Find Your Beat from the Heart of the Delta: Greenwood, Mississippi

Greenwood, Mississippi, sits proudly in the very heart of the Mississippi Delta, a place where history, culture, music and natural beauty converge in perfect harmony. Here, the blues were born, the soil is rich with stories, and every winding road seems to hum with echoes of the past—from the resilience of its people to the revolutionary spirit of the Civil Rights movement.

This is a region that invites exploration. The Mississippi River, with its shifting currents, shapes the landscape just as it has shaped the lives of those who call the Delta home. Greenwood itself embodies the “heart and soul” of the Delta, offering a perfect base for travelers to immerse themselves in both the town’s vibrant charm and the broader treasures of the region.

From legendary music and soulful cuisine to inspiring art, crafts, and outdoor adventures, Greenwood and the Delta offer experiences as layered and compelling as the region’s rich soil. Artists, musicians, storytellers, chefs, history enthusiasts, and adventurers alike will find the Delta’s warmth, creativity, and authentic Southern hospitality impossible to resist.

Greenwood is waiting to welcome you. Walk the streets alive with history, taste the flavors shaped by generations, explore the landscapes that inspired America’s music, and discover why the Delta continues to captivate all who visit.

Greenwood Rural Tourism Conference 2026 – come for the insights, stay for the inspiration!

Recognizing that tourism is a vital part of a community’s economic development, the Alabama-Mississippi-Tennessee Rural Tourism Conference is a collaborative effort focused on assisting smaller communities in bolstering tourism. Incredible networking opportunities and dynamic speakers are key components of the conference. The speakers present innovative ideas and relevant information that attendees always find useful in facing the unique challenges of

promoting rural tourism with limited budgets. This annual conference is hosted alternately among Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee, however, anyone associated with or interested in the rural tourism industry from any state is invited to attend.

Welcome 2026 Rural Tourism Conference Attendees!