Overview
Meridian is the hometown of Jimmie Rodgers, known as the "Father of Country Music".
History
Rodgers was born in Meridian in 1897 and became one of country music's first stars in the late 1920s, known for his yodeling and railroad songs.
Today
A museum and festival in Meridian honor his music.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.