Jackson is a county seat of Madison County. The community was named for President Andrew Jackson. Located on the Forked Deer River, Jackson covers a total area of 128.2 km² (49.5 mi²), all land.

Jackson enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual precipitation is 62.26 inches per year and an average temperature of 60.9 degrees F.

Elevation: 401 feet

Land area: 49.5 square miles

Latitude: 35.63 N

Longitude: 88.82 W

Population: 62,099 as on 2005

Local festivals include:

• African Street Festival - Sept. 1-2, 2006
  
• Casey Jones Day - April 30, 2006
  
• Casey Jones Village Old Time Music Festival - Sept. 8-9, 2006
  
• Celticfest - Nov. 4, 2006
  
• Franklin Jazz Festival - Sept. 2-3, 2006
  
• West Tennessee State Fair - Sept. 12-17, 2006

Attractions:

• Cypress Grove Nature Park
• Lake Graham
• Britton Lane Battlefield
• Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum
• N.C. & St. L. Depot and Railroad Museum
• Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Area