Southaven, Suburban city in DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States.
Located north of Mississippi near Memphis, Southaven extends over 41 square miles of land with residential areas and commercial districts at 94 meters elevation.
Kemmons Wilson established Southaven by developing residential subdivisions south of Whitehaven, Memphis, leading to the city's incorporation in April 1980.
The DeSoto Civic Center in Southaven hosts regular sports events, including games of the Mississippi RiverKings from the Central Hockey League.
The West End District offers economic incentives to businesses, including tax exemptions for seven years and waived fees for building permits and licenses.
Baptist Hospital-DeSoto expanded in 2006 with an eleven-story tower, marking the transformation of Southaven from a small suburb into Mississippi's third largest city.
Location: DeSoto County
Inception: 1980
Founders: Kemmons Wilson
Elevation above the sea: 94 m
Shares border with: Memphis
Website: http://southaven.org
GPS coordinates: 34.98739,-90.00350
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:37
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