Why is Jackson Tennessee called the Hub city?

Why is Jackson Tennessee called the Hub city?

While the nickname “”Hub City”” is a nod to Jackson’s history as a railroad town, the city’s location halfway between Nashville and Memphis along Interstate 40, as well as its rail access, being located an hour from each major river in Tennessee, and its regional airport make it a modern day, multi-modal hub.

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