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Old Country Store takes home 2 top restaurant honors at Tennessee’s Premier Hospitality Awards
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - The Old Country Store at Casey Jones Village received two honors in Tennessee hospitality on September 17 at the 2026 Stars of Industry Awards. The Tennessee Hospitality and Tourism Association named Jonathan Jenkins its Restaurant Manager of the Year and Ashley King its Restaurant General Manager of the Year.
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Greenfield Beer Board to Revisit Jacket Food Mart Beer Permit
The Greenfield Beer Board will meet again September 29th to revisit the beer permit application for Jacket Food Mart convenience store. The permit comes back before the beer board after the City Board voted unanimously to withdraw its previous approval. Earlier Alderman Randy Potts presented a new survey indicating the...
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Step Into The Old West At This Beloved Tennessee Steakhouse
Tucked along a highway in a small West Tennessee town sits a restaurant that leans hard into a frontier theme, complete with rustic wood and a laid-back charm that draws folks from an hour away. Some travelers make special detours just to fill a plate here, then load up a carryout box for family back home.
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Homeowners urged to watch for AC problems as summer heat lingers
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - For many homeowners, the air conditioner has been working overtime this summer. Mike Johnson with Garrett Plumbing and Heating in Jackson says that means some units are starting to show wear and tear. “Probably the motor capacitors are the most common capacitors for the fan motors...
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This Legendary Tennessee BBQ Stop Draws Smoked-Meat Lovers Back for Flavor That Speaks for Itself
Some of the best food in Tennessee hides in places you might drive right past without a second thought. Along a quiet stretch of highway in the western part of the state sits a butcher shop and barbecue counter that families have been swinging by for years, often loading up coolers before the drive home.
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Get Your Tickets For Dueling Pianos: Kirkland Scholarship Fundraiser
Union City, Tenn.–Enjoy an evening of live music, comedy and audience participation during Discovery Park of America’s second annual Dueling Pianos: Kirkland Scholarship Fundraiser. Join New York, NY Dueling Pianos for a night of piano party madness, as these internationally renowned performers take all your song requests in a clap-along, bang-the-tables-along crazy fiesta where anything can happen.
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WBBJ’s Brad Douglass to take medical leave, return in early November
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - The WBBJ team is asking that you keep one of our anchors in your thoughts and prayers as he prepares to step away from the desk for medical leave. Brad Douglass shared to viewers last Friday that doctors found a non-cancerous brain tumor behind his left ear.
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This Tennessee Hole-In-The-Wall Barbecue Shack Has Been Smoking Ribs The Same Way For Decades
A barbecue place that has outlived a century probably gets to skip the sales pitch. This Tennessee stop has been serving since 1923, with family recipes still carrying the load behind the pit. Ribs come off fresh and keep going until the last rack is gone. Sauces, rubs, slaw, and...
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Tennesseans Drive An Hour To This Small-Town Steakhouse For T-Bones And Tomahawks Worth The Trip
Folks in this part of Tennessee think nothing of loading up the car and driving an hour or more for supper. The reason sits quietly on the edge of a tiny town, tucked into rolling hills where you would least expect a steakhouse to draw a crowd. Birthdays get celebrated...
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Discovery Park of America celebrates Native American Heritage Month with festival
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Discovery Park of America is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with a two-day culture festival. The festival began with school and education day, featuring interactive sessions and cultural demonstrations exploring Native American history, traditions and perspectives. On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the south...
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Craft on Main returns to Jackson’s Hub City Brewing
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Small businesses and craft brewers took center stage on West Main Street earlier Saturday evening as a popular festival was revived. Craft on main returned to hub city brewing Saturday. Visitors had the chance to sample over 30 craft beers and shop from dozens of vendors selling hand crafted items.
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Historic Walking Tour on East Main Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - History came to life on one of Jackson’s oldest street today as the community gathered to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. The Preservation of East Main Street and Surroundings, known locally as POEMS, hosted a guided walking tour highlighting twelve historic homes along the storied corridor.
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Memphis-based artist unveils archway in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Our Jackson Home and the City of Jackson invited the public to the Foundry Event Center for an unveiling of a new large-scale sculpture from Memphis-based artist Suzy Hendrix. About the project. Lizzie Emmons, program director for Our Jackson Home tells us, “I’d say probably about...
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Craft on Main Returns to Downtown Jackson with Local Brewers and Artisans
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Small businesses and craft brewers took center stage on West Main Street this evening as a popular local festival made its much-anticipated return. “Craft on Main” welcomed community members back to Hub City Brewing for a full evening celebrating local flavor, music, and makers. Visitors...
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2026 Hub City BBQ Fest brings state championship competition to Jackson
Downtown Jackson is set to host the 2026 Hub City BBQ Fest on Friday, September 25, and Saturday, September 26, bringing top-tier pitmasters and state championship competition to Lafayette Street. Sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS), the multi-day event doubles as an official Tennessee state championship BBQ contest....
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Discovery Park of America to celebrate Native American History This Weekend
Discovery Park of America will be hosting a two-day weekend festival celebrating Native American history. Friday will feature three educational sessions designed for school groups, educators and lifelong learners. Through interactive presentations and cultural demonstrations, participants will explore Native American history, traditions and cultural perspectives. Saturday will include a competitive...
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Red Ball Rocket Train video from High Fidelity
Well, that didn’t take long. Not a month after the release of their current single with Rebel Records, Red Ball Rocket Train, High Fidelity has produced an accompanying music video, shot at the historic Newbern Depot in Newbern, TN. The location solidifies the band’s founding character as preservationists of the sound of early bluegrass music, something they accomplish with aplomb.