JCIL-Jackson Center for Independent Living

08/27/2026

08/12/2026

The heat index isn't going down, but we have the solution: come to our game day! Spend an afternoon playing board games, card games, doing puzzles, or just visit with friends. Thursday, August 20, 2026 1-3 p.m., in our JCIL Annex building, 33 Federal Dr., Jackson, TN. Everyone is invited, and this event is completely free. ASL interpreters will be present.

08/10/2026

Have you completed a basic ASL class? Would you like to expand your skills? Our ASL 2 class begins on September 15 and runs for 8 weeks. Classes are held at JCIL on Tuesdays from 6-7pm, and are $40 per person. Deadline for registration is Friday, September 4th. Please contact Kathy at JCIL to sign up, by calling 731-668-2211 or by emailing to [email protected] .

08/03/2026

Come hang out and escape the heat with our game day! Spend an afternoon playing board games, card games, doing puzzles, or just visit with friends. Thursday, August 20, 2026 1-3 p.m., in our JCIL Annex building, 33 Federal Dr., Jackson, TN. Everyone is invited, and this event is completely free. ASL interpreters will be present.

07/30/2026

The Statewide Independent Living Council of Tennessee needs your input! A statewide survey is now available to help guide how Tennessee Independent Living services grow and expand. Please see their post below on how to access the survey and participate. We need your voices!

07/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our annual ADA picnic and celebration! We had a great time playing games and visiting with friends. Many hot dogs were consumes and many bingo prizes were won!
We hope to see everyone again soon. Watch our page here on Facebook or at www.j-cil.com/events for all our upcoming happenings!

07/17/2026

Today is the day! We are counting down the minutes until our annual ADA picnic celebration. We hope to see you all today at 33 Federal Drive, Jackson, TN, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., with food and fun for all! This is a free event, and ASL interpreters will be present.

07/16/2026

Lions, Tigers, and BEARS, oh my!! We have our decorations up, our bingo prizes ready, and we are getting ready for tomorrow's ADA picnic! Can you spot our *surprise visitor* in the photos? 😄 🐻
Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow from 11am-2pm in our annex building at 33 Federal Dr. 🎪🌭
Remember: it's a free event, fun for all ages, lunch is provided, and ASL interpreters will be present. See you there!

07/13/2026

Make plans to attend our annual ADA celebration picnic this Friday! Join us for hot dogs, bingo, games, and fun for all ages. July 17, 2026, 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., and free for everyone! ASL interpreters will be available. JCIL Annex 33 Federal Drive, Jackson, TN, 38305. For more info call 731-668-2211 or go to www.j-cil.com/events.

07/13/2026

🌳♿ Adventure belongs to EVERYONE — and Tennessee State Parks are leading the way! 💚

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Step outside, embrace the fresh air, and enjoy Tennessee State Parks — built for EVERYBODY. 🍃☀️