The University of Mississippi

Leading the way The state’s oldest public institution of higher learning, the University of Mississippi offers more than 100 fields of study, including several unique programs, on a campus named…

Recreation

From tennis courts, golf courses and swimming pools to hiking, hunting and fishing, there’s no shortage of recreational activities and venues available to residents and visitors in Oxford and Lafayette…

Shopping

Oxford is unique, offering visitors and residents the irreplaceable comforts of home, a feeling rare in many communities. The source of Oxford’s distinctiveness can be debated – the literary feel,…

Arts and Culture

Oxford is a cultural mecca. Internationally known as the home of Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner, Oxford has been named one of “The 100 Best Small Arts Towns in America.”…

Places of Worship

Lafayette County offers a wide range of religious organizations and establishments. Listed below are most of the area churches and spiritual organizations. Locations are in Oxford unless otherwise noted. Apostolic…

Government

City of Oxford Oxford City Hall 107 Courthouse Square (662) 236-1310 www.oxfordms.net Mayor and Board of Aldermen Mayor Robyn Tannehill 1407 Greenway Cv. Oxford, MS 38655 (662) 236-6932 (home) (662) 816-6932 (cell)…

Oxford at a Glance

City of Oxford and Lafayette County, Mississippi Population County52,930 City21,757 *Source: U.S. Census, 2015 Climate Average temperature: Annual: 63F • January: 38F • July: 84F Location Distance from: Memphis, TN75…

Chamber Staff and Board of Directors

Jon Maynard Chamber/EDF President/CEO Pam Swain, IOM Senior Vice President Chamber of Commerce Allen Kurr Vice President Economic Development Julia Blackmon Office Manager Rosie Vassallo Receptionist/Administrative Assistant & Retiree Attraction…