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Lee
County
Regional Shopping District
SUMMARY
Lee County, located in Northeast
Mississippi, serves as the region’s
economic hub. The County is
comprised of nine municipalities and
has a population of approximately
80,000. Over 15,000 workers migrate
daily into Lee County from outlying
counties across the region. 131,500
live in the Tupelo micropolitan area.
Lee County’s industrial parks were
strategically located outside of
municipal boundaries for tax reduction purposes and to maximize labor
availability and public infrastructure.
available within these industrial
parks.
to the national highway system. I-22
(US78) provides the major east and
west corridor, while US 45 provides
the major north and south corridor
within the national highway system.
The Burlington Northern Santa Fe and
the Kansas City Southern, two class
one railroads, provides rail service to
Lee County and its industrial parks.
Tupelo/Regional Airport provides
commercial air service and charter air
cargo service to our region.
Tupelo
Regional
Airport
Downtown Business District
University of Mississippi and
Itawamba Community College
Tupelo Campuses
Medical District
MS 6 Under
Construction
Demographics
Lee County By Race/Ethnicity
Lee County Population Profile Overview
Total Popula on
Male
Female
Total Households
1990
65,581
2000
75,755
24,450
36,353
39,402
29,200
20
80,0
38,6
41,3
26,9
2000
White
Black
American Indian or
Alaska Na ve
Asian
Some Other Race
Two or More Races
Hispanic
Lee County Age Distribution
0 to 19
20 to 34
35 to 54
55 to 64
65+
22,944
15,383
22,050
6,695
8,683
Median Age
2000
07
30.4%
31
20.3%
59
29.1%
72
8.8%
03
11.5%
34.6
56,308
21,356
70.4%
26.7%
96
405
324
564
882
0.1%
0.5%
0.4%
0.7%
1.2%
1
649
622
1,095
1,102
0.0%
0.8%
0.8%
1.4%
1.4%
0-19
28.7%
19.3%
28.7%
10.8%
12.4%
35-54
20-34
8,643
9,942
55-64
65+
22,991
15,453
23,000
36.5
Lee County Educational Attainment
Age 25+ Popula on
Grade K-12
High School Grad
Some College, No Degree
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Degree
73.7%
24.5%
Age Distribution, 2007
2007
22,991
15,453
23,000
8,643
9,942
2007
55,800
18,566
2000
48,358
11,764
24.40%
13,645
28.20%
10,892
22.50%
2,816
5.80%
5,928
12.30%
2,844
5.90%
2007
51,961
6,954 13.40%
16,756 32.30%
9,274 17.90%
4,159
8.00%
10,084 19.40%
4,734
9.10%
Educational Attainment, 2007
5.8%
12.3%
22.5%
5.9%
24.4%
28.2%
Summary
County serves as a regional financial, retail, healthcare, and employment hub for the
northeast Mississippi region. Between 1990 and 2007, Lee County gained 14,450 –
3.4%. While Tupelo/Lee County has the fourth-largest labor force in the state,
its industrial base designates it as having the largest manufacturing labor
personal income ranks as the 7th highest.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, DecisionData, Mississippi Department of
Employment Security, Mississippi Development Authority
Community Development Foundation
300 West Main St., P.O. Box A
Tupelo, Mississippi 38802-1210
663.842.4521
800.523.3463
www.cdfms.org [email protected]
Labor Demographics
Employment Summary
Tot al Employment
Civilian Employment
Unemployed
Unemployment Rat e
60,000
2001
5 4 ,6 1 0
3 9 ,0 9 0
1 ,9 3 0
4 .9 0 %
2007
5 4 ,4 7 0
3 7 ,9 0 0
2 ,3 9 0
6 .3 0 %
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
Whit e Collar Workers
Blue Collar Workers
Number of Firms
1 6 ,7 5 2
1 9 ,4 6 6
3 ,7 8 5
0
1960
Accommodation and food
services
Administrative Support
and Waste Management
Services
Agriculture, Forestry, and
Fishing
Arts, Entertainment,
Recreation
Construction
Educational Services
Finance, Insurance, and
Real Estate
Health Care and Social
Assistance
Information Services
Management of
Companies and
Enterprises
Manufacturing
Other Services
Professional, Scientific,
and Technical Services
Public Administration
Retail Trade
Transportation and
Warehousing, and
Utilities
Wholesale Trade
Total
2007
3,300
3,880
3,110
2,540
50
90
310
1,500
120
360
1,470
180
2,230
2,060
7,110
720
7,340
560
1,070
17,590
1,160
1,070
12,460
1,220
1,220
5,200
6,290
2,010
5,260
6,890
1980
1990
2001
2005
2007
Manufacturing
Non-manufacturing
1960
1970
1980
Manufacturing
5,087
9,938 13,067 16,161 17,590 14,720 12,460
Non-manufacturing
4,062 17,873 24,602 32,933 37,020 37,630 38,750
Totals
9,149 27,811 37,669 49,094 54,610 52,350 51,210
Employment by Industry
2001
1970
1990
2001
2005
2007
Migration Patterns
Less than 15 minutes
15 to 29 minutes
Over 30 minutes
Median drive time
38.40%
42.60%
18.90%
17 minutes
Total In-Commuters
19,410
Top Commuting Counties
Itawamba
4,017
Chickasaw
1,629
Monroe
3,488
Pontotoc
3,112
Prentiss
2,492
Union
1,929
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, DecisionData,
Bureau of Economic Analysis
8.0%
3.2%
6.8%
6.1%
5.0%
3.2%
C
1,480
2,150
1,770
2,050
54,610
51,210
Community Development Foundation
300 West Main St., P.O. Box A
Tupelo, Mississippi 38802-1210
663.842.4521
800.523.3463
www.cdfms.org [email protected]
Top Employers
TOP MANUFACTURING EMPLOYERS
North
Mississippi
Health Services
Lane Furniture
Industries
Lane
Furniture
Cooper
Tire and Industries
Rubber Company
Cooper
Tire and Rubber Company
MTD Products
Tupelo
Public School District
DayBrite-Capri-Omega
JESCO,
Inc.
Tecumseh
Products
Wal-Mart,
Sam’s
H.M. Richards
MTD
SuperProducts
Sagless Corporation
Bancorpsouth
Toyota Auto Body (APMM)
Lee
County
Schools
Omega
Motion
Super
Sagless Corporation
Block Corporation
4,286
2,080
2,670
1,520
1,520
800
1,200
800
1,000
670
670
550
800
400
751
360
720
300
TOP OVERALL EMPLOYERS
North Mississippi Health Services
Lane Furniture Industries
Cooper Tire and Rubber Company
Tupelo Public School District
JESCO, Inc.
Wal-Mart, Sam’s
MTDCounty
Lee
Products
Schools
Bancorpsouth
BancorpSouth
Lee CountyProducts
Tecumseh
Schools
SuperRichards
H.M.
Sagless Corporation
4,286
2,670
2,080
1,520
1,200
1,000
979
931
800
751
670
720
670
Community Development Foundation
300 West Main St., P.O. Box A
Tupelo, Mississippi 38802-1210
663.842.4521
800.523.3463
www.cdfms.org [email protected]
Tupelo&
Lee County
College Education
Mississippi
Community College Overview
College
City
Itawamba Community College (Tupelo
Campus)
Tupelo
Itawamba Community College
(Fulton)
Northeast Mississippi Community
College
Fulton
Booneville
Enrollment
1,195 (Day)
4,621
3,919
Annual
Graduates
Distance from Tupelo
Degrees Offered
0 miles
Associates, Associates
of Applied Science,
Cer ficates, Industrial
Training
N/A
25 miles
Associates, Associates
of Applied Science,
Cer ficates
434
32 miles
Associates, Associates
of Applied Science,
Cer ficates
473
University Overview
School
City
Distance from Tupelo
Enrollment
Degrees Offered
University of Mississippi - Tupelo
Tupelo
0 miles
565
University of Mississippi
Oxford
50 miles
17,312
Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, Cer ficates
Mississippi State University
Starkville
65 miles
16,208
Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate. Cer ficates
Mississippi University for Women
Columbus
65 miles
2,428
Bachelors, Masters, Cer ficate
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
90 miles
19,044
Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, Cer ficates
Bachelors, Masters
Summary
degrees, and is conveniently located just outside of downtown Tupelo.
Itawamba Community College’s Tupelo campus provides thousands of
area employees innovative workforce training programs, as well as
University of Mississippi, as well as Mississippi State University,
are both within a one-hour drive of Tupelo, and provide the
Community Development Foundation
300 West Main St., P.O. Box A
Tupelo, Mississippi 38802-1210
663.842.4521
800.523.3463
www.cdfms.org [email protected]
University Programs
RELEVANT PROGRAMS OF STUDY:
(Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate Degrees offered)
School of Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
General Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
School of Business
Finance
Marketing
Management
Insurance
Management Operations Systems
Production Operations Management
Established in 1848
Serves 17,312 students
Approximately 842 engineering students (grad and undergrad)
www.olemiss.edu
RELEVANT PROGRAMS OF STUDY:
(Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate Degrees offered)
College of Business And Industry
School of Accountancy
School of Finance and Economics
Department of Management and
Information Systems
Department of Marketing, Quantitative
Analysis and Business Law
College of Engineering
School of Chemical Engineering
School of Aerospace Engineering
Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Established in 1878
Serves 16,208 students
Approximately 2,300 engineering students (grad and undergrad)
www.msstate.edu
Community Development Foundation
300 West Main St., P.O. Box A
Tupelo, Mississippi 38802-1210
663.842.4521
800.523.3463
www.cdfms.org [email protected]
Itawamba Community College
www.iccms.edu
Workforce Development Program
Workforce Development is an integral part of future development activities. In working with area businesses
and industries, K-12 schools, community colleges, and universities, CDF provides a key link to workforce training
resources and opportunities. The CDF employs a full time workforce development professional who works
with company officials to secure employee training needs and act as a key link to all available resources.
The Community Development Foundation has successfully partnered with Itawamba Community College to
train thousands of local business and industry employees. This demand-driven training utilizes the consor
tium method to ensure low cost and high impact. Ongoing training is vital to the success of area companies
and critical to individuals to remain competitive in the workforce and today’s global economy.
Programs of Study Include:
Science / Technology
Vocational/Technical
Health-Related
Business-Related
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Programing
Computer Information
Drafting and Design
Industrial Education
Physics
Mathematics
Engineering Systems
Computer Science
Automotive Technology
Collision Repair
Commercial Truck Driving
Diesel Equipment Technoloy
Machine Tool Technology
Tool and Die Technology
Welding/Cutting Technology
Electrical Technology
Heating and Air Conditioning
Industrial Maintenance
Nursing
Health Information
Emergency Medical
Accounting
Communications
Economics
Business
Marketing
Workforce Training Programs Include:
Previous Courses Offered:
Manufacturing Ergonomics
Principles of Lean Manufacturing
Value Stream Mapping
Set Up Reduction
Total Productive Maintenance
Cellular Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Kaizen Concepts and Methods
Quality Control
Electronics
Robotics/Automated Systems
Programmable Logic Controllers
Statistical Process Control
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Welding/Cutting Technology
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Computer Use and Application
Soft Skills of all types including leadership
development
Community Development Foundation
300 West Main St., P.O. Box A
Tupelo, Mississippi 38802-1210
663.842.4521
800.523.3463
www.cdfms.org [email protected]
North Mississippi Medical Center
349 physicians on staff throughout the system, covering 39
medical specialties
2006 Award Recipient of the Malcom Baldridge National
Quality Award
Covers a 22-county area with an estimated combined population
of 650,000 people
One of the major Lee County employers with over 6,000 employees
Services available within the NMMC network are:
Employee Assistance Program
NMMC Behavioral Health Center
Industrial Rehabilitation Program
Longtown Medical Park
North Mississippi Medical Clinics
More than 30 locations throughout north Mississippi and northwest Alabama
Wellness Facilities in Tupelo, Baldwyn, Pontotoc, Iuka, Eupora, and West Point
Work Link (Occupational Health Benefits)
Case management services
CPR training
First aid training
Employee education for OSHA required training
Hearing conservation program
Industrial hygiene services (air and noise monitoring)
Injury tracking program
Mobile occupational unit
On-site drug screening collections
Pulmonary function testing
North Mississippi Medical Center Community Hospitals are located in:
Tupelo, Mississippi
Eupora, Mississippi
Hamilton, Alabama
Iuka, Mississippi
Pontotoc, Mississippi
West Point, Mississippi
Featured in The Integrated Health Care 100 Directory, which recognizes integrated
health systems that provide a continuum of care ranging from clinics to home health
services and hospital services
Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations
Accredited by the American College of Radiology for MRI (magnetic resonance imaging),
radiation oncology, and mammography
Additional services provided by NMHS/North Mississippi Medical Center:
Health Link
Screenings/Health Fairs
Health Lectures/Support Groups
Mobile Mammography
Immunizations
Blood Drives
Nurse Link
The Appointment Desk
Speakers’ Bureau
Source: North Mississippi Medical Center
Community Development Foundation
300 West Main St., P.O. Box A
Tupelo, Mississippi 38802-1210
663.842.4521
800.523.3463
www.cdfms.org [email protected]
The Mall at Barnes Crossing
The Mall at Barnes Crossing is a retail conglomerate of 811,000 square feet of
shopping pleasure with something for everyone. If your name is not on the list that
follows, there are 337,011 square feet of leasable space available for your retail store.
Sales per square foot
People
Cars
C
ars
Mall employees
5-7-9
Abercrombie & Fitch
Aeropostale
Ann Taylor Loft
Backyard Burgers
Barnes & Noble
Bath and Body Works
Belk
Belk Men’s & Home Store
Body Shop
Buckle
Cajun Cafe
California Nails
Cancun Mexican Restaurant
Cellular South
Charlotte Russe
Chic Wigs
Children's Place
Chloe’s Ice Cream
Cinemark Movies 8
Cingular Wireless
Claire's Boutique
Coldwater Creek
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Finish Line
1990
$150.00
3.8 million
1.5 million
1,000
2007
$398.5
.
million
.112.5
2 5m
illion
. 4.20
40.2 million
2,600
FootAction
FootLocker
FYE
Gamestop
Gap
Gap Kids
General Nutrition Centers
Gotcha Covered
Great American Cookie Company
GYMBOREE
Hibbett Sporting Goods
Hot Topic
JC Penney
Jos. A. Bank
Kay Jeweler's
Kirkland's
Lane Bryant
LensCrafters
Limited Too
Lynn's Hallmark Cards & Gifts
Magic Wok
Malibu Wings
Master Cuts Hair Salon
Merle Norman
New York & Company
Payless Shoe Source
Pretzel Twister
Radio Shack
Rave
Regis Hair Salon
Reed's
Reed's Jewelers
Romancing the Stone
Ruby Tuesday Restaurant
Sbarro
Sears
Select Comfort
Shoe Department
Solid Gold
Spencer's
Steak Escape
Sunglass Hut
Sweet Peppers Deli
Talk About Wireless
Time Out Video Arcade
Trade Secret
Tropik Sun Fruit & Nut
Tupelo War Museum
Victoria's Secret
Victoria's Secret Beauty
WOJO Media
World Diamond Center
In 2007, the Mall at Barnes Crossing had total gross retail sales in excess of
$175,000,000, and over 12 million people shop there every year.
The surrounding strip malls contain approximately 732,660 square feet, and the
surrounding area further enhances your shopping experience. A few of the over 50
Abner’s
Applebee’s
Ashley Home Store
Auto Zone
Bed Bath & Beyond
Best Buy
Books-A-Million
Captain D's
Chili's
Chuck E. Cheese
Cingular Wireless
Circuit City
Cracker Barrel
David’s Bridal
Dollar Tree
Goody's
Hobby Lobby
Home Depot
International House of Pancakes
Kohls
Kroger
Logan’s Roadhouse
Lowes
Malco Tupelo Commons
McDonald's
O'Charley's
Old Navy
Olive Garden
Party Works
PetsMart
Pier One
Pizza Hut
Quizno’s
Red Lobster
Ross Dress for Less
Sam's
Sonic
Spectacular Specs
Staples
Subway Sandwich Shop
T J Maxx
Taco Bell
Toys R Us
Wendy's
Wal-Mart Super Center
Source: The Mall at Barnes Crossing
Updated: 07/28/08
Community Development Foundation
300 West Main St., P.O. Box A
Tupelo, Mississippi 38802-1210
663.842.4521
800.523.3463
www.cdfms.org [email protected]
Recreation
Recreational Facilities and National/State Parks
Rainbow Putt-N-Fun
Skate Zone
Elvis Presley Lake & Campground
Holly Springs National Forest
Bay Springs Lake
John W. Kyle State Park
Natchez Trace Parkway
Piney Grove Campground
Whitten Park Campground
J.P. Coleman State Park
Trace State Park
Tishomingo State Park
Tombigbee State Park
Tombigbee National Forest
Wall Doxey State Park
All within an easy driving distance of Tupelo
Tupelo Parks and Recreation
18
14
City parks (City of Tupelo maintains 529 acres of park land)
Playgrounds (within the city parks)
1 Fifty-meter pool with eight lanes (covered in the winter for year-round fun)
12 Walking tracks/trails
17 Tennis courts
4 Rental pavilions
2 Boys and Girls Club - Northside Center and Haven Acres
Children's Art in the Park
Annual Lighting of Ballard Park
Annual All-American City Family Picnic featuring the Tupelo Symphony Orchestra
tennis, golf, soccer, and aquatics
Source: City of Tupelo Parks and Recreation Department
Other Area Events and Venues
Birthplace of Elvis Presley - home and museum
Gum Tree Festival featuring art competitions, live entertainment, and a 10K race
Elvis Presley Festival featuring rock-and-roll, gospel, blues, street dances, and more
Tupelo Ballet Company holds performances of classics such as The Nutcracker,
Coppellia, Midsummer Night's Dream, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella
Tupelo Symphony Orchestra Association
Natchez Trace Parkway Association headquarters located in Tupelo
Home to the gigantic Flea Market and Crafts Show
Annual Tupelo Christmas Parade
Farmer's Market every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from May to October
Tupelo Community Theatre hosts several performances of local and guest talent
Skate Park for rollerblading, skateboarding, and BMX bikes
Oren F. Dunn Museum of historic buildings and artifacts of the Tupelo/Lee County area
32,000-square foot, 10,000-seat arena at the BancorpSouth Center
138' X 240' arena at the Lee County Agri-Center and Entertainment Complex
Cinemark Movies 8 theater and Malco Cinema 10 theater for your viewing pleasure
Tupelo Automobile Museum with over 100 collectible cars from the 1800s to the 1990s
Community Development Foundation
300 West Main St., P.O. Box A
Tupelo, Mississippi 38802-1210
663.842.4521
800.523.3463
www.cdfms.org [email protected]