Moving to or from Meridian?
East Mississippi's largest city — historic railroad junction, home to Peavey Electronics (the guitar-amp manufacturer), and the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (a MAX museum honoring famous Mississippians in music, film, sports, literature).
- 35,000 City population
- 100,000 Metro area
- 1860 Founded
- East Mississippi / Lauderdale County Region
Why people move to Meridian.
- Being East Mississippi's largest city
- Jimmie Rodgers' birthplace — 'Father of Country Music'
- Peavey Electronics world headquarters
- Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (MAX) museum
- Historic rail-junction heritage
- Merrehope antebellum mansion
Meridian was the birthplace of country music legend Jimmie Rodgers, often called 'The Father of Country Music.' The Jimmie Rodgers Museum is in Meridian, and the annual Jimmie Rodgers Festival draws country-music fans. Meridian is also home to Peavey Electronics — the guitar-amplifier and audio-equipment manufacturer founded by Hartley Peavey in 1965. Peavey amps have been used by Eddie Van Halen, Brian May, and countless other rock legends.
Where people live in Meridian.
A quick guide to Meridian's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Downtown
Historic core with preserved brick commercial buildings
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Poplar Springs
Upscale residential
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North Meridian
Family-oriented residential
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South Meridian
Diverse residential
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Marion (adjacent)
Small neighboring town
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Collinsville (nearby)
Small community
Where people spend their time in Meridian.
- Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (MAX) Downtown
- Jimmie Rodgers Museum Central Meridian
- Dentzel Carousel (historic) Central Meridian
- Merrehope Mansion Central Meridian
- Peavey Electronics Meridian
- Meridian Little Theatre Central Meridian
Planning a Meridian move.
- Tornado risk is real in central Mississippi; confirm shelter access
- Summer heat and humidity are intense; early-morning crew scheduling preferred
- Cost of living and housing run well below national averages
- Jackson MS is 90 miles west; Birmingham AL is 125 miles east
Moving in Meridian: FAQ.
Which Meridian is this?
Meridian, MISSISSIPPI (35K population) — a historic railroad-junction city in east Mississippi. Not to be confused with Meridian, Idaho (140K population, Boise suburb). When hiring movers, confirm state in writing. Meridian MS and Meridian ID are completely different cities in different regions.
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