Community

Located at the eastern edge of the Mississippi Delta, Greenwood is a city of approximately 14,000 residents. Given its access to Highway 82 and Interstate 55, Jackson, Mississippi, and Memphis, Tennessee, are within easy driving distance. Greenwood offers small-town charm and amenities along with award-winning restaurants, a variety of locally owned stores, a vibrant downtown, and an acclaimed upscale hotel and spa. The community’s economic base is a blend of agricultural, health care, educational, and industrial businesses. With three rivers and numerous parks, recreational opportunities abound.

Greenwood is supported by the Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber of Commerce and sponsors many community events that draw visitors from across the United States, including the Viking Half-Marathon; Bikes, Blues, and Bayous; the Greenwood Gravel Grind; and the 300 Oaks Road Race. Tourism is further promoted by the Greenwood Convention and Visitors Bureau, located in downtown Greenwood. Greenwood is committed to preserving its historic downtown through Main Street Greenwood, whose Director is a member of Nativity.

Learn a little more about Greenwood: • City of Greenwood • Greenwood Chamber of

Commerce • Greenwood Convention and

Visitor’s Bureau • Main Street Greenwood

K-12 Education

The public schools operate under a consolidated city/county district and Pillow Academy, St. Francis Academy, Leflore Legacy Charter School, Delta Streets Academy, and North New Summit School offer options for parents and students. • Greenwood Public Schools • Pillow Academy • St. Francis of Assisi School

• Leflore Legacy Charter School • Delta Streets Academy • North New Summit School

Greenwood Leflore Hospital

Major Employers

Greenwood is served by Greenwood-Leflore Hospital, a large community hospital staffed by many of Nativity’s parishioners, and which has commendably served this community during the difficult times presented recently. Greenwood’s largest employers are GLH; Viking Range, a manufacturer of high-end kitchen products for the home, and its affiliate, Lynx Grills; Milwaukee Tools, a manufacturer of high-quality tools; and John-Richard Collection, a designer of home furnishings. Industry related to agriculture also thrives in the Greenwood-Leflore County area. Learn more about Greenwood’s health care and employers: • Greenwood-Leflore Hospital • Viking Range, LLC • Lynx Grills • Milwaukee Tool • John-Richard Collection • America’s Catch

• Heartland Catfish

Higher Education

Mississippi Valley State University is located eight miles west of Greenwood in Itta Bena and Delta State University, Mississippi State University and the University of Mississippi are all less than 90 minutes away. Access to these universities provides avenues for enjoying both sport and the arts.

Arts and Culture

Greenwood itself is committed to the arts, being home to The Museum of the Mississippi Delta. ArtPlace, Mississippi is also located in Greenwood, providing education through the arts to all age groups, with a predominant focus on youth. Nativity’s members are actively involved in both organizations: • Museum of the Mississippi Delta • ArtPlace, Mississippi