Teton Tattle #18

Exclusive Luxury Jackson Experience – I Need Your Input!

I am considering offering a one-of-a-kind, Teton Tattle-curated luxury experience this October—think: Private dining, hats, whiskey, wildlife, and views you won’t get on your average tour. But first, I need your thoughts!

Take a moment to vote on what you’d want out of a high-end Jackson Hole getaway. (Just pretend you’ve already packed your flannel and sunglasses.)

** Airfare and Hotel would not be included in the price. Although, great discounts on hotels will be available.

Teton Takes

1️⃣ Wildfire Season Hits Close to Home

Back on the East Coast, wildfires were something I only saw on the news—distant, dramatic, but never personal. Living in Jackson has completely changed that perspective.

Over the weekend, a lightning strike ignited an 8-acre fire on the eastern slope of Signal Mountain, a spot that sees a ton of foot traffic. Coincidentally, my family had just been up there enjoying a perfect day on Jackson Lake.

Fortunately, the winds stayed calm on Saturday. Had conditions been different, things might’ve escalated quickly. Two helicopters scooped and dumped water straight from the lake, and two fire crews jumped in to contain the blaze. Truly impressive work by everyone involved.

2️⃣ Jackson Needs Housing — “The Loop” to Add 194 Units

Whether you're a local or just passing through, it doesn’t take long to hear about Jackson’s housing crunch. With sky-high prices and roughly 97% of the land off-limits to development, finding a place to live here is no small feat.

It’s actually what led me to buy land eight years ago. I wasn’t exactly a straight-A student, but I understood one thing: supply and demand.

So when the chance came to tour “The Loop”—a new development adding 194 much-needed units, I grabbed Jason Jr. and headed out to take a look.

Here’s what we found.

3️⃣ Jackson’s Got That Vibe

There’s something magnetic about Jackson. Maybe it’s the fact that celebrities quietly own ranches here. Maybe it’s bumping into pro athletes or politicians on the Town Square. Either way, this place hums with a certain energy.

Today, living near the airport had its perks, depending on your politics, of course. I watched Air Force Two land and saw the full motorcade sweep Vice President JD Vance down Spring Gulch Road.

A brief encounter with the Secret Service added some excitement. Let’s just say they strongly discouraged me from getting too close to the street. I took about ten steps back—and fast. Intimidating crew.

With the annual Federal Reserve meeting coming up next month at Jackson Lake Lodge, I’m hoping to catch a glimpse of Trump’s current economic arch-nemesis: Fed Chair Jerome Powell. As a self-proclaimed CNBC addict and Wall Street nerd, I’d love to casually stroll through the background of a live shot. Dream big, right?

Jackson’s Big Dig?

Big changes could be coming to the corner of Millward and Pearl. Dauntless Capital Partners has proposed a bold new 66,000-square-foot mixed-use development in downtown Jackson, complete with 67 hotel rooms, 🤖 underground robotic parking, and a design that digs deeper (literally) than anything Jackson’s ever seen.

Supporters are calling it a creative solution for a constrained downtown. Critics? They’re not sold on the density or the idea of a single car elevator managing the whole garage. Here’s what’s planned, what’s raising eyebrows, and what comes next.

Development Overview

• Location: 50 S. Millward Street at Pearl Avenue, downtown Jackson.

• Program: A 66,000 ft² mixed-use hotel and residential development to replace 12 existing short‑term rental units.

• Units included: 67 hotel rooms, 7 deed-restricted (workforce/housing-required) units, and 3 market-rate residential units.

Design & Features

• Structure: Three above-ground stories for guest rooms, retail space, and residential units; roughly half (~33,000 ft²) is underground.

• Excavation: Approximately 38–39 feet deep basement, which is likely the deepest inhabitable foundation ever proposed in Jackson.

• Automated Parking: A single-car elevator leads to a robotic Automated Parking System (APS) that accommodates 75 underground parking spaces. This design choice frees surface space and reduces visible bulk.

👀 I will be watching this one closely. It’s borderline crazy to think about how a 12 unit rental property turns into a 67 room hotel with 3 stories above ground and the deepest foundation in the history of our town run by a robot.

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Jackson, WY Weather This Week

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🫎 EVENTS IN JACKSON

🎶 July 31: King Concert Series: Muscadine Bloodline 

🥩 July 31: From Pasture to Plate: “Table on the Ranch”

🦬 AUGUST EVENTS 🦬

🚵 August 2: Pierre’s Hole 50/100
Epic mountain biking at Grand Targhee Resort on nearly every trail they’ve got.

🏃 August 2: Rendezvous Mountain Hillclimb
6.1 miles, 4,100 vertical feet, and a tram-top finish line. Starts 8:30 a.m.

🎤 August 2: The Wilder Blue at the Mangy Moose Saloon

🥞 August 3: Sunday Brunch in Jackson

🏞️ August 4: Free Entry to Grand Teton National Park
Celebrate the Great American Outdoors Act with no wallet required.

👩‍🏫 August 6: Hands on History

🍅 August 6: The People’s Market

🎤 August 6: Karaoke at The Virginian Saloon

🤪 August 7: SRB Cornhole Tournaments

🧘 August 7: Yoga on the Trail

🎶 August 7: Alive@5 Tempo Thursdays: Flute & Harp Duet
GTMF chamber music floats through the air at Village Commons.

🎪 August 8–10: 34th Annual Targhee Bluegrass Festival
Infamous Stringdusters, Molly Tuttle, The Wood Brothers, and more. Camp out in Alta!

🎸 August 10: Float Like a Buffalo - Concerts On The Commons

🥞 August 10: Sunday Brunch in Jackson

🎶 August 11: Front Porch Concerts at Murie Ranch
Sit a spell on Mardy’s porch. 5:45–7 p.m. Free.

🍻 August 14: Snake River Brewing Music Series: Jamie Hansen
Cold brews and Jamie’s tunes, 5–8 p.m.

🍻 August 14: Chamber Mixer at the Mangy Moose

🎸 August 14: The Center Presents: Ben Folds With Special Guest Lindsey Kraft

✏️ August 14: Western Scholars Talk: The Five Things Indians Say

⛳️ August 15: Jackson Hole Elks Charity Classic - 2 Person Golf Scramble

🖼️ August 15–17: Jackson Hole Art Fair
Family-friendly art fest with music, food, and demos.

🖼️ August 15–17: Teton Arts & Antiques Fair
Treasure hunting in Teton Village.

🥞 August 17: Sunday Brunch in Jackson

🎶 August 17: King Concert Series: Marcus King Band
Gritty Southern soul at Snow King’s summit.

🎸 August 17: High Step Society - Concerts On The Commons Resort

🍻 August 18: Snake River Brewing Music Series: Brendan Nolan
Live Irish-tinged Americana from 5–8 p.m

🎤 August 19: Open Mic Sessions at The Virginian Saloon

🎶 August 19: King Concert Series: Wilco
Alt-rock royalty headlines Snow King. Gondola ride included.

🍔 August 21: Hole Food Rescue's Million Pound Party

🍖 August 22: A Yellowstone BBQ Supporting Slow Food in the Tetons

🎭 August 22 & 23: GTMF presents Hansel & Gretel
Opera night at Walk Festival Hall. 6 p.m. $40 adults/$5 kids.

🍻 August 23: Bikes and Brews at JHMR
Ride hard, sip harder. 20 breweries, trails, music, and mountain fun.

🥞 August 24: Sunday Brunch in Jackson

🎶 August 24: King Concert Series: Damian & Stephen Marley
Reggae royalty atop Snow King.

🎶 August 26: Mihali at the Mangy Moose Saloon

🦬 August 26: Wyoming Wildlife Federation Presents Wildlife on Tap

🚴 August 30: The Rendezvous Enduro at JHMR
Montana Enduro Series rolls into Jackson.

🎶 August 31: King Concert Series: Kaleo
Icelandic rock under Wyoming stars.

RECURRING EVENTS

🐂 Jackson Rodeo: The Jackson Rodeo takes place every Wednesday and Saturday at 8:00 PM.

🔫 Jackson Hole Shootout: Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 6 pm in Jackson’s Town Square (Corner of Deloney Ave. and Center St.)

🚠 The Deck at Piste
The high-altitude happy hour returns Sunday–Thursday, 5–8:30 p.m., with live music starting at 5:30.

🎵 Music on Main Every Thursday (Victor, ID)
Free outdoor concerts just over the hill in Victor. Family friendly, fun guaranteed.

🍎 Jackson Hole Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday on Town Square, 8 a.m.–Noon, through September 27. Bring cash, bags, and an appetite.

🥞 Sunday Brunch in Jackson

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