Soul Sessions Jackson

Rashanna Newsome and Ebony Jones: ring any bells? What about Manship and Aplos? All right, now we're cooking. The ladies have broken away, with Chef Alex Eaton's blessing, to take over catering and lunch counter service at Logan Farms in Maywood Mart. And they've got big plans. Logan Farms on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loganfarmsjxn/ Transcript: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-ses...

Mary Rooks is a mom of four who once had her sights set on being a geologist in Alaska. But her husband’s family ties to the City With Soul lead them to Jackson where she has become a sought-after photographer and founder of a resource for moms, JXN Motherhood.

On today's show, Garrad Lee is one of the organizers of Priced to Move, happening this weekend at Fertile Ground Beer Company in Belhaven. The nothing over $100 art show brings local makers to holiday shoppers with a curated selection of gifts and sets the stage with DJs and live music too.

On today's show is Deputy Director of Human and Cultural Services for the City of Jackson, David Lewis. David is giving us a rundown of the upcoming Capital City Lights set for December 2 in downtown Jackson, and a look back at the city's Bicentennial celebration, coming to an end in December. CAPITAL CITY LIGHTS: https://capitalcitylights.com/ JXN BICENTENNIAL: https://200jxn.com/ TRANSCRIPT: htt...

Belhaven Singing Christmas Tree - annual holiday event by Visit Jackson

On this episode, content marketer and freelance music writer Jim Beaugez is here. Jim’s insightful look into Mississippi’s music culture brings awareness to not only the historically relevant blues genre, but, modern music like Jackson’s hip hop and rap scene, too. How Jackson, Mississippi Became a Hotbed for Southern Hip-Hop: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-jim-beaugez Beaugez on...

On today's show, she's the community liaison for the Jackson Bicentennial Celebration, a podcast host, and gal about town - Christina Spann. Christina is here to share upcoming plans for a holiday bicentennial celebration and her love for her hometown, here in Jackson.

On today's show, Conner Reeves is one of the founding partners of Fertile Ground Beer Company, a tap room and brewery located at the Belhaven Town Center in Jackson's Belhaven neighborhood. Dubbing it "Brewery 2.0," Conner says, being a third space for Jackson is a great way to build community and spark the city's next great ideas. https://fertilegroundbeer.com/ https://www.visitjackson.com/events...

On today's show, Kim Lewis is the destination development manager for Visit Jackson and a board member of Mississippi Capital City Pride. Kim's worlds collide the last weekend of the month when Capital City Pride hosts it's second annual pride weekend this year, dubbed Coming Home With Pride, a Jackson Bicentennial celebration.

The Reverand Chris Cumbest, Pastor at Wells United Methodist Church and Kathy Clem, the Executive Director of Good Samaritan Center, talk to us about WellsFest, the annual family-friendly festival held each September in Jamie Fowler Boyll Park in Jackson. After a year off and year virtual, Rev. Cumbest says they’re excited to bring this annual tradition back in person.

On today's show, Andrea Patterson is here to tell us about the Mississippi Science Fest coming up September 17. She also serves as Senior Director of Community Relations and Marketing for the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Andrea also serves in roles for the Metro Jackson Attractions Association and the media contact for the LeFleur Museum District. https://mssciencefest.org http://ww...

On today's show, Terrence Jones is the assistant athletic director of external operations and stadium management for Jackson State University. Terrence's knowledge and expertise will bring a new energy to the game day experience and ticket operations for the JSU Tigers. https://goJSUtigers.myimpacttickets.com | https://gojsutigers.com/sports/football/schedule/2022 TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjack...

On this episode, Gray Welch is the owner of Poppy Pies, a popup oven fired pizza venture specializing in Neapolitan style crust and creative flavor combinations. Gray says he sees the future of Jackson's creative class and wants to be a part of the positive change in Mississippi's capital city.

On this episode, Ellen Rodgers Daniels is the Executive Director of the Mississippi Book Festival, happening August 20. The festival, launched in August 2015 on the State Capitol grounds, continues to draw thousands to Mississippi's annual literary lawn party.

On this special episode, Chef Carla Hall may be best known as the co-host of Emmy award-winning series “The Chew” and her appearances on Bravo’s Top Chef and Top Chef All-Stars. But her latest endeavor, a children’s book – “The Christmas Cornbread” - brought her to the City With Soul for two weekend events.

On today's show, Director of Public Engagement from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Michael Morris. Michael began as a Public Information Officer and Director of Public Relations before maturating into his current role. He offers a wealth of knowledge, and always greets you with a warm smile.

Fabian Nelson is a real estate broker, a dad and a board member of Capital City Pride, advocating for the LGBTQ+ community in Jackson. Fabian’s work as a champion for change brings to the forefront efforts to create a more equitable community. Transcript: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-fabian-nelson MS Capital City PRIDE https://mscapitalcitypride.org

On this episode, we visit with the Director of the Two Mississippi Museums, Pamela DC Junior. Pam sat down with us to celebrate the history and significance of Juneteenth – Jubilee Day – and why it is important for all people to recognize the holiday, plus, we’ll take a look at Juneteenth activities in Jackson. TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-pam-junior HISTORY OF JUNET...

Patrick Harkins a musician and owner of instrument and lesson shop and venue Fondren Guitars in Jackson’s Fondren neighborhood. Patrick is also part of the collaborative group who is bringing this weekend’s Memorial Music in the City – featuring 18 bands and growing – to three of Jackson’s most popular music venues. TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/soulsessions/ http://www.fondrenguitars.c...

On this episode, we hear from Dr. Robby Luckett, professor for the Department of History, Director for the Margaret Walker Center, and the Director of the COFO Civil Rights Education Center at Jackson State University. Dr. Luckett is a historian and advocate for promoting the City With Soul’s Civil Rights history.

Shell Enns is the President and CEO OF Jackson Music Group and the cofounder of JXN Music Fest, a weekend long event being held may 27 through 29 at Buddy Butts Park in South Jackson. Today, Shell talks about the life of a music executive and what it takes to showcase big talent in the City With Soul. TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-shell-enns/ https://www.jxnmusicgroup...

In this episode, we hear from sommelier and wine manager for BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar in Highland Village, Chuck Nix. Chuck's experience in the hospitality industry came by accident, but his expertise and intentionality has made him a star in the field, and has given BRAVO!'s 28-year-old wine program a fresh new flavor. https://bravobuzz.com https://www.instagram.com/beardedwineaux/ https:/...

Ryan Dennis, Chief Curator and Artistic Director for the Center for Art and Public Exchange at the Mississippi Museum of Art in Jackson, shares her passion for storytelling and the intersection of community and art, and her observations on Jackson. Plus, we get an inside look at the exhibition "A Movement in Every Direction: Stories of the Great Migration." Transcript: https://www.visitjackson.com...

On today's show Tamie Germany, co-owner of the Mississippi Raiders professional arena football team. Tamie is excited to bring the fastest game on turf to Jackson, Mississippi, the City With Soul. They'll kick off their season, March 26th at the Mississippi Coliseum. TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-tamie-germany/ PRESS RELEASE: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/mississi...

Malcolm White is the visionary and cultural provocateur behind Hal & Mal's restaurant and the Hal's St. Paddy's Parade founded alongside his late brother, Harold White. Learn more & transcript: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-malcolm-white/ Parade: https://www.halsstpaddysparade.com Origins of the Parade: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/legacy-of-celebration Explore Jackson: http...