Hattiesburg

The Hattiesburg area has numerous events and activities throughout the year. It is a warm, hospitable place with a smattering of restaurants and local festivities such as a bustling Farmer's Market on Thursdays, the Saenger [historic] Theatre, beautiful library, churches, shops, bars, the restored train depot, downtown events, cafes & restaurants, a popular and regular Arts Walk, Hubfest, Zoo Blues, Eaglepaloza, Outdoor Concerts and many more cultural, religious, and community amenities.

Hattiesburg is a great place to live, work, play and retire, not to mention visit, shop, eat and meet.

Hattiesburg has a lot to offer: good schools (U.S.M., William Carey, J.C.J.C., Pearl River, and numerous high schools and elementary; from Hattiesburg to Petal to Oak Grove and beyond), nice people, shopping and entertainment options, not too far from other places of interest, rural (State Parks, natural areas, Rivers and Creeks, the Gulf Coast, smaller towns like Laurel, Seminary, Collins, Sumrall, Bassfield, Purvis, Lumberton, Wiggins, Prentiss, etc. etc. etc.) and urban (Jackson, New Orleans, Memphis, Little Rock, Birmingham, Atlanta and many other off the beaten track and medium size communities in Ms. La. Ala. Tenn. Fla and Ga.). The Pine Belt also has a military post - Camp Shelby, two rivers, antique malls, music establishments and numerous festivals and events throughout the year, from music to food, to home and garden shows, to many other hospitable activities + www.myhattiesburg.com

Hattiesburg has numerous opportunities for health and exercise, including The Longleaf Trace, parks and health spas, gyms and medical facilities. It also has numerous options for dining and nightlife.

It is called the Hub City because many folks have historically come from all around to visit, shop, work and entertain and be entertained. The local newspaper is The Hattiesburg American. Visit the Historic Hattiesburg Downtown Association www.downtownhattiesburg.com for more on downtown happenings.