Jackson, Tennessee, is located halfway between the bustling towns of Memphis and Nashville off of Highway 40. Jackson hosts the International Rockabilly Hall of Fame, a historic railroad museum and the Casey Jones Miniature Golf Course. The Old Medina Winery in Jackson has harvest celebrations and offers wine tasting to its visitors, while Cypress Grove Nature Park has trails through 165 acres of cypress forest with more than 175 species of birds.
There is a Super 8 Hotel located in Jackson, Tennessee, approximately 1/4 mile from Highway 40. The hotel is close to many restaurants and offers an outdoor pool, free cable TV including HBO and ESPN and refrigerators in some rooms. High-speed Internet is available and pets are allowed for a small fee. Ample parking for cars, buses and trucks and free continental breakfasts are available to guests during their stay. This hotel is located approximately 80 miles from Memphis and Nashville and is close to many attractions including Casey Jones Village, Jackson University, Kenlake State Park and the Kentucky Oaks Mall.
Super 8 Jackson
2295 N. Highland Ave.
Jackson, TN 38305
731-668-1145
super8.com
The closest Super 8 Hotel outside of Jackson, Tennessee, is the Super 8 Whiteville, located approximately 34 miles southwest of Jackson. This hotel is close to several restaurants and offers a free continental breakfast to its guests. All rooms have AM/FM clock radios, free high-speed Internet, irons and ironing boards, hair dryers and cable TV. Some rooms come with refrigerators and microwaves. Pets are allowed and ample parking is provided for cars, buses and trucks. Nearby attractions include Chickasaw Park, Shilo Battlefield National Park and Whiteville Lake.
Super 8 Whiteville
2040 Hwy. 64
Whiteville, TN 38075
731-254-8884
super8.com
In downtown Jackson, the Casey Jones Village is a centerpiece of activity. The Old Country Store in the village has a restaurant with an 1890s theme, along with an ice cream parlor, candy shop and gift store. The village also has a wood carver's studio, a church, many themed stores and a railroad museum. Casey Jones' family home is also available for tours. Special events such as a bluegrass festival, workshops, community fundraisers and musical performances take place at the village throughout the year.
Approximately ten miles southwest of Jackson, TN, is the town of Medon, which is the home of the Britton Lane Civil War Battlefield. This historic landmark features a mass grave site, a former prison, and a log cabin used as a hospital during the war. The Pinson Mounds Archaeological Park is located approximately 10 miles south of Jackson, TN, as well. This park offers Pinson Mounds Archaeological Area consists of more than a dozen earthen mounds in 1,100 acres of woodlands with an interpretive museum, picnic tables, a playground and hiking trails.
Casey Jones Village
56 Casey Jones Lane
Jackson, TN 38305
731-668-1223
caseyjones.com
Britton Lane Civil War Battlefield
1670 Clover Creek Road
Medon, TN. 38356
731-989-7944
brittonlane1862.madison.tn.us
Pinson Mounds Archaeological Park
460 Ozier Road
Pinson, TN 38366
731-988-5614
tennessee.gov/environment/parks/PinsonMounds
