Join us for a renewed version of Downtown's First Friday Forum series, which will center around Jackson's year-long Bicentennial Celebration! To commemorate our city's 200th birthday, the Bicentennial Committee is hosting an informational lunch, the First Friday Edition, each month through the year-long celebration.

Our November 5th gathering will feature Jackie Utley, Chair of the West TN Veterans Coalition, and Gwen McCaffrey McReynolds, speaking to the area's history in the areas of patriotism and support of our military veterans. For more information about the program, please click here https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/first-friday-bicentennial-edition-4/

Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., and lunch will be served starting at 11:45, followed by the program at approximately 12:30. As in years past, First Friday Forum is a monthly gathering to strengthen and learn about our community and is hosted by the City of Jackson and First Methodist Downtown. Simmons Bank is this month's sponsor.

As this is a catered event, only pre-sale tickets are available--which must be purchased by 6:00 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to the event (November 2nd), in order to have a firm headcount.

No tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased using a debit or credit card here, or if you prefer to pay by cash or check, please come by the business offices of First Methodist • Downtown Jackson during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday or 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Fridays).