Wynne, AR
Music connected to Wynne
About Wynne
- • Blues musician Frank Frost, known for his harmonica, was born in Wynne.
- • Some credit Wynne as a birthplace for early Delta blues music traditions.
- • The arrival of the St. Louis-Southwestern Railway established Wynne in 1882.
- • A local legend says a gold brick lies buried near the old Wynne cemetery.
- • The Great Depression significantly impacted Wynne's cotton-based economy.
- • It's named for Captain Jesse Wynne, a railroad official; established in 1882.
- • With around 8,000 residents, it's smaller than nearby Forrest City.
- • At 266 feet, the elevation provides relatively flat terrain.
- • Agriculture, particularly cotton and soybeans, drives Wynne's economy.
- • Wynne provides a sense of quiet, small-town charm and Southern hospitality.
- • The Memphis Grizzlies, a nearby NBA team, thrill fans with their exciting games.
- • Wynne High School Yellowjackets have a strong football rivalry with Forrest City Mustangs.
