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History and Heritage
In area, Presley Heights is the largest of
the local neighborhoods in Tupelo. Originally Long Town, it
was later chartered as the town of East Tupelo, Mississippi.
It had established businesses, churches, and East Tupelo
High School, now known as Lawhon Elementary School. In the
mid 1940’s East Tupelo merged with the town of Tupelo, and
still later it became known as East Heights.
East Heights was renamed Presley Heights after Elvis
Presley. His birthplace is located on Elvis Presley Drive in
Presley Heights, and is one of the most visited sites in
Tupelo.
Parks
Presley Heights is also home to Veteran’s
Memorial Park, where citizens can be found fishing in its
lakes, playing disc golf, walking along its streets and
walking tracks, roller-blading, riding bicycles. and playing
at the new splash pad. Veterans Park is
well designed for these activities and many families take
the opportunity to enjoy them, especially during the summer
months. Baseball and softball facilities are also located at
Veteran’s Park. As its name indicates, Veteran’s Memorial
Park is home to The "Avenue of Flags" & The "Veterans
Memorial" which was dedicated May 26, 2008, Memorial
Day. A fitting and impressive memorial
honoring all Veterans who have served our
country in the Armed Forces. Tupelo Parks and Recreation
Department has more information at
www.tupeloparkrec.com.
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Educational Facilities
Presley Heights is home to Lawhon Elementary School,
currently serving some 400 students, K through Grade 3. Our
most famous citizen, Elvis Presley, attended Lawhon School
where his talent was recognized.
Itawamba Community College and The University of Mississippi
have located their Tupelo campuses in Presley Heights, with
entrances to the campuses from Eason Boulevard, south
Veterans Boulevard, and Briar Ridge Road. Citizens can
pursue some technical, undergraduate, and graduate degrees
in selected fields of study offered here. Varied evening
community enrichment courses are offered, as well.
Mississippi University for Women shares facilities as well,
offering registered nurses the opportunity to pursue BSN
degrees. For more information about the Tupelo campus
contact The University of Mississippi at
www.olemiss.edu/tupelo.
Churches
More than ten churches of various faiths are found in
Presley Heights.
Businesses
Presley Heights boasts a variety of businesses serving
citizens’ needs. Services provided range from banking,
grocery, and pharmacy to floral, beauty salon, and
automotive. Other services include bakery, restaurants and
drive-ins, carpeting and flooring, office furnishings,
insurance services, and some shopping opportunities in local
gift shops and stores. Veterinary, landscaping, bridal, and
many others add to the variety of services located in
Presley Heights.
Presley Heights Neighborhood Association
The Presley Heights Neighborhood Association meets regularly
on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. Monthly
meetings are held in the J. T. Neely Building at Veterans’
Park.
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Presley Heights
Neighborhood Association Also Hosts...
The Annual
Azalea Festival
Saturday, April 11, 2009
At
Veterans Park
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Scenes from the 2008 Azalea Festival
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At This Year's Festival
There Will Be …
• A Community Yard Sale
• Door Prizes
• Kite Flying
• Kids Activities
• Vendors
• Food
And Plenty of
Entertainment Including…
• The Partlow
Drummers
• WTVA’s “Mornin Show” Kay Baine,
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And Much More !
So,
April 11th...
Come Join Us!!
Grants!
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Neighborhood Grants Available -
Read the
Requirements
'Born To Make Music' - "You Tube" Videos of the
Presley Heights 2008 Azalea Festival -
'Hound Dog'
