Downtown Itinerary: First Friday Art Walk
From March through November 2023, the Jackson Arts Council will organize “First Friday Art Walk” events in Downtown, Jackson. These monthly events will take place on the first Friday of the month from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in local businesses all within walking distance of one another in Downtown Jackson's newly designated Arts District.
The public will now have regular monthly opportunities to shop for local art directly from local artists. Artists will pop up inside the storefronts of local businesses to sell their work. These events aim to increase opportunities for the public to engage with the arts, increase opportunities for local artists to sell their work, increase arts opportunities within the Arts District, and increase walkability and economic activity in Downtown, Jackson.
Garner Blue
7 Jackson Walk Plaza
On your next shopping trip, be sure to go to Garner Blue! They are known for selling handcrafted indie, designer, and local products. For a fun event, bring your friends to one of their private workshops where you can make a handmade craft!
LIFT Wellness Center
101 Jackson Walk Plaza
Our 84,000 square foot center features state-of-the-art fitness equipment and a friendly, professional staff. We also offer a full menu of services designed for your specific needs, from invigorating exercise to more relaxing, spa-like experiences.
Grounded Plant Company
114 E Lafayette St.
If you are looking for a local plant shop, Grounded Plant Company is the place for you! Located in downtown Jackson, Grounded offers many different types of indoor plants. They provide plant rental services for private & public events.
Legends of Tennessee Music at The Carnegie
305 E College St #6215
The Carnegie began as Jackson's first public library. Now the building is devoted to telling stories in a different way. A Civil War Exhibit occupies the basement. Its small theater is a perfect, intimate venue for music and plays, and the first floor is devoted to the music of West Tennessee.
Havner’s Frame Shop
105 N Church St.
Started in 1977 by Ray Havner, Havner’s Frame Shop was born out of a desire to serve the Jackson community. Mr. Ray, as he was affectionately know by his customers, saw a niche in the market for quality framing and, what started as a hobby in his home in Hicksville, has grown into a thriving third-generation owned family business.
Turntable Coffee Counter
300 E Main St.
Turntable Coffee Counter is a local coffee shop in downtown Jackson. All their beans are roasted and served daily. They offer fun, specialty menus for each season. For a delicious coffee paring, try one of their fresh pastries!
Light Trap Books
300 E Main St.
Light Trap Books is a new, independently-owned bookstore located in downtown Jackson, Tennessee in the shops at The LOCAL, 202 W Lafayette Street. Place special orders or book requests by emailing Lauren at lighttrapbooks@gmail.com.
The Ned
314 E Main St.
Officially, it is known as the Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center. Locals simply call it “The Ned” and know it as the place to see the finest musical and stage acts in an intimate, high-technology equipped performance space.
Sacred Adornments
217 E Main St.
Sacred Adornment is an exclusive studio that offers PMU, tattoos, and fine jewelry piercings.
Third Eye Curiosities
116 E Baltimore St.
Third Eye Curiosities is the only brick-and-mortar record shop between Memphis & Nashville! They sell antique vinyl records, and they cultivate an environment that is supportive of the arts.