Discover the Communities along the Natchez Trace Parkway

The Parkway’s small communities put big smiles on visitors’ faces. You’ll see why.

Wayne County Welcome Center Receives New Historical Artifact

Recently a presentation was made to add to our collection. It is a large section of the paddle from the old paddle boat “Mississippi Queen” out of Natchez, Mississippi. This piece of history is authenticated, labeled and a brief story accompanies this item. The way it was acquired by the donor is a story in itself…

75th Anniversary of the Inaugural of the Natchez Trace Parkway in Natchez, MS

The Natchez Trace Parkway Association invites you to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the inaugural of the Natchez Trace Parkway.

Oktober Heritage Festival in Hohenwald, TN

Take the Natchez Trace Parkway to the Oktober Heritage Festival in downtown Hohenwald, Tennessee this year! Lewis County attracts thousands of visitors to this exciting event during the second weekend in October each year. This year’s event will take place on October 12-14, 2012.

Vintage Cars on the Natchez Trace Parkway

Vintage car fanatics got a chance to drive their dream car down the Natchez Trace Parkway on Saturday, September 29, 2012 during the “Third Annual Rally for the Lane” fundraiser. The event helped raise money for the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville, a community of the Natchez Trace Compact.

The Americana Music Association Celebrates Most Successful Event Yet

The Americana Music Association has chosen September 18-22, 2013 for their annual Festival & Conference, presented by Nissan, to take place once again in Nashville, Tennessee. The announcement comes on the heels of the not-for-profit music association’s most successful and critically acclaimed event yet.

Natchez Fall Pilgrimage

Beautiful antebellum homes, big front porches, friendly tour guides dressed in colorful gowns, the history and the Old South…. it’s all apart of the Natchez […]

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

Join the Natchez Trace Parkway in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month! National Hispanic Heritage Month takes place between September 15 – October 15, 2012.

2012 Labor Day Events Along the Natchez Trace

Labor Day weekend is almost here and there are some fun events along the Natchez Trace Parkway! As the Natchez Trace winds through Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee, each community offers exciting events to visitors and residents. We’re hoping we’ll have some great weather and that everyone has a safe and fun holiday.

Tishomingo State Park Offers Canoeing, Climbing and Hiking

For rock-climbing enthusiasts, Mississippi’s flat deltas and rolling hills offer a poor canvas, but Tishomingo State Park has the best rock faces in the state.