Leadership University

05/20/2026

Congratulations to our 2025 Leadership University alumni on their recent high school graduation!

We’ve loved seeing all of the amazing accomplishments, awards, leadership roles, scholarships, and milestones we’ve seen throughout your senior year on your school social media pages. We are so proud of all you’ve achieved already and are excited to see where life takes each of you next.

Your future is bright, and we can’t wait to continue cheering you on!

05/04/2026

Final Day to Apply for Mayor's Youth Council -- Thursday, May 8, 2026. Don't miss out on your chance to make a difference in our city!

Applicants must meet the following criteria for consideration:
✅Must be a student entering their junior year of high school during the 2026-27 academic year (Graduating Class of 2028)
✅Must attend school in the corporate city limits of Jackson, TN
✅Must have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5
✅Must have a passion for serving their community
✅Must have the desire to learn about city government and be a leader among Jackson youth.

Visit our Youth Council website to learn more and apply today!
Jackson-Madison County Schools University School of Jackson Trinity Christian Academy Jackson Christian School HomeLife Academy Augustine School

04/30/2026

Congratulations to LU2026 graduate, Mary Blake Ferguson!

It’s time to recognize a Community Champion, an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community, in partnership with Leaders Credit Union.

04/08/2026

Congrats, LU2026!

CONGRATULATIONS! Dozens of high school juniors across Jackson-Madison County are celebrating a major milestone after completing a months-long leadership intensive. 👉https://www.wbbjtv.com/2026/04/08/greater-jackson-chamber-announces-leadership-university-class-of-2026-graduates/

03/28/2026

A great final Leadership University session to wrap it all up!

Students focused on understanding their values as leaders, participated in a financial simulation provided by Leaders Credit Union, reflected on their LU journey, completed mock interviews, and heard from our local colleges about what’s ahead. Thanks to all of our volunteers for your time!

It’s been incredible to watch their growth throughout this program.

Next and final stop…Graduation!

02/20/2026

Are you a graduating high school senior in West Tennessee who is looking for college scholarships? 🎓Applications for our Collegiate Scholarships are now open!

You can apply for a chance to receive $1,000 to $2,500 for your degree at an accredited college. Don't miss your chance! 💚
Learn more and apply at leadersgives.org/scholarships/collegiate.

02/20/2026

Today our Leadership University students went “Inside the System”… getting a firsthand look at our local criminal justice system through court visits, live proceedings, and conversations with judges, law enforcement, and community leaders.

There’s nothing like seeing it in action. Grateful for the leaders who poured into our students and helped bring the system to life today!

01/23/2026

Our LU class wrapped up our Community Development session with a focus on the leadership skill of motivating others.

We were grateful to hear from community leaders who work together every day to move Jackson-Madison County forward: Mayor Scott Conger, Mayor AJ Massey, Chamber Economic Development team members Kyle Spurgeon, Mandy White, and Logan McCoy, Beth Bolton discussed tourism, Kevin Adelsberger on entrepreneurship, and John Verell on agribusiness.

Their message was clear: collaboration and strong leadership are key to making Jackson-Madison County the best it can be.

12/06/2025

Annual community service project at RIFA!

10/14/2025

Congrats to LU grad, Gracie! We are proud of you!

🌟 Jackson Christian is proud to announce that senior Gracie Bratcher has been recognized as a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. 👉 https://ebx.sh/lUDUkX