Mayor Paxton J. Branch

Tallulah City Council Charles M. Finlayson

Lisa HoustonTommy WatsonMarjorie Day

Gloria HaydenCity Attorney Raymond Cannon

City Clerk Gerald OdomDeputy City Clerk Vanessa Stubblefield

\t(a)●llu●lah\Tallulah, Louisiana is located in Northeast Louisiana, within MadisonParish, approximately 22 miles from Vicksburg, MS

ta●llu●lahThe City was named after a railroadsurveyor who fell in love with a localwoman. He named the town afteranother old girlfriend after he wasjilted. Indian word meaning “leaping water.”

ta●llu●lah• 7,234 residents • City/Parish rich in American history • 14 sites on the National Historic Register (5 of which in CD)• Historic US Hwy 80 (Dixie Overland Highway)

NSE

W

Kansas City Rail line

East/West

Delta Southern Rail line

North/South

So Now That The DistrictIs Fully Composed, what’s next?

The answer? A heck of a lot.

It’s Bad. But there has been progress.

BLOOMS ARCADE1ST INDOOR MALL IN AMERICA

Moving Forward,We need $.

And to get $ you have tohave a

Clear and Concise, Plan.

Tallulah’s Plan – Phase 1

Simultaneously:• Compose Advisory Committee (leaders, stakeholders, general public)

• Assist potential businesseslooking to locate within Cultural District

Proven Successful Events• Spring Festival• Annual Teddy’s Bear Fest

Those We Want To Try• Outdoor Local Art/Music Exhibit• Re-Enactment Exhibit

What else are we working on?

• Cultural District –Chamber ofCommerce Meeting – GuestVicksburg Arts Association

• Meet with owner of ScottlandPlantation House for update

Mayor and Advisory Committee Responsibilities:• Develop Financial and

Marketing Plan

• Find the funding for ourDowntown Revitalization

Mayor’s Responsibilities:• Find room in the FY2016-17

Budget for Cultural District Activities/Events, etc

Mayor Paxton J. Branch

Tallulah City Council Charles M. Finlayson

Lisa HoustonTommy WatsonMarjorie Day

Gloria HaydenCity Attorney Raymond Cannon

City Clerk Gerald OdomDeputy City Clerk Vanessa Stubblefield