Southaven is a booming town in northern Desoto county. It provides an escape from the bustle of city life in Memphis, without a lengty commute. It is a fast growing community with the highest median income in the state of Mississippi.
Statistics:
- Population: 34,760
- Median Age: 33.1 years
- Median Household Income: $46,691
- Average Home Value: $124,637
Location:
Southaven is located in Desoto County, just south of Memphis. It is bordered on the north by the Tennessee/Mississippi state line, on the south by Star Landing Road, on the east by the town of Olive Branch, and on the west by the town of Horn Lake.
Government:
Southaven is governed by a Mayor and Aldermen system of government.
Schools:
Public schools in Southaven are in the DeSoto County School System. These schools include Greenbrook Elementary, Southaven Elementary, Hope Sullivan Elementary, DeSoto Central Elementary, DeSoto Central Middle School, Southaven Middle, DeSoto Central High School, Southaven High, and DeSoto County Career and Technology Center.
Places of Interest:
- Snowden Grove Amphitheater
6285 Snowden Grove Lane
The Amphitheater hosts numerous concerts each season from performers such as ZZ Top, Candlebox, Taylor Hicks, and many more. - DeSoto Civic Center
4560 Venture Drive
Home of the Mississippi RiverKings, the arena also hosts a number of concerts and other shows. - Snowden Grove Park
Old Getwell and Nail Roads
Snowden Grove is the United States' largest youth baseball complex and hosts several baseball tournaments from across the nation.
History:
The city of Southaven has a short, but impressive history. Incorporated in 1981, the town was just a small suburb of Memphis. Since then, Southaven has thrived and continues to do so -- in fact, an average of more than seven new families relocates to Southaven each day.
