Getting here

Easy to Find and Hard to Leave

Tucked between Memphis and Nashville in West Tennessee, Jackson is easy to reach, whether you're flying in or hitting the road. With major highways, the Jackson Regional Airport, and short drive times throughout the region, getting here is simple.

By Car

We’re right in the middle of it all. 

Jackson sits along Interstate 40, making it a convenient drive from several major cities in the Mid-South.

  • Drive times to Jackson:

    • Memphis, TN: 1 hour

    • Tupelo, MS: 1.5 hours

    • Nashville, TN: 2 hours

    • Little Rock, AR: 2.5 hours

    • Huntsville, AL: 3.5 hours

    • St. Louis, MO: 4 hours

    • Birmingham, AL: 4 hours

    • Louisville, KY: 4 hours

Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or passing through on a longer road trip, Jackson is an easy stop with plenty to explore!

By Air

Fly directly into Jackson!

  • Jackson is served by the Jackson Regional Airport (MLK), making air travel simple and convenient. 

  • Denver Air Connection operates through MLK, offering non-stop flights from Chicago and Atlanta, perfect for travelers looking to get here quickly with minimal connections.

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Getting Around Town

Easy to navigate and even easier to enjoy.

  • Once you’re here, getting around is simple. Jackson is a drive-friendly city with convenient parking and quick access to shopping, dining, and attractions. Most destinations are within a short drive. Rental cars are recommended for maximum flexibility.

MAPS

aerial view of crosswalk murals, painted with music notes, piano keys, and a guitar neck in shades of red, white, and blue

Downtown Mural Map

colorful mural with reds, yellows, and blues featuring iconic regional musicians, spelling out the word "AMP"

Arts District Map

map of Jackson with a light blue background showing attractions marked with numbers

Area Attractions Map

West Tennessee Map

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A ballet dancer performs on stage in The Nutcracker wearing a pink tutu, framed by a decorated theater setting. Four dancers dressed as gingerbread cookies kneel in a line behind her.
Hotel coffee station with multiple coffee dispensers, a selection of tea bags, and condiments in a cafe or lounge area.
Attractions
A vintage white Cadillac from Ghostbusters displayed at Rusty's TV & Movie Car Museum with a large green Ghostbusters character bust on its hood, and Ghostbusters-themed posters on the black brick wall behind it.
Exterior of a Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel under a bright blue sky with some clouds, featuring a decorated entrance with a large archway and a parking lot with several cars.
Person with purple hair wearing black clothing playing a large traditional drum outdoors, under a clear sky with trees in the background at the International Food & Art Festival
Male rapper, Yung Gravy, singing into a microphone on stage during a concert with bright stage lights and an enthusiastic crowd in front.
A woman with sunglasses and a child sitting on a slide outdoors during daytime at Donnell Century Farms, with colorful wind spinners around them and a building in the background.
A woman with sunglasses and a child sitting on a slide outdoors during daytime at Donnell Century Farms, with colorful wind spinners around them and a building in the background.
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