JACKSON Strategically Located, Well-Connected!
Located in the center of west Tennessee between Memphis and Nashville, Jackson welcomes its visitors with big city amenities and small town hospitality.
The Jackson Retail Trade Area is comprised of Madison County plus 12 surrounding counties in West Tennessee.
Cities in Trade Area: Jackson, Dyersburg, Henderson, Lexington, Covington, Ripley, Milan, McKenzie, Paris, Union City, Bolivar, Brownsville, Dresden, Camden, Huntingdon, Selmer, Savanna, Humboldt
Jackson, Madison County established in 1821; the city of Jackson became county seat a year later. The city was actually known as Alexandria prior to 1822, but changed its name to honor Tennessee war hero Gen. Andrew Jackson, who was later elected U.S. president.
West Tennessee has an excellent highway system, which makes commuting to Jackson for jobs and retail shopping a daily event for thousands. The result is a much stronger market than typical for similar-sized cities.
Jackson Retail Trade Area Statistics
| Population |
389,400 |
| Median Age |
37.98 |
| Percent Minority Population |
20.7 |
| Households |
155,600 |
| Average Household Size |
2.45 |
| Total Effective Buying Income (EBI) |
$5,982,849,000 |
| Household EBI |
$29,100 |
| Total Retail Sales |
$4,288,044,000 |
| Food & Beverage Stores |
$628,168,000 |
| Food Service & Drinking Establishments |
$309,547,000 |
| General Merchandise |
$637,075,000 |
| Furniture/Home Furnishings/Electronics/ Appliances |
$236,285,000 |
| Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers |
$824,128,000 |
| Retail Sales Per Capita |
$10,911 |
| Retail Sales Per Household |
$27,558 |
Source: Sales & Marketing Management Annual Survey of Buying Power 2003,
U.S. Bureau of the Census 2000 |
1,000+ Employees
Jackson-Madison County
Board of Education
Jackson-Madison County
General Hospital
Pentair Tool Group
Procter & Gamble
500-1,000 Employees
Armstrong Wood Products
City of Jackson
Delta Faucet
The Jackson Clinic
Madison County Government
Maytag-Jackson Dishwashing Products
Regional Hospital of Jackson
Wal-Mart
400-500 Employees
Aurora Foods
Delta Faucet
International Paper
TBDN Tennessee Co.
Union University
300-400 Employees
Gerdau Ameristeel
Jackson Energy Authority
Kirkland's
Murray Guard
200-300 Employees
Aldelano
General Cable
Goldsmith's
H & M Construction Co.
Jackson State Community College
The Jackson Sun
Lambuth University
Markham Co.
S.M. Lawrence Inc.
Sonoco
U.S. Postal Service
100-200 Employees
ADM Milling Co.
ARJ Manufacturing, LLC
BancorpSouth
C&C Mechanical Contractors Inc.
City Concrete Co.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Cupples, J&J Co.
Dal-Tile Corporation
Dement Construction Co.
Forest Cove Manor
Gary Mathews of Jackson, LLC
Home Depot
Intermet-Jackson
Jackson Christian School
Kerr Group
Kroger
Lane College
Lowes Home Improvement Store
Madison-Haywood Development Center
McCowat-Mercer Packaging, Inc.
Mid-South Manufacturing Co.
Milan Express Company, Inc.
Northbrook Health Care Center
Ormet Aluminum
Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corporation
Penney, J.C. Co.
Pierce Distribution Center
Printpack, Inc.
Quinco Mental Health Center
Sams Club
Southwest Community Services Agency
Superior Fire Protection
Tennalum
University School
Wal-Mart #393
Waste Management of TN-Jackson
Williams Steel Co.
YMCA of Jackson
Young Touchstone Inc.-Jackson
Attractions:
Casey Jones Village & Casey Jones Home/Museum
In April, 1900, a brave railroad engineer named John Luther "Casey" Jones sacrificed his life for those of his passengers in the now legendary train wreck just outside Vaughn, Mississippi. Today, Casey Jones Village - one of Tennessee's top ten tourist attractions celebrates the life and times of Jackson's favorite son.
Britton Lane Battlefield
Civil War battlefield which includes a mass-grave site, log cabin used as a hospital during the war and the Denmark Presbyterian Church, which was used as a prison for Federal soldiers who had surrendered.
Electro Chalybeate Well
In the late 1800's workers discovered a vast underground river of mineral water while constructing Jackson's first modern waterworks. The "miracle" spring, known for its curative powers, quickly became a regional landmark and gathering place. In 1980, the City of Jackson took steps to showcase the ever-flowing fountain of mineral water by building an 1800's-style gazebo and park for residents and visitors to enjoy.
N.C. & St. L. Depot and Railroad Museum
The N.C. & St. Louis Railroad brought passengers to Jackson's South Royal Depot to partake of the town's mineral waters, eat popcorn supplied by a local character named "Popcorn Johnny" and listen to the music. The train station ultimately lent itself to the growth of Jackson's economic fortunes. Today the depot is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its memorabilia as well as two authentic cabooses and a dining car.
The International Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame, Inc.
Rockabilly! Exciting musical history! A Country music sound with a blend of the blues! Films, Audio tapes (and more!) the artists tell the "stories" and "tales" of their life in music. "Country" music is the rock of rockabilly", said Carl Perkins. See it! Hear It! Live It!
West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx Baseball
The West Tenn. Diamond Jaxx, a Class AA professional baseball team affiliated with the Chicago Cubs, play in the 6,000-seat Pringles Park. Team drew a Southern League record of over 300,000 fans in 1998!
Tennessee River Museum
A tribute to the TN River - its influence on the land, people, and heritage of the TN valley. Paleontology, archaeology, steamboats and the Civil War are among the exhibits.
National Bird Dog Museum
Art, memorabilia, and displays related to the history and tradition of field and competition bird dogs. Covering 40 breeds of bird dogs in divisions of retrievers, pointers, and flushing dogs.
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