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Casey Jones Village & Casey Jones Home/Museum
Just off I-40 at Exit 80-A, Jackson
Open : 7 days a week (except Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving)
Admission : Small admission fee for Casey Jones Home/Museum
56 Casey Jones Lane, Jackson
(731) 668-1223/1-800-748-9588
Fax: (731) 668-6889
www.caseyjones.com
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.
Within the Village, visitors can relive the “Steam Age”
of railroading by touring the Casey Jones Home and Railroad
Museum, featuring the restored home of the engineer himself,
as well as a life-size replica of Casey's 382 locomotive.
Just across the Village grounds, The Old Country Store
preserves the atmosphere of an early 1900's general store
with a 6,000 square foot gift, confectionery, and souvenir
shop that features more than 15,000 antiques on display,
an authentic 1890's Ice Cream Parlor and Soda Shoppe as
well as a 500-seat restaurant. Other attractions within
Casey Jones Village include: The Casey Jones Train Store,
Casey Jones Village Amphitheatre, Wildlife in Wood Studio,
the Village Shoppes, and the Southwest Tennessee Tourist
Information Center. |
Cypress Grove Nature Park
Located on U.S. Highway 70 West, approximately 1 1/4
miles from the intersection of Hwy. 45 By-pass &
U.S. Highway 70, Jackson
(731) 425-8316
Cypress Grove Nature Park is part of Jackson's Greenbelt
Development, a 4,000-acre swath of virtually unspoiled
nature area, which encompasses Jackson on three sides.
Cypress Grove Nature Park offers 7,000 feet of winding
boardwalk into an unspoiled 165-acre cypress forest.
The park features an observation tower, Wood Duck Lake,
Cypress Knee Loop, Kildeer Pond, Jewelweed Trail and
the Aerie Trail Raptor Center. The Raptor Center is
an educational facility that houses non-releasable birds
of prey. Open year-round Monday thru Sunday. Free admission.
Guided tours are available to school, church, civic
organizations, etc. by appointment. |
Britton
Lane Battlefield
Off I-40 at
Exit 76, 280 Britton Lane Trail, Denmark
(731) 935-2209
Fax: (731) 668-6889
www.brittonlane1862.madison.tn.us
Civil War battlefield which includes a massgrave 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. Live demonstrations
available upon request. Open 7 days a week. Free admission.
The
Dickson Gallery of Fine Art
118 E. Lafayette
Street (between Highland & Liberty Street)
Downtown Jackson
(731) 423-9708
www.dicksongallery.com
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11:00 am-4:00 pm. Over 30 artists and over 1,000 works of art all in one place! A multicultural art gallery exhibiting emerging and professional contemporary, fun and folk artists and artisans from all over West Tennessee! Original paintings, glass works, wood works, pottery, metal sculpture, hand sculpted jewelry. You're sure to find something you'll cherish for a lifetime!
Art
Under a Hot Tin Roof
114 E. Lafayette
Street, Downtown Jackson
(731) 427-2772
www.artunderahottinroof.com
Gallery Hours:
Tuesday-Friday 10 am-5:30 pm and Saturdays from 10 am-4
pm.
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Electro Chalybeate Well
604 S. Royal Street, Downtown Jackson
Open: 7 days a week
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. Free admission. |
The International Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame, Inc .
105 N. Church Street, Downtown Jackson
(731) 423-5440/427-6262
www.rockabillyhall.org
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! Open weekdays; Saturday by appointment. Small admission.
Lake
Graham
300 Hurts
Chapel Road, Jackson
(731) 423-4937
575-acre man-made lake, operated
by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, features
small boats & fishing from boat bank or pier.
Swimming or water skiing are not allowed. Bait,
tackle, boat rentals, fishing pier, picnic area, and
boat ramps are all available.
Marguerite's
~ More Than Just An Art Gallery
124 E. Baltimore
Street, Downtown Jackson
(731) 427-3006
Gallery Hours:
Monday-Friday 10 am-6 pm and Saturdays 10 am-4 pm.
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N.C. & St. L. Depot and Railroad Museum
I-40 Exit 80A, 582 S. Royal Street, Downtown Jackson
(731) 425-8223
Fax: (731) 425-8589
www.cityofjackson.net
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. Restoration to the important landmark began
in 1992, and 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. Monday-Saturday
10 am-3 pm. Admission Free. |
National Bird Dog Museum
505 W. Hwy 57, Grand Junction
(731) 764-2058
Fax: (731) 764-3004
www.birddogfoundation.com
Open: Friday
10 am-2 pm, Saturday 10 am-4 pm & Sunday 1-4 pm
Art, memorabilia, and displays related to the history
and tradition of field and competition bird dogs. Covering
over 40 breeds of bird dogs in divisions of retrievers,
pointers, and flushing dogs. Free Admission (Donations
accepted) |
Pinson Mounds Archaeological State Park
460 Ozier Road, Pinson
(731) 988-5614
www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/pinson
Pinson Mounds Archaeological Area consists of at least
15 earthen mounds, a geometric enclosure and habitation
areas that encompass over 1,100 acres. It is the largest
Middle Woodland period complex in the Southeast. Facilities
include a museum designed to replicate a mound with displays,
videos and interpretive programs. Picnic shelters, playground,
six miles of hiking trails with a boardwalk along the
Forked Deer River and a 32-person group camp for overnight
stay. Park grounds open until dusk daily. Museum hours
are: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. |
Parker's Crossroads Battlefield
(Confederate Bushwacking)
I-40, Exit 108 Located Midway between Memphis &
Nashville at Parker's Crossroad
1-800-809-9456 or (731) 968-8069
www.bushwacking.com
The Confederate Bushwacking program
is designed especially for group tours and school organizations.
It is an outgrowth of the spirit of the men and women
of the 52nd Tennessee (Confederate) Reenactement Regiment,
who enjoy taking groups back in time to one of America's
most important periods in history. Offered programs
include a Bushwacking & camp visit; Bushwacking,
camp visit & meal; and customized tours & school
programs. Prior arrangements are required. Open daily.
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Salem Cemetery Battlefield
Take Exit 85 south and follow signs. 367 White Fern
Road, Beech Bluff
(731) 424-1279
On the morning
of December 19, 1862, at Salem Cemetery on Cotton Grove
Road, approxiamately 1,500 Confederate calvary, along
with Freeman's Battery with three pieces of artillery
under the command of Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest, clashed
in a 2 hour battle with about 1,000 Federals under the
command of Col. Adolph Engleman. The cemetery is the
resting place of Adam Huntsman, who defeated Davy Crockett
in 1836 for a position in Congress, causing Davy Crockett
to go to the Alamo. Tour buses, public and private bus
tours to inform visitors of the significance of the
Battle. The battle site is open daily from 8 a.m. -
6p.m.
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Sheriff Buford Pusser Home & Museum
342 Pusser Street, Adamsville
(731) 632-4080
www.sheriffbufordpusser.com
The home
of the late Buford Pusser, McNairy County's famous sheriff
featured in the "Walking Tall" movies and
television series. The Buford Pusser Home & Museum
is the real home, furnishings, and memorabilia of the
late Buford Pusser. It is filled with items depicting
the life of Buford Pusser from young childhood to young
adult to lawman to fame. Open 7 days a week. Call for
hours. Small admission. Gift shop open daily.
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Shiloh National Military Park
1055 Pittsburg Landing Road (Highway 22 between Tennessee
57 and US 64), Shiloh
(731) 689-5696
www.nps.gov/shil
On Sunday morning, April 6, 1862, Civil War troops clashed
in the fields and woods near Pittsburg Landing in the first
major battle in the war's western theater. Two days later,
General Grant pushed Southern troops back to their base
at Corinth, Miss. The battlefield features 151 monuments,
217 cannons, and more than 450 historic tablets. The battlefield
tour starts at the visitor center where the exhibits and
a brief film provide an introduction to the battle. Open
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. everyday except December 25.
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Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Farm
I-40 Exit 133, 9 miles north 255 Marina Road, Camden
Kentucky Lake
(731) 584-7880
FAX: (731) 584-3625
Reservations: 1-800-225-7469
www.tennesseeriverpearls.com
Tour the only freshwater pearl culturing operation in
the North American continent. Located at Birdsong Resort
in Camden, Tennessee, the Freshwater Pearl Farm grows the
official gemstones for the state of Tennessee. Tours by
reservation only. Choose full 3-5 hour tour or 2 hour mini-tour.
Pearl jewelry showroom, mini-theater and museum open to
the public daily free of charge. Freshwater pearl jewelry
in a wide variety of fashions and pricing for your shopping
experience. |
Tennessee River Museum
507 Main St, Savannah
(731) 925-8181
Fax: (731) 925-6987
www.tourhardincounty.org
Open 9-5pm
Mon-Sat, 1-5pm Sun
Admission: $2 Adults, 18 & Under Free
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. |
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West Tennessee Cultural
Heritage Museum
428 E. Main Street, Downtown Jackson
(731) 265-9800
Displays include a collection of old radios and radio equipment
plus memorabilia and pictures of James E. Wolfe, Jr.,
President/CEO and founder of the West Tennessee Cultural
Heritage Museum, and his wife, Queen of Soul/Blues Denise
LaSalle, with celebrities they have known. The museum
is open to the public for self guided viewing during office
hours, 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Call for an
appointment for guided or group tours. |
West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx Baseball
Pringles Park, just off I-40 at Exit 85.
Schedule includes 70 dates between April and August
each year. Most games are Monday-Saturday at 7:05 p.m.
or Sunday at 2:05 p.m.
Admission : Range from $4-$8.50. Group discounts available.
(731) 988-5299
Fax: (731) 988-5246
www.diamondjaxx.com
The West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx, a Class AA professional
baseball team affiliated with the Chicago Cubs, play
in the 6,000-seat Pringles Park.
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West
Tennessee Delta Heritage Center
I-40 Exit 56, Brownsville
(731) 779-9000
Learn what there is to see in West Tennessee!! Counties
in the area have furnished displays to highlight the
destinations of the region. Other featured sites in
the Center include: The West Tennessee Music Museum
spotlighting Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, Tina Turner,
and Sleepy John Estes; The Cotton Museum tracing the
history of this important southern crop from 1828 to
present; The Hatchie River Museum focusing on the fragile
watershed of the las unchannelized river in the lower
Mississippi River Valley; and the home of Sleepy John
Estes. Open Tues. - Sat. 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. |
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