Hood, LA
Music connected to Hood
About Hood
- • Singer Kix Brooks, of Brooks & Dunn fame, was born in Shreveport, near Hood.
- • While not invented here, the nearby city of Shreveport is known for its "stuffed shrimp".
- • Timber and agriculture initially fueled Hood's growth in the early 20th century.
- • Hood is an unincorporated community, lacking a formal town government.
- • Flooding along the Red River has periodically impacted Hood's development.
- • Named after a local family, Hood was established near the turn of the 20th century.
- • With under 1,000 residents, Hood is smaller than many high school graduating classes.
- • Hood sits at around 200 feet above sea level, offering gentle rolling terrain.
- • Agriculture, particularly cattle farming and hay production, drives Hood's economy.
- • A quiet, rural feel permeates Hood, evoking a sense of calm and connection to nature.
- • The New Orleans Saints, nearly 300 miles away, won Super Bowl XLIV in 2010.
- • Louisiana State University (LSU), located in Baton Rouge, has a storied football rivalry with Alabama.