Literary Arts

Jackson Madison County Library

The Jackson Madison County Library is a highly effective learning resource for developing young readers connecting people to printed, electronic, and online resources, and providing lifelong learning opportunities. The library allocates its resources to meet the important information needs of Jackson-Madison County residents and uses efficient best practices for serving all demographic and socioeconomic segments of the population.

Jackson Madison County Library


Griot Collective of West Tennessee

Provides an outlet for the poetic expression of local writers with African American perspectives.

James Cherry, President
(731) 423-5537


Our Jackson Home

A project of the CO that exists to celebrate the people and share stories of Jackson, Tennessee.

Lizzie Emmons, Program Director
ourjacksonhome.com


West Tennessee Storytellers

Local group dedicated to encouraging the appreciation of literature through the art of storytelling. Group meets the 1st Thursday of the month (Sep-Dec, Feb-May) from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

(731) 668-5695


First Thursday Program

Authors, musicians, poets and others special presentations throughout the year.

Friends of the Library
(731) 422-5253