Funeral Homes in Jackson, TN

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Artis Hicks (american football player), Ed Jones (american football player and actor), Al Wilson (american football player), Trey Teague (american football player), Ronald M. Pirtle (businessperson), Wayne Chism (basketball player), and J. Daniel Breen (judge).

Jackson is the county seat of Madison County, Tennessee. Located 70 miles east of Memphis, it has long been associated with the large city in trade. Its total population was 65,211 at the 2010 census and 67,265 in the 2012 Census estimate.Jackson is the primary city of the Jackson, Tennessee metropolitan area, which is included in the Jackson-Humboldt, Tennessee Combined Statistical Area. Jackson is Madison County's largest city. It is home to the Tennessee Supreme Court's courthouse for West Tennessee, as Jackson was the major city in the west when the court was established in 1834.In the antebellum era, Jackson was the market city for an agricultural area based on cultivation of cotton, the major commodity crop. Beginning in 1851, the city became a hub of railroad systems ultimately connecting to major markets in the north and south, as well as east and west. This was key to its development, attracting trade and many workers on the railroads in the late 19th century with the construction of railroads after the American Civil War. Through the 1960s, the city was served by 15 passenger trains daily, but industry restructuring reduced such service and caused the loss of jobs. The economy has adjusted to new businesses, with major manufacturing in the area.Based on the 2012 estimate, Jackson is the seventh-largest city in Tennessee, slightly larger than Franklin, a rapidly developing suburb of Nashville.

Jackson Obituaries

It was reported on March 17th, 2019 that Ann Evans (Thomas) passed away in Jackson, Tennessee.  Ms. Evans was 74 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ann's life.

It was written by The Commercial Appeal on February 28th, 2019 that Ronnie B Hines passed away in Jackson, Tennessee.  Hines was 40 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Ronnie B's life.

It was written by The Commercial Appeal on February 22nd, 2019 that Bobby Neil Taylor passed on in Jackson, Tennessee.  Taylor was 85 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Bobby Neil's life.

It was noted by The Commercial Appeal on February 19th, 2019 that Roberta Lynn Creswell (Volner) perished in Jackson, Tennessee.  Ms. Creswell was 94 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Roberta Lynn's life.

It was written by The Commercial Appeal on February 19th, 2019 that Barbara West (Phelps) passed away in Jackson, Tennessee.  Ms. West was 81 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Barbara's life.

It was written by The Commercial Appeal on February 12th, 2019 that Flossie Lou Albert (Patrick) passed on in Jackson, Tennessee.  Ms. Albert was 88 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Flossie Lou's life.

It was written by The Commercial Appeal on February 12th, 2019 that Karen Lynn Knight-Eakins died in Jackson, Tennessee.  Knight-Eakins was 51 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Karen Lynn's life.

It was written by The Commercial Appeal on February 9th, 2019 that Randall Keith Collins perished in Jackson, Tennessee.  Collins was 55 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Randall Keith's life.

It was reported by The Commercial Appeal on February 9th, 2019 that Rachel Toy Weaver died in Jackson, Tennessee.  Weaver was 85 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Rachel Toy's life.

It was reported by The Commercial Appeal on February 6th, 2019 that Harold "Choppy" Rickman perished in Jackson, Tennessee.  Rickman was 91 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Harold "Choppy"'s life.

History

The city's higher education needs are provided by the Union University, West Tennessee Business College, Lane College, Lambuth University, Tennessee technology Center and Jackson State Community College. These cemeteries had been for years, the residence of several US greats and local heroes.

. While there are a number of public schools in Jackson, there are several private schools as well such as the Augustine School, Vann Drive Christian Academy, Jackson Preparatory School, St.

With its size, there had been several cemeteries established to efficiently provide the burial needs of the city residents so as its nearby communities. Jackson City cemeteries are the Parkway Memorial gardens, Salem Cemetery, Highland Memorial gardens, Ridgecrest Cemetery and Hollywood Cemetery.