Reed’s Department Store (corner of West Main and Front Streets). Nationally recognized graffiti mural artist Ryan “ARCY” Christenson. ARCY was commissioned to create this large-scale mural of Tupelo’s beloved son live during the 2018 Tupelo Elvis Festival. Each piece he creates exhibits his particular style, which is a crossover of traditional graffiti, with bright splashes of color mixed with traditional photo-realism. Fun Fact: ARCY leaves a hidden Mickey Mouse in his works as a nod to his children. See if you can find the hidden Mickey.

Local artists Lujan Perez and MJ Torrecampo. Designed to share the history of Tupelo before Elvis put the town on the map, this mural recognizes Chickasaw heritage and depicts leaders Chief Piominko and Chief Tishominko. Other Tupelo highlights within the mural include Tupelo trees, white magnolia leaves, railroad tracks signifying Tupelo as an official stop on the rail, the TVA arrow sign, and the year 1870 when the City of Tupelo was established. Created in 2018, the mural was commissioned as part of the Off The Wall: Changing the ARTmosphere in Tupelo Brick by Brick project.

Designed and created by Victor Armstrong in 2023. Elvis was known for his stunning stage wear, and this mural with its hot pink background depicts Elvis in one of his most iconic looks -- his gold lame’ suit standing in front of the gates of Graceland. The mural also features two signs in two known Elvis cities: the Tupelo TVA sign and the infamous “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign.

Local artists Reid Caldwell and Kit Stafford. Created in 2018 as part of the Off The Wall: Changing the ARTmosphere in Tupelo Brick by Brick project, the mural has a “postcard from Tupelo” theme and features the Farmers’ Depot, the courthouse, and a view of downtown Tupelo. There are also a few nods to Elvis with images of the front porch of the Elvis Presley Birthplace and a guitar.

Artist Jeff Casso. Completed in 2023, the mural depicts two icons, Amstead Mitchell Strange and Alice Little. Tupelo hired Strange in 1923 to serve as a principal and agricultural advisor to African American farmers. In this role, he worked to improve the lives of young African Americans in Lee County by providing educational opportunities that changed the future for so many during that time. Little, the daughter of Pastor T.C. Little of Lane Chapel C.M.E. Church in Tupelo, was raised in Tupelo and spent 29 years serving as an extension service agent in the segregated system of the time. She was known for her ability to reach young people through various 4-H clubs, as well as her gardening, animal husbandry, and homemaking expertise.

Local artist Kit Stafford. This eye-catching mural of young Elvis showing off one of his signature dance moves is painted on the side of the alley next to Van Atkins Jewelers in downtown Tupelo not far from the small home where Elvis was born. The mural, commissioned in 2017 as part of the Off The Wall: Changing the ARTmosphere in Tupelo Brick by Brick project, depicts Elvis wearing standard jail-issued blues with jail cell bars behind him. The movie, Jailhouse Rock, was released in 1957 starring Elvis Presley.

The oldest operating restaurant in Tupelo, Johnnie’s Drive-In opened in 1945 and celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2020. Known for their “dough burger” and BBQ, you can take advantage of the drive-in and carhop service or you can simply go inside and sit in the Elvis booth and try his favorite … a cheeseburger and RC cola.

Home to Tupelo Community Theatre, the Lyric was originally designed for operas and plays followed by an adaptation to show moving pictures in the 1930s. Purchased in 1985 by the local community theater group, the building interior was refurbished and the neon and marquee lighting was upgraded. A marque relighting event was held in 2010.

Reed’s Department Store (corner of West Main and Front Streets). Artist Cody Crotts created the mural in 2020. This mural depicts the new state flag, which replaces the retired 1894 state flag. The new flag features a magnolia blossom surrounded by 20 stars, signifying Mississippi's status as the 20th state in the union, and a gold five-point star to reflect Mississippi's indigenous Native American tribes.

A local and independent specialty café known for its creative brew, unique pastries, and a variety of house-made goods. Featured in the 2019 Architectural Digest adaptive reuse article, “These are America’s 7 Most Beautiful Gas Station Conversions,” Strange Brew’s building includes many original design elements, as well as a nod to Elvis Presley with the blue and white color scheme, Elvis photos, and blue velvet couch.

Erected in the 1930s and located at one of the busiest intersections in Tupelo, the iconic neon arrow points visitors and locals to the “Business District” of the city while also highlighting Tupelo as the “First TVA City.” The Tennessee Valley Authority was a federal government initiative to bring low-cost power to rural areas in seven southern states.