Great City connects and accelerates efforts improving quality of life for future generations in Mississippi by helping to build a strong capital city in Jackson.
Connecting Communities
The Lakeland Drive Pedestrian Bridge is a transformative investment creating a safe, ADA-accessible connection between museums, parks, trails, and outdoor destinations while removing one of the district’s longest standing barriers to walking and biking. By connecting key state assets and expanding the trail network, the project will strengthen regional connectivity, support economic growth, and enhance quality of life for residents and visitors alike.
Register for the Capital City Future Forum
September 16, 2026 | 10AM-1PM
The Capital City Future Forum is a lunchtime conference presented by the Great City Mississippi Foundation and C Spire Foundation, in partnership with the Mississippi Science Festival. The Forum brings national technology and business leaders to Jackson for a direct conversation about the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the Metro Jackson area and the state of Mississippi.
Meet the leaders of
Great City Mississippi
We are a group of non-profit and business leaders joining together to create a lasting and positive impact in Jackson and the State of Mississippi.
A Great City for a Great State.
We believe that building a strong urban core in Jackson will lead to more economic growth, population retention, and sustainability for Mississippi. Jackson, Mississippi is the state capital, the largest city metro in the state, and has the highest concentration of people living, working, and learning.