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Emily Jackson And Jackson Kayaks

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Eric Jackson is the father of Emily Jackson, who is the guest along with Tiffany Anton in today's episode of the Local Matters podcast. Eric started the Jackson Kayaks brand, which is now widely known around our area and the country. The business began in Rock Island Tennessee, and now the majority of professional Kayak racers started with a Jackson Kayak.

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6 Feb 2025 6PM English United States Society & Culture · Education

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