Diamond Jim’s: Metrocenter Mall

Diamond Jim’s Arcade operated within the expansive Metrocenter Mall in Jackson, Mississippi, a prominent retail and entertainment destination for the local community. The Metrocenter Mall first opened its doors on March 1, 1978, as the largest enclosed shopping mall in Mississippi, offering over 100 stores and services across two levels. As an arcade situated within this bustling hub, Diamond Jim’s provided a recreational space for patrons, featuring coin-operated video games and other attractions characteristic of mall arcades during its operational period.

Diamond Jim’s opened its doors in the summer of 1982. For many years, it served as a popular entertainment venue for families and youth in the Jackson area, complementing the mall’s diverse offerings. It’s unclear exactly when it closed, but it was likely in or around August 1996, when it was last mentioned in local newspapers. Metrocenter Mall officially closed on August 15, 2018, following years of decline due to changing demographics and economic shifts, bringing an end to the era of establishments like Diamond Jim’s.