Environmental Management Program: An Overview

Our government can be very confusing and laborious. Luckily, the folks at 1 Mississippi spend a lot of time pouring over very confusing and laborious documents to translate them into real, human English. As Congress goes through its Appropriations processes, one of...

4th of July Fireworks Celebrations

The Mississippi River flows through the heart of America, and through all Americans’ hearts. That’s why 1 Mississippi is encouraging all River Citizens to get their patriotism on this month by celebrating the River as a National Treasure. This July 4th, commemorate...

Memphis Area Clean-Up: McKellar Lake

McKellar Lake-Mississippi River Clean-up: Please consider joining us for a clean-up on April 30th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at McKellar Lake in Memphis, TN.  Parking will take place on the Jack Carley Causeway and we will walk down to the lake from there.  Mayor AC...

River of Song

The Mississippi River has inspired people living in the United States for generations. We can listen back in our musical history and find artists whose sounds, inspired by the River, delight and haunt us. But what about musicians today? Is the River still a muse to...

Juke Joint Festival April 14-17

Live blues music.  Plant-a-Wish Celebration.  1Mississippi Exhibit.  Live carving demonstration.  Canoeing and kayaking on the Sunflower River.  Introducing Stand Up Paddleboards to the Sunflower!  Canoeing Workshops and Rentals.  Guided Adventures on the Mississippi...

Where is my Farmer’s Market?

As stated on their website, Local Harvest is “the number one informational resource for the Buy Local movement and the top place on the Internet where people find information on direct marketing family farms.” Use their service to find your...