Guidebook for Jackson
Food Scene
Just 2 blocks from the apartment (copy of menu for your inspection). They open at 7 if you need an early start. Quick, easy breakfast.....with local business people. Friendly, home-town atmosphere. Some Saturday events (charity pancake breakfasts, etc)
Bakers Rack
205 E Lafayette StJust 2 blocks from the apartment (copy of menu for your inspection). They open at 7 if you need an early start. Quick, easy breakfast.....with local business people. Friendly, home-town atmosphere. Some Saturday events (charity pancake breakfasts, etc)
Great pizza, sandwiches, etc. Walking distance from the apartment. Friendly staff, great atmosphere.
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Rock'n Dough Pizza & Brewery
16 Jackson Walk PlazaGreat pizza, sandwiches, etc. Walking distance from the apartment. Friendly staff, great atmosphere.
Going strong from about May through October, but especially from July through September. Saturdays are especially busy with everything from baked goods, fresh produce, organic milk and meats, and hand crafted items.
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West Tennessee Farmers Market
91 New Market StGoing strong from about May through October, but especially from July through September. Saturdays are especially busy with everything from baked goods, fresh produce, organic milk and meats, and hand crafted items.
Fleet Street Pub
216 North Shannon StreetA nice walk from the apartment, across the street from the Farmer's Market.
Authentic Italian cuisine since 1965. The Baudo family introduced Jackson, Tennessee to pizza!!! Still family owned, a family friendly restaurant with the feel of Italy.....and an atmosphere that allows conversation and delicious, relaxed dining. Live music next door.
Baudo's Restaurant
559 Wiley Parker RdAuthentic Italian cuisine since 1965. The Baudo family introduced Jackson, Tennessee to pizza!!! Still family owned, a family friendly restaurant with the feel of Italy.....and an atmosphere that allows conversation and delicious, relaxed dining. Live music next door.
Essentials
Grubbs is an organic grocery store. You can get fresh sushi, salads, soups (selection changes daily), fresh fruit and veggie drinks and other healthy selections. Walk from the apartment or there's plenty of parking. Farmers' Market is nearby too.
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Grubb's Grocery
4 Jackson Walk PlazaGrubbs is an organic grocery store. You can get fresh sushi, salads, soups (selection changes daily), fresh fruit and veggie drinks and other healthy selections. Walk from the apartment or there's plenty of parking. Farmers' Market is nearby too.
Sightseeing
Jackson, Tennessee grew because of its location as an important hub for the Nation's railroads. The story of Casey Jones and his heroic last ride is Jackson, TN history. Casey Jones Village also has miniature golf, great home-cooking, an old fashioned ice cream shoppe, a working farm, an outdoor theatre and two beautifully restored 18th century homes as well as a charming country church.
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Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum
30 Casey Jones LnJackson, Tennessee grew because of its location as an important hub for the Nation's railroads. The story of Casey Jones and his heroic last ride is Jackson, TN history. Casey Jones Village also has miniature golf, great home-cooking, an old fashioned ice cream shoppe, a working farm, an outdoor theatre and two beautifully restored 18th century homes as well as a charming country church.
When railroads were the key to commerce and travel in the United States, Jackson, Tennessee was a very important interchange of North/South and East/West railroad companies. See the engines and cars and speak with volunteers who worked in this very important industry.
N C & Stl Depot & Railroad
582 S Royal StWhen railroads were the key to commerce and travel in the United States, Jackson, Tennessee was a very important interchange of North/South and East/West railroad companies. See the engines and cars and speak with volunteers who worked in this very important industry.
Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park
460 Ozier RdParks & Nature
Beautiful views, handicap accessible boardwalks. Cypress Grove is also a sanctuary for injured birds of prey, so besides the beautiful Cypress trees and other wildlife, you'll see Aviaries with rescued hawks, eagles, and owls. It's free to the public most days.
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Cypress Grove Nature Park
866 Airways BlvdBeautiful views, handicap accessible boardwalks. Cypress Grove is also a sanctuary for injured birds of prey, so besides the beautiful Cypress trees and other wildlife, you'll see Aviaries with rescued hawks, eagles, and owls. It's free to the public most days.
Arts & Culture
Locals simply call it the NED! This Arts Center is just steps from your apartment with constantly changing performances of Community Theatre, Musical Concerts, Art exhibits, space for receptions.
Ned Mc Wherter Cultural Arts
314 East Main StreetLocals simply call it the NED! This Arts Center is just steps from your apartment with constantly changing performances of Community Theatre, Musical Concerts, Art exhibits, space for receptions.
Our library has wonderful programs for children and teens as well as adults. The Tennessee Room, upstairs, is a genealogist's dream with exceptional research technology and friendly, volunteer, helpers who personally know about Jackson's history and will help you find your connections! They are open some evenings and on Saturday as well.
Jackson-Madison County Library
433 E Lafayette StOur library has wonderful programs for children and teens as well as adults. The Tennessee Room, upstairs, is a genealogist's dream with exceptional research technology and friendly, volunteer, helpers who personally know about Jackson's history and will help you find your connections! They are open some evenings and on Saturday as well.
Entertainment & Activities
Free Summertime concerts on Friday nights....movies at the AMP coming this Fall. Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket to enjoy the terraced grassy area. Bring your picnic or select from participating food trucks at the nearby Farmer's Market.
Amphitheatre
Free Summertime concerts on Friday nights....movies at the AMP coming this Fall. Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket to enjoy the terraced grassy area. Bring your picnic or select from participating food trucks at the nearby Farmer's Market.