Funeral Homes in Jackson, TN

Facts about Jackson, Tennessee

• 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 written by The Commercial Appeal on July 21st, 2018 that Jerry "Jo" Cole died in Jackson, Tennessee.  Cole was 70 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Jerry "Jo"'s life.

It was reported by The Commercial Appeal on July 19th, 2018 that Therese "Penni" Nelson (Stobauch) passed away in Jackson, Tennessee.  Ms. Nelson was 84 years old and was born in Fresno, CA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Therese "Penni"'s life.

It was noted by The Commercial Appeal on July 19th, 2018 that Effie Carrie Woods (Mitchell) died in Jackson, Tennessee.  Ms. Woods was 93 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Effie Carrie's life.

It was written by The Commercial Appeal on July 15th, 2018 that Virginia Claire Dunbar (Wehrle) passed away in Jackson, Tennessee.  Ms. Dunbar was 87 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Virginia Claire's life.

It was revealed on July 15th, 2018 that Cynthia "Cindy" Howell (Lillard) perished in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Ms. Howell was 63 years old and was born in Jackson, TN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Cynthia "Cindy"'s life.

It was written by The Commercial Appeal on July 15th, 2018 that Ernestine Kilzer (Baker) passed away in Jackson, Tennessee.  Ms. Kilzer was 88 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ernestine's life.

It was reported by The Commercial Appeal on July 13th, 2018 that Naoli Esch (Dell) passed away in Jackson, Tennessee.  Ms. Esch was 102 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Naoli's life.

It was revealed by The Commercial Appeal on July 13th, 2018 that Ruby Carolyn Smith (Watson) died in Jackson, Tennessee.  Ms. Smith was 83 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ruby Carolyn's life.

It was disclosed by The Commercial Appeal on July 10th, 2018 that Billy Jr Lay passed on in Jackson, Tennessee.  Lay was 74 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Billy Jr's life.

It was revealed by The Commercial Appeal on July 7th, 2018 that Vera Mae Butler passed away in Jackson, Tennessee.  Butler was 87 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Vera Mae's life.

History

With its size, there had been several cemeteries established to efficiently provide the burial needs of the city residents so as its nearby communities. 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. A few of the notable originals and residents of Jackson are Casey Jones, Luther Ingram, Carl Perkins, Wink Martindale, Jabari Greer, Joe Hunter, Micajah Autry, Christopher Jones, Isaac Burton Tigrett, Al Wilson, Ed Jones and Trey Teague. Jackson was originally called Alexandria but had been later renamed to Jackson in honor of the then US President' Andrew Jackson.