Southaven, MS
Music connected to Southaven
About Southaven
- • Musician Jesse McSwain, known for his blues and rock, hails from Southaven.
- • While not invented there, Southaven is a major hub for the distribution of many popular snack foods.
- • Interstate 55's construction spurred rapid growth and development in Southaven.
- • Legend says a local ghost haunts the Landers Center, often seen near section 113.
- • Rapid suburban expansion in the late 20th century significantly altered Southaven's landscape.
- • Established in 1850 and incorporated in 1980, its name reflects its location south of Haven.
- • With over 56,000 residents, its population is larger than that of Natchez, Mississippi.
- • The city sits at 312 feet above sea level, offering slightly elevated views of the region.
- • Retail and service industries employ a significant portion of Southaven's workforce.
- • Southaven offers a blend of Southern charm with a vibrant, modern suburban feel.
- • The Memphis Grizzlies, located nearby, made it to the Western Conference Finals in 2013.
- • DeSoto Central High School's football team won the 6A state championship in 2021.
