Jackson, Tennessee

Jackson is the county seat of and the largest city in Madison County located in the heart of West Tennessee between Nashville and Memphis. Settled in 1820 along the Forked Deer River, Jackson was originally named Alexandria. In 1822, the city was renamed to Jackson in honor of Andrew Jackson, then a war hero and later to become a United States President. Today home to nearly 60,000 residents, Jackson, known for its big city flair and small town charm, is a city with unique shops, rich Civil War and musical heritage, art galleries and delicious southern style cooking. Colleges and Universities located in Jackson include Lane College, Jackson State Community College, Lambuth University, and Union University.

In addition to serving the transportation needs of commercial agriculture, the railroads developed a labor base for later industrial development. Jackson developed rapidly just prior to the Civil War as a railroad junction and maintenance shop for several early railroads, including the Mississippi Central, the Tennessee Central and the Mobile and Ohio lines. Today, Jackson's economy is primarily a diversified industrial and commercial base.

Use of asbestos containing products was prevalent for many years at numerous jobsites in Jackson, particularly at Aluminum Foils, Inc., Proctor & Gamble, and Owens Corning Fiberglass. Thus, asbestos exposure has been an issue for workers and their loved ones. Mesothelioma treatment facilities in and around Jackson are listed at the bottom of this page. If you were exposed to asbestos in Jackson and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you should also consider contacting an asbestos law firm.

Jobsites in Jackson where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Jackson, TN have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Jackson, TN

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Jackson, TN. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.