Tunica
Designated Community since 2000
Tunica Main Street
Laura Withers, Director
Contact Information
P.O. Box 2654
Tunica, MS 38676
Phone 1: 662.357.8010
Mission Statement
Tunica, Mississippi is a quaint Southern town at the top of the Mississippi Delta. On a given day in Tunica you will find children playing, sweet tea brewing, and local residents ready with a welcoming wave and warm smile. Come down for a visit, and stroll our quiet streets, shop at our unique retailers, and be sure to sample local fare at one of our locally owned restaurants.
About Tunica
Tunica is a town in and the county seat of Tunica County, Mississippi, near the Mississippi River. The community derives its name from the Tunica Indians which once were numerous in the area. Tunica became a gambling resort area during the early 1990s. While population growth has taken place mostly outside Tunica, the major casinos employ numerous locals. They attract visitors from nearby Memphis, Tennessee, West Memphis, Arkansas and all over the Southeastern United States.
Annual Events
- Rivergate Feastival (April)
- Wild Game Cook off
