Thrilling effects.

Located just south of Memphis attractions and just east of Delta gaming, with plenty of shopping and recreation right at home, the gateway community of Southaven bills itself as the “Top of Mississippi.”

Former Southaven resident John Grisham also sits at the top of his game, having published an unceasing string of blockbuster hits since The Firm was issued in 1991. Grisham grew up in Southaven, came back here to practice law after graduating Mississippi State and University of Mississippi, and was eventually elected the Mississippi legislature from this district before his writing career took flight.

Grisham’s heroes, flawed Everymen, always face difficult choices, and it is always in their choosing that his characters—and their stories—reach dramatic climaxes. Could it be Grisham learned about the power of choice growing up here, along the great divide? Possibly.

But one thing’s certain: It’s always good thinking to take a little time to drive the great divide here in the Mississippi Hills.