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.
Aug 13, 2024
Southern Living: The 17 Best Farmers’ Markets In The South
Fruits and veggies are far from the only reason we love a farmers' market.
Aug 13, 2024
Garden & Gun: Southern House Museums for Literature Lovers
These walls can’t talk—but they can tell stories, host lectures, and celebrate icons of American letters.
Jul 24, 2024
Forbes: A Mystery Solved And A Life Recreated At Mississippi Museum Of Art
A life erased and Noah Saterstrom’s attempts to come to grips with it unfold in epic fashion during “What Became of Dr. Smith” at the Mississippi Museum of Art in Jackson.
Jul 23, 2024
Atlanta Voice: Try Jackson, Mississippi
I took my family on a trip to Jackson this past weekend to discover more than just good food. The history of the city and its many Civil Rights era heroes were…
May 29, 2024
CNN: The South’s hidden gems? Its diverse gas stations, according to this photographer
“Thank You Please Come Again” is both a photo book of 200 images, published late last year, and the subject of Medley’s first museum exhibition at the Mississippi Museum of Art in…
Apr 24, 2024
NYT: A Mississippi Exhibition Takes on a Provocative Topic
Exhibitions are meant to inspire and unsettle. The Mississippi Museum of Art has embraced its mission wholeheartedly, shining a light on a topic that is still largely taboo, mental illness and the…
Apr 3, 2024
James Beard: The 2024 Restaurant and Chef Award Nominees
Winners will be celebrated at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony on Monday, June 10, 2024 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Apr 3, 2024
Magnolia Tribune: City With Soul – Jackson Serves as the Magnolia State’s Capital of Culture
While some may think of Jackson, Mississippi as a place filled with headlines, politics, and the business of a capital city, those in the know think of Jackson as a thriving place…
Oct 11, 2023
The Local Palate: Cultural Exchange at Sambou’s African Kitchen
Joseph Sambou brings the Gambian experience to Mississippi with Sambou’s African Kitchen
Oct 7, 2023
Fodors: A 600-Mile Road Trip Through the Black History of Mississippi
Every stop along this 600-plus-mile road trip gave me greater insight into those who came before me and an intense appreciation for those continuing their legacies.
Jun 20, 2023
The Local Palate: A Book Festival Worth Devouring in Jackson, Mississippi
On August 19, the Mississippi Book Festival will unite readers and authors in an exhilarating celebration of books.
Apr 18, 2023
Cuisine Noir: Mississippi Chefs and Restaurants Tell a New Food Story in Jackson
Leading your visit by experiencing Jackson’s food and southern hospitality isn’t a bad idea and, in fact, will create a soul connection you’ll never thought you’ll make.
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