Greenville, MS
Music connected to Greenville
About Greenville
- • Jim Henson, creator of The Muppets, was born in Greenville, Mississippi.
- • Hot tamales, a Delta staple, are heavily associated with Greenville's culinary history.
- • River trade and cotton drove Greenville's initial growth as a vital port city.
- • Winterville Mounds, a Mississippian culture site, is just north of Greenville.
- • The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 heavily impacted and reshaped Greenville.
- • It's named after Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene, established in 1824.
- • With roughly 28,000 residents, the population is smaller than Vicksburg.
- • It sits at 131 feet above sea level, relatively flat Delta terrain.
- • Agriculture, particularly cotton and soybeans, remains a significant industry.
- • A soulful, blues-infused atmosphere permeates Greenville, reflecting its rich history.
- • The Memphis Grizzlies are the closest NBA team, around 2 hours away.
- • Greenville High School's football program has produced several NFL players.
Artists From Greenville
Songs About Greenville
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