Hi Nbj1985,
There are not a lot of local manufacturers near Jackson, MS. The closest one (and the only one within a couple of hours) I’m aware of is …
http://www.mermat.com/ Factory direct manufacturer in Meridian, MS. They make a fairly wide range of mattresses and use better quality materials than larger brands in the same price range. They make Bemco mattresses but this is just a label (because it’s known in the area) and the designs are his. He also has a latex hybrid mattress. Tends towards lower budget mattresses with good value. Tom is very knowledgeable and has been making mattresses for a long time. Very open and helpful and would be worth a phone call and/or visit depending on what you are looking for.
Some wholesale manufacturers that would also be worth looking on their site (or making a phone call) to see if they have any retailers near you in either location includes …
Jamison is a regional manufacturer in the area which makes high quality mattresses including latex and memory foam and is fairly widely available in the region and often has better value compared to mainstream manufacturers…
Pure Talalay Bliss is a national brand that makes some high quality Talalay latex mattresses and they also have a retail locator on their site which may be worth looking at for nearby retailers that carry them.
Dutch Craft is another Tennessee manufacturer that makes some high quality and good value mattresses and they may also be worth a phone call to see if there are any retailers close to you (there is a list of retailers listed by state on their site).
Some other retail outlets near Jackson that would take some research (I would suggest a “phone interview” before paying any a visit) but may have some better value (subject to being able to need to find out the materials in the models they sell) include …
http://www.miskellys.com/ Retailer with an outlet in Jackson. Carries Restonic which has some models which may have better value but would require some research into the models that they carry.
http://www.tillmanfurniture.net/index.html Retailer in Crystal Springs, Hazlehurst, Magee, Brookhaven, and McComb, MS. Carries Symbol which may have some better quality/value but again you would need to confirm the quality of the materials in any mattress you are considering.
http://www.rossfurniturems.com/ Retailer in Jackson which carries Englander and Jamison which also make some mattresses which may have better value but would also require some further research to make sure you can find out the quality of the materials.
http://www.shopangelles.com/index.html They are an even longer drive away in Hattiesburg. Carries Pure latex Bliss and also carries some Restonic models which may have better value (but again would require some further research).
In the Memphis area … there are two factory direct manufacturers close by …
http://www.switchboard.com/business/mattress-factory-showroom-memphis-tn They are a factory direct manufacturer right in Memphis that will make “anything you can sleep on” including latex, memory foam, innersprings etc. This looks to be one of the best choices around Memphis and they fit the profile of the type of local manufacturers that I like.
Baker Furniture & Mattress 4614 Quince Rd, Memphis, TN 38117 - superpages.com Memphis, TN. They are another local manufacturer in Memphis. I talked to the owner Lisa here and they will also make anything you wish including latex, one and two sided innerspring mattresses, and memory foam. They have been making mattresses since 1950. They have a small showroom in Olive Branch that is open by appointment where you can test some mattresses and they will also build a mattress to your specifications including side to side split firmness. They are knowledgeable and transparent and also make custom sizes and would also be one of the best options in the area…
Retail outlets in the area that may be “possibilities” but would also require more research into the specific of their mattresses include …
http://www.mattressmaniaonline.net/ Southaven, MS. They carry a range of regionally produced alternative brands which includes Englander, Capital bedding, Southerland, and Jamison that may have some better quality/value.
http://www.royalfurniture.com/ Memphis, Cordova, TN. Southaven, MS. Southerland.
http://www.sleepstationmattress.com/index.html Memphis, TN. Symbol.
http://www.bartletthomefurnishingsmemphis.com/ Bartlett, TN. Jamison
Hope this helps.
Phoenix