Other Attractions

  • The Farmer's Market, a $600,000 investment that refurbished part of downtown Jackson, brings together truck crop farmers and shoppers from across West Tennessee. Phone: (731) 425-8308.

  • The Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant is held each June in Jackson, which has been home to the beauty pageant since 1953.

  • Lake Graham features a 550-acre fishing lake five miles east of the city.

  • Pinson Mounds Archaeological Park has a museum and ceremonial mounds built by Indians some 2,000 years ago. Museum phone: (731) 988-5614.

  • Shiloh National Military Park commemorates one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War in a beautiful, now peaceful setting. Shiloh is one hour south of Jackson. Another Civil War battle site is found at Britton Lane Battlefield, 10 miles outside of Jackson. Phone: (731) 689-5696.

  • West Tennessee State Fair, held in late summer, has its home in Jackson at the newly rebuilt Fairgrounds Park. Phone: (731) 424-0151.

  • Tennessee River Fresh Water Pearl Farm Tour and Museum - Located at Birdsong Resort and Marina on Kentucky Lake. Underwater mussel divers, picnic pavilion and pontoon boat rides. Location: 255 Marina Road, Camden. Phone: (731) 584-7880 or (800) 225-7469.

  • Parker's Crossroads Battlefield - A self-guided, seven-stop driving tour designed to provide a complete view of the Parker's Crossroads Civil War Battlefield, which is the site of periodic battle reenactments. Location: Interstate 40 at Highway 22. Phone: (731) 968-2126.

  • Historic Bolivar - Some of the historic structures in Bolivar's Bills-McNeal District date to the early 1800s and include the McNeal House, Polk Cemetery, The Pillars, The Columns, Confederate Monument and Magnolia Manor. Historic downtown buildings include the Little Courthouse Museum, Hardeman County Courthouse, Presbyterian Church, Levi Joy House and Denton-Cary Building. Phone: (731) 658-6554.

  • International Rockabilly Hall of Fame Museum – The international hall of fame museum offers memorabilia from Rockabilly legends, such as Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley, as well as live Rockabilly performances with a country music sound and a blend of the blues. The museum is also host to an annual festival the second weekend in August. Location: 105 N. Church St., Jackson. Phone: (731) 423-5440.

  • Nutbush Tour and Festival - Guided tour leads visitors into Nutbush, the rural childhood home area of famous rocker Tina Turner. Phone: (731) 772-4265.

  • University of Tennessee West Tennessee Agricultural Museum - Guided tour to view hundreds of farm and farmhouse artifacts. Large groups need advance reservations. Location: 3 Ledbetter Gate Road, Milan. Phone: (731) 686-8067.

  • West Tennessee Regional Arts Center -An extensive collection of art objects, paintings and sculptures in the Benjamin Caldwell collection, plus the Strawberry Festival History Museum and exhibitions by regional artists. Hours 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment. Location: 1200 Main St., Humboldt. Phone: (731) 784-1842.

  • World's Largest Collection of Rare Porcelain Teapots - A remarkable collection of more than 500 rare “night light” porcelain teapots from around the world. Housed in Trenton City Hall; adjacent fire department can provide access during non-business hours. Phone: (731) 855-2013.

  • West Tenn Diamond Jaxx, AA affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. Home games are played at Pringles Park. Phone: (731) 988-JAXX.

  • The city hosts the NAIA National Women's Basketball Tournemant each year. The top 32 teams from around the nation flock to Jackson to compete for the title. Phone: (731) 424-6242.