City of Jackson Newsletter Summer Edition 2024
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Ray McCants III came to Mississippi from Detroit with a scholarship and curiosity about business. What he found instead was a city full of possibilities. Through marketing, mentorship, and a belief in Jackson’s creative potential, he’s helping write its next chapter.
Jackson Indie Music Week returns as a celebration of the city’s vibrant creative scene, bringing together independent artists, music professionals, and fans for a week of performances, panels, and cultural experiences. The multi-day event highlights the diversity of Mississippi’s music community while creating opportunities for collaboration, learning, and economic growth. By spotlighting local talent across multiple genres and venues, Jackson Indie Music Week continues to position the city as a hub for Southern creativity and innovation.
Perhaps the next best thing to sharing a meal with someone is meeting them for coffee. This is especially true in Jackson, where the opening of local coffee shops has been on caffeine for the last few years. But what’s beginning to stand out about the Jackson coffee scene is the opportunities it provides for people to gather. From coffee clubs to latte art throwdowns and annual events like the Jackson Coffee Festival, these events celebrate coffee culture in completely different ways and help to foster a growing sense of community in Jackson.