The seat of government for Union County, the city of New Albany, Mississippi is situated along the Tallahatchie River, east of the Holly Springs National Forest, and about twenty-seven miles northwest of Tupelo. Nearby communities include Baker, Beacon Hill, Center, Concord, Darden, Enterprise, Keownville, Martintown, Myrtle, Poolville, Shari, and Union Hill. New Albany grew up around a grist mill and saw mill that were established along the river around 1840, and soon grew to be a river port city. The city’s growth was set back during the War of Northern Aggression when Union troops burned all but a few buildings in the town. Union County was organized in 1870, and New Albany was designated the county seat, largely due to its location near the center of the county. Two railroads came through New Albany in the 1880s, connecting the city with points north, south, east and west. The railroad depot clerk was the father of author William Faulkner, who was born in New Albany. Today, the city is home to factories, shopping centers, and a historic downtown.
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Features detailed descriptions and a photo gallery of this New Albany hotel. Also includes services, amenities, and a rate checking utility.
http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-new_albany-mississippi-MS433
Held at the Union County Fairgrounds in New Albany, Mississippi, the event features the Mississippi State Bluegrass Championships, taking entries up until the day of the show, as well as live music, food, and art shows. Area accommodations are discussed, and online registration of competitors and ticket sales are included.
http://www.mississippibluegrass.com/
New Albany is the county seat of Union County. The official municipal web site features a profile and history of the city, administrative and departmental contacts, agendas and minutes, and a guide to city services and facilities, a calendar of upcoming events, and public notices.
http://newalbany.ms/
The annual event takes place along the Tallahatchie River in New Albany, Mississippi each October, featuring live music, arts and crafts, a carnival midway, pet parade, magic shows for the children, and other events. Schedules and photographs are presented, and artists may register online to sell their works.
http://www.tallahatchieriverfest.com/
A map and directions to the movie theater in New Albany, Mississippi are presented, and movies that are currently playing are highlighted, with times, details, a trailer, and prices. Upcoming movies may also be viewed, along with the dates that they will be available.
http://www.namoviereel.com/
Originally housed in a former church sanctuary, the museum is now located in a modern facility in New Albany, Mississippi, with five galleries and a gift shop, as well as an outdoor exhibit area, garden, country store, caboose, an early 20th century doctor’s office, blacksmith shop, a 1950s auto body shop, and agricultural exhibits. Its location, hours, prices, and a calendar of events are posted.
http://www.ucheritagemuseum.com/
The public library system consists of Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany and Nance McNeely Memorial Library in Myrtle, Mississippi. Directions to its branches, hours of operation, a calendar of events, and an overview of its online services, reference and research facilities, and programs for children and teens are featured.
http://www.unioncountylibrary.org/
VIP produces cinema seating products at its manufacturing facilities in New Albany, Mississippi. An overview of its production facilities, techniques and products are featured, and contact information and office hours are included. News and updated are posted to the site.
http://www.vipcinemaseating.com/
Situated along the Tallahatchie River, in the Mississippi Hills, New Albany is about one hour from Memphis, Tennessee. Maintained by the City of New Albany, the web site offers a guide to local shopping venues, restaurants, lodging accommodations, attractions, events, and municipal contacts.
http://www.visitnewalbany.com/
