Jackson : Tennessee

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
    * Casey Jones Day
    * Casey Jones Village Old Time Music Festival
    * Celticfest
    * Franklin Jazz Festival
    * West Tennessee State Fair

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