Downtown Tupelo’s newly expanded Cadence Bank Arena & Conference Center has more than 25,000 square feet of function space, including 16 meeting rooms, and accommodates a capacity of 800 people in its largest event space. The arena seats 10,000 for concerts and 8,000 for sporting events, while the arena floor accommodates 170 exhibit booths and banquet space for 2,000.
Adjacent to the arena and conference center is a 158-room Hilton Garden Inn, which features 1,200 square feet of event space in three event rooms and can host 100 people in its largest space. Nearby hotels include the 121-room Holiday Inn & Suites Tupelo North, with 2,100 square feet of event space, and the 79-room boutique Hotel Tupelo, with one meeting room.
For unique venue options, Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo features 150 roaming buffalo, exotic animals, and horse trail rides, as well as an outdoor party pavilion available for rental. Caron Gallery, an art gallery, can host groups of 125, while Uptown Grocery can accommodate events of 200 people. Planners should also check out additional options at Tupelo Furniture Market, Belden Center at Itawamba Community College, and Elvis Presley Birthplace Event Center, which can host gatherings of 25 to 160 people seated.
