Chasity Hornburger has been in cosmetology for 6 years, but when the opportunity presented itself for a prime, central location that benefited all of her clients, she acted on it. Located right off the Highway 45 Bypass, Cuts of Serenity Hair and Nail Salon specializes in colors, haircuts for men, women, and children and also manicures and pedicures. (more…) Founded in 1994 in Omaha, Nebraska, the Home Instead® franchise network provides personalized care, support, and education to enhance the lives of aging adults and their families. Today, the network is the world's leading provider of in-home care services for older adults, with more than 1,200 independently owned and operated franchises that provide more than 90 million hours of care annually throughout the United States and 14 other countries.  (more…) While we all know Best Buy as the first stop we make for all our tech products, they started in August 1966 as “Sound of Music” in St. Paul Minnesota specializing in high fidelity stereos. They were actually known as Sound of Music until 1986, when they formally changed their name to Best Buy. Today, Best Buy offers solutions for every aspect of consumers' busy lives. From appliances to televisions to cell phones to video games and wearable devices - Best Buy offers thousands of products in stores and online. In addition to their wide range of products, they offer services that include TV mounting and installation, tv connection and setup, cell phone repair, and more. Best Buy’s highly recognizable Geek Squad agents make approximately 5 million house calls a year. They are not only fixing broken computers, but also providing expert advice and service for almost all tech products including, TVs, appliances, Wi-Fi networks, and connected home devices. While they are a large national chain, Best Buy is committed to be involved in each community in which they are located. Best buy is building a network of 100 Teen Tech Centers by 2021. Best Buy Teen Tech Centers are safe, after-school learning environments equipped with cutting-edge technology. Participating youth learn new skills, stay on track with school, nurture positive adult and peer relationships, and prepare for the careers of the future. While the COVID-19 pandemic changed many aspects of our lives, it did not change Best Buy’s commitment to helping St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® in its mission to treat the toughest childhood cancers and pediatric diseases. This year, they raised more than $22.4 million in stores and online during the holiday season, making Best Buy the largest corporate donor ever for the annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign. That’s on the heels of a record-breaking campaign last year, when they collected more than $22.5 million in donations — the most money brought in by a single partner in a given year. To learn more about Best Buy visit www.bestbuy.com or stop in their Vann Drive location for their excellent customer service in all things - electronics and more! The Jackson-Madison County Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) will be accepting Tourism Grant requests for the FY 2023.  Applications are accepted from non-profit, non-governmental organizations, and for-profit businesses that demonstrate the ability to complete the proposed event or activity within Madison County.  Please refer to the grant guidelines. If you would like to request funds from the CEDC, please complete the enclosed Grant Application and supplemental items and return to the address listed below prior to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2023:

Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau / Visit Jackson, TN

CEDC Grant Applications

197 Auditorium

Jackson, TN 38301

  Upon receipt, all applications will be reviewed and considered for the FY 2023 budget. Please note an economic impact analysis will be completed on each event by calculating the room nights booked.    FY2023 GRANT OVERVIEW Please provide the following in order:
  1. FY2023-Application
  2. Copy of your non-profit status if eligible
  3. Project Budget
  4. Financial Statement or the most recent Audit
    1. In the absence of an Audit please include the organization’s overall budget
  5. If you are utilizing funds for a program of work, please identify specific projects for which the funding will be utilized
  All Applicants are required to submit event information, including promotional materials for inclusion in Jackson’s marketing and social media campaign. Additionally, the Visit Jackson, TN logo is to be included in the applicant’s promotions.  Should you have questions, please contact Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau / Visit Jackson, TN at 731.425-8333. TICKETS Tickets are available online at www.uuathletics.com/tickets. Fans can also purchase tickets at the Fred DeLay Gymnasium ticket office at the front (south) entrance one hour prior to the first game of each day. The prices for tickets are $10 for reserve (chair back), $7 for general admission (bleacher), $5 for students (college or younger). Once tickets are purchased by the fans, Non-Union teams will be provided cards to pass out to up to 100 fans to be able to sit behind their team's bench for that game only. Once your game is completed, should you choose to stay for other games, fans will need to move to the location of their purchased ticket to make room for other fan bases to sit behind the bench. Fred DeLay Gymnasium is located in the center of campus facing south. It is directly off the south entrance facing the soccer and baseball fields. Parking is available to the right and left of the main entrance to the gymnasium. The address to the campus is 1050 Union University Drive; Jackson, TN 38305. There are entrances to the campus from Country Club Lane (south), Union University Drive (north) and Pleasant Plains Extended (west).
PARTICIPATING TEAMS  |  GSC  |  SIAC  |  SSC #Seed - Team Name (Record) - Location - Conference - (Bid) - Twitter @NCAAD2  #D2WBB #1 Seed - Union University Lady Bulldogs (26-2) - Jackson, Tennessee - (GSC Tournament Champion) - @UUAthletics #2 Seed - University of Tampa Spartans (29-5) - Tampa, Florida - (SSC Tournament Champion) - @tampaspartans #3 Seed - Lee University Lady Flames (24-7) - Cleveland, Tenn. - (GSC At-Large) - @LeeUFlames #4 Seed - Florida Southern College Mocs (20-9) - Lakeland, Fla. - (SSC At-Large) - @FSC_Mocs #5 Seed - Eckerd College Tritons (20-4) - St. Petersburg, Fla. - (SSC At-Large) - @ectritons #6 Seed - Benedict College Lady Tigers (23-7) - Columbia, South Carolina - (SIAC Tournament Champion) - @benedict_tigers #7 Seed - Valdosta State University Lady Blazers (23-5) - Valdosta, Ga. - (GSC At-Large) - @BlazerAthletics #8 Seed - Savannah State University Lady Tigers (27-2) - Savannah, Georgia - SIAC (At-Large) - @SavStateTigers
MEDIA NCAA DII Women's Basketball National Championship Digital Guide South Region Bracket (PDF)  |  National Bracket (PDF) POST GAME PRESS CONFERENCE Team Radio/Audio Links: UNION  |  LEE  |  VALDOSTA STATE NCAA DII Women's Basketball National Tournament (all regions): Bracket  |  Scores
SCHEDULE/RESULTS -- Note: All times are listed as central standard time Friday, March 11, 2022 - Quarterfinal Round  |  @NCAAD2   #D2WBB Game 1:  12:00 p.m. - #3 Lee vs. #6 Benedict (box)  -- Live stats | Video | Flipcard Game 2:  2:30 p.m. - #2 Tampa vs. #7 Valdosta State (box)  -- Live stats | Video | Flipcard Game 3:  5:00 p.m. - #1 Union vs. #8 Savannah State (box)  -- Live stats | Video | Flipcard Game 4:  7:30 p.m. - #4 Florida Southern vs #5 Eckerd (box)  -- Live stats | Video | Flipcard Saturday, March 12, 2022 - Semifinal Round  |  @NCAAD2   #D2WBB Game 5:  5:00 p.m. - Winner Game 1  vs. Winner Game 2   (box)  -- Live stats | Video | Flipcard Game 6:  7:30 p.m. -  Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4 (box)  -- Live stats | Video | Flipcard Monday, March 14, 2022 - Championship Game  - Sweet Sixteen  |  @NCAAD2   #D2WBB Game 7:  7:00 p.m. - Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6 (box)  -- Live stats | Video | Flipcard Winning team advances to the NCAA DII National Championships Elite Eight     In The Big Inning, LLC (currently operating as Play Ball Jackson) unveiled and announced the details of their "NAME YOUR TEAM" Contest for the Prospect League team coming to Jackson, Tennessee, for the 2023 PL playing season. Held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center today in Jackson, Play Ball Jackson outlined the process and unique spin-offs to accompany the entries for that club.   The process is simple, as easy as 1-2-3. 1) Go to playballjackson.com 2) Click onto the "NAME YOUR TEAM" link 3) Complete the form and submit. An additional highlight of the contest is as follows: The first Jackson 5 Hundred fans submitting a unique entry will be mailed a stamped United States two-dollar bill redeemable for Jackson 5 dollars in the team merchandise store anytime during the 2023 season. "We're giving folks two dollars for their two cents worth!" mentioned Dennis Bastien, President of In The Big Inning.   "We want those submitting an entry to understand that we are looking for a name that has something to do with the Jackson and West Tennessee area, something very unique, catchy and rolls off the tongue well. It should be registrable and not used by any professional or college team in any sport. It should be something that will be recognized and relates to this region.  We are looking for the perfect marriage of name and image that can be transformed into a unique and identifiable logo,” added Bastien.   "We are truly looking forward to getting a team name, having the area get excited about who we are and what we do. Just having all of our current and new fans, past fans, and everyone who takes pride in being a part of baseball in this area looking forward to the announcement is a huge deal. We hope we stir the imagination of everyone's creativity," said Steve DeSalvo, General Manager of the new team.   The person submitting the chosen name or inspiration for the name will receive a lifetime Jackson Prospect League season ticket, a game cap, and celebrity status for Opening Night 2023. Our winner will arrive in a limousine to throw out a ceremonial first pitch.   The current plan is for the contest to run until March 31st. Next, they will narrow the potential names to the Jackson 5 finalists for a "GUESS YOUR TEAM" ballot. Details of that time frame and process will be announced.   For the latest information on Play Ball Jackson visit playballjackson.com. You can follow the team on social media at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.     Play Ball Jackson is a proud member of the elite summer collegiate Prospect League and will begin play for the 2023 season.  In The Big Inning is building family fun opportunities and working to make the West Tennessee Baseball Stadium an entertainment destination for all. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the United States, and the Jackson area has a thriving Pickleball community, consisting of several hundred people. A group of players from Jackson recently competed in a tournament in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, bringing back an assortment of medals with them. The weekend of February 26 – 27, 2022, over 30 Pickleball players from the Jackson area went to a tournament in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The tournament was held at the Cape Girardeau Sportsplex and hosted over 400 participants. Our area was well represented, with 7 teams from the Jackson area bringing home medals. Jackson teams brought home 5 bronze medals, one silver, and one gold in a variety of skill and age groups.     Pickleball could be described as a cross between tennis, badminton, and ping pong. It is played on courts indoors or outdoors. Jackson currently has 6 permanent Pickleball courts located at Conger Park. There are a few indoor Pickleball locations in the area as well, such as the Milan YMCA and the South Jackson Community Center.     The Jackson Pickleball Association has organized league play 3 times a year – spring, summer, and fall – and sometimes holds an all-women’s league, as well. The 2022 spring league begins on March 22, 2022.   Net Results Pickleball hosts 2 tournaments annually at Conger Park in Jackson, the Jackson Summer Classic and the Jackson Fall Classic. Each of these tournaments historically records nearly 200 players. Registration is open now for the 2022 Jackson Summer Classic on May 13 – 15.   You can register for the Jackson Summer Classic online now (https://www.pickleballtournaments.com/tournamentinfo.pl?tid=5962). For information on organized league play, join the Jackson Pickleball Association Facebook group. For other information on Pickleball in Jackson, call 731-425-8333. Hatfield and Associates LLC was formed in October 2002 directly after the collapse of Consolidated Freightways the largest LTL carrier in the U.S. Jack Hatfield, an employee of CF, formed our company and many of his clients followed. Throughout the years they have followed our clients’ direction and evolved into a technology company and SOC Audit Firm. Jack established the company as a small start-up in 2002 and has transformed it into a company with a diverse collection of services and products along with a staff of over 40 employees.  (more…)