Greenwood, Mississippi

The healthcare provider is located in Greenwood, Mississippi, and has been a part of the community for over 50 years. A critical source of care for the community, the facility offers a range of medical services and specialties. More than 60 healthcare professionals are at the facility to ensure patients' needs are met.

The Mississippi Nurses Association (MNA) is the state professional association for nurses. Advocating for Mississippi's nurses for over 108 years, the MNA is the voice for nurses' concerns in safety, health, education, and other issues in the profession. MNA's offerings include continued education, workshops, networking, and research.

Located in the area known as the Mississippi Delta, Greenwood is a city perched on the Yazoo River. It's known as one of the birthplaces of the blues, and music history is a proud part of the city. Rich in Southern hospitality and charm, it's a spot good for all. The historic downtown has been revitalized over recent years, and now features boutiques and restaurants. It's also the home of the Viking Range Company, a high-end appliance manufacturer that offers a cooking school, hotel, and elite spa in the downtown district. Greenwood's tourism office has a self-guided historic walking tour of downtown which offers knowledge and trivia about the historic buildings there.

Historic, beautiful, and bursting with culture, Greenwood is a nice place to live. The city's vibe and great events make it one of the most interesting spots in the state. In the spring the Yazoo River plays host to the Que on the Yazoo, a BBQ cooking competition with live music and activities - all with free admission. Later in the summer, the skies are alight with fireworks at the Stars & Stripes Festivals, and then the winter is marked with the Christmas Parade.

You can learn more about Greenwood at the official city website.

Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District operates the public schools in the city and contains 7 elementary schools, 2 middle/junior high schools, 3 high schools, and 3 alternative schools. A low student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1 makes it a great environment for students to flourish and to receive the academic attention they deserve. In continuing its commitment to making sure students have the tools they need, the district features a 1:1 computer initiative to Chromebook laptops for every student in its schools. U.S. News and World Report's Best U.S. High Schools has recognized all 3 high schools in the district. There are also 4 private schools in Greenwood.

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From bookstores to clothing boutiques, Greenwood's shopping scene is eclectic and exciting. Many of the stores are locally-owned and offer unique items you can't find anywhere else. Most of the shops are located along 3 central areas (Downtown, Park Avenue, and Highway 82).

One of the areas where the blues originated, Greenwood offers history in nearly every stone and street. There are several spots here on the Mississippi Blues Trail and reading their historical markers will let you discover the music's rich history. Be sure to stop by the Back in the Day Museum, a community-run museum featuring the history of the blues and African-American culture in the Mississippi Delta. The caretakers of the museum also offer guided walking tours throughout the area and beyond, taking you through crucial spots in Mississippi Blues history.

The arts continue in the form of stage productions at the Greenwood Little Theatre. The 2nd-longest-running community theatre in Mississippi, the Greenwood Little Theatre offers shows for all ages. Past shows have included Annie, The Outsiders, and Into the Woods. The Museum of the Mississippi Delta is a great combination of the Delta's area history and art. Among the exhibits are archeological artifacts and themed rooms, including a walk-through swamp diorama.

Greenwood has even had its day in the spotlight as a filming location for the 2010 movie The Help. Take a self-guided tour to see locations from the movie, see where the star stayed, and eat some of the delicious cuisines they enjoyed during the production. Nearly all of the film was shot in Greenwood, so there's plenty to see on the tour.

Greenwood has great opportunities for recreation including 11 parks, a swimming complex, and a 45-acre forest habitat. Among the park facilities are playgrounds, sports fields, tennis courts, and other areas to play. The Yazoo Trail is a beautiful spot to walk or hike on 45 acres of forest habitat. Start on the meadow trail and walk through a grove of trees then along the Yazoo River through a hardwood forest.

Greenwood is safer than 30% of the country and is protected by the Greenwood Police Department. With 45 sworn officers, the GPD engages in community-based policing to maintain the safety of the city, with programs such as neighborhood patrol.