Jackson

Jackson is home to Jackson State University, a popular sporting college known for its NCAA Division I team The Jackson Tigers who can be supported during their home games at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. The college also represents the Lady Tigers basketball team who play in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, among others.

Adult ticket prices including fees for events in Jackson start from as low as USD $27 for basic tickets to USD $108 for the most premium tickets; with the average starting ticket price at USD $27. The price depends on a range of factors including the type of event, performers, venue, and ticket category.

If you want to know what the Deep South is truly about, there’s no better place to find out than the Mississippi state capital of Jackson. From the Civil Rights Museum’s slavery memorials to the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum’s farming town and the Mississippi Museum of Art’s local exhibitions, Jackson is a wealth of southern history and culture. The best way to explore the Deep South, however, is through your tastebuds in Jackson’s home-style restaurants. Many staple southern foods have been born here, including biscuits and gravy, cornbread, fried chicken, and okra. As part of the Magnolia State, don’t forget to stop and smell the fresh Jackson air and spend time in its wildlife-rich forests and nature reserves.