The Jackson Symphony

Nestled in West Tennessee between Memphis and Nashville is Jackson—home of The Jackson Symphony. Jackson is a city that’s unique, vibrant, offers high value living and is making its mark on the world, and The Jackson Symphony has anchored the region’s performing arts for 65 years. What began as a small community orchestra in 1961 has developed into a professional symphony, employ

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Nestled in West Tennessee between Memphis and Nashville is Jackson—home of The Jackson Symphony. Jackson is a city that’s unique, vibrant, offers high value living and is making its mark on the world, and The Jackson Symphony has anchored the region’s performing arts for 65 years. What began as a small community orchestra in 1961 has developed into a professional symphony, employing 65-70 musicians from throughout the southeast. The orchestra’s season includes a seven concert subscription series, encompassing three symphonic presentations, three Pops performances, and one film concert. In addition, the annual free community concert, Starlight Symphony, draws 5000 each season, has been beloved for 45 years, and was recently named the city’s “Best Annual Event” for last two years.

​As the only arts organization in the region designated a “Major Cultural Institution” by the Tennessee Arts Commission, The Jackson Symphony has experienced year over year audience growth performing for over 35,000 annually. The Jackson Symphony has more than doubled its size in the last six years moving from a Level 8 to Level 5 orchestra with $1.7 million budget for 2025-26.

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