The Jackson Sun

4 days ago | jacksonsun.com | Kerri Bartlett

MAT Industries, LLC, a global manufacturer of air compressors and brake tanks, will invest nearly $10 million in an expansion of its Madison County operations, according to a June 3 state announcement. The expansion will include an investment of at least $9 million and create 30 new jobs, Gov. Bill Lee and Stuart C. McWhorter Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner, announced.

1 week ago | jacksonsun.com | Brianna Paciorka

Brianna PaciorkaTennessee's Liam Doyle (12) gestures in celebration after a strikeout during a NCAA Baseball Tournament Knoxville Regional game between Tennessee and Miami Ohio on May 30, 2025. Brianna Paciorka/News SentinelTennessee head coach Tony Vitello smiles as he approaches the mound to take pitcher Liam Doyle out of the game during a NCAA Baseball Tournament Knoxville Regional game between Tennessee and Miami Ohio on May 30, 2025.

1 week ago | jacksonsun.com | Sarah Best

On May 25, Mayor Scott Conger announced a proposed property tax and city vehicle sticker increase On May 29, at the time of the city council's work session and agenda review, demonstrators rallied outside of Jackson City Hall in opposition to the proposed tax increase Following a proposed property tax and city vehicle sticker increase, demonstrators gathered outside of Jackson City Hall as councilmembers met inside the building for their monthly work session in preparation for the June 3...

1 week ago | jacksonsun.com | Austin Chastain

The 2024-25 TSSAA high school sports season is complete, at least on the field. Huntingdon was the lone Jackson area baseball team to qualify for the TSSAA state championship games as a team, but several individuals from the area brought home state championships from Murfreesboro. Now, it's time to vote for who was best. Fans may vote for the Jackson area boys athlete of the week once per hour until the poll closes at 5 p.m. on May 30.

1 week ago | jacksonsun.com | Austin Chastain

The 2024-25 TSSAA high school sports season is complete, at least on the field. Bruceton softball ended the season in a championship game as the only girls team in the area to advance that far in Murfreesboro during TSSAA Spring Fling with multiple track and field athletes winning state championships. Now, it's time to vote for who was best. Fans may vote for the Jackson area girls athlete of the week once per hour until the poll closes at 5 p.m. on May 30.