Jackson's music and museums, festivals and events, art and artists, and chefs and restaurants have plenty to say about a city on the move.
Four Machines, One Tap Room, and a Growing Pinball Community
Jackson, Mississippi has a competitive pinball scene, and it's been growing quietly in Belhaven. Fertile Ground Beer Co. is where it comes to life every month, one tournament at a time.
Imani Khayyam: Photographer with an Eye for Visual Storytelling
Jackson has always produced artists who see the world differently, and photographer Imani Khayyam is no exception.
A Jackson Playdate: Mississippi’s Largest Playground
LeFleur's Bluff State Park in Jackson features Mississippi's largest playground—30,000 square feet of accessible play with 80+ activities for families visiting the City With Soul.
Jackson’s Summer Bucket List
There is no shortage of exciting things to do in Jackson this summer.
Jackson Has Good Folk: What the National Folk Festival Means for the City With Soul
One of America's oldest and most traveled cultural celebrations is back in Jackson, Mississippi — and it's leaving something behind.
A Natural Reprieve: Buddy Butts Park
Buddy Butts Park in Jackson, Mississippi offers trails, wildlife and natural beauty just minutes from the city's center. Discover why locals and visitors keep coming back.
Soul Sessions Podcast: Dr. Robby Luckett | Farish Street
On today's show, Dr. Robby Luckett, President of the Farish Street Main Street Association Board of Directors, shares insights on reigniting a legacy of resilience and cultural pride in Jackson, Mississippi. Discover…
A National Champion, A Skateboard Club, and One Man’s Love For Jackson
In Fondren, a BMX national champion is on a mission to give Jackson kids a new way to get outside and get moving. Meet Chane, the heart behind Swell-O-Phonic's free monthly skate…
Free Concerts Are Coming to Downtown Jackson: Here’s the Full 2026 Levitt AMP Lineup
Downtown Jackson is turning up the volume with a stacked lineup of free live music concerts running April through October 2026.
50 Years of Lemuria Books: Here’s How Jackson Is Celebrating
Some stores sell books. Lemuria is books — or at least, that's the simplest way to explain what John Evans has built over the last half century in Jackson, Mississippi.
From Mats to Miles: Outdoor Fitness Events Coming to Jackson This Spring
Spring in Jackson is moving — literally. Whether you're stretching into a sunny yoga session, crossing a 5K finish line, or lacing up for a weekly group run, the city's outdoor fitness…
First Thursday Is Back in Fondren
Every first Thursday of the month, Fondren comes alive — and in 2026, that tradition is back with renewed focus and some fresh energy behind it.
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