Great City Mississippi

08/20/2026

08/19/2026

City and state leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for a new bridge that will stretch over a busy Jackson street. FULL STORY ⬇️

08/19/2026

Today we celebrated a significant milestone for the future of LeFleur Museum District with the groundbreaking of the Lakeland Drive Pedestrian Bridge.

This transformative investment will create a safe, ADA-accessible connection between museums, parks, trails, and outdoor destinations while removing one of the district’s longest standing barriers to walking and biking. By connecting key state assets and expanding the trail network, the project will strengthen regional connectivity, support economic growth, and enhance quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

Great City Mississippi Foundation is proud to support collaborative investments like this that demonstrate what can be accomplished when federal, state, local, nonprofit, and private partners work together toward a shared vision.

The Lakeland Drive Pedestrian Bridge is an important early investment supporting the vision for LeFleur's Bluff, helping create one of Mississippi’s premier urban parks and public spaces for generations to come.

Thank you to the LeFleur’s Bluff Conservancy, Mississippi Department of Transportation, the LeFleur Museum District, project partners, elected officials, and community leaders whose collaboration continues to move this vision forward.

08/10/2026

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from Mississippi’s capital city. On America’s 250th Independence Day, we celebrate the communities that make our nation stronger.

At Great City Mississippi Foundation, we believe a great city supports a great state, and a great state contributes to a great country. Through continued investment in Jackson’s public spaces and infrastructure, we can build a stronger future together.

06/27/2026

Volunteers and city leaders cleaned up the Terry Road corridor during Jackson's second 'Clean Up Day'. Mayor John Horhn says the effort is part of a broader push to revitalize neighborhoods across the city. FULL STORY ⬇️

06/25/2026

This is your reminder to join local faith communities, organizations, and volunteers on Saturday for the Jackson Rising Clean JXN Corridor Cleanup Series as we come together to care for public spaces and invest in Jackson’s neighborhoods.

Efforts like these build civic pride, strengthen connections, and demonstrate what can be accomplished when we work together. Register your cleanup crew online today ⬇️

Saturday, June 27
7:00AM – 12:00PM
Meeting Location: 2861 Terry Road, Jackson, MS 39212

For more information, contact Tiara Harding at (601) 960-2363 or [email protected].

Learn more at: https://jacksonms.gov/events/upcoming-events/volunteer/

06/23/2026

Community stewardship plays an important role in creating a stronger capital city.

This Saturday, local faith communities, organizations, and volunteers are coming together through the Jackson Rising Clean JXN Corridor Cleanup Series to care for public spaces and invest in the appearance of Jackson.

Efforts like these help build civic pride, strengthen neighborhoods, and demonstrate what can be accomplished when we work together. Learn more about the upcoming cleanup event and consider getting involved.

Saturday June 27 from 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meet at: 2861 Terry Road, Jackson, MS 39212

For additional information, contact Tiara Harding at (601) 960-2363 or [email protected].

Sign up: jacksonms.gov/events/upcoming-events/volunteer/

06/09/2026

Great City Mississippi Foundation was proud to join community organizations, civic leaders, state partners, and supporters for LeFleur’s Bluff: The Next Chapter, a celebration of the continued investment and momentum surrounding LeFleur’s Bluff State Park.

The event highlighted the launch of the LeFleur’s Bluff Conservancy and the vision for future improvements across the park, including expanded recreation, trails, public gathering spaces, accessibility enhancements, public art, and improved connections to the Pearl River and LeFleur Museum District.

Supported by a $13 million legislative appropriation and a growing network of public and private partners, these efforts represent an important investment in one of Jackson’s most significant public spaces.

Great City Mississippi Foundation remains committed to supporting parks, trails, and public spaces that improve quality of life, expand access to the outdoors, and strengthen the capital city for future generations.