National and international publications are talking about the City With Soul! From our music and culinary scene to our storied Civil Rights legacy, these pieces inspire and invite. Visit us to see for yourself.
Sep 14, 2022
Rolling Stone: How Jackson, Mississippi Became a Hotbed for Southern Hip-Hop
The city synonymous with the blues is cultivating a vibrant rap scene with gifted lyricists like 5th Child and Dear Silas. “There’s so many dope artists here right now," Silas says
Aug 15, 2022
Southern Living: Experience the Remarkable Spirit of Jackson, Mississippi
Mississippi’s capital celebrates its bicentennial with a year-long party welcoming expats home and introducing visitors to Jackson’s remarkable spirit.
Aug 4, 2022
Rolling Stone: These are Mississippi’s Must-See Music Venues
Known as the ‘birthplace of American Music,’ the state where B.B. King, Faith Hill, and Rae Sremmurd got their start is still a bucket list destination for live music fans of all…
May 24, 2022
Forbes: Leading Contemporary Artists Take On The Great Migration
The Mississippi Museum of Art showcases a staggering coming together of 12 high-powered African American contemporary artists–descendants of the Great Migration.
Apr 26, 2022
The Travel Vertical: Meet Reshonda Perryman, 2022 Emerging Tourism Star
Reshonda Perryman, Creative Design Manager at Visit Jackson in Mississippi is one of nine winners in the second annual Emerging Tourism Stars program in partnership with MMGY Global.
Apr 1, 2022
Forbes: The 22 Best Places To Travel In The U.S. In 2022
“Jackson is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the South’s universal appeal thanks to being a cultural region that's both approachable and affordable."
Mar 31, 2022
The Weithouse: Mississippi Travel — A Local’s Guide to Jackson (Taste It, Hear It, See It)
Local Mary Boyett Rooks offers a look at her hometown, a city she says "(you) have to dig into... to understand the beauty and sturdiness of the place."
Mar 22, 2022
Philly Grub Trips: 10 Reasons You Should Add Jackson, Mississippi to Your Food & Drink Travel List
At the dawn of Jackson’s bicentennial, the city’s restaurant scene has never been more exciting, and here are 10 food and drink reasons to add Jackson to your food travel list.
Dec 9, 2021
WLBT: ‘We’re doing this for everybody’: Sonic Boom of the South celebrates 50 years
As Jackson State University prepares to head to the Celebration Bowl, the Sonic Boom of the South is also celebrating its 50 year anniversary.
Dec 2, 2021
Chicago Tribune: 7 must-visit restaurants for superb Southern cuisine
Heading south for the winter? Warmer temperatures are a perfect excuse to escape the chill and indulge in some superb Southern food.
Sep 1, 2021
Matador: 10 Most Artistic Towns in America
The towns on this list have stood out on the American landscape for decades, and continue to reinvent their artistic communities each year.
Mar 1, 2021
Zagat: Four Generations Of Hope And Crisis at Big Apple Inn
From the Freedom Riders of the civil rights era to the pandemic and politics, taking the long view.
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