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The State Games sponsor was announced during the Jackson Chamber meeting

The State Games sponsor was announced during the Jackson Chamber meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Larger Jackson Chamber held their quarterly membership breakfast Thursday morning, which was all about the upcoming State Games of Tennessee.

As the State Games of Tennessee get closer, more information is being released.

The city of Jackson will host next year. If this is your first time hearing about the state games, we were able to provide you with an overview.

“Well, the State Games is a multi-sport event that we will host in 2025 on the first two weekends in June. We will have participants ranging from youth to seniors. That’s why we’re excited to bring a new event to Jackson and a multi-sport event that everyone can enjoy,” said Ryan Blake, tournament director for West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex.

There are many sports you can take part in at next year’s games. After that, other sports are added every year.

In Mississippi, their state games have an economic impact of $12.2 million for the host city. Jackson is now the host site for Tennessee as long as they want it.

“We applied to be a host site for the state of Tennessee. As a recipient of this award, we are the only location in the state that can actually officially host the State Games of Tennessee,” said Lindsay Dawkins, chief of staff for the Greater Jackson Chamber.

There was a big announcement on Thursday morning. The main sponsor has been named. Almost all major events have a main sponsor, but they provide more than just financial donations.

“So West Tennessee Healthcare will be our presenting sponsor. In addition, they will also address the medical needs of State Games athletes and participants,” Dawkins said.

If you or someone you know would like to attend an event, registration will open sometime in December.

You can also volunteer or even stop by to watch the games when they happen.

This event is expected to attract thousands of people to the region each summer.

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