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What's on this shirt
A vintage national-park style badge for Jackson, Tennessee: a steam train pulling into the old depot beside the tracks, with downtown and farmland around it, JACKSON across the top and TENNESSEE along the bottom.
It is the railroad side of Jackson. The rail lines that converged here made this the Hub City, and the old depot and the trade that grew up around the tracks still shape how downtown looks today, with flat West Tennessee farmland spreading out around it.
Gift idea: Good for anyone who grew up hearing Jackson called the Hub City.
Questions about this shirt
Is this an official National Park Service design?
No. It is an original Rep Your Town design in the style of vintage park badges. It is not affiliated with the National Park Service.
What place is the scene based on?
It is drawn in the spirit of Jackson's rail history: the depot, a steam train and downtown, rather than one exact spot.
What sizes and colors does it come in?
Sizes S to 3XL in 12 colors: Natural, Sand, White, Sport Grey, Ash, Light Blue, Black, Navy, Forest Green, Maroon, Military Green, Charcoal. Every size is $29.
How is it made?
Heavyweight 100% cotton, classic unisex fit. Each shirt is printed to order in the USA when you buy it.
Can I return or exchange it?
Each shirt is printed to order, so we can't take returns or exchanges for size or a change of mind. If it arrives misprinted or damaged, tell us within 30 days with a photo and we'll replace or refund it, free. Check the size chart above before you order.
A little Jackson history
Jackson sits on land acquired from the Chickasaw by an 1818 treaty negotiated by Andrew Jackson. Settlers moved in fast, and Madison County was formed in 1821. The town was first called Alexandria, then renamed Jackson in 1822 to honor Andrew Jackson, who later became president.
The Forked Deer River made Jackson a natural trading crossroads, and the rich soil around it built a cotton economy. Rail arrived in 1857, and lines like the Illinois Central and Mobile and Ohio turned Jackson into a real commercial hub. That's where Casey Jones comes in. He was an Illinois Central engineer who died in a 1900 train collision and became the city's most famous name.
Jackson kept growing through the 20th century as a West Tennessee trade center, and the city's history is still visible downtown and at Casey Jones Village, which preserves his home and the old railroad story.
Read the full Jackson guide →
