1. Everyone talks about how much they want to leave Jackson.

I feel like everyone says this if they grow up in a semi-small city, but no, Jackson isn’t all flowers and sunshine.

2. “There’s nothing to do,” is a common complaint.

If you live in Jackson you might have said this a number of times.

3. Captain Jackson

Never knew why, or who, but he was at every parade representing.

4. “OMG did you hear we are getting an I-HOP”

A new restaurant is a big deal for Jackson folk. Qdoba, Texas Roadhouse and now I-Hop? Dreams do come true.

5. The Allskate days

The weekend hangout in 4th grade, where you could pick up ‘boyfriends’ and count change for a soft pretzel.

6. The Jackson vs. Lumen rivalry is no joke

The great divide, World War 3; The Promise Bowl.

7. Westwood or the Crossings?

“I’m going to the mall,” followed by the common reply of “which one?” Not like either of them are really considered a ‘mall’ in some standards.

8. Prisoners here, prisoners everywhere

Most of us know at least one person employed by the prisons, or possibly a few behind the bars.

9. Jackson 10 or the other one?

Of the few things to do in Jackson, seeing a movie is one of them. Most of us can’t even remember the name of that purple theater, that is somehow still up and running.

10. Cascades falls park is the place to go for fireworks and a scenic walk

If there is one thing to love about Jackson it is Cascades. It’s original, beautiful, and the home of Cascades ice cream.