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Porchfest 2025: Music, Art, and Community on the Porches of Jackson
There are few things more perfect on a September night than live music on a front porch. On Saturday, September 13th, 2025, we’re keeping one of Jackson’s favorite traditions alive with the 8th Annual Porchfest, presented by Jackson Energy Authority.
📍 4–7:30 PM | Crescent Ave. & Wisdom St.
Bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket, stroll from porch to porch, and soak in the sounds of West Tennessee music. Porchfest is always free and family-friendly, making it a highlight of Jackson’s fall calendar.
What’s New This Year?
- Pre-Event Poetry Porch (3:15–3:45 PM) – The Griot Collective of West Tennessee will kick things off at 424 Wisdom St. with live readings from local poets.
- Kids’ Stage (4:00–5:00 PM) – Sponsored by Jackson Clinic OB/GYN, this brand-new stage just for kids at 321 Crescent Ave. will feature performances by Music with Alice and Guild Jr., plus a stop at Jo Jo’s Blue Drink Stand.
- Interactive Art Installation – Visual artist Adam Carlucci will showcase his creative work at 409 Wisdom St., blending graffiti, tattoo, and classical influences.
2025 Porchfest Lineup
🎶 424 Wisdom St. (Stage 1 | 4:00 PM)
Lindsey Russell – Country singer-songwriter inspired by storytelling and her family’s musical roots.
Sponsored by Cadence Bank
🎶 409 Wisdom St. (Stage 2 | 4:35 PM)
Tonight Only – A Jackson-based pseudonym project blending anime-inspired sounds with reimagined covers and original tracks.
Sponsored by University of Memphis Lambuth
🎶 320 Crescent Ave. (Stage 3 | 5:10 PM)
Euphonic – Jackson’s “thrift store troubadours,” mixing punk rock with psychedelic surf.
Sponsored by Personnel Placements
🎶 318 Crescent Ave. (Stage 4 | 5:45 PM)
Lex Renee’ – Memphis R&B/Soul artist known for her powerful, heartfelt performances.
Sponsored by Impact the Arts
🎶 311 Crescent Ave. (Stage 5 | 6:20 PM)
DJ Von – Award-winning DJ bringing precision, originality, and party energy.
Sponsored by Alan Castleman at Hickman Realty
🎶 316 Crescent Ave. (Stage 6 | 7:00 PM)
Mak Ro – A Memphis-based duo blending stories of culture, family, and identity through genre-crossing pop and soul.
Sponsored by Capitol City Residential Healthcare
Food & Drink Vendors
Fuel your evening with eats and treats from some of Jackson’s favorite food trucks:
- Seb’s
- Mac’s Cruzin Cuisine
- 901 Eats & Treats
- 901 Nacho Lemonade
- Meme’s Kitchen
- Mi Burro Taco Truck
- BOSS & ROSS BBQ
- Turntable Coffee Counter
- Jo Jo’s Blue Drink Stand (kids’ stage)
Special Thanks
Porchfest wouldn’t be possible without our community partners and supporters:
- Title Sponsor: Jackson Energy Authority
- Poster Printing: Tennessee Industrial Printing
- Merch Tent Sponsor: Hiller Plumbing and Cooling
- Poster Design Sponsor: B3 Creative
- Billboard Sponsor: Prestige Consulting Group
- Planning Committee: Stedman Roebuck, Rebecca Creasy, Darren Lykes, Rob Griffith, Lauren Pritchard-Cobb
- Host Homes: Alyssa Marshall, Lee & Beth Wilson, Suzy Ferguson, Chris & Samantha Wood, Carrie Prewitt, Darren Lykes, Katie Weatherford
Join Us at Porchfest!
Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and come ready to experience the very best of Jackson’s front porch culture. From poetry to kids’ performances, live music to local food, Porchfest 2025 is a celebration of creativity, community, and connection.
👉 Don’t forget to grab your event map here so you can plan your evening!
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