Tupelo, Mississippi
About Tupelo
Set in the northeastern part of Mississippi, Tupelo is a thriving city with an estimated population of 37,775. It ranks as the 7th largest city in Mississippi.
Tupelo holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 64.38 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 587 residents per square mile.
📰 Tupelo News Today
- Best Weekend Getaways Near Nashville Nashville Lifestyles · Aug 18
- Jesse David McAnally Obituary (1991 - 2026) - Tupelo, MS - WTVA The Press · Aug 17
- Meet the ALWS 2026 teams: Tupelo (Miss.) legion.org · Aug 12
- William Beasley Obituary (1981 - 2026) - Tuscaloosa/tupelo, MS - The Daily Journal Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Fairfield Expos close out American Legion World Series with 6-2 loss to Tupelo, Mississippi Daily Republic · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Tupelo Unique
- A top-25 city in Mississippi by population (#7 of 299 incorporated places).
- Positioned in northeastern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Home to 2.5% of Mississippi's city-dwelling population.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 37,775.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Tupelo
- Applebee's — american
- Bishop's BBQ — american
- IHOP — breakfast
- King Chicken Fillin' Station — regional
- Pepper's Sweet Deli — american
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Romie's Grocery — american
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- The Grill — american
- The Twisted Whisker Cat Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum · Museum
- Oren Dunn City Museum · Museum
- Tupelo Buffalo Park · Zoo
- F-105 Thunderchief · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Tupelo
- Tupelo National Battlefield reviews ★
- Ballard Park reviews ★
- Bristow Park reviews ★
- Elvis Presley Park reviews ★
- Fairpark reviews ★
- Gumtree Park reviews ★
- Hancock Park reviews ★
- Rob Leake City Park reviews ★
- Veterans Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Tupelo
- CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- JOYNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- LAWHON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- LAWNDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- LEE CO. CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOOL
- LEE CO. SCHOOLS IMPROVEMENT CENTER
- MILAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- PIERCE STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- RANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- THOMAS STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- TUPELO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
- TUPELO HIGH SCHOOL
- TUPELO LEE CO VOC TECH SCHOOL
- TUPELO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- North Mississippi Medical Center ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- North Mississippi State Hospital · Psychiatric
- Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Tupelo · Psychiatric
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.