HGTV just named this Mississippi city ‘one of the most charming small towns’ in the US

Small towns in America create a sense of community, belonging and timelessness that big cities often lack. So, it’s no wonder HGTV recently focused on highlighting some of the best and most charming small towns in the country.

But if you live in Mississippi, you might not have to look too hard to find one of the most beautiful cities around. Here’s which small town HGTV recently named one of the most charming small towns in the country.

Oxford, Mississippi, is one of the most charming small towns

Oxford, Mississippi, made HGTV’s list of the most charming small towns in the country and here’s why:

According to HGTV, Oxford is the “home of world-famous author William Faulkner. It was also once the home of contemporary author John Grisham.”

Oxford is referred to as the “Cultural Mecca of the South,” which makes more writers, musicians and artists flock to the town. Oxford even has James Beard Award winner John Currence, who won Best Chef South in 2009.

Other attractions in Oxford:

• The L.Q.C. Lamar House

• Rowan Oak

• University Museum

• Saint Peter’s Cemetery

• Bouré Restaurant

Other southern towns on the list

Here are some of the other southern charming small towns that made the list:

• Fairhope, Alabama
• Cartersville, Georgia
• Crystal River, Florida
• Paducah, Kentucky
• Ponchatoula, Louisiana
• Newberry, South Carolina
• Paris, Tennessee
• Gruene, Texas

Have you been to Oxford before? If so, do you think the town is one of the most charming? Let me know in the comments or email me at cmadden@mcclatchy.com.

Chelsea Madden

The Telegraph

Chelsea is a service journalism reporter who began working for McClatchy in 2022. She was born and raised in Middle Georgia and lives in Forsyth. She attended Wesleyan College for undergrad and a few years after that, went to SCAD for an MFA in writing. Outside of work, Chelsea likes to watch Netflix, read books in the thriller genre and chase her toddler around.