Jackson's Downtown Neighborhood Association

03/13/2026

Before the current Hinds County Courthouse rose downtown, an essential city service operated at the corner of Pascagoula and President streets —Jackson’s early ambulance service operated as part of Hardy Funeral Home.

In the early 1900s, these life-saving vehicles weren’t called ambulances at all, but “invalid carriages”. Long before modern emergency response as we know it today, these carriages were already playing a vital role in caring for the community.

Another fascinating glimpse into how Downtown Jackson has always been at the center of service, innovation and progress.

02/27/2026

Downtown is history and our future.

Flashback Friday 📸🌳

The man behind one of Downtown’s most beloved green spaces comes into focus in this historic moment.

James Smith, namesake of Smith Park, is shown standing in a Scottish marble works, overseeing the creation of a monument for his brother.

His brother was killed in the Civil War, and the monument was sent across the ocean to Jackson’s Greenwood Cemetery, where it still stands today.

It’s a story of family, remembrance and the global connections woven into Downtown Jackson’s history.

02/18/2026

We are Downtown. And we are fun!

02/13/2026

Flashback Friday 🖤

Shortly after the Civil War, a group of Freedmen pause for a powerful moment in front of the Mississippi Capitol Building on State Street in Downtown Jackson.

Captured around 1870, this photograph reflects a pivotal chapter in our city’s story—one of resilience, transition, and hope during Reconstruction.

History lives here. And it matters.

02/12/2026

Downtown Jackson comes in many views. Take your time, look around, explore all its history and beauty.

02/09/2026

One of Jackson’s early fire hydrants (or valves) on Jefferson Street in your Downtown. History abounds!’

03/03/2025

Another win for Downtown!! And hopefully some of these employees will decide to live here as well!!!

Mississippi Today, the state’s flagship nonprofit newsroom, is moving its offices to downtown Jackson from Ridgeland.

01/10/2024

The iconic Sun-n-Sand sign back up and looking fabulous in Downtown JTown.

10/05/2023

Evening sun. Capitol Street. Downtown JTown.

09/17/2023

09/13/2023

The best, Jerry, the best!