(Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson is excited to announce the installation of 10 Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers in the Capital City, giving drivers more options, a cleaner, greener energy source, and opening up the city to additional economic stimulus.
Today, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Ward 4 Councilman Brian Grizzell, Planning and Development Director Jhai Keeton, and representatives from Entergy, Adopt a Charger, and Lavalle Electric officially briefed the media and residents on this major step forward in the City of Jackson’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and progress.
“We’re proud to introduce these modern EV charging stations – one of the first of its kind in our city and a symbol of our dedication to building a cleaner, more connected future,” said Mayor Lumumba. “This station represents more than just an investment in infrastructure – it’s an investment in our people, our environment, and our economy. It shows that Jackson is serious about embracing smart technology and leading the way in modern transportation solutions.”
The announcement represents the first EV stations in Jackson with individual parking lot locations currently at Union Station, Thalia Mara Hall, and the parking lot of the Hood Building on State Street. Today’s briefing was held near the conveniently located “Welcome to Jackson” mural where motorists come into the city after crossing the bridge on East Pearl Street.
“This is more than a celebration of infrastructure,” said Planning Director Jhai Keeton. “It’s a milestone in our city’s ongoing efforts to create a greener, smarter, and more accessible Jackson. By installing these EV chargers, we’re making a clear statement: Jackson is not standing still. We are moving forward – toward clean energy, modern transportation, and a downtown that works for the future.”
The EV charging initiative was funded by Entergy’s Environmental Initiatives Fund and installed by Adopt a Charger and Lavalle Electric. Tesla donated their Universal Connector for the project, which features both the North American charging Standard and the J-1772 connector. The equipment is compatible with all plug-in vehicles on the market. The chargers will be free until further notice, and additional stations are now under review.
In addition to the three locations mentioned above, there are EV chargers at Hinds Community College and the Mississippi Children’s Museum. Adopt A Charger has a more detailed listing of EV charging stations on its
website.
The City of Jackson would like to express its great appreciation to all the individuals and organizations who partnered with the city to make today a reality, and looks forward to even more developments in the near future.
