budget without stifling success?” To see Review Click Here.