Hub City Now: Interview with Phantom

Hub City Now: Tony and Johnetta Black

February 20, 2020 Uncategorized

This week, host Tyrone Tony Reed Jr. speaks with Tony Black, the executive director of the City of Jackson's Parks and Recreation Department, and his wife Johnetta Black, co-owner of Wilbourn Sewing and Alterations, as we continue our celebration of Black History Month.

The Blacks are serving as the master and mistress of ceremonies for this year's master and mistress of ceremonies at the 19th Annual Jewel Awards Banquet, which is presented by the Jackson-Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce (JMCAACC).

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Hub City Now: Interview with Julie Wigger

April 15, 2024 Uncategorized

In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.," the host spoke with Julie Wigger, founder and creative director of the Hub City Picklers.

Wigger spoke about the upcoming Hub City Spring Showdown Pickleball Tournament hosted by Hub City Picklers and presented by Knott’s Fine Foods.

The tournament will be held Friday, April 26, through Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Conger Park in Jackson, Tennessee, and offers singles, doubles, and mixed doubles competitions. From seasoned players to newcomers, the tournament is open to anyone and with 18 additional courts due to open in the spring, organizers are anticipating record participation, which could top at more than 300 players.

"We are really grateful to Knott’s Fine Foods for their generous sponsorship and dedication to making this event a success,” said Julie Wigger, founder and creative director of the Hub City Picklers.

Registration is now open, early registration deadline was April 1. Participants can register online https://tinyurl.com/47nymezw

All events are $65 with early-bird pricing, $75 regular registration (now through April 22), except 5.0 events. There will be an additional $15 per event fee. With a $7,000 purse up for grabs and medal rounds featuring gold, silver, and bronze honors, the competition promises to be fierce and rewarding.

The action-packed weekend kicks off on Friday, April 26th, with singles matches for both men and women. Doubles competitions follow on Saturday, April 27th, and the tournament concludes on Sunday, April 28th, with mixed doubles play. Detailed scheduling information will be provided closer to the event dates.

Food:

Friday- Woodstock Bakery-lunchboxes with sandwiches, chips and cupcakes.

Saturday- Knott’s Foods. They will be grilling and have dips and pimento cheeses for us to try. Have a taste of their “fried pickle dip”

Sunday-Old Country Store. They are delivering 200 breakfast sandwiches.

There will be snacks and water available and all food offered is complimentary.

WATER STATION-We are thrilled to have Denise and Johnathon Chung of Guiding Star Insurance as our sponsors for the HYDRATION STATION. Please come see them for insurance quotes and needs and to also stay hydrated before, during and after your play. They will have ice, plain water, infused water and multiple fruits to nibble on during the tournament. They will be there all 3 days!

Premier sponsor Knott’s Fine Foods will have a booth set up to celebrate this year’s tournament offering concessions that will include the latest creation, Fried Pickle Dip - a combination of the classic flavor of fried dill pickles with the creamy goodness of ranch dressing.

“We’re thrilled to be a part of this tournament and share our delicious dips and spreads, including a new product: Fried Pickle Dip. We’ll have something for every palate,” said Chloe Knott, sales and marketing lead at Knott’s Foods.

For more information about Knott’s Foods and their range of products, visit knottsfoods.com or connect with them on social media at facebook.com/knottsfoods and instagram.com/knottsfoods.

For more information on Hub City Picklers, visit www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094156170972.

For information on the West Tennessee Pickleball Association, visit westtnpickleball.com.

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Hub City Now: Interview with Melinda Hearn Reid

January 24, 2021 Uncategorized

In this episode of "Hub City Now" host Tyrone Tony Reed Jr. interviewed Melinda Hearn Reid, executive director of the Jackson Arts Council.

Reid spoke about the “Mayor’s Collection of Masterpieces,” which will run year-long with rotating pieces. The first gallery will feature Kindergarten to 8th grade students and run through the spring. The second gallery will feature 9th to 12th grade students and run in the fall. The theme will be “For the Love of Jackson.”

Featured artists will be recognized at the city council meetings in April and October.

Submissions, which are limited to no more than six, can be made by teachers between March 8 through March 15 and teachers can drop off the artwork between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Jackson City Hall, located at 101 E. Main Street, Jackson, Tenn.

Reid also spoke about the Mayor’s Public Art initiative, which is an initiative that seeks to exponentially grow the number of public art installations to include murals, sculptures and other mediums across Jackson over the next four years. The public art initiative also seeks to engage more artists, both established and emerging, in the work of creative place-making.

Art initiative projects include three downtown murals and downtown store window decorations at the holidays. The first mural, “Love Your Neighborhood” was designed by Courtney Searcy and can be found on Highland Avenue in the lot between The Blacksmith Restaurant and Grubbs Grocery. The second mural, “Unity,” was designed by 9-year-old Ava Ingle and can be found on the Madison County Courthouse lawn. The third mural was designed by Jonathan and Sarah Cagle and can be found on the Southwest Tennessee Development District building in downtown Jackson.

If you are interested in learning more about the art initiative or would like to submit a proposal, visit jacksontn.gov under the mayor’s office section.

For more information about the Jackson Arts Council, visit www.jacksonartscouncil.tn.org.

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