A blend of the old and new, Jackson offers glimpses of the past while looking ahead to the future. From fabulous history, art and science museums to world-class exhibits and performances, Jackson is a city full of surprises. Mississippi's Capital City is home to more than 425,000 people and offers beautiful neighborhoods in a convenient location and a truly southern way of life. The city boasts eleven hospitals, including the nationally renowned University of Mississippi Medical Center, two regional shopping malls and numerous multi-store centers, eight major air carriers that provide service in the Jackson International Airport and Hawkins Field, the southeast's most advanced, state-of-the art conference center, and strong community support for a symphony orchestra, an opera company, two professional theatre groups and the Jackson Senators baseball club.