About this city
Also known as: Top of Mississippi
Excellently positioned in the extreme northernmost corner of Mississippi within DeSoto County immediately bordering the city line of Memphis, Tennessee, Southaven is the state's third-largest city and a booming suburban powerhouse. Developed initially in the late 20th century as a master-planned residential bedroom community by visionary builder Kemmons Wilson, the founder of Holiday Inn, the town experienced an explosive population and economic boom. Today, Southaven has successfully transitioned from a quiet suburb into a dominant economic engine, hosting massive global logistics centers, high-capacity commercial retail corridors, and world-class regional athletic sports complexes. The contemporary cityscape is defined by upscale master-planned neighborhoods, sprawling lifestyle shopping centers, and advanced manufacturing parks.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Shop top international lifestyle and designer brands along the extensive plazas of the Tanger Outlets Memphis complex. Attend a headline musical concert or major theatrical production at the BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove. Enjoy extensive professional walking trails and family sports fields at Landers Center.