Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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, the Saenger [historic] theater, restaurants, a beautiful library, churches, shops, bars, the restored train depot, music in the park downtown events, a bagel shop, health store & cafe, a popular and regular arts walk, Hubfest, Zoo Blues, Eaglepaloza and many more cultural, religious, community amenities.

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

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, small towns like Seminary, Collins, Sumrall, Bassfield, Purvis, Lumberton, Wiggins, Prentiss, etc. etc. etc.) and urban (Jackson, New Orleans, Memphis, 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 Camp Shelby, numerous festivals and events throughout the year, from music, to home and garden shows, to many others + 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 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.