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A Great American Community
Madison County offers a wide variety of economic, cultural, and educational benefits. It is the home of Lambuth University, Union University, Lane College, and Jackson State Community College. For many years, Jackson has hosted the Miss Tennessee pageant. Several musical artists claim Madison County as their home, including Sonny Boy Williamson, a legendary blues and harmonica artist; Big Maybell, a gospel and blues recording artist; and Carl Perkins, Mr. "Blue Suede Shoes." Once largely agricultural, the county's economy now rests on a diversified industrial and commercial base. In 2008 the three largest employers in Madison County were West Tennessee Healthcare at 5200 employees, Jackson-Madison County School System at 1987 employees and Procter & Gamble Company at 1280 employees. Transportation continues to be important to county development, and Madison County is served by Interstate 40, three railroads (Norfolk-Southern, CSX Transportation, and West Tennessee Railroad), and McKeller-Sipes Regional Airport.
As the hub of West Tennessee's agricultural and industrial production, Madison County and the more than 92,000 people who live and work here benefit from a rich history and a bright future.
