Country music star Randy Travis and his wife Mary are investing in the city of Jackson.The Travises are planning a development at the old MetroCenter Mall off Highway 80. In a statement from Cory Custer, the deputy chief of Staff for Gov. Tate Reeves’ office, “The Travises have made a large commercial real estate purchase in the city of Jackson. Governor Reeves and MDA consulted with them on the various ways the state of Mississippi could potentially support the economic development project. Additionally, they discussed which commercial opportunities could potentially be viable.”The couple also visited the Governor’s Mansion. Reeves shared pictures with him and the Travises on his social media accounts and wrote, “Some special visitors dropped by the Governor’s Mansion this afternoon — country music icon Randy Travis and his wife Mary! Randy has inspired millions with his music and legendary career. I’m proud to welcome Randy and Mary to the Magnolia State!MetroCenter Mall opened in 1978 and was once the largest indoor mall in the state of Mississippi. The last store in the mall closed in February 2022.