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‘Oh, the hummingbirds!’ Southaven gears up for inaugural festival

By , Daily Memphian Published: July 30, 2025 4:00 AM CT

A new festival celebrating the ruby-throated hummingbird migration is set to launch in Southaven on Sept. 13, a project city officials and organizers believe will significantly boost local tourism.

Inspired by a discontinued event in Holly Springs, the Southaven Hummingbird Festival aims to draw thousands of visitors with a blend of nature education and family-friendly activities. The festival hopes to establish itself as a premier regional event, attracting nature enthusiasts and families.

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Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone Jr. is a Bluff City native who has earned an undergraduate degree in journalism from LSU’s Manship School. He’s written for publications including The (Baton Rouge) Advocate and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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