New Albany, MS

Located in the heart of the Mississippi Hills along the Tallahatchie River, New Albany is a picturesque small town and the birthplace of Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner. Known as the Fair and Friendly City, New Albany is home to a close-knit community brought together by a bevy of special events like the Union County Fair and Livestock Show, Faulkner Fest, and Tallahatchie RiverFest.

New Albany touts a historic charm, with attractions such as the Ingomar Indian Mounds, Union County Heritage Museum, and a vibrant historic downtown area listed on the National Register offering a peek into the town’s storied past. Downtown New Albany is also brimming with many specialty shops, eateries, antique stores, and parks.

Tanglefoot Trail—Mississippi’s longest paved rails-to-trails route—starts in Downtown New Albany as well, stretching 44 miles through an array of scenic villages and countryside to its terminus in Houston, Mississippi. Additional options for outdoor recreation abound at the BNA Sportsplex, numerous local parks, and the nearby Holly Springs National Forest. Quick access to I-22 makes getting around from New Albany simple.