Jackson
About 68,000 people.
Jackson is the biggest city in West Tennessee between Memphis and Nashville. It has a rich railroad history and is famous as the home of the legendary train engineer Casey Jones.
You can visit the Casey Jones Village and railroad museum, cheer at a Jackson Generals minor league baseball game, and explore the hands-on science exhibits downtown.
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Railroad Story
Jackson honors Casey Jones, a brave train engineer whose story became a famous song. His old home is now a museum with real train cars to explore.
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Family Fun
Families enjoy Jackson Generals baseball games on warm evenings and splash parks in summer. The city has plenty of parks and space for kids to run and play.