Desoto County - one of the 3 fastest growing counties in Mississippi & 10th fastest growing in the nation

Where is Olive Branch, Mississippi?

Located in DeSoto County, Olive Branch is conveniently located only 15-30 minutes from most of the surrounding municipalities. Neighboring areas in Tennessee include: Memphis (East Memphis, Downtown & the airport), Collierville, Germantown, Cordova, and Bartlett. Neighboring areas of North Mississippi and Desoto County include our sister cities, Hernando, Horn Lake and Southaven.

Desoto County Schools

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION, isn’t the only feather in our cap. Our schools have some of the highest accreditations in the state, with many newly constructed facilities offering state of the art equipment.

• Public Schools - more information from Desoto County Public School System.
• Private Schools - If you are interested in private schools check out, SBEC (Southern Baptist Educational Center) and Sacred Heart (Catholic), both fine institutions of learning located in DeSoto County for many years.
• College - Northwest Mississippi Community College is only 15 minutes away in neighboring Southaven and even boasts learning via satellite opportunities.

Outdoor Fun in Olive Branch, MS

Olive branch is home to 4 golf courses, with another 2 courses located in neighboring Hernando and Southaven. We offer a country club and a great YMCA which has activities for everyone in the family! For those water enthusiasts, a short drive down I-55 will take you to many boating and fishing opportunities.

Olive Branch City Park is a busy place with the fishing lake, playground equipment, walking trails, ball fields, tennis courts, track, and gazebo available for those family reunions. Soccer fields are only a short distance from the park as well. There are also annual events with crafts fairs, music, and the wonderful 4th of July fireworks display to name a few. Also for music, crafts and more visit "Old Towne" Olive Branch and the Wesson House for "arts" activities.

What else is there to do in Olive Branch?

Whatever your pleasure, you will be sure to find it in Olive Branch or close by.

• Many dining opportunities await you here, from lots of fast food establishments to fine dining chains, to small local eateries.
• Shopping. We offer many strip shopping centers, discount centers and the mall in Southaven is only minutes away!
• Skating rink
• Dance studio
• 2 movie theaters
• DeSoto Civic Center is only minutes away and hosts the River Kings hockey games, many plays, and concerts.
• Short drive to Memphis to see museums, sporting events (Grizzlies, Tigers, Redbirds), concerts, etc.
• Worship. Located in the bible belt of the South, Olive Branch offers all denominations and sizes of churches.

Living in Olive Branch

For our seniors, Olive Branch offers an assisted living facility, senior citizen's center, and housing development catering to our over 55 adults.

If you are looking for a home in Olive Branch there is ample housing available and much to choose from. Select from patio lots to estate sized lots and from prices under $100,000 to over $500,000. We have something for everyone!

Find Olive Branch Homes for Sale

Olive Branch is in the North Mississippi real estate market. You may also be interested in Memphis real estate searches.

Olive Branch, MS...a GREAT place to call HOME!!!

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