Belden in Tupelo is considered the cultural hub of North Mississippi. It is best known as the birthplace of the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. Today, Tupelo houses several historic attractions, including a museum dedicated to Presley, Tupelo National Battlefield, and Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site. Gumtree Museum of Arts, Tupelo Veterans Museum, Tupelo Automobile Museum, and Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo are also some of the city's main popular destinations. Tupelo also boasts a thriving local music scene and attracts blues musicians and fans from all over the world.
