Attractions
Located in the heart of West Tennessee between Memphis and Nashville, Jackson is known for its big city flair and small town charm. With its unique shops, history, art galleries and delicious Southern style cooking, the area is a vacationer’s dream for relaxing and enjoying the past.
Whether you’re here for a few hours or a few days, you’re sure to be entertained.
Art Under a Hot Tin Roof
114 E. Lafayette Street, Downtown Jackson
(731) 427-2772
www.artunderahottinroof.com
This beautifully restored art gallery in downtown Jackson features one-of-a kind art, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, glass and furniture.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Bemis Mill Village Museum
2 North Missouri Street
Bemis Community - Jackson
(731) 424-0739
www.bemishistory.org
The Bemis Mill Village Museum, located in the historic and rehabilitated Bemis Theater/Auditorium, contains exhibits and memorabilia portraying the story of Bemis, a mill town forged out of the cotton fields in 1900 by Judson Moss Bemis. Currently open by appointment only.
Birdsong Resort/Marina
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.birdsongresort.com
Fourteen cottages and manufactured homes available for rental, ranging from efficiencies to group lodges.
All units are completely furnished with a home-away-from-home atmosphere. Each unit is air-conditioned, has television, VCR and/or DVD players, pots, pans, and linens. They feature a variety of screened-in porches, porches or decks –all have grills and picnic tables. Some units also feature fireplaces, Jacuzzi tubs, private phones, and satellite television. Pack your clothes and food – that’s all you’ll need.
Historical Civil War Battle of Johnsonville happened on the area waters of our own Kentucky Lake. Nathan Bedford Forrest opened fire on the supply depot and the town of Johnsonville November 4, 1864. One of West Tennessee’s highest points is Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park’s Pilot Knob. The “Knob” is home to a monument on the battle site and a Tennessee River Folk Life Museum.
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 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. Live demonstrations available upon request. Open 7 days a week. Free admission.
Casey Jones Village & Casey Jones Home/Museum
I-40 at Exit 80-A,
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
(800) 748-9588
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 and 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.
Century Farm Winery
1548 Lower Brownsville Rd.
(731) 424-7437
www.centuryfarmwinery.com
I-40, Exit 74.
Go west on Lower Brownsville Rd. 1.8 miles
For over 150 years, Century Farm Winery has been owned by the same family, hence the name. At Century Farm, the complete wine-making cycle is performed – from vine to wine. The process begins with the harvest in the fall, to crushing and de-stemming, pressing, fermenting, aging, and bottling of the final product. A visit to Century Farm winery offers free wine tasting, winery and vineyard tours, and the opportunity to create lasting memories in a tranquil country atmosphere. Hours are 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Mon.-Sat, and 1:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Sunday.
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.
Denmark Presbyterian Church
Jackson-Denmark Road, Denmark, TN
Located near the site of the Civil War’s Britton Lane Battlefield, Denmark Presbyterian Church, circa 1854, was used as a prison for Federal soldiers who had surrendered. Open 7 days a week. Free admission.
Discovery Museum of West Tennessee
315 E. Lafayette Street, Downtown Jackson
Downtown Jackson
(731) 267-4883
Features exhibits chronicling the history of Jackson; art exhibits; and interactive exhibits for children. Free admission.
Donnell Century Farm
3720 Hwy 70E
(731) 424-4526
www.donnellcenturyfarm.com
Whether you are in town for a festival, field trip, company outing, or group event, Donnell Century Farm is the perfect place to experience a slice of Americana. This 150-year-old family farm is still a real working farm. Come and experience agriculture like never before.
Donnell Century Farm’s hands-on adventure offers something for parents, grandparents, children and teachers. Don’t forget to bring your camera.
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.
Green Frog Village/Cotton Museum of the South
Hwy. 412 S, Green Frog
14 miles west of Jackson
(731) 663-3319
www.greenfrogtn.com
Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Open year-round
Free admission
Green Frog Village is a historic village of restored buildings from the early 20th century. The centerpiece of the village is a 1915 cotton gin that was moved from Alabama and restored as the Cotton Museum of the South.
International Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame, Inc.
105 N. Church Street, Downtown Jackson
(731) 423-5440/427-6262
www.rockabillyhall.org
Rockabilly is a country music sound with a blend of the blues. The Hall of Fame features films, audio tapes and more. The artists tell the "stories" and "tales" of their lives in music. "Country music is the rock of rockabilly,” said Carl Perkins. See it! Hear It! Live It! in Jackson, Tennessee. Open weekdays; Saturday by appointment. Small admission.
Loretta Lynn’s Ranch
I-40 Exit 143
(931) 296-7700
44 Hurricane Mills Rd
Hurricane Mills
www.lorettalynn.com
Visit country music legend Loretta Lynn’s ranch in quaint Hurricane Mills. Spend the day exploring the Coal Miner’s Daughter Museum, take the Lynn’s Plantation Home Tour, and visit the mini-theater and many gift shops. Also features RV park, cabin rentals, concerts, Western store, trail rides, wrangler camp and canoes.
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
24 G Federal Drive, Jackson
(731) 664-3940
www.margueritesartgallery.com
Marguerite’s features artwork from local and regional artists, with a wide selection of items including paintings, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, clothing and furniture. Visitors may find artists at work in the studio, a group of children learning the joy of art or a birthday celebration for young and old alike. Business hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
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 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00-4 :00 p.m.
A unique museum for preserving the past and protecting the future of sporting dog breeds and related field trial events across America and worldwide.
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).
Old Medina Winery
2894 Old Medina Rd, Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 256-1400
www.oldmedinawineclub.com
Old Medina Winery is a wonderful attraction right in the hub of West Tennessee, Jackson. Old Medina is a full operation winery both growing grapes and making its own brand of wine from those grapes. You can come in anytime we are open and taste our wines for free Open Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 -5:00 p.m.
Pickwick Belle
Pickwick Landing State Resort Park; Pickwick Dam, TN
(877) 936-BELLE
www.pickwickbelle.com
Come join us as we cruise beautiful Pickwick Lake and the majestic Tennessee River an authentic paddle wheel riverboat. Charter a new experience for the whole family, enjoy a romantic dinner cruise, plan a family reunion, celebrate a wedding, host a party, hold a corporate event or off-site meeting.
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: Monday-Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sun. 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Parker's Crossroads Battlefield
I-40, Exit 108
(731) 968-1191
www.parkerscrossroads.com
Salem Cemetery Battlefield
Take Exit 85 south and follow signs. 367 White Fern Road, Beech Bluff
(731) 424-1279
www.salemcemeterybattlefield.com
On the morning of December 19, 1862, at Salem Cemetery on Cotton Grove Road, approximately 1,500 Confederate cavalry, 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 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sheriff Buford Pusser Home & Museum
342 Pusser Street
Adamsville, Tennessee
(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 actual home of the sheriff and hold furnishings and memorabilia. 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 fee. The gift shop is open daily.
Shiloh National Military Park
1055 Pittsburg Landing Road (Highway 22 between Tennessee 57 and US 64), Shiloh, Tennessee
(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.
Within the park boundaries are three separate, yet equally important sites that are landmarks within their own rights: Shiloh National Military Park, Shiloh National Cemetery and Shiloh Indian Mounds. The Military Park is home to battlefield of Shiloh itself, as well as a separate unit that preserves and maintains the battle of Corinth, Mississippi. Producing over 23,000 casualties, the Battle of Shiloh was the largest engagement in the Mississippi Valley during the Civil War
The National Cemetery contains over 4,000 United States soldiers and their families. Established in 1866 as Pittsburg Landing National Cemetery, it eventually became known as Shiloh National Cemetery in 1889 and contains only those that died on the battlefield in Shiloh and along the Tennessee River during the Civil War.
It isn’t known to whom the Shiloh Indian Mounds were home to, as it dates before written records were created. What remains are six earthen mounds, rectangular in shape and flat on top, probably used to elevate the town’s important structures. The southernmost mound is an oval, which is the burial ground for the town’s leaders or otherwise important people.
Additionally, the park is home to more than 300 terrestrial vertebrate species, over 50 species of fish, 50 species of amphibians and reptiles, and hundreds of species of insects and invertebrates. Bordered by moving water on three sides, the park is a haven for local wildlife.
Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Farm
I-40 Exit 133, 9 miles north 255 Marina Road
Camden, Tennessee
(731) 584-7880
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.
Tennessee River Museum
507 Main St, Savannah
(731) 925-8181
Fax: (731) 925-6987
www.tourhardincounty.org
Open 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Monday – Saturday, and Sunday from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Admission: $2 Adults, 18 & Under Free
The Tennessee River Museum is a tribute to the Tennessee River-- its influence on the land, people, and heritage of the Tennessee Valley. Paleontology, archaeology, steamboats and the Civil War are among the exhibits.
Trenton Teapot Collection
309 College Street
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-2013
Open 7 Days a Week
World's largest collection, 526 pieces, rare porcelain night light teapots from Asia, Europe and Africa. The teapots on display are dated from 1750 to 1860.
Valued at over three million dollars. Guided tours, call for reservations. Available 24/7 thru Police Department entrance for self-guided tour. Admission is free.
West Tennessee Agricultural Museum
3 Ledbetter Gate Rd. at US Hwy 70A-79
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 686-8067
View the hundreds of farm implements that shaped the progression of agriculture from the mid-1800s through the present. Many agricultural exhibits on display.
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. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday. Call for an appointment for guided or group tours.
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 last unchannelized river in the lower Mississippi River Valley; and the home of Sleepy John Estes. Open Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx Baseball
(731) 988-5299
www.diamondjaxx.com
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 ranges from $4.00 -$8.50. Group discounts available.
The West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx, a Class AA professional baseball team affiliated with the Seattle Mariners, play in the 6,000-seat Pringles Park.
West Tennessee Farmer’s Market
91 New Market Street
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 425-8308
www.cityofjackson.net/departments/recpark/facilities/special/farmers.html
The West Tennessee Farmers Market offers fresh, locally grown produce directly from farmers.
The Farmers' Market includes two truckers' sheds, an office complex, retail buildings, an outdoor plaza with benches and decorative lighting, new landscaping with a Yoshino cherry grove, and new streets. Its retail buildings house produce, crafts and services such as custom sewing and a shoeshine stand.
Special events are hosted at the Farmer’s Market throughout the year, including the Shannon Street Blues & Heritage Festival, held the first weekend of June each year. Operating hours: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Mon. - Sat. Retail building hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri. year round.
West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex
250 BancorpSouth Parkway
(731) 425-8237
www.jacksonsportsplex.com
The West Tennessee Healthcare SportsPlex is located on approximately 65 acres adjacent to Pringles Park. It includes a total of 17 fields that are used for both baseball and softball. The fields are used Monday through Thursday for local league play. From March through October, the facility is used to host regional and national youth baseball and softball tournaments. These tournaments are hosted on weekends, Friday through Sunday. The $11 million facility was completed in the fall of 2006.
West Tennessee Regional Art Center
1200 Main Street, Humboldt
(731) 784-1787
www.wtrac.tn.org
Open Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Additional times by appointment.
Admission $2.00
The only permanent fine arts museum between Memphis and Nashville, the West Tennessee Regional Art Center houses the collection of Dr. Benjamin and Gertrude Caldwell to provide an opportunity for all to experience and learn about the arts. This diverse collection of fine art features styles ranging from American Colonial, American Impressionism, and Abstract Expressionism to Folk Art and African sculpture.
West Tennessee State Fair
Jackson Fairgrounds Park
Held every year in September
(731) 424-0151
www.wtsfair.com
West Tennessee's annual tribute to a great American institution. The fair includes a midway, games, exhibits, pageants, live music, great food and much more!
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