It's Electric: Neon Lights

1 Hour Martinizing Cleaners
Lighting up Tupelo since 1959, this neon sign is located at the intersection of West Main and South Madison Streets. The sign is unique among Martinizing dry cleaning franchises worldwide and was completely refurbished in 2010.

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An entryway to upper-floor apartments in downtown Tupelo, this building used to house the office of Dr. William Robert Hunt. Just before dawn on January 8, 1935, Dr. Hunt delivered Jesse Garon Presley, who was stillborn, and 35 minutes later delivered Elvis Aaron Presley.

Bar-B-Q by Jim
A certified stop on the Mississippi BBQ trail since 2016, you don’t want to miss this finger-lickin feast or the “We Roast, You Boast,” neon sign located inside the establishment.

East Heights Barber Shop
This barber shop has been operating since the 1980s and can’t be missed thanks to the traditionally striped barber poles marking the entrance. The multi-colored neon barber pole lights up when the shop is open for business.

Firestone
Relocated in 1966, the Tupelo Firestone anchors the corner of West Main Street and Green Street. Founded by Harvey S. Firestone in 1900, this national company became a pioneer in the mass production of automobile tires.

Hotel Tupelo
Known as Tupelo’s greatest hit, Hotel Tupelo embraces the rock and roll culture inspired by Tupelo’s native son, Elvis Presley, and offers visitors a unique experience in downtown Tupelo. You can’t miss their location thanks to the neon backlit Hotel Tupelo sign that anchors the building.

Johnnie’s Drive-In
The oldest operating restaurant in Tupelo, Johnnie’s Drive-In, opened in 1945 and celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2020. Known for their “dough burger” and BBQ, you can take advantage of the drive-in and carhop service or you can simply go inside. Grab a seat in the Elvis booth and try his favorite … a cheeseburger and RC cola.

Lucky 7 Tattoo
This trailblazing tattoo parlor was founded in 2010, not far from the iconic Crosstown intersection in Tupelo, and is known for one-of-a-kind design options for body art.

Lyric Theater
Home to Tupelo Community Theatre, the Lyric was originally designed for operas and plays, followed by an adaptation to show moving pictures in the 1930s. Purchased in 1985 by the local community theater group, the building interior was refurbished, and the neon and marquee lighting were upgraded. A marque relighting event was held in 2010.

Malco Theatre
The entrance to this theatre features a can’t miss overhead neon sign, as well as a background of upcoming movie posters framed in neon lights. The Malco Theatre chain has artfully showcased neon signs on their properties since the 1930s.

Mugshots Grill & Bar
Lighting up the Fairpark District in downtown Tupelo, this restaurant is known for its specialty burgers and a few unique ones like the Mac & Cheese Burger, a Breakfast Burger, and even a Peanut Butter Burger.

Neon Pig
Identifiable by the neon pig sign above the entrance, this popular butcher shop and restaurant focuses on locally grown and homemade menu items. It is best known for its “Smashburger,” a combination of aged filet, sirloin, rib eye, New York strip and Benton’s bacon.

Texas Roadhouse
This franchise opened in Tupelo in 2016 and is known for hand-cut steaks and ribs, made-from-scratch sides, and homemade bread.

Tupelo TVA Sign
Established in the 1930s and located at one of the busiest intersections in Tupelo, the iconic neon arrow points visitors and locals to the “Business District” of the city while also highlighting Tupelo as the “First TVA City.”

Woody’s Tupelo
The neon “Woody’s” sign welcomes customers to Woody's Tupelo Steakhouse. Known for its charcoal-grilled, hand-cut steaks and wild game, delectable local seafood, and cherished family recipes with a twist, this restaurant offers a truly satisfying dining experience.