The national parkway known as the Natchez Trace follows the routes of the Old Natchez Trace routes originally used by Native American tribes. The two-lane parkway runs over 400 miles between Nashville, Tennessee, and Natchez, Mississippi. The current incarnation was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and it has become a popular route for road trips, … [Read more...] about Driving the Natchez Trace Parkway
Tupelo
Elvis Presley Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Elvis Aaron Presley was born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi. His twin brother died in childbirth. Elvis lived with his parents in a small shotgun home until 1949 when the family moved to Memphis. It was here that he went to see blues musicians on Beale Street, forever influencing his sound. In 1953, he visited Sun Studio and later recorded his first of many … [Read more...] about Elvis Presley Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
A First Timer’s Guide to Tupelo Elvis Festival
Second only to the Memphis in May, Tupelo Elvis Festival celebrates the legacy of the town's most notable former resident, Elvis Presley. Held every year in June, Tupelo Elvis Festival is a culmination of performances, family events, and lectures all devoted to The King. Visitors from around the world come to pay tribute at the artist's birth home, eat in the booth at his … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Tupelo Elvis Festival
Visiting the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum
A significant stop for any fans of Elvis Presley is his birthplace and museum in Tupelo, Mississippi, where he lived until he was 13 when the family moved to Memphis, Tennessee. The complex includes his actual birth home, a museum dedicated to his impact on Tupelo and the world, and a restored historic church that was moved from a few blocks away. The birthplace and museum … [Read more...] about Visiting the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum
Small Town Saturday: Tupelo, MS
With a population of around 35,000, Tupelo, Mississippi is perhaps best known for its connection to Elvis Presley, who was born here. Named for the type of tree of the same name, the city was home to a number of Native American tribes up until the Trail of Tears. It also was home to a Civil War battle and the battlefield has been designated by the National Park Service. In … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Tupelo, MS
