The Carnegie began as Jackson's first public library. Now the building is devoted to telling stories in a different way. A Civil War Exhibit occupies the basement. Its small theater is a perfect, intimate venue for music and plays, and the first floor is devoted to the music of West Tennessee.

Did you know the Hard Rock Cafe's first home in the United States was in founder Isaac Tigrett's hometown Jackson? Get your authentic "Jackson" Hard Rock t-shirt here! It's only available at the Carnegie with a portion of the proceeds going to sustain the museum!