Fondren | A Small Town in a Big City

A small town in a big city, that’s Fondren, a racially and economically diverse area in the heart of Jackson, Mississippi that has become the capital city's arts, entertainment and cultural hub.

The Story of Rooster's | Celebrating 35 Years in Jackson

Rooster's, a mainstay in Fondren for 16 years, celebrates its 35th anniversary in metro Jackson. The popular burger and chicken restaurant opened on Roach Street in downtown Jackson in 1984, the year Wendy's launched its "Where's the Beef" commercials. Rooster's new mesquite burgers were a crowd pleaser at a time when beef was king. Tim and Nathan Glenn tell the Rooster's story in this video. | http://glennfoods.com

Big Eater Mike Takes Rooster's Stupid Burger Challenge

For Big Eater Mike, the Stupid Burger Challenge at Rooster's in Jackson, Mississippi's Fondren neighborhood is made to order. The super sized meal includes Rooster's signature burger, two orders of fires and a banana pudding chaser. It costs $50 to enter and requires a 24-hour notice. If the entire five pound meal--burger and fries--is eaten in 30 minutes without a break, it's free and the challenger receives a $50 gift card. Call Rooster's at 601-982-2001 for more information or to set up the challenge. The massive five pound burger is also great for parties.

Fondren Hosts Fourth Annual Mississippi Craft Beer Festival

Beer lovers, sampling more than a hundred different craft beers, filled the lot behind Duling Hall for the fourth annual Mississippi Craft Beer Festival. The event, presented by the Fondren Renaissance Foundation in cooperation with Capital City Beverages, Inc. and Southern Beverage Company, featured breweries from Mississippi and neighboring states. | Produced by http://newsocracy.tv.

All Access Fondren | Jackson Neighborhood is Mississippi Cool | Episode Two

Mississippi Restaurateur Nathan Glenn offers a behind the scenes tour of Fondren, the Jackson neighborhood he knows best. In this episode: Pig & Pint, Hops and Habanas, Fondren Underground, Barrelhouse, Campbell's Bakery and Sneaky Beans. | Produced by Jim Albritton

All Access Fondren | Jackson Neighborhood is Mississippi Cool | Episode One

Mississippi Restaurateur Nathan Glenn offers a behind the scenes tour of Fondren, the Jackson neighborhood he knows best. In this episode: Walkers Drive-In, Babalu Tapas & Tacos, La Brioche, William Goodman Art, Rooster's, Basil's, Cups and McDade's. | Produced by Jim Albritton

State Street Concert Series | It's Mississippi Cool

Four times a year the parking deck of the Fondren Corner building becomes a concert venue as bands take center stage at the State Street Concert Series sponsored by Southern Beverage and presented by Rooster's Fondren, Sneaky Beans and Fondren After 5. | Produced by Jim Albritton | Mississippi Cool

Braveheart Screenwriter, Sweet Potato Queen Unite to Help Mississippi Kids

Produced by Jim Albritton | Sweet Potato Queen Jill Conner Browne and Braveheart screenwriter Randall Wallace unite to help kids at Mississippi's only children's hospital. 

Fondren After 5 | Musicians, Artists & Huge Crowds

Produced by Jim Albritton | Four block parties, 30 bands, local artists, great food and shopping brought hundreds to Jackson, Mississippi's Fondren neighborhood for "Fondren After 5."

Photos | Fondren After 5

Click here to see photos of the August 7, 2014 Fondren After 5 event in Jackson, Mississippi's Fondren neighborhood. Click here to see all our photo albums.

Fondren Renaissance | An Evening with Claire Holley & Friends at The Cedars

Produced by Jim Albritton | "An Evening with Claire Holley & Friends" brought the singer-songwriter and Mississippi native home from LA for a concert sponsored by Fondren Renaissance at The Cedars. The event also featured a bourbon tasting, barbecue and the photos of Eudora Welty.

The Ultimate Color Me Rad Video II

Produced by Jim Albritton | A rainbow of color, four songs and a good cause make this the ultimate three-minute Color Me Rad video. The second annual 5K in Jackson, Mississippi, a part of the 2014 Zippity Doo Dah Weekend in the city's Fondren neighborhood, benefits Friends of Children's Hospital which supports Batson Children's Hospital at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Southern Halo | Three Mississippi Delta Sisters Rock Country

Produced by Jim Albritton | Southern Halo, a country rock band formed by a trio of Mississippi Delta sisters, is gaining fans, performing at venues like Nashville's Ryman Auditorium and opening for big acts like B.B. King and Jamie Lynn Spears.

LurnyD's Grille | Great Taste on Four Wheels

Produced by Jim Albritton | For Jackson, Mississippi, the wait is over. Food trucks have arrived. And LurnyD's Grille, serving gourmet burgers and other specialty foods, is leading the way.

Color Me Rad 5K Benefits Friends of Children's Hospital

Produced by Jim Albritton | The Color Me Rad 5K in Jackson, Mississippi is part of the Zippity Doo Dah Weekend in the city's Fondren neighborhood. Zippity events, including Color Me Rad, benefit Friends of Children's Hospital which supports Batson Children's Hospital at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.