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 November 20th, 2019 that Irma Lee Mitchell (Newman) passed on in Jackson, Tennessee.  Ms. Mitchell was 84 years old and was born in Tampa, FL.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Irma Lee's life.

It was noted on August 22nd, 2019 that Lizzie Mae Bond passed on in Jackson, Tennessee.  Bond was 76 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Lizzie Mae's life.

It was revealed by San Diego Union-Tribune on July 14th, 2019 that Patricia Rorie passed away in San Diego, California.  Rorie was 85 years old and was born in Jackson, TN.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Patricia's life.

It was revealed by The Commercial Appeal on May 16th, 2019 that Grace Elena Nerren (Richardson) passed on in Jackson, Tennessee.  Ms. Nerren was 83 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Grace Elena's life.

It was noted by The Commercial Appeal on May 15th, 2019 that William Morris Jr "Billy" Gowan died in Jackson, Tennessee.  Gowan was 95 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor William Morris Jr "Billy"'s life.

It was revealed by The Commercial Appeal on May 15th, 2019 that Sidney Elizabeth Jordan passed away in Jackson, Tennessee.  Jordan was 18 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Sidney Elizabeth's life.

It was written by The Commercial Appeal on May 9th, 2019 that Loretha Karnes perished in Jackson, Tennessee.  Karnes was 88 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Loretha's life.

It was noted by The Commercial Appeal on May 7th, 2019 that Douglas M Westfall perished in Jackson, Tennessee.  Westfall was 85 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Douglas M's life.

It was noted by The Commercial Appeal on May 2nd, 2019 that William Ronald "Ronnie" Mewborn passed on in Jackson, Tennessee.  Mewborn was 82 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor William Ronald "Ronnie"'s life.

It was written by The Commercial Appeal on May 1st, 2019 that Richard Beare perished in Jackson, Tennessee.  Beare was 83 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Richard's life.

History

One of the cities in the Madison County is Jackson City. Jackson City cemeteries are the Parkway Memorial gardens, Salem Cemetery, Highland Memorial gardens, Ridgecrest Cemetery and Hollywood Cemetery. These cemeteries had been for years, the residence of several US greats and local heroes.

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. Jackson was originally called Alexandria but had been later renamed to Jackson in honor of the then US President' Andrew Jackson.