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The Official Experience Jackson Podcast showcases the diverse experiences of Jackson County, Michigan. Listen and subscribe to get the latest insights and stories of local experts, historians, artists, and those operating attractions. Get insider tips, personal anecdotes, and unique perspectives on Jackson County, to help you plan for your next trip!
Your host, Rachel Buchanan, Marketing and Development Manager at Experience Jackson, enthusiastically joins you on the journey to learn what you can experience at the crossroads of south-central Michigan.
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E038: Voluntourism: People for the Parks and Trails of Jackson
In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Marketing & Development Manager, welcomes Aaron Dimick, the president of People for the Parks and Trails of Jackson. This non-profit group is dedicated to enhancing Jackson's quality of life by improving the City's public parks and trails through volunteer projects, fundraising, advocacy, and equity. This is one great option to connect with when considering a voluntourism (or volunteer tourism) activity on your next visit to Jackson County.
Learn more at https://www.peoplefortheparks.org/.
You can always connect to learn more about Jackson
County, Michigan and plan your visit at www.experiencejackson.com. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.
CREDITS Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebraRegistered Project Name: Experience Jackson PodcastLicense Date: 08/08/2023 -
E037: Tompkins Historical Society: Stewart Farm Museum
In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Marketing & Development Manager, welcomes Chrissy Norris, President and Curator of Tompkins Historical Society: Stewart Farm Museum in Jackson County. The rural 175-acre Centennial Farm is the largest acreage ever donated to any Township in the State of Michigan, by Sheridan J. Stewart, born there in 1917. The grounds feature the farm, an 1890’s schoolhouse, and 1838 log cabin. The museum can be visited by appointment, or during one of their major events throughout the year, including Jackson County FREE Museum Day (held every Mother’s Day weekend) and the Freedom Festival each September.
Learn more at https://www.tompkinscenterhistorical.org.
You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at www.experiencejackson.com. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.
CREDITS
Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan
Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra
Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast
License Date: 08/08/2023 -
E036: Nevermore Décor Store
In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Marketing & Development Manager, welcomes Briston Bamm, co-owner (along with his wife, Amanda) of Nevermore Décor Store in downtown Jackson. Learn about the fanciful and playful way they’ve turned their love of hospitality and home décor into a retail shop to drool over. You’ll also get insight into how they blend their love of community, affinity for hosting, and their expertise into events that bring together their products, stories and people.
Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/NevermoreDecorStore/.
You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at www.experiencejackson.com. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.
CREDITSPodcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel BuchananMusic Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebraRegistered Project Name: Experience Jackson PodcastLicense Date: 08/08/2023 -
E035: Apex Sports & Entertainment: Summer 2024 Music Festival Series
In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Marketing & Development Manager, welcomes Shane Pitmon and Ryan Hudson (both with Hudson Entertainment) with the Summer 2024 Music Festivals at Apex Sports & Entertainment. These festivals include Aces & Eights (country, 6-15-24), Rockin’ the Tee Box (rock, 7-27-24), and Havoc Fest (heavy metal, 8-24-24). Apex Sports & Entertainment is the ultimate destination for sports and entertainment enthusiasts, featuring high-tech golf simulators to a dinosaur-themed miniature golf course, sand volleyball courts, batting cages, and a full-service bar at their unique venue.
Learn more at https://apexsportsjxn.com.
You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at www.experiencejackson.com. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.
CREDITSPodcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel BuchananMusic Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebraRegistered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast
License Date: 08/08/2023 -
E034: Bright Walls Jackson
In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Marketing & Development Manager, welcomes Clay McAndrews, one of the founders of Bright Walls Jackson as part of the Jackson Young Professionals group. Learn about the local love story that brought the inspiration of one mural, turning it into a 5-year festival resulting in 75 murals from international artists that cover downtown Jackson, MI with a large-scale public art display.
Learn more at http://www.brightwallsjackson.com.
You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at www.experiencejackson.com. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.
CREDITSPodcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel BuchananMusic Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebraRegistered Project Name: Experience Jackson PodcastLicense Date: 08/08/2023 -
E033: RJ’s Metropolitan Ice Cream Co.
In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Marketing & Development Manager, welcomes Robert Wilke, co-owner (along with his wife, Yvette) of RJ’s Metropolitan Ice Cream Co. in downtown Jackson. This thriving, vibrant, Black owned business offers much more than ice cream; it’s always an experience at RJ’s! Get the story behind the business, along with some of the scrumptious delights you’ll enjoy in this bright atmosphere.
Learn more at https://rjsmetroicecreamco.com.
You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at www.experiencejackson.com. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.
CREDITSPodcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel BuchananMusic Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebraRegistered Project Name: Experience Jackson PodcastLicense Date: 08/08/2023
Customer Reviews
So informative
I love experience Jackson. I love my community and Rachel does such a great job of highlighting it! I love this podcast where we get to learn more about our local gems. Thank you for providing this!!