August 2021
14Aug10:00 am10:00 pmBirthday Bash Kick Off Event

Event Details
The start of a year-long celebration of the 200th Birthday of Madison County and the City of Jackson will begin on Saturday, August 14 in
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Event Details
The start of a year-long celebration of the 200th Birthday of Madison County and the City of Jackson will begin on Saturday, August 14 in downtown Jackson.
From 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission to the Carnegie will be free. Learn more about musical legends from our community.
The official groundbreaking for Bicentennial Park will be at 1:30 p.m. at 345 West Main Street.
Events for every age from young to old will begin at 2 p.m. all around the farmers’ market area.
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Food trucks including the Owl’s Nest, 2 Picky Chicks, Hot Pop Kettle Corn, Family Egg Rolls, Farmer’s Perk, LaCubanita and Carter’s Concessions.
Food trucks including the Owl’s Nest, 2 Picky Chicks, Hot Pop Kettle Corn, Family Egg Rolls, Farmer’s Perk, LaCubanita and Carter’s Concessions.
2 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Local celebrities will read books about the history of Jackson & Madison County.
Local celebrities will read books about the history of Jackson & Madison County.
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Jackson Fire Department educational activities, children’s train rides, reenactors of the past, life-size Jenga, life-size connect four, ski ball, football throw, putt-putt, ring toss, delta force obstacle course, emergency vehicles, mobile escape room, screamer slide, scavenger hunt and living history display
Jackson Fire Department educational activities, children’s train rides, reenactors of the past, life-size Jenga, life-size connect four, ski ball, football throw, putt-putt, ring toss, delta force obstacle course, emergency vehicles, mobile escape room, screamer slide, scavenger hunt and living history display
2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Gwen McReynolds helps her historic dolls come to life with stories of Jackson & Madison County’s past
Gwen McReynolds helps her historic dolls come to life with stories of Jackson & Madison County’s past
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Free yoga classes at the LIFT
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 pm.
Balloon creations by Yakko Matamoros Flores
Balloon creations by Yakko Matamoros Flores
3 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Local celebrities will read books about the history of Jackson & Madison County.
Local celebrities will read books about the history of Jackson & Madison County.
3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Gwen McReynolds helps her historic dolls come to life with stories of Jackson & Madison County’s past.
Gwen McReynolds helps her historic dolls come to life with stories of Jackson & Madison County’s past.
4 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Local celebrities will read books about the history of Jackson & Madison County.
Local celebrities will read books about the history of Jackson & Madison County.
The Sounds of Jackson stage (107 North Highland) will begin playing music at 2 p.m. featuring:
1:50 p.m. Lane College Drum Line
marches from the groundbreaking ceremony at 345 West Main to the Sounds of Jackson stage at 107 North Highland
marches from the groundbreaking ceremony at 345 West Main to the Sounds of Jackson stage at 107 North Highland
2 p.m.
The Horns of Smooth Jazz Progression
The Horns of Smooth Jazz Progression
2:10
GOSPEL MUSIC
Patricia Cooper & Family
E.J. Shelton
Kelsey Merriweather
Wesley Johnson
GOSPEL MUSIC
Patricia Cooper & Family
E.J. Shelton
Kelsey Merriweather
Wesley Johnson
2:40
The Mellow Music of Scott Myatt
The Mellow Music of Scott Myatt
3 p.m.
The Sounds of Gloria White
The Sounds of Gloria White
3:30
DJ plays music of Jackson featuring various artists
DJ plays music of Jackson featuring various artists
4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Jose Y su Acordion
Jose Y su Acordion
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Smooth Jazz Progressions featuring
Angela Northern
Smooth Jazz Progressions featuring
Angela Northern
Starting at 6 p.m. the Amp stage will feature the following artists:
6:15 p.m.
Hub City Mass Youth Choir
Hub City Mass Youth Choir
6:30 p.m
Corita Cole
Corita Cole
7:15 p.m.
The Doublewides
The Doublewides
8:15 p.m.
Bryan Moffit Band
Bryan Moffit Band
9:15 p.m.
Magi Band
Magi Band
Jackson Transit Authority will provide free rides from the Civic Center parking lot to downtown every 15 minutes.
Mark your calendars. This is a must-attend event!
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location
Jackson, TN
Jackson, TN