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Jackson, Tennessee: Restored Greyhound Bus Station

Art Moderne/Art Deco-style, built in 1938, closed in 2018. The exterior neon was restored in 2019. Known locally as "the most photographed thing in Jackson."

Address:
405 E. Main St., Jackson, TN
Directions:
From US-70 downtown turn north at the stoplight onto S. Church St., drive two or three blocks, then turn right onto E. Main St. You'll see the bus station ahead on the left.
Hours:
Lit in neon at night. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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A crowd basks in the neon glow.

Restored Greyhound Bus Station

Neon lights at the Greyhound Bus Station were restored in September 2019. Doe's Eat Place restaurant opened in 2021.

[Cindy Boyles, 07/18/2022]

Restored Greyhound Bus Station.

Restored Greyhound Bus Station

Now home to a restaurant: Does Eats. A small museum is planned.

[Jaynie, 01/05/2022]

Greyhound Bus Station.

Restored Greyhound Bus Station

Easy to find and a perfect photo op! However, the inside has been redone as some type of banquet hall. When it's in use the parking lot will likely be full, and it may be more awkward to take your photo.

[Adriana, 05/14/2021]
Restored Greyhound Bus Station

A magnificent Art Moderne or Art Deco-style Greyhound Bus Station, now out of use, but soon to be a museum. All neon was restored in 2019 and the building is lit nightly.

[Jaynie, 01/21/2021]

Built in 1938, the bus station closed in 2018.


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