JACKSON, Tenn. – The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Tornado Watch for parts of West Tennessee, which includes the Jackson-Madison County area.

Due to the severe weather forecasted for Wednesday, March 30, 2022, Mayor Conger is opening the Carl Perkins Civic Center, located at 400 S. Highland Ave. in Jackson, TN, as a severe weather shelter. Please use the lower-level south entrance (across from Mother Liberty C.M.E. Church) to enter.