United Way of West Tennessee is hosting a drive from Sept. 14 through Sept. 25. and is accepting gently used devices for students in school districts around West Tennessee who lack access to virtual classrooms.
Several of the school districts around West TN have opted for distance learning instead of bringing students back into traditional classrooms. While this is undoubtedly a safer option, it also poses other challenges to overcome. United Way recently provided 212 T-Mobile Hotspot devices to Jackson-Madison County School System for families in need of internet connectivity. And, they are now promoting a drive to help with other devices.

Donations of gently used tablets, iPads, or smartphones may be dropped off at the following locations in West TN:
In Jackson:
• United Way of West Tennessee’s office at 470 N Parkway, Jackson, TN 38301
• RIFA, 133 Airways Blvd., Jackson, TN 38301

Outside of Jackson:
• Jesus Cares, 120 West Court Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375
• Matthew 25:40, 432 West Court Street, Dyersburg, TN 38024
• Milan Mustard Seed, 2027 S 2nd Street, Milan, TN 38358
• UT Martin – Parsons Center, 975 Tennessee Ave N, Parsons, TN, 38363
• WE CARE Ministries, 530 N Lindell St, Martin, TN 38237
• McKenzie-Carroll County United Neighbors, 2455 Cedar St, McKenzie, TN 38201

Office hours vary for each location.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 17:

Pick & Sing, Old Country Store, 5:00, Jackson

Tyler Goodson, Redbone’s, 6:00, Jackson

Colton Flanagan, Atzimbas, 6:00, Parker’s Crossroad

The Skelton Krew(Open Mic), Cody’s, 8:00, Jackson

 

FRIDAY, SEPT. 18

Cool Daddy Carl, Atzimbas, 6:00, Parker’s Crossroad

Kelso Mojo, The Blacksmith, 6:00, Jackson

Bryan Moffitt, Mulligan’s, 7:00, Jackson

Nick Moody, Mojos, 8:00, Dyersburg

Beyond Blame, Redbone’s, 8:00, Jackson

Battle of the Bands, Tri-County Fair, 8:00, Atwood

Memphis Yahoos, The Tap, 9:00, Jackson

Colton Flanagan, Slide n Ride, 10:00, Martin

 

SATURDAY, SEPT. 19:

Stronghold, Fat Daddy’s, 1:30, Dover

Johnny Mac, The Eagle’s Nest, 2:00, Buchanan

Brett Kelly, The Blacksmith, 6:00, Jackson

Tyler Goodson, Hub City Deli, 6:00, Jackson

Colton Flanagan, Red Hook Cajun Seafood & Bar, 7:00, Jackson

Tumbleweed, Main Street Country, 7:00, Humboldt

Mays & Doc, Clifton Marina, 7:00, Clifton

One Nyte Stand, Fourmans, 7:00, Paris

Skyelor Anderson, Redbone’s, 8:00, Jackson

The Hutcheson Brothers, Mojos, 8:00, Dyersburg

Memphis Yahoos, Fisherdale Marina, 8:00, Decaturville

Kelso Mojo, Pine Ridge Club, 9:00, Medon

TBD, The Tap, 9:00, Jackson

 

SUNDAY, SEPT. 20:

Dom Wier Duo, Fat Daddy’s, 1:30, Dover

You’re invited to a Dog Gone Grand Opening Celebration of the Dr. Vicki Schneider Lake Dog Park.

Please make sure that your dog(s) are leashed at all times while outside the designated dog park area. Dogs can be unleashed inside the Dog Park! If your dog(s) are uncomfortable around crowds, please consider leaving them home during the celebration and returning with them after the celebration has ended. Please remember to wear a mask when in close contact (less than 6 feet distance) with others.

Presented by the City of Jackson.

 

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