Discover DeSoto
Desoto is names after this sixteenth century explorer
Hernando de Soto
Founder of a well-known company helped establish Southaven MS
Southaven started as a small village. A homebuilder from Memphis named Kemmons Wilson helped create it. He was also the founder of Holiday Inn hotels. Wilson wanted to build small, affordable homes just across the Mississippi border. This area was close to Whitehaven, Tennessee.
Headquarters is in this Alabama City
What is Burmingham?
This Alabama Coach has the most national championships in college football history
Who is Nick Saban?
This Arena, opened in 2000 and home to the Memphis Hustle, is a major multi-purpose venue in Southaven/
What is the Landers Center?
This Bestselling Author Grew up and practiced law in Southaven before achieving literary fame.
Who is John Grisham. He spent many years in the 1980s working in Desoto County as an attorney.
Southaven officially established as a city in this year
Southaven officially became a city in 1980. Since then, it has grown very quickly. It is one of the fastest-growing cities in the southeastern United States. In just 20 years, the city's size doubled, and its population tripled.
Launched in this Year, Atlas has become a fast-growing operator and developer in senior care.
What is 2014?
LSU and Ole Miss battle yearly in this rivalry
What is the Magnolia Bowl?
It has been open since 1947. This makes it the oldest restaurant in the county that is still running.
Velvet Cream, also called 'The Dip', is a famous local restaurant USA Today called it the 'Best Ice Cream in Mississippi'.
Desoto County was established in this year
February 9th, 1836, Both the county and its seat, Hernando, are named for sixteenth-century explorer Hernando de Soto.
This is known as the Southaven Schools Mascot.
The Chargers?
This three types of living communities are offered by Atlas across their portfolio.
What is independent living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care?
Arkansas and LSU used to compete annually for this " boot- shaped" Trophy
The Golden Boot
The 11,000- capacity concert venue located within Snowden grove park shares this sponsored name.
What is BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove?
Desoto county total population as of 2025
DeSoto County's estimated 2025 population is 197,453 with a growth rate of 1.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. DeSoto County is the 3rd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 161,797 and has seen a growth of 22.04% since that time.
From 2008-2018 Southaven was home to this professional sports team
Mississippi RiverKings. This was a professional hockey team. They played at the Landers Center for many years.
As of March 2025, Atlas Operates this many senior-living communities.
What are 37 Communities?
This Florida Quarterback won the Heisman in 2007 and was known for his "promise Speach"
Who is Tim Tebow?
This retail center is Southaven's first large outlet mall. Opened in 2015 with 70 stores
What is Tanger outlets in Southaven?
How many Miles does Desoto County Cover Extra Points if you can guess what percent is covered by water
DeSoto County covers about 497 square miles. About 476 square miles are land. The other 21 square miles (4.2%) are water.
The Day in 1980 that Southaven was Established
April 15,1980
This is the year that The Goldton at Southaven became managed by Atlas Senior Living.
What is 2021?
LSU's Tiger Stadium is nicknamed this
What is Death Valley?
Visitors of the Hernando Museum can see exabits tied to this world- famous musician who once lived in DeSoto County
Who is Elvis Presley?