Blues Trail in MS – Visit Mississippi

The Mississippi Blues Trail

Take an unforgettable journey through blues history in Mississippi, a state that many legends of the genre, like B.B. King and Charlie Patton, called home. The Mississippi Blues Trail is made up of a series of markers throughout the state. Each marker tells the story of a significant person or place that helped shape the foundation of the blues. From clubs to cotton fields to cemeteries to train depots, the markers bring the history of the blues alive for both visitors and locals.

After journeying through the past, dive into the music of the present by visiting one of Mississippi’s many juke joints and blues clubs. Musicians bare their hearts and souls on stages across the state, and there’s nothing quite like listening to authentic blues performers in person. Whether you’re drawn to the soulful sounds or expressive lyrics, the blues speaks to generations of fans in a multitude of ways.

For more information, request a tour guide, use our trip planner, check out some of the places to stop, or contact us today to start planning your trip.

100 Men D.B.A. Hall

Bay St. Louis FEATURED

The 100 Men D.B.A. Hall, a longtime center of African American social life and entertainment, was built in 1922 by the One Hundred Members’ Debating Benevolent Association. […]

Mississippi Blues Trail – Roots of Rock and Roll

Hattiesburg

History and music come together to commemorate the power of the blues. The marker shows the immense impact of the Blues in Hattiesburg and beyond, shaping the future of music and culture abroad. […]

Mississippi Blues Trail – Nelson Street

Greenville

Mississippi Blues Trail – Nelson Street Trail Marker Location: Greenville Marker Front: Nelson Street was once the epicenter of African American business and entertainment in the Delta. Nightclubs, cafes, churches, groceries, fish markets, barbershops, laundries, record shops, and other enterprises did […]

Mississippi Blues Trail – Corner of 10 and 61

Leland

A major source of income for blues artists in the first half of the 20th century was tips. This corner, formerly the intersection of Highways 10 and 61, was a profitable spot. […]

Mississippi Blues Trail – Jimmie Rodgers & The Blues

Meridian

Jimmie Rodgers is widely known as the “father of country music,” but blues was a prominent element of his music. […]

Mississippi Blues Trail – Summers Hotel & Subway Lounge

Jackson

Many black musicians stayed at the Summers Hotel, established by W.J. Summers. In 1966, Summers opened a club in the hotel basement that he called the Subway Lounge. […]

Mississippi Blues Trail – Willie Dixon

Vicksburg

Willie Dixon, often called “the poet laureate of the blues,” was born in Vicksburg on July 1, 1915. […]

Mississippi Blues Trail – Hickory Street (The Hollow)

Canton

Hickory Street, known locally as “The Hollow,” was a hub of social life, commerce, and entertainment for the African American community of central Mississippi for several decades. […]

Mississippi Blues Trail – The Blue Front Café

Bentonia

The Blue Front Café opened in 1948 under the ownership of Carey and Mary Holmes. In its heyday, the Blue Front was famed for its buffalo fish, blues, and moonshine whiskey. […]

Mississippi Blues Trail – Trumpet Records

Jackson

Trumpet Records was the first record company in Mississippi to achieve national stature through its distribution, sales, radio airplay, and promotion. […]