What to Do
Music Attractions
Music is the heart and soul of Jackson, TN. Experience the rich and diverse music scene of Jackson by visiting these local attractions.
- Kick back and relax at this outdoor amphitheater in the heart of downtown Jackson.
- 91 New Market St, Jackson, TN 38301
- Find unique handcrafted brews, a 14,000 square foot playground, music hall, and bowling in downtown Jackson.
- 250 W Main St, Jackson, TN 38301 | (731) 240-1168
Legends of Tennessee Music Museum inside The Carnegie Center for Arts and History
- Learn about the famous Carl Perkins, the first Hard Rock Cafe in the U.S, and how Jackson is a part of the music triangle.
- 305 E College St #6215, Jackson, TN 38301 | (731) 410-8621
- Celebrate the music, culture, and beauty of the Tennessee Delta at the West TN Delta Heritage Center.
- Sleepy John Estes Home
- West Tennessee Music Museum
- Tina “Queen of Rock” Turner Museum
- Step inside the one-room schoolhouse once attended by a young Tina to marvel at a collection of memorabilia, costumes, and even her high school yearbook.
- 121 Sunny Hill Cove, Brownsville, TN 38012 | (731) 779-9000
Third Eye Curiosities Record Store
- Dust off an old record and uncover a hidden gem at Third Eye Curiosities.
- 116 E Baltimore St, Jackson, TN 38301
The Ned McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts
- Enjoy performing arts, theatre, and concerts at The Ned.
- 314 E Main St, Jackson, TN 38301 | (731) 425-8396
- Every fall, local musicians gather in a neighborhood for good music, food, and good times.
- If you’re a fan of classical music, the Jackson Symphony won’t disappoint.
- 207 E Lafayette St, Jackson, TN 38301
- 1939. French to America. Mario Maccaferri. Reed manufacturer. His work is displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for his work on guitars.
- 80 Mill Masters Dr, Jackson, TN 38305 | (731) 664-5545
Greenhawk Records inside Turntable Coffee Counter
- 300 E Main St, Jackson, TN 38301
Gil Scott-Heron Mural
- Rose Newhouse’s 2023 mural honors the memory of Jackson native and Civil Rights activist, Gil Scott-Heron, who is also known as the “Godfather of Rap”.
- 348 E College St, Jackson, TN 38301
Rockabilly Mural
- West Tennessee artist, Les MacDiarmid, completed the Rockabilly mural in 2007.
- 105 North Church St, Jackson, TN 38301
Jackson Legends Mural
- “Jackson Legends” was created by artist Trinity Rivard in April 2025 and incorporates significant musicians in Jackson’s history, while spelling out “AMP.” Rivard leveraged the unique architectural design of the wall to create an iconic design that can be seen from afar as well as appreciated up close and personal.
- 91 New Market St, Jackson, TN 38301
John Lee Curtis ‘Sonny Boy’ Williamson I Mural
- 205 S. Shannon St, Jackson, TN 38301
Carl Perkins Gravesite
- Jackson legend Carl Perkins died in 1998. You can visit his burial site at Ridgecrest Cemetery.
- 200 Ridgecrest Rd, Jackson, TN 38305