Falling in love with Tupelo

Tupelo, Mississippi, serves as the birthplace of Elvis Presley and features statues titled "Becoming" that depict the singer as both a child and a superstar. The town offers various historical attractions related to the musician's legacy.
Two statues with one name: Becoming, located outside Elvis’ birthplace, depict Elvis the boy and Elvis the superstar The birthplace of Elvis is a town full of fun and surprises JENNY BLOCK | Contributing WriterJennyEBlock@iCloud.com Falling in love with small towns and cities was not on my bingo card for 2026, or ever really. But […]
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