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About Hernando
Hernando has been selected by Family Circle Magazine as one of the 10 "Best Towns For Families" in the Nation. http://www.familycircle.com/family-fun/travel/the-best-towns-for-families-2015/?page=2
Known as "Mississippi's Front Porch", historic Hernando, Mississippi holds true to its authentic, small town character, all the while boasting of desired modern amenities like bike lanes, a skate park, curb-side recycling and convenient shopping areas. The Hernando Town Square and the four other historic districts are places of timeless architectural tradition with a consistency of details, scale, and sensitivity. Almost 15,000 residents call Hernando home, enjoying a high quality of life in scenic Desoto County. Hernando is located just 25 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee and convenient to Tunica's casinos, Delta blues music traditions, and the University of Mississippi in Oxford.
Focused on smart and sensitive growth, the town's leadership and citizens have successfully created an award-winning community where concern for community health, love of the town's history, and promotion of the arts and the environment combine to result in a high quality of life. Whether it’s a sunset concert on the historic courthouse lawn or a Saturday morning ride with the Hernando Bicycle Club, locals understand what creates community. Named Mississippi's Healthiest Hometown in 2010 and featured on ABC's "Everyday Health" television show, Hernando is leading the way to a healthier Mississippi.
The city embraces ideas of conservation, sustainability and well-managed development as demonstrated by Hernando's designation as a Preserve America Community and the Mississippi Main Street Community, as well as participation in the DeSoto County Greenways program. Hernando was one of only 4 cities in Mississippi to receive the enHance Sustainability Award by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality in 2012, and continues to this day to work hard to make Hernando "greener".
Downtown Hernando is a living "traditional neighborhood." Take a tour of Elm Street or Northern Street, and the Historic Town Square. You will see the tradition that inspired Hernando West!
Hernando schools are ranked #2 in test scoring in the state. (see Mississippi School Rankings) Children of Hernando attend the highly-ranked DeSoto County School system. Children in Hernando attend the Hernando Elementary School (K-1), Hernando Hills Elementary School (2-3), Oak Grove Central school (4-5), Hernando Middle School, and Hernando High School.
With access to a rapidly expanding public parks and recreation system (a new skate park and two new soccer complexes were just opened), a state-of-the-art equestrian center, golf, and the windiest lake east of Chicago, locals can enjoy many active recreational pursuits within a few miles of Hernando. The growing DeSoto County Greenways program and Arkabutla Lake provide hiking and walking trails throughout the county.
Hernando's quality of life initiatives have been noticed. For eight years straight, Hernando has been recognized as a "Playful City USA", and is home to the award-winning Hernando Farmers Market. Named Mississippi's Favorite Market from 2009-2015 by the American Farmland Trust's Favorite Farmers Market Program, the market was recognized in 2012 as the 5th favorite in the country. Hernando has also been named to CNN/Money Magazine’s 100 Best Places to Live. Hernando was also featured in CNN's Great American Cities small town series and was an honorable mention Bike Friendly Community.
Under the canopy of century old Oaks in a local park or around a neighbor's dinner table, voices can be heard sharing stories of the past and plans for the future - all a true reflection of the unique community that is Hernando.
Known as "Mississippi's Front Porch", historic Hernando, Mississippi holds true to its authentic, small town character, all the while boasting of desired modern amenities like bike lanes, a skate park, curb-side recycling and convenient shopping areas. The Hernando Town Square and the four other historic districts are places of timeless architectural tradition with a consistency of details, scale, and sensitivity. Almost 15,000 residents call Hernando home, enjoying a high quality of life in scenic Desoto County. Hernando is located just 25 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee and convenient to Tunica's casinos, Delta blues music traditions, and the University of Mississippi in Oxford.
Focused on smart and sensitive growth, the town's leadership and citizens have successfully created an award-winning community where concern for community health, love of the town's history, and promotion of the arts and the environment combine to result in a high quality of life. Whether it’s a sunset concert on the historic courthouse lawn or a Saturday morning ride with the Hernando Bicycle Club, locals understand what creates community. Named Mississippi's Healthiest Hometown in 2010 and featured on ABC's "Everyday Health" television show, Hernando is leading the way to a healthier Mississippi.
The city embraces ideas of conservation, sustainability and well-managed development as demonstrated by Hernando's designation as a Preserve America Community and the Mississippi Main Street Community, as well as participation in the DeSoto County Greenways program. Hernando was one of only 4 cities in Mississippi to receive the enHance Sustainability Award by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality in 2012, and continues to this day to work hard to make Hernando "greener".
Downtown Hernando is a living "traditional neighborhood." Take a tour of Elm Street or Northern Street, and the Historic Town Square. You will see the tradition that inspired Hernando West!
Hernando schools are ranked #2 in test scoring in the state. (see Mississippi School Rankings) Children of Hernando attend the highly-ranked DeSoto County School system. Children in Hernando attend the Hernando Elementary School (K-1), Hernando Hills Elementary School (2-3), Oak Grove Central school (4-5), Hernando Middle School, and Hernando High School.
With access to a rapidly expanding public parks and recreation system (a new skate park and two new soccer complexes were just opened), a state-of-the-art equestrian center, golf, and the windiest lake east of Chicago, locals can enjoy many active recreational pursuits within a few miles of Hernando. The growing DeSoto County Greenways program and Arkabutla Lake provide hiking and walking trails throughout the county.
Hernando's quality of life initiatives have been noticed. For eight years straight, Hernando has been recognized as a "Playful City USA", and is home to the award-winning Hernando Farmers Market. Named Mississippi's Favorite Market from 2009-2015 by the American Farmland Trust's Favorite Farmers Market Program, the market was recognized in 2012 as the 5th favorite in the country. Hernando has also been named to CNN/Money Magazine’s 100 Best Places to Live. Hernando was also featured in CNN's Great American Cities small town series and was an honorable mention Bike Friendly Community.
Under the canopy of century old Oaks in a local park or around a neighbor's dinner table, voices can be heard sharing stories of the past and plans for the future - all a true reflection of the unique community that is Hernando.
Healthy HernandoThe Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation announced that Hernando has been named the “Healthiest Hometown in Mississippi” for demonstrating exemplary leadership and commitment to the health of its citizens. (Read More)
Playful HernandoThe city has eight times been named a "Playful City USA," more times than any other city in the state. (See our play places!)
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