Reshonda Perryman, featured in Hearst Media’s “Only In”
We're beyond proud to see Reshonda Perryman, our Director of Brand and Creative Engagement, featured on Hearst Media's "Only In" as a local artist and culture bearer for Jackson, MS. Her passion for our city shines through in everything she does, from promoting Jackson's rich culture to sharing her love for our community every single day.
Catch her inspiring story on the Hearst Very Local app and see why working in tourism means truly loving the place you promote.
Thank you, Reshonda, for your dedication and enthusiasm!
Check out the full episode and show her some love!
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2nd Annual 601 JXN WKND
The 2nd Annual 601 JXN WKND was a massive success! Hundreds of Jacksonians came together to celebrate our vibrant city with a variety of events, from a thrilling 5K marathon with Jxn Run Club to Magnolia Markets bustling with artistic vendors.
Huge thanks to all our amazing partners:
Jxn Run Club, Museum Trail, Fertile Ground Beer Co., Briarwood Arts Center, Steven James, Hal and Mal's-Jackson, MS, Offbeat, and Magnolia Markets
Music by 5th Child Music, LLC.
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SAVE THE DATE 601 WKND
Save the date! 601JXN Weekend is coming up on June 1 & 2! Join us for a collective celebration of our capital city, Jackson, MS.
Stay tuned for exciting events, specials, and opportunities to connect with the vibrant soul of our community! Don't miss out on the festivities!
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Visit JXN Named an ICON
Visit Jackson is honored to be named a 2024 Jackson ICON Awards recipient! We are pleased to sponsor and promote the work of Jackson Indie Music Week , January 7-14. Hear from our President and CEO, Dr. Rickey Thigpen and JXN Indie Music Week founder, Brad “Kamikaze” Franklin.
Soul Sessions Science Fest
Hear more about this weekend's LeFleur Museum District Mississippi Science Fest on our podcast, Soul Sessions!
Today on Soul Sessions podcast, Jackson Music Awards' Jesse Thompson shares with us his legacy - three award shows and even more to come, and he says he's ready to give it another 50 years. Yolanda Clay-Moore sits down with Jesse for this musical conversation about a very special weekend.
Soul Sessions podcast: Pulito Osteria
Today on Soul Sessions, we're talking with Chef Chaz Lindsay and General Manager Jonathan Webb of Pulito Osteria at the Belhaven Town Center.
Listen to the full episode here: visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-pulito-osteria
Soul Sessions Makers Fest
Today on Soul Sessions, we're talking to Tori Rice, the organizer for the Mississippi Department of Archives & History's Mississippi Makers Fest at the Two Mississipi Museums, their second annual all-day event putting Mississippi on full display.
TC Taylor on Soul Sessions
Today on Soul Sessions, Yolanda Clay-Moore has a conversation with the 22nd head coach of the Jackson State University TIgers, TC Taylor. Coach Taylor talks about his lifelong preparation for this job and gives us a look at April 15th's Blue and White spring game at the Vet.
Soul Sessions: Abram Orlansky
Today on Soul Sessions, we chat with president of the Beth Israel Congregation and Co-Chair of Jewish Cinema Mississippi, Abram Orlansky.
Soul Sessions: Kam RIdley
Mississippi Humanities Council Communications Director Kam Ridley is our guest on this episode of Soul Sessions. She has news about grant money that's up for grabs, and a look at their efforts to honor Black History Month.
Listen to the episode: visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-kam-ridley
Soul Sessions: Keena Graham
Today on Soul Sessions: It's been almost 60 years since civil rights leader Medgar Evers was gunned down in his Jackson driveway. Today, I'm talking with the superintendent of the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, Keena Graham. She has a powerful way of looking at what history can teach us. And, showing that working together really does work (and, she tells us when you can now take tours!)
