Hernando, MS
Music connected to Hernando
About Hernando
- • Musician and actor Paul Beauregard, better known as DJ Paul of Three 6 Mafia, is from Hernando.
- • The "Hernando Pickle" recipe, a sweet and tangy treat, originated here.
- • Its strategic location on the Memphis-to-Mississippi stagecoach route spurred early growth.
- • A Civil War skirmish occurred near Hernando, though the town itself saw little fighting.
- • The Great Depression significantly impacted Hernando's agricultural economy.
- • Named in 1836 for Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto, incorporated in 1837.
- • With over 17,000 residents, it's one of Mississippi's fastest-growing cities.
- • Sitting at 361 feet, Hernando offers slightly elevated views of the Delta.
- • Logistics and manufacturing are major employers in Hernando.
- • A warm, inviting atmosphere permeates the air in Hernando.
- • The Memphis Grizzlies, a short drive away, had a 2011 playoff run.
- • Former Ole Miss quarterback Chad Kelly played high school football locally.