Musical Heritage
 Located along Interstate 40 between Memphis and Nashville in the "Heart of the Music Highway," Jackson, Tennessee is rich with musical heritage. From rockabilly to blues and gospel, several artists claim Jackson as their home or have deep-seated roots here. For music lovers, there’s plenty to see and do during a visit to Jackson.
Carl Perkins, Mr. “Blue Suede Shoes,” Sonny Boy Williamson, a legendary blues and harmonica artist; Big Maybell, a gospel and blues recording artist; Arthur Adams, blues and soul artist, and blues man Big Joe Turner are among the artists who originated in Jackson.
Of the musical genres, rockabilly and the blues play the most influential roles in Jackson’s musical heritage. Each June, the Shannon Street Blues & Heritage Festival is held downtown to celebrate Jackson’s blues heritage.
The International Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame, Inc.,, is open year-round downtown Jackson. The invention of Henry Harrison, the museum traces the history and highlights of rockabilly music and features rare memorabilia and photographs. Each year in August, rockabilly fans come from around the world for the International Rock-A-Billy Festival.
Jackson also offers old time string music, provided by the stop by the Jackson Plectral Society, every Thursday night under the stars (April-October). Another popular venue is the Songwriter's Depot, held the fourth Thursday of each month January through October, where visitors can enjoy country music's finest singer/songwriters performing their hits and sharing the stories behind the songs. Other ongoing live music events include Casey Jones Barbershop Chorus every third Tuesday, Rock-a-Billy the first and third Saturday nights each month, and the Gospel Supper Club held quarterly, all at the Old Country Store in Casey Jones Village.
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