Jackson
Southern Comfort Brass Band killing it in Jackson, Mississippi; credit Jackson CVB
Jackson is working hard to escape the less-than-stellar past of Mississippi. Always remember that it has a historic black district, a dynamic black college, and surprising concerts.
History
The city on a bluff was first named after French-Canadian, Louis Le Fleur
Cultural Sites
Jackson State University should make every visitor’s itinerary
Restaurants & Nightclubs
Bully’s Soul Food and Big Apple Inn always keep it real
Soul Food & Barbecue
Jackson has two dining traditions that every visitor should explore, Soul Food & Barbecue
Tougaloo College student and Delta Sigma Theta soror graduating
Shops & Galleries
Marshall’s Music & Bookstore remains a beacon to the community
Farish Street
Black history buffs should pay homage to Alamo Theater & Hill-Holly Building
Blues, Gospel & Soul Music
When you think of Soul Music from STAX, the next breath should be Malaco Records
The Food Scene in Jackson
A perspective by our partner Cuisine Noir
Heritage Sites
It’s odd, but fitting that Boddie Mansion transformed into a place of Black Empowerment
The renovated Alamo Theater on Farish Street; (c) Jackson CVB
Civil Rights Movement
In the 1960s, brave SNCC & SCLC members advanced civil rights in Mississippi
General Attractions
The Old Capitol Museum examines Black, Native American & White culture in the region
Family Attractions
A surprisingly good time is always available at Mississippi Fairgrounds Complex
Trivia & Famous Residents
Medgar Evers and Fannie Lou Hamer should never be forgotten