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Situated squarely between Memphis and Nashville on Tennessee's "Heart of the Music Highway," Jackson has been the birthplace of numerous notable musicians in the traditional Southern styles of rockabilly, blues and gospel. The famous names of Jackson include Carl Perkins, Sonny Boy Williamson, Big Maybell and Big Joe Turner. Time your visit right and you might catch the annual Shannon Street Blues Festival or the Rockabilly Festival, hosted by The International Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame.
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Doubletree Hotel Jackson

4 of 5 stars
Tennessee
Nov 17, 2009

If you're passing through Jackson, this is a pretty good place to stay. It is basically what you would expect from a Doubletree Hotel. Nothing extra special here, but there was nothing to...more

Signature Boutique Hotel

5 of 5 stars
Maryville, TN
Nov 17, 2009

This hotel works hard to make you feel at home. From the waterfalls, to the rocking chair front porch, to the friendly staff, this is a very comfortable place to stay for a night or a week. more

Signature Boutique Hotel

4 of 5 stars
New Jersy
Nov 17, 2009

We had a large group of colleagues and vendors. Everything worked out nicely and what was especially great were the staff and in particular the manager Susan Barnes that made sure we were happy, even...more

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