Jackson in Madison County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Carl Lee Perkins
1932-1998
Andrew Pritchett, Dresden, TN, Used with permission from., circa March 27, 2007
1. Carl Lee Perkins Marker
Called the "Rockabilly King" and a "Rock 'n' Roll architect", singer-songwriter Carl Perkins was born in Lake County on April 9, 1932. In 1955, he wrote and recorded the celebrated rock 'n' roll classic, "Blue Suede Shoes." A powerful artist, he influenced numerous popular musicians including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Wynonna Judd and Garth Brooks. Perkins was inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of fame in 1987. He was entombed in the mausoleum at Ridgecrest Cemetery after his death on Jan. 19, 1998.
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A strong advocate for the prevention of child abuse, Carl Perkins worked with the Jackson Exchange Club to establish the first center for the prevention of child abuse in Tennessee and the fourth in the nation. Proceeds from a concert planned by Perkins were combined with a grant from the National Exchange Club to establish the Exchange Club/Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse in October 1981. For years its annual Circle of Hope Telethon generated one quarter of the center's annual operating budget.
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 9, 1932.
Location. 35° 39.583′ N, 88° 51.34′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Tennessee, in Madison County. It can be reached from 45 Bypass (US45) (Tennessee Route 186) south of Casey Jones Lane (far side of parking lot) when traveling south. South on US 45 Bypass, right onto Carriage House Drive and turn right, make a left turn on to Casey Jones Lane. Drive to village on left, and enter the parking lot and drive to the back of lot looking for "Old Town." Marker in in front of store. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Casey Jones Village Casey Jones Lane, Jackson TN 38305, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World,
Photographed by Ken Smith, December 23, 2013
2. Photo Up-Date - - Carl Lee Perkins Marker Obverse
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Home of Casey Jones (within shouting distance of this marker); Reelfoot and Laughing Eyes (within shouting distance of this marker); This Log Cabin was from Henderson County (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Union University (approx. 0.9 miles away); In Memory Of Merry Boy (approx. 1.6 miles away); Willow Banks / Chevy Chase (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Jackson Memorial Carillon and Carillon Tower at First Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.
More about this marker. The last location of this marker was at Suede on Highland Lat. 35.665015N, Long -88.829062W. It is now standing in front of Old Town, in the Casey Jones Village. New Locations are Lat. 35.65971271615466 X Long. -88.85565981318474.
Also see . . . Video - - "Live in Paris 1981" (Youtube)::.
Photographed by Ken Smith, December 23, 2013
3. Photo Up-Date - - Carl Lee Perkins Marker Reverse
Andrew Pritchett, Dresden, TN, Used with permission., circa March 27, 2007
4. Carl Lee Perkins Marker
Photographed by Ken Smith, November 16, 2012
5. Missing Carl Lee Perkins Marker
Looking left under sign was Blue Suede Restaurant.
Photographed by Ken Smith, December 23, 2013
6. Up-Date - - Carl Lee Perkins Marker New Location
Photographed by Ken Smith, December 23, 2013
7. Up-Date - - Carl Lee Perkins Marker
Photographed by Ken Smith, November 16, 2012
8. Missing Carl Lee Perkins Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,853 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on April 8, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1. submitted on November 18, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. 2, 3. submitted on December 26, 2013, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. 4. submitted on November 20, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. 5. submitted on November 18, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. 6, 7. submitted on December 26, 2013, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. 8. submitted on November 18, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
