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Clean-Tasting Catfish Is What Keeps Locals Coming Back To This Mom-And-Pop Jackson, Tennessee Hole-In-The-Wall

Some restaurants chase trends, and some just keep frying fish the way folks in West Tennessee like it. On a busy Jackson road crowded with national fast food chains, one modest old building has quietly built a loyal following for years. People drive in from Memphis and from towns 45...

Jackson, TN · 9h
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The Peach Cobbler Factory Brings Famous Cobbler and Banana Pudding to Jackson, Tennessee

Famous Cobblers and Banana Puddings Headed to Jackson Community. “We are thrilled to continue planting our roots throughout the South, where our brand’s story began. Jackson, Tennessee, is another exciting addition to our growing national footprint,” said Greg George, CEO and Co-Owner of the brand. “We are proud to welcome Eric Knight to The Peach Cobbler Factory family and look forward to bringing our incredible desserts and Southern hospitality to this wonderful community.”

Jackson, TN · 5d
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In 1993, a Tennessee Man Started Digging a Pool in His Backyard. Now the 500K-Gallon Oasis Requires 100 Lbs. of Chlorine a Week

Micky Thornton started the massive project over 30 years ago

Covington, TN · 4d
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Madison County limits animal housing at rabies facility

Madison County Health is limiting animal housing at its rabies control facility while it works on a permanent plan. Effective immediately, the facility will use only as many kennels as staff can safely evacuate during a weather emergency. Dogs with known owners can be housed there only if they are...

Madison County, TN · 2d
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Restaurant Inspection Scores: Nov. 3-Nov. 9

Newest Restaurant Report Card | If you want the latest Shelby County restaurant scores sent directly to your inbox, sign up for it today on WREG’s Newsletter here. Each week, WREG is rounding up the highest and lowest scores from Shelby County restaurant inspections. Find more restaurant scores from Shelby County and other Tennessee counties here. Lowest Scores: The Orleans […]

Shelby County, TN · 2d

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Veterans Day restaurant deals: Where to find free food and discounts

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Veterans and active-duty service members can find a variety of restaurant deals in honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11. From breakfast and coffee to burgers, entrees and sweet treats, restaurants are offering free or discounted food as a way to recognize those who have served. Offers vary by restaurant, and some may be available only to veterans or require proof of military service.

Jackson, TN · 1d

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Tennessee State Parks seek public input on long-term plans for 12 parks statewide

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Tennessee State Parks is asking for public input on the future of 12 state parks, including Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park in Madison County. Pinson Mounds held a public meeting Tuesday to discuss its five-year management plan. Those plans guide everything from protecting natural resources...

Tennessee · 1d

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11 Savannah, Tennessee Restaurants That Stay Packed Without Ever Needing Much Advertising

One smokehouse in this river town opens just two days a week, and it still sells out fast. No billboard. No splashy ad campaign. Just pulled pork and a reputation. That detail hooked me right away. Another spot serves fried catfish only Thursday through Saturday, and its parking lot fills with trucks anyway.

Savannah, TN · 1d

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7 Tennessee Thrift Stores With Fill-a-Bag Deals Too Good to Miss

There is something exciting about walking into a thrift store without knowing what treasures you might find. From vintage clothing and cozy sweaters to kitchen essentials and unique home decor, Tennessee’s thrift stores offer plenty of opportunities to discover hidden gems without spending a fortune. For bargain hunters, fill-a-bag...

Jackson, TN · 4d

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Wild Quail Are Making a Comeback in Tennessee – and One Plantation Is Helping Lead the Way

Every February, some of the best bird dogs in America compete for a title on one patch of West Tennessee farmland. The prize has been chased there for more than a century, and the stars of the show are wild bobwhite quail. Those little birds have had a rough few...

Tennessee · 6d

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MIDDAY GUEST: Blue Bell Ice Cream

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Marcus Woods joined our show to talk about Blue Bell’s newest Christmas ice cream flavors that were just released in October. The first Christmas special Woods brough is called Christmas Cookies. This is a sugar cookie flavored ice cream that includes chocolate chips, snickerdoodle and sugar cookies mixed in. The second special flavor is French Vanilla which is a plain vanilla ice cream with egg custard.

Jackson, TN · 1d

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Discovery Park America uses more than 3 million lights in holiday display

UNION CITY, Tenn. (Heartland News) - Discovery Park of America will use more than three million lights to decorate the park during its annual “Let it Glow” Christmas event. Let it Glow starts with an opening-night event on November 13 at 5:30 p.m. The ceremony will include a...

Union City, TN · 1d

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Henry Co. Vocalists Make Mark In All NW Honor Choirs

Congratulations to the Henry County School System students who were recently selected for the All Northwest Honor Choirs. Following auditions, 46 HCSS students earned a place in the honor choirs, with an additional five students named as alternates for the Senior High Honor Choir. The selected students will travel to...

Henry County, TN · 1d

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Finishing Touches Still To Be Completed At Levi Miles Playground

Paris, Tenn.–The finishing touches at the Levi Miles Playground will be coming soon with the donor wall and a sign for the state-of-the-art playground still to be completed. Paris Parks and Recreation Director Tony Lawrence provided an update on the progress of the playground at Monday evening’s parks and rec board meeting. The playground is located at Ogburn Park and was developed by the Levi Miles Foundation in partnership with the city of Paris. The playground is an all-inclusive 1.32-acre multi-zone layout and features ADA-compliant accessible play structures and restrooms. Groundbreaking was held April 23, 2025. The playground is the dream of David and Shayna Miles. Shannon McFarlin photo.

Paris, TN · 1d

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Customers Walk Into A Jackson Tennessee Indian Restaurant With Zero Online Reviews And Walk Out Calling It A Unicorn After Leaving Two Five Star Reviews

You know the feeling. You are hungry, you pull up a restaurant on your phone, and...

Jackson, TN · 14d

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Diners At Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store In Jackson Tennessee Find A Cracker Barrel Style Buffet And Say The Servers Earned A Twenty Dollar Tip

Some road trip stops are all about the food, and some are about the feeling of...

Jackson, TN · 13d

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128 Ducks Banded During First Winter Banding Of Season

Springville, Tenn.–The Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge held its first winter duck banding of the season last week. Refuge staff and volunteers helped to capture, collect data and band 128 ducks of five different species. Should you find or harvest a banded duck, you can report them online to reportband.gov...

Springville, TN · 2d

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University School of Jackson brings “The Wizard of Oz” to the stage

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Students at the University School of Jackson brought the yellow brick road to the stage for their fall production of “The Wizard of Oz.”. The production, which held its final performance, featured students in first through 12th grades and followed the classic story to the Emerald City.

Jackson, TN · 3d

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Music festival in Jackson to benefit Heaven's Cradle November 21

West Tennessee musicians and vendors are coming together on Saturday, Nov. 21, for "Echo in The Alley 2," a daylong benefit festival to raise funds for Heaven's Cradle. The event will take place from noon until 9:30 p.m. at 111 East Lafayette Street in downtown Jackson. The multi-genre music festival...

Jackson, TN · 6d