What’s new in DeSoto County?
23 Feb / 2022
The latest from the DeSoto County Tourism blog
Whether you’re a foodie or a sports fanatic, an outdoorsman or a history buff, our new blog features relevant content we think you will appreciate. If you haven’t done so already, we encourage you to check it out. Below are a few of the most-recent blog posts to note:
Small Business Spotlight: Brussel’s Bonsai Nursery
Meet Brussel Martin. He’s the owner of Brussel’s Bonsai Nursery located in Olive Branch that attracts customers from near and far. His love for the beautiful plants began when his father returned home from a business trip to California with several small bonsai trees in tow. Brussel was captivated. The life defining event was the catalyst that led him to open Brussel’s Bonsai Nursery in the 1970s. Over the years, he’s taken maaaany trips to Japan, Taiwan, China and South Korea to identify and bring home the best of the best bonsai stock for you to purchase. If you’ve never visited this local small business, we encourage you to do so. The beauty and uniqueness of each tree is astounding, and they make for great gifts!
DeSoto County in the news
There’s always something going on in DeSoto County. Below are just a few snippets of the good news that has been shared by various media outlets as of late.
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Olive Branch was recently named the safest small city, as reported by DeSoto County News, making it an ideal place to call home.
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The Daily Memphian shined a light on the exciting upgrades coming to two DeSoto County event venues – BankPlus Amphitheater and Landers Center.
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Speaking of Landers Center, The Commercial Appeal shared the BIG news of Luke Bryan performing at the venue in October 2022 online and in print.
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According to the Memphis Business Journal, global behemoth Walmart plans to build a 1-million-square-foot fulfillment center in Olive Branch that will bring 250 full-time jobs to the region.
Upcoming events
Landers Center packs fun for all! Purchase tickets to Winter Jam 2022, Luke Bryan's concert, a Memphis Hustle game or a Memphis Americans match by visiting www.landerscenter.com.
Meet four local authors at the third annual Desoto County Black Artists Literary Festival on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the M. R. Davis Public Library in Southaven.
Through April 14, you can visit the DeSoto County Museum to view The Unknown Child Exhibit that honors the memory of 1.5 million children who perished in the Holocaust.
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We want to see your photos!
If you take a few photos while out and about in DeSoto County, we encourage you to share them with us by tagging our account or sending a direct message. There’s a chance we might feature what you provide on our pages or in an advertisement in the future. And, be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to be the first to know about area happenings, new blog posts, local business updates, giveaways and more.