Jackson State Community College Announces Homecoming Festivities

Jackson State Community College (JSCC) has announced this year’s homecoming tradition to take place November 9-14 with a “Green & Gold Forever” theme to welcome alumni back to campus, celebrate with current students, and the college as a whole!

“Homecoming is all about reconnecting and celebrating the past, present, and future with our students, alumni, employees, and all that make Jackson State the best community college in Tennessee,” said JSCC President Dr. Carol Rothstein.

Homecoming 2026 Festivities include:

• Monday, Nov. 9: Games, Activities and Competitions in the Student Center (all day)
• Tuesday, Nov. 10: Hype the Nest Pep Rally at Noon in The Nest (Gymnasium)
• Tuesday, Nov. 10: Student 3v3 Basketball Tournament in The Nest (Gymnasium)
• Wednesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day Program in Student Center at 11 a.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 12: Fall Festival in the Green Jays Quad from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Friday, Nov. 13: Faculty and Staff Basketball Tournament in the Nest (Gymnasium)
• Saturday, Nov. 14 at Noon: Homecoming Basketball Game + Tip-Off Tailgate
• 2 p.m. Women’s Basketball
• 4 p.m. Men’s Basketball

“Homecoming is always a special moment of the year where campus comes to life with our alumni and we get to reminisce on their accomplishments since graduating, hear their stories, and spend time together,” said Taylor Young, Executive Director of the JSCC Foundation. “I’m excited for this year as we reconnect with more alumni and share with them all the great things happening here at Jackson State.”

The Tip-Off Tailgate on Saturday, Nov. 8 starting at noon will feature food, fun, and more for current and former employees, alumni, and students in The Nest parking lot to enjoy a tailgating experience Green Jay style. The Homecoming Cup Trophy will be awarded to the homecoming team with the most points during the double header as the men’s and women’s basketball teams play at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

To learn more about homecoming week festivities, ways to register your team, and more, visit jscc.edu/homecoming