SperlingViews - Tupelo, Mississippi

TUPELO The small town where I am from, Gets its name from the Tupelo Gum. No matter where in the world That I might roam This is the place that I call home. Though I've been notheast for my education, I've stayed fiercely southern in dedication. In Memphis , I lived for many years, By my own election, And even still, there was tht Tupelo connection. At Elvis' Graceland fans come to mourn, But it's Tupelo,Mississippi where he was born. Tupelo is known as an All-American city, If you've never enjoyed it, that's quite a pity. It's so warm, so hospitable and so neat, Everything about it to me is so sweet. I love the trees, the flowers and birds, I can't really describe all its beauty in words. Though many places in my life Have played a significant part It's Tupelo, Mississippi, y'all That still has all my heart. Copyright 2008 Patricia Neely-Dorsey from Reflections of a Mississippi-A life in Poems www.patricianeelydorsey.webs.com [read more...]

If you have never visited Tupelo, MS, I would recommend it as a stop in the deep South. Tupelo is rich in heritage and has become an economic hub for the Midsouth region. As the birthplace and childhood home of Elvis Presley, there are several museums and other unique events happening consistently. Tupelo is a small city of about 40,000 residents, in a metro area of around 150,000. However, with Tupelo being the economic hub of the region, including all of North Mississippi, much of West Alabama and some of Southwest Tennessee, it appears to be much larger than it actually is. An urban renewal project of the downtown area has turned it into a modern picture of vitality, with trendy WiFi restaurants and high tech office facilities. There are many restaurants and shopping venues for this size town. The schools are ranked as some of the top in the nation, with Tupelo High School's athletic program recently being recognized in the top 5 programs in the nation. Housing is affordable, compared to the national average, and the people are among the friendliest in the world. If that wasn't enough, the economy is about to get another shot in the arm, with Toyota building a major assembly plant about 10 miles west of town. That, coupled with a hospital system that employs over 6,000 people, makes Tupelo's economic future extremely vibrant. If you're looking to move the the Midsouth region, I would recommend a look at Tupelo, MS.[read more...]

Elvis was born in Tupelo in 1935.[read more...]