There’s no better way to sample the South than Jackson, the City with Soul . A blend of the old and the new, Jackson offers glimpses of the past while looking ahead to the future. From fabulous history, art and science museums to world-class exhibits and performances, Jackson is a destination full of surprises! Learn more by contacting the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Mississippi’s Capital City is conveniently located at the crossroads of Interstate 55 (north-south) Interstate 20 (east-west), and the historic Natchez Trace Parkway (from Nashville southeast to Natchez) in the heart of our “Hospitality State.” As the center for the Metro Jackson area, home to more than 425,000 people, the city of Jackson is steeped in history, music, performing arts, sports, and our truly Southern way of life.
In 1983, the state legislature established the Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau (JCVB). Senate Bill #3080 authorized the creation of JCVB, identified its purpose, and provided for funding through the levying of a 1% sales tax upon hotels/motels and restaurants. These funds form the foundation on which the Bureau promotes Jackson as a tourist, group tour, trade show, and convention/meeting destination.
The Bureau’s three departments (Administration, Marketing, and Sales and Services) provide services to visitors, conventions, group tour operators, local hotels, restaurants, shops, special events, and attractions, and help to bring millions of dollars into the local economy annually.
JCVB is governed by a nine-member board of directors representing various segments of the community.
Officers
Chairman - Robert Gibbs
Secretary - Dr. Juanita S. Doty
Treasurer - Ken Crotwell
Standing Committees/Chairs
1. Asset Disposition Committee:
Board Treasurer - Ken Crotwell
JCVB President/CEO - Wanda C. Wilson
VP of Finance & Administration - Jennifer Chance
2. Grant Development Program Committee:
Chairperson - Dr. Juanita S. Doty
Jay Schimmel
John Hardy
Beau Whittington
3. Personnel Committee:
Chairperson - Robert Gibbs
Beau Whittington
John Hardy
4. Bylaws Committee:
Chairperson - Leroy Walker, Jr.
The City with Soul offers so much to do that you’ll be busy deciding which attractions, events and restaurants to visit next. You’ll just have to come back again. Call the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-354-7695 or 601-960-1891.