New Albany
Around New Albany
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Countryside and towns · Mississippi · 49k people
New Albany
Locals say North Mississippi
Where the hills hold stories.
Ole Miss NavyOle Miss Crimson
Welcome to North Mississippi, where the pace is slow and the catfish is hot. Come sit a spell on the square and chat—you'll be family before the tea runs out.
Clubs for New Albany
No clubs for New Albany yet.
The room
One room for everyone around New Albany. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around New Albany. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Blue Mountain College Historic private college in Blue Mountain, founded in 1873.
- Union County Courthouse Classic red-brick courthouse anchoring New Albany's square.
- Tippah County Courthouse Greek Revival–style courthouse in Ripley, built in 1874.
- Union County Heritage Museum Local history, Civil War artifacts, and a Faulkner exhibit in New Albany.
- Tippah County Lake Public lake with fishing pier, boat ramp, and picnic areas.
- Holly Springs National Forest (Tippah section) Piney woods and trails in the northern part of the county.
- Outdoors Fishing at Tippah County Lake
- Outdoors Hiking in Holly Springs National Forest
- With kids County fair nights
- With kids Library storytimes
- Evenings Live music on the square
- Evenings Friday night football
- Locals love Courthouse square diners
- Locals love Country churches
Through the year
- Union County Fair September Classic county fair with livestock, rides, and food in New Albany.
- Tippah County Fair September Ripley's annual fair with carnival rides, 4-H exhibits, and local vendors.
- New Albany Main Street Festival April Spring street festival on the courthouse square with arts, crafts, and live music.
- Ripley Christmas Parade December Holiday parade through downtown Ripley with floats and local bands.
Humid subtropical with hot summers and mild winters. Best time to be out is spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall are perfect for being outside—mild days and cool nights.
Getaways
Local flavour
Rooting for Ole Miss Rebels (NCAA), Mississippi State Bulldogs (NCAA), Memphis Tigers (NCAA)
Eat and drink
- Fried catfish A staple at local catfish houses and church suppers.
- Pulled pork barbecue Slow-smoked and often served with a tangy vinegar-based sauce.
- Collard greens Cooked with ham hock and served as a side.
- Cornbread Skillet-baked, a must with greens and beans.
- Sweet tea The universal drink of the South, brewed strong and sweet.
- Pecan pie A holiday and Sunday-dinner favourite.
Where people go
- Small-town courthouse squares Historic centers with local shops and a sense of community.
- Country churches Often the heart of social life, with potlucks and gospel singing.
- Catfish houses Casual restaurants serving fried catfish and hushpuppies.
- Hunting camps and fishing ponds Outdoor traditions that define the rural landscape.
- Pine forests and rolling hills The natural scenery that gives the region its character.
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Union and Tippah counties, MS. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.