Tupelo Hardware Company In Mississippi Is Brimming With Great Merchandise And Tons Of History
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published January 16, 2021
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for the past 25 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships, working for The Royal Obsession and Anatomie clothing. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
Tupelo Hardware Company has been in business for over 90 years! But its age isn’t its only distinguishing characteristic. The decades-old store has another claim to fame – it’s where Elvis purchased his first guitar. Still a functioning store, a visit to Tupelo Hardware Company is like stepping back in time. Take a look:
Tupelo Hardware Company is housed in a historic 3-story brick building on Main Street.
Not only has the store been located in the same spot for nearly a century, but since day one, it’s been run solely by the Boothe family as well as a handful of longtime employees.
It’s said that young Elvis initially wanted a rifle, before finally settling on a guitar. Keeping with tradition, the store still sells guitars to this day.
For more information, call Tupelo Hardware Company at (662) 842-4637. You can also visit the store’s website or Facebook page.
So, did you know about this charmingly historic store? Ever visited? Know of another long-standing store with an interesting past? Tell us in the comments section.
This isn’t the only can’t-miss spot in Tupelo. Read about another here.
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