Community Overview

  
   
 Grenada - \gre-nada\ - 1. a Native American word meaning marriage 2. the perfect community to live, work, shop, and play 
 
We all know that a great marriage takes work. It's the perfect blend of a lot of different elements and involves a tremendous amount of teamwork. Grenada may have taken its' name from a word that means marriage but we've taken it a step farther. We are all working hard to blend all the elements that make a great community. We're large enough to offer you what you need, yet small enough to be friendly. A great location, excellent schools, quality health care, affordable housing and terrific people have combined to make Grenada a regional "hub" for employment, commerce, and recreation.
Grenada is located in North central Mississippi where the Delta and Hill Country meet, almost equal distance between Memphis and Jackson. Unlike many of the communities located on the edge of the Delta, Grenada's economy is primarily based in manufacturing rather than agriculture. This means ample opportunity for the County's 23,000 residents. 
 
In addition to employment opportunities, Grenada has a wealth of recreational opportunities. The city is home to Grenada Lake, a flood control lake with more square footage than Ross Barnett Reservoir. The Lake has miles of nature trails, camp grounds, beaches, boating facilities, and hundreds of hidden "honey holes" just waiting to be discovered by some lucky fishermen. The Dogwoods Golf Course, an 18 hole public golf course, is located along the lake.
 
With the outstanding educational and recreational opportunities available Grenada is the perfect place to raise a family. There are approximately 55 police officers patrolling Grenada's streets and instances of violent crime are exceedingly rare. Grenada businesses offer a variety of goods and services. In fact, our pull factors are among the highest in the State. Our educational facilities are receiving State-wide and National acclaim. Any way you look at it Grenada is poised for tremendous growth!!
 

There are also many cultural opportunities in Grenada. There are a number of groups and organizations that meet regularly. The Elizabeth Jones Library also has many events in addition to a fine collection of books and reference materials.
   
   

95 SW Frontage Road  ~ Grenada, MS 38901 ~ 1-800-373-2571
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