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Jackson, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Jackson! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Jackson leaf pickup starts soon: How to request collection
  • Jackson battery materials factory lands conditional $250 million loan commitment
  • Child care costs squeeze Madison County families and employers

Also on today's calendar: Kids' After School Special Planetarium Show: The Cowboy Astronomer and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm late in the p.m., with a high of 74 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy; breezy, cooler, temps: high: 61, low: 34.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 50 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Jackson street department prepares for leaf pickup season starting this month (nbc39.com) — Jackson's leaf collection season starts November 16, with Wednesday pickups continuing through March. Residents can request collection through the Jackson Connect app, and the street department asks homeowners to keep leaf piles away from utility fixtures and cleanouts that collection equipment could damage.
   

2. Renewables news: Rezolv Energy, Aypa Power, 6K's Battery Cathode Materials Factory (greentechlead.com) — A planned battery materials factory in Jackson has received a conditional federal loan commitment of up to $250 million, developer 6K announced. The PlusCAM project is expected to support more than 200 jobs, but the commitment remains conditional and no completed loan disbursement was announced.
   

3. Madison County Child Care Needs study highlights challenges for working families (wbbjtv.com) — Madison County families using child care pay about twice what is considered affordable, according to a needs assessment presented Tuesday by the Greater Jackson Chamber. Cost, hours and quality leave needs unmet, prompting proposals for employers to share care costs and for schools to help train more child care workers.
   

4. Madison Co. commissioner Kevin Hicks officially announces run for Jackson Mayor (wbbjtv.com) — Madison County Commissioner Kevin Hicks has entered the race for Jackson mayor, saying public safety, basic services and affordability will guide his campaign. He announced his candidacy Tuesday at the Old Country Store after what he described as months of conversations with residents and business owners.
   

5. Jackson Mayoral candidate John Allen holds special community gathering (wbbjtv.com) — Jackson mayoral candidate John Allen gave residents a chance to share ideas and register to vote at a Tuesday evening Fall Fest at Hub City Brewing. Allen, who announced his candidacy in October, mixed campaign outreach with live music, Jackson trivia and outdoor games.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If you are a FAMILY IN NEED, and "unable to provide", a Thanksgiving meal for you and your loved ones;
    I have a lady who just donated all the supplies you need to •cook the meal yourself. Please message me below if you need this help. I will deliver… (Nextdoor McIntosh Place)
  • Thank you, Dr.
    Mark Miller ( Dentistry ) for donating hundreds more toothbrushes & toothpastes for our community food box program that supplies care to the needy… (Nextdoor McIntosh Place)
  • Scooter's Coffee posted a job opening for Barista in Jackson. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Line Cook in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jackson here.

Ok Jackson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Jackson

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