JACKSON, Tenn. – Ring the bells! “Yule” be happy to hear that the City of Jackson is bringing back the holiday decorating contest – now citywide.

Residents and local businesses are encouraged to show their festive spirit and add some holiday sparkle to Jackson.

So, dust off those holiday decorations, untangle those lights, inflate those Christmas characters and decorate your home or business from head to mistletoe for the best Christmas decorations contest the city has ever seen.

“While our downtown storefront holiday decorating contest has been a success, we wanted to bring the holiday cheer to everyone across the entire city,” said Mayor Scott Conger. “I encourage our citizens to join in the holiday spirit to light up Jackson with their best holiday decorations."

 By participating in the contest, homes and businesses will be placed on our Holiday Decorating Tour Map so that residents and visitors can experience holiday cheer throughout the city. If you think you have the most festive decorations, now is the time to register.

Award categories include:
Residential: “Magical Winter Wonderland” / “Best In Show” / “Santa’s Workshop” / “People’s Choice”
Business: “Light up the City” / “Take an ‘Elfie’”

All winners will receive a holiday decorating contest window or lawn sign, a trophy for bragging rights and a gift card. Photos of winning homes and businesses will be shared on our website and city social media platforms.

Signup is easy and free. For complete details including rules and criteria, visit the “Light Up Jackson for the Holidays” link under the Residents tab at www.jacksontn.gov to sign up and learn more. Sign up by November 30, 2022 to let us know that you want to participate.