Experience Jackson

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Kelly Crum and John Willis, both active community members and committee members for the Jackson Juneteenth Celebration. This event not only highlights the five pillars of Education, Tribute, Celebration, Solidarity, and Service through the various events over a 3-day period. In 2025, events will take place throughout Jackson County between June 19 and 21.  

Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/JacksonJuneteenth.  

You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at ⁠⁠www.experiencejackson.com⁠⁠. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.  

 
CREDITS  
Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan  
Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra 
Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast 
License Date: 08/08/2023 

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Joe Fowler, President of Michigan International Speedway. Not only can you experience a race on NASCAR’s fastest track in Brooklyn in Jackson County, but there are plenty more opportunities throughout the year you might not expect. Every holiday, you can enjoy miles of drive-thru lights on the track during Nite Lites. The campus is also a unique venue for events, both large scale and smaller meetings for a corporate group, or even for weddings and other celebrations.  

Learn more at https://www.mispeedway.com/.  

You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at ⁠⁠www.experiencejackson.com⁠⁠. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.  

 
CREDITS  
Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan  
Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra 
Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast 
License Date: 08/08/2023 

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Linda Parshall, owner of The Purple Bobbin Quilt Shop in Jackson. Not only do we learn more about what offers quality cotton fabric and notions she offers in her cozy quilt shop, but the community connection that her location offers. Whether it’s the family connection and generations of quilters that inspire her expertise, or the All Michigan Shop Hop that draws you in, you’ll find comfort in this little shop around the corner. 

Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/PurpleBobbin/.  

You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at ⁠⁠www.experiencejackson.com⁠⁠. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.  

 
CREDITS  
Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan  
Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra 
Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast 
License Date: 08/08/2023 

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Brittney Hale, one of the managers at AllSkate Fun Center in Jackson. From themed skate nights to laser tag, an arcade packed full of games and prize center, food court, and more, you can enjoy the space in many ways. Looking for a way to entertain your kids on a summer visit or learn the S.T.E.M. of roller skating and blading? AllSkate is open for many chances to enjoy indoor activitiy in Jackson County throughout the year. 

Learn more at https://allskate.net/.  

You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at ⁠⁠www.experiencejackson.com⁠⁠. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.  

 
CREDITS  
Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan  
Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra 
Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast 
License Date: 08/08/2023 

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Mitzi Koors, the president of Grass Lake Market and Executive Director of Grass Lake DDA. Grass Lake Market has undergone a major renovation in 2025, with once-a-month events running throughout the summer season. Each market features unique vendors and produce from a variety of farmers, alongside kids’ activities, diverse themes, musical performances and more! The market highlights Grass Lake’s diverse agricultural community; to encourage healthy eating choices and to foster the appreciation of local resource availability and the social heritage that a local farmer’s market brings. 

Learn more at https://www.grasslakemarket.com/. 

You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at ⁠⁠www.experiencejackson.com⁠⁠. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.  

 
CREDITS  
Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan  
Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra 
Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast 
License Date: 08/08/2023 

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Steve Rudolf, tour guide with the Historic Jackson Prison Tours, which take place at the original site of Michigan’s First State Prison. In 1839, a makeshift wooden fort with room for just 35 inmates became Michigan’s first state prison: Michigan State Prison or Jackson State Prison was the first prison in Michigan. Whether you want to tour the original prison building and grounds as an individual, small group, or even a bus tour, there are options for both viewing just the historic prison, or expanding your tour to include local food, murals, churches and train history – for a day or even an overnight visit. 

Learn more at https://historicprisontours.com/.  

You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at ⁠⁠www.experiencejackson.com⁠⁠. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.  

 
CREDITS  
Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan  
Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra 
Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast 
License Date: 08/08/2023 

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Steve Saari, Director of Golf and Head Golf Professional at Calderone Golf Club. The course features a diverse style of play, with a mix of Scottish-Style links golf with traditional Parkland golf – with natural elevation changes. Their offerings also include an expert club-fitter in-house, along with a Trackman simulator. Learn about how you can be challenged, grow, and enjoy your golf stay as you listen. 

Learn more at https://www.calderonegolfclub.com/.  

You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at ⁠⁠www.experiencejackson.com⁠⁠. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.  

 
CREDITS  
Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan  
Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra 
Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast 
License Date: 08/08/2023 

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Patricia Simpson, Executive Director with the Coe House Museum & Grass Lake Area Historical Society. The Coe House Museum is a beautiful Victorian home constructed in 1871 in the Italianate Tuscan Vernacular style; designated as a National Historic Building. Not only does it host a traditional home experience, but you can learn stories in the archives room, view antique organs, artifacts, clothing, a cornhusk bed, and more.  

Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/coehousemuseum/.  

You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at ⁠⁠www.experiencejackson.com⁠⁠. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.  

 
CREDITS  
Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan  
Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra 
Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast 
License Date: 08/08/2023 

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Jen Lindahl and Cassandra Seagraves with the Commonwealth Commerce Center, a large venue space in downtown Jackson. With 3 banquet rooms, and a variety of other meeting spaces, any event from a corporate event, expo, wedding and other creative occasion can be accommodated. With over 90 parking spaces, beautiful rooms and multiple vendors on site, the possibilities, and the assistance with planning your perfect event are endless.  

Learn more at https://commonwealthcommerce.com/.  

You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at ⁠⁠www.experiencejackson.com⁠⁠. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.  

 
CREDITS  
Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan  
Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra 
Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast 
License Date: 08/08/2023 

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Savannah Sheets, one of the owners of Epiq Escapes in Jackson. Enter a locked room where you must find clues, solve a series of puzzles and riddles, and work together to escape in 60 minutes! All of their games are created locally, with a variety of themes to choose from for all ages to participate. 

Learn more athttps://www.epiqescapes.com/.  

You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at ⁠⁠www.experiencejackson.com⁠⁠. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.  

 
 CREDITS  
Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan  
Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra 
Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast 
License Date: 08/08/2023