Jackson in Madison County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Greyhound Bus Station

407 East Main

— 1938 —

Greyhound Bus Station Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022

1. Greyhound Bus Station Marker

Inscription. The original Bus station was located at the corner at Chester and Market (Highland) where the Federal Court House is now. In 1938 the Hubert Owens Const. Co. was hired to build the current bus terminal. Many a person has boarded the bus at this location in search of a dream, or gotten off the bus returning home. Memories are made here everyday.

Erected 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 35° 36.867′ N, 88° 48.958′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Tennessee, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and North Cumberland Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 407 E Main St, Jackson TN 38301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 320 E Lafayette (within shouting distance of this marker); 316-318 E. Lafayette (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 312-320 E. Lafayette (about 300 feet away); 217 East Main (about 400 feet away); 218 East Main (about 400 feet away); 215 E. Main (about 400 feet away); St. Luke's Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away); 216 E. Main (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

Regarding Greyhound Bus Station. The last bus pulled out of the station in 2018. It has seen been restored and is now used as a restaurant. The following is an excerpt from the station's National Register of Historic Places nomination:

… The station opened on December 21, 1938 after being delayed for several weeks due to problems in acquiring sufficient numbers of porcelain panels. The interior was originally furnished with "chromium steel furniture" and had separate dining facilities for white and black patrons. J.B. Scott was the first station superintendent.

The building was designed in the Art Moderne style with rounded corners and an exterior of smooth blue and white porcelain enamel panels. …

Also see . . .
1. Geyhound Bus Station. Nomination (PDF) and photographs (PDF) submitted for the station's inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. (Submitted on March 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Jackson Greyhound Station sold; to be restored. On the eve of selling the station that she and her late husband James have owned and operated for 45 years, Doris Hollowell recalls the changes she has seen. But two things always stayed the same: Her relationship with her customers, and the price of a cup of coffee from the vending

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022

2. Greyhound Bus Station Marker

machine. (Cassandra Stephenson, the Jackson Sun, posted Sept. 13, 2018) (Submitted on March 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022

3. Greyhound Bus Station Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.