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 disclosed on November 11th, 2018 that Mary Fletcher Branch (Cox) passed away in Tampa, Florida.  Ms. Branch was 80 years old and was born in Jackson, TN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Mary Fletcher's life.

It was reported by The Commercial Appeal on October 3rd, 2018 that James Thomas Sr Farmer passed away in Jackson, Tennessee.  Farmer was 81 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor James Thomas Sr's life.

It was written by The Commercial Appeal on October 3rd, 2018 that Jammie Anthony Hendrix passed away in Jackson, Tennessee.  Hendrix was 45 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Jammie Anthony's life.

It was written by The Commercial Appeal on October 2nd, 2018 that Bill Burnett passed on in Jackson, Tennessee.  Burnett was 86 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Bill's life.

It was noted by The Commercial Appeal on October 2nd, 2018 that Chris Norvill died in Jackson, Tennessee.  Norvill was 39 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Chris's life.

It was written on October 2nd, 2018 that Ruth W Robinson (Westerdahl) passed away in Sebring, Florida.  Ms. Robinson was 93 years old and was born in Jackson, TN.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ruth W's life.

It was reported by The Commercial Appeal on October 2nd, 2018 that Patricia R Wilson died in Jackson, Tennessee.  Wilson was 80 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Patricia R's life.

It was reported by The Commercial Appeal on September 30th, 2018 that Patricia Anne Turner died in Jackson, Tennessee.  Turner was 71 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Patricia Anne's life.

It was revealed by The Commercial Appeal on September 28th, 2018 that Lloyd Ray Barnett passed on in Jackson, Tennessee.  Barnett was 93 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Lloyd Ray's life.

It was reported by The Commercial Appeal on September 27th, 2018 that Carl Wade Sr Young passed on in Jackson, Tennessee.  Young was 73 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Carl Wade Sr'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.

With its size, there had been several cemeteries established to efficiently provide the burial needs of the city residents so as its nearby communities. 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. Mary's Catholic School, University of Jackson School, Hines Memorial SDA School, Sacred heart of Jesus School and the Trinity Christian Academy. Jackson City cemeteries are the Parkway Memorial gardens, Salem Cemetery, Highland Memorial gardens, Ridgecrest Cemetery and Hollywood Cemetery.