Way back then, Southaven was just a village until Kemmons Wilson planned to develop some residential subdivisions in Whitehaven, Tennessee. Eventually, Whitehaven, which is an unincorporated area in the southern portion of Memphis City, became a part of Memphis in the 1970s. It was in 1980 when Southaven was officially incorporated. It is considered one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. In fact, within 20 years the population of Southaven tripled and its land area doubled. Interstate 55, which was constructed in the 1970s, greatly contributed to the growth of the city. At the same time, it provided easy access to the city from Chicago, Jackson, Memphis, and St. Louis. The first high-rise building in Southaven was the Baptist Hospital-DeSoto, which was first constructed in 1988. In October 2007, Southaven opened Southaven Towne Center, which was the city’s first large shopping mall. Southaven became the third-largest city in Mississippi in February 2011. Among the famous celebrities who lived in this city include songwriter and singer Cory Branan, as well as the famous novelist John Grisham.

Southaven offers a wide variety of places to see and activities to enjoy. One of the places that you should not miss is the Strike Zone Bowling Lanes. Here, you can find numerous bowling lanes and a video game arcade. They also offer fun activities for business events, birthday parties, and other special occasions.

Other Southaven attractions that you should check out include Central Park, Snowden Grove Park, and Chuck E. Cheese.