We are happy to be one of Tupelo’s premier wedding venues where timeless elegance meets Southern charm. Let’s work together to create a romantic backdrop for your wedding ceremony and reception that you will never forget. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, The Cotton Mill is the perfect place to start your forever.
Building the Mill
The Mill was built in 1901 and was ran as a successful cotton mill for decades. The Mill was an icon for the neighborhood it resided in- Mill Village- which is where the management of the cotton mill were provided housing so they could oversee the employees.
The Beginning of the End
Workers went on strike in hopes of higher wages- the first strike in the history of the company.
The Mill Closed
With the repercussions of the strike being too big of a hill to climb, the Mill closed in April of 1937.
An Old Building with a New Purpose
In the 1940’s the building was bought by the Rogers family and became one of the largest wholesale plants in the Mid-South with over 100,000 square feet.
A New Beginning for the Cotton Mill
The property sat vacant for many years until Greg Pirkle, a partner at Phelps Dunbar in Tupelo purchased the building in 2010.
Preserving History with a Modern Twist
The Cotton Mill is now fully renovated with 14,000 square feet of event space on the main floor that was completed in 2017 with original lighting and re-purposed wood. The building also features 100,000 square feet of residential, professional, and commercial space.
