There's nothing like being outside in the fall. The crisp air and falling leaves just make for the perfect backdrop to any day. What could be better than spending a fall day on the farm, though? Pumpkin patches and corn mazes are quintessentially fall - and we know of several places you can find them! These farms make the perfect fun fall activity for family time, a date, or even just an outing with your friends. The photo ops are plenty, plus you'll get to leave with some fall decor if you want!   Donnell Century Farm Adventure - Jackson/Spring Creek, TN Donnell Century Farm's Fall Festival is from September 25 - October 31 and is packed with fun activities. They have events scheduled for lots of weekends throughout the fall, so check their website for information on those! On a typical weekend, though, they will have the pumpkin patch, corn maze, and their other typical attractions like the candy cannon and gem mining. They will wrap up their season with Pumpkin Destruction Days on November 6-7.  

Address: 3720 Hwy 70East, Jackson, TN 38305

Website: https://www.donnellcenturyfarm.com/ Phone: 731-424-4526 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DonnellCenturyFarm     Falcon Ridge Farm - Toone, TN Falcon Ridge Farm will hold their Fall Festival from September 25 - October 31. Spend a day on the farm picking pumpkins, getting lost in the corn maze, and enjoying a tractor-drawn hayride. They also offer so many other fun activities such as pony rides, the corn cannon, and animal feeding! Once you're hungry, you can stop in Mary Ellen's Market for a bite to eat, then head to one of their shaded picnic areas to enjoy your snack.  

Address: 22630 Highway 18 North, Toone, TN 38381

Website: https://falconridge.farm/ Phone: 731-658-5200 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/falconridgefarm.net     Green Acres Farm - Milan, TN Green Acres Farm is opening for the fall on Saturday, September 25. After that, they will be open daily sunrise to sunset. They'll have their corn maze and Pumpkinville and they might even have a sunflower patch later in the season! Pumpkinville includes cornhole, 30 ft slides, pumpkin bowling, a pumpkin house, and more. The Farmer's Perk coffee truck will be there for opening weekend and then every Saturday and Sunday in October, as well.  

Address: 158 Medina Hwy Milan, TN 38358

Website: https://www.greenacresmilan.com/pumpkin-patch Phone: 731-686-2004 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenacresfarmmilantn     Sunset Valley Farms - Huron, TN Sunset Valley Farms' festival is from September 18 - November 7. During this time, they will also host their annual Vendor Fair and several other events. The Corn Maze Festival at Sunset Valley includes corn mazes, pumpkin patches, grain train rides, and more. Other fun activities are the tube slide, the hay mountain, and the pedal car track!  

Address: 1190 Tn 200 Huron, TN 38345

Website: https://sunsetvalleyfarmsnet.wpcomstaging.com/ Phone: 731-513-5400 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunsetValleyFarmsTN     Todd Family Fun Farm - Dyer, TN Todd Family Fun Farm's Fall season beings on September 25 and ends November 6. You can expect to find an 11-acre corn maze, pumpkins, pig races, mining, and much more! They have 20+ attractions that kids will love.  Check in to see when they are hosting their Flashlight Nights on some Saturday nights where you can try the corn maze after dark!   Address: 101 Tom Austin Rd Dyer, TN 38330 Website: https://toddfunfarm.com/ Phone: 731-643-6720 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toddfamilyfunfarm   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 conclusion of the 2021 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 ends the 2021 Season on September 24. Sponsorship is key to maintaining the FREE Season. Special thanks to the following Sponsors who have committed to the 2021 series: The Allison Insurance Group The Bank of Jackson Travel Club Bud Light / Central Distributors City of Jackson First Horizon Bank Healthy Community, LLC. Jackson Energy Authority Jackson Chamber Madison County Murray Guard Foundation Personnel Placements, LLC. Thompson Smith Insurance VOYA Financial 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. 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, 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. Jackson and Madison County students are invited to participate in the Bicentennial Creative Expressions Contest, which includes an essay contest, poetry contest, and art contest, beginning September 7 and ending October 29.  Students can be in public, private, or homeschool, but they must attend a school based in Madison County. Age requirements range from kindergarten through college. Students will be divided into grade bands for each of the contests.  Each school will select one school winner from each grade band.  Those winners’ essays, poems, or art pieces will then be judged by a panel of judges to determine overall winners in each contest for each grade band.  School-level winners in each contest for each grade band will receive a commemorative Bicentennial Certificate.  The overall winners in each contest for each grade band will receive monetary rewards for first, second, and third place.  Those awards are:  $300 for first place, $200 for second place and $100 for third place. The school-level winners’ submissions must be dropped off at either Madison County Public Library - Main (downtown Jackson) or North (Stonebridge Blvd) - no later than November 1, 2021.  Whitney Norwood at wnorwood@madisoncountytn.gov is the contact person at the Public Library.  If those locations aren’t convenient, please contact Ken Newman at knewman@uu.edu to arrange for pick-up. On February 8, 2022, a special awards presentation will be held at The NED at 6 p.m., to showcase the winners and award the prizes.  The overall winning essay, poem, and art piece for each grade band will be placed in the bicentennial time capsule to be buried in June 2022. The Bicentennial Creative Expressions contest is sponsored by Leaders Education Foundation, which is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in Jackson, Tenn.  Since 2019, Foundation members, donors, and sponsors have been fulfilling their Mission of Making Lives Better, Together.  The Foundation meets its Mission through scholarships, grants, and financial literacy resources that provide educational opportunities and promote lifelong learning for students, teachers, and our community. “We are thrilled to help bring the Bicentennial Creative Expressions Contest to all students in Jackson and Madison County,” noted Leigh Anne Bentley, president of Leaders Education Foundation.  “We cannot wait until the February 8th awards presentations where we will see the creativity of these students and have the opportunity to celebrate them.” To learn more and to become involved with the Foundation, visit www.leadersgives.org or visit the Leaders Education Foundation's Facebook.   Details for each of the contests: Essay The overall theme for the contest is “Jackson-Madison County:  Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow.”  More specific writing prompts are designated for each of the below grade bands. Grades 3-5:  The prompt is “Imagine you were a student your age when the City of Jackson and Madison County were founded in 1821-22.  Tell a story about what your life would have been like during that time.”  (approximately 200 words) (A narrative rubric will be used to score the essays.) Grades 6-8:  The prompt is “The year is 2072 when the City of Jackson and Madison County celebrate their 250th anniversaries.  Write an essay describing what you think Jackson and Madison County will look like in 50 years.”  (approximately 500 words) (An informational/explanatory rubric will be used to score the essays.) Grades 9-12:  The prompt is “As a part of the celebration of the City of Jackson and Madison County’s Bicentennial, items will be chosen to be placed in a time capsule to be opened in 2072 at their 250th anniversary celebration.  What three items would you choose to place in this capsule to best represent Jackson and Madison County?  Write an essay that convinces the Time Capsule Committee to include these three items.”  (approximately 750 words) (An opinion rubric will be used to score the essays.) College:  The prompt is “You have chosen to attend college in Jackson, Tennessee.  Write an essay encouraging other students to choose a college in Jackson by pointing out Jackson’s historical significance, what Jackson currently offers, and what Jackson will offer in the future.”  (approximately 1,000 words) (An expository rubric will be used to score the essays.) Poetry The theme for the poetry contest is “Jackson-Madison County:  Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow.”  The following grade bands will be used: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, and College. Students may choose a poetry technique of their choice but must adhere to the maximum of 100 words.  (A poetry rubric will be used to score the poems.) Art The theme for the art contest is “Jackson-Madison County:  Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow.”  The following grade bands will be used: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, and College. Guidelines: Sizes: Criteria for Judging:   For more information visit jacksonmadison200.com or email celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com.