No grocery store, no banks...can this small town in Mississippi be saved?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ย. 2024
- I drove through this small town, mainly downtown Coffeeville, MS to show the areas where new businesses could build. This is a very nice and quiet neighborhood with friendly people, however the town needs to be revived with entertainment, places to shop, handle financial business or new warehouses to create more jobs.
Shout out to Coffeeville, MS!
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I recently purchased 2 acres in this town and I plan to retire there. My cousin just bought the building next to the police station. There is a lot of potential in this town.
Great
That’s what I say. There is potential
I am retired,i could see myself there,and 2 dogs,i was stationed in west,va,up in the mountains,looks good to me,USN,Ret.
@@Seadog-6411Yes!!! USN, Ret. myself and looking for land in similar areas so I can live in peace and quiet and cost of living is low.
How much is 2 Acres would love to come down would be close to Greenwood
In order for towns like this to comeback, the Mayor and City Council have to plan or the people have to push for change. You have to bring in job resources such as Amazon, Car plants, Distrabution Centers. Some type of factories.
Now that MIGHT work. Still, I've talked to a lot of business owners here and they aren't very hopeful
The reason why every building is empty is because the businesses weren’t making money! The reason why they weren’t making money is due to the low population of the town and people not frequently visiting and spending money. How much does the average household make a year? That matters!! If the people aren’t making money they can’t spend money! If they can’t spend money that they don’t have then the businesses won’t make it!!
I think that some of those towns are being ignored. Maybe they need more job training and employnent agencies. Why is it that smaller developing countries are doing better than the USA? You want those people to move to the big cities and live in crowded places .
Those buildings have been empty for 10+ years, at some point...someone has to try again. I do believe if the right businesses were placed in town, the community would support them. Example: a grocery store...I recently saw a small town (in illinois) save their only store by coming together. However, I do agree with your response to a certain point. The average household is around $50,000 but people will spend money on things they need.
RIGHT! THERE'S NO POTENTIAL WHERE THERE'S NO JOBS. SHE NEVER GAVE ANY STATISTICS OR RATIO'S
@Denise-di3jy Overall, this video shows the town as all the videos I've uploaded. I only give population for most of them. An intelligent business owner always does research for themselves before moving forward on a project, so they would look up that particular information. I'm sharing this video from my perspective and opinion. There is power in the internet, if the right people see this video, someone will see it the way I do...potential and an opportunity. You can do alot with a little but you have to start somewhere. It starts by bringing awareness. If business come, it employs people, if only a few.
Ain't no damn money. Hospitals closing. Crime is surprisingly high. I've been all over Mississippi since the 1980's. It's getting worse. I love my state but enter at your own risk
Great video! Thank you for sharing Coffeeville! Such a cute town with so much potential!
Small towns have a lot of great assests. People seem more content in a small town. I sure would pick your town over many big American cities. Great tour❤
It's not possible. They're closing hospitals and hardly any jobs
@@Theeorie4393yea that’s the biggest issue. I’ve always talked to my wife about this. All they need is a wal mart. That creates jobs and people would actually spend more money. Even people that live close by like water valley and Oakland. Even Grenada people would stop buying and spend money in wal mart if they put one there.
Even a fast food restaurant would help bring some money into the town. Do that and people that live in other towns close by would also commute from their town to work there. That’s one of the biggest ways to help the town grow.
Coffeeville is truly a lovely town.
I agree, it is.
I like the name!
My mother was born in this town, and my grandparents lived there all their lives. I remember visiting them in the summer. We would visit my other grandmother in Big Creek. Those were GREAT summers. 😊
Like E-40 said, "The good times, they gone..."
My grandparents were from Coffeyville. They later moved to Memphis, then Chicago.👵🏾👨🏾🦳🏡
Very interesting town! I hope more business will be planted there so the community can continue thrive!! 😊
Too many rednecks
Love it love it....less is best that's my motto would love to live in a small town like this.
My parents were from Minter City Mississippi, near Greenwood, but in unincorporated. Mississippi is on my bucket list to visit! Enjoy your videos!
I am from Queens, NY and I have never been to the South. This is a wow factor. This video looks like 1951.
But it's not, my hometown filled with wonderful people. Yes it has the Mayberry feel but nice place
Most towns in Mississippi are impoverished and hopeless. It's sad to see. I mainly stay in the house to avoid becoming depressed. Just the other day, I was in Laurel. Jacktown owes me money for the bad streets tearing up my car. My Lord...
I love coffeeville my best friend used to live there she still has family there. Her last name is Reed but she moved to Oxford I use to come down from Saint Louis to visit here. I miss coming down there. I have to revisit soon
lol I live here she passed my house 😂
I grew up here. Coffeeville was once a striving town with restaurants, banks, hardware stores, etc.
Yes it was! My mom is from there. I loved visiting my grandparents. Logan’s.
I'm sure that I know your mom , we knew everyone, my maiden name was Covington, class of 1986
I'm not trying to be negative, but do you really think they're going to invest in these small towns in Mississippi or Alabama. Of course, it used to be so much better. But we're steady losing jobs and infrastructure
"Nice little town..I like to hear you "narrate"..you have a " voice" that fits"!!
Thank you very much! 😁
Does look like a pretty nice small town, we have a lot of "dying" small towns in Texas. It seems like all the people and companies want to be in the metro areas
I agree, it does seem that way but they should take a page from Dollar General because they are small enough to serve a community of any size. If it's a large city, they put multiple of their stores in the areas. You'll find those stores in the middle of the desert. 😂 They definitely know how to make money.
Walmart , Home Depot and other maga stores. Made these small towns. Go away.🙁
@@miltonmoore1690 The factories and such were sent to China, subsidized by us. We still subsidize "Free shipping" from China and not inside our own country
@@floydlooney6837 It’s a bad deal for American.They selling and giving away everything.🙁
The whole world is trending toward urbanization. Hate to see it. I grew up in a small town in Mississippi, pop 400. Still here
I will possibly record Coffeeville again.
Perhaps in the Spring or summer.
Summertime, please. Let us see how the people move around then.
I think you did pretty good. The town has been updated so far from what I see. The family dollar/dollar tree was a new store added. A house that was on the right before you passed the football field was tore down. The park lost a few things that was there like the swing set. Only thing I would suggest is when you go to the school.
I would love to live there! Always wanted to open a business & live in a small town like that ❤
If youre black Mississippi I would def avoid.
@@terrylee773 if you’re born here in Mississippi it’s not bad. If you not born here then I agree.
@@justanotherwaver9065 how it’s not bad? Explain to me how they kill you and chop you up there like it’s nothing. Mississippi probably is the worst out of all states of racial killings
@@justanotherwaver9065 you’re from there so you look at the news keep up with your surroundings they killed a brother out there and skinned him to his bones bro EMMITT TILL and so much more the trees of blacks being hung for over 400 years not to mention it’s cursed there and it’s a poor state. No black is safe there no matter what y’all get murdered it won’t even be a trail
@@justanotherwaver9065 they won’t let me post what I said I guess I’m leave it alone
A lot of “ DONT blink or you’ll miss it” towns in Mississippi
Facts!
I think if everyone in the town pitched in they could re-establish a grocery store. Maybe everyone could buy a share.
Good idea.
I like the video, good
content. It seems like
a nice small town.
Thank you
I can imagine what's it's like in the wee hours in the morning.😮😮😮
It’s very quiet in the wee hours in the morning
Not sh*t
Thanks For Sharing! I'm From Horn Lake Mississippi! I Love Quiet Country Towns!
You're welcome, Horn Lake is nice too.
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Horn Lake is part of Memphis metro. Outside of there, Jackson and the Gulf Coast, the towns and cities are beset with poverty and misery. Lots of folks hooked on pills
I Didn't Ask For Your Comment@@Theeorie4393
Your mama is miserable @@Theeorie4393
❤. I really enjoyed your video! You did a great job and I loved the narration. Your town is lucky to have someone who cares so much about it's future. 👏👏
Thank you so much!
I would definitely need a vehicle to get around..Thanks for sharing..New subbie🚙
Thanks for the sub! Much appreciated
If Water Valley can attract new residents(a lot due to attracting people from the town of Oxford to move there), it makes me wish that the town of Coffeeville could attract such people to move there as well. Towns like Coffeeville need more than just DG and Dollar Tree to shop at, and like you said it'd be nice if a grocery store and bank could open here. That and rehabbing decaying buildings in downtown Coffeeville, would greatly get the ball rolling in getting population back there.
If towns like Water Valley, MS can make a population comeback, and same witb Roanoke, IN, does make me hope places like Coffeeville could come back. Would be especially nice if some new grocer, could take over the Piggly Wiggly space.
People priced out of Oxford move to Water Valley.
Thank you for your video...that small town would be great to live in....I imagined so many different business opportunities to create for locals from a call/customer service center , a wipes manufacturing plant ..right now a plant in NJ makes my wipes and I'm looking to buy the equipment and make the wipes myself...a youth educational and recreation center..a small supermarket....the town is CLEAN!!!
You should come to baton rouge and let me show you around.
It's definitely on the list to visit and record.
I happen to love Coffee so I love this town already!
Thank you. For caring.
Excellent city tour!!!!
My former hometown had (3) grocery stores...........2 of which were meat markets that did butchering.
(3) new car dealerships
(2 ) hardware stores
(2 busy cafes)
bowling alley
Lumber yard
Feed mill.
(2) barber shops
Today?...........(1) hardware store
......................(1) cafe
......................(1 Dollar General)
.....................feed mill
0 grocery stores
Location.........central MN
One of my old coworkers is from Coffeeville, MS.
😅I think that Aldi should put a supermarket there. You all need some department stores there too. I hope that some people start opening some businesses there soon. I lived in a crowded city. I caught the flu from Thursday evening. I knew that somebody at work had the flu. I have been fed up of big cities cities from 2008. I am very concerned about Covid-19 too. I hate when I go to the store and turn around, someone is less than a foot away from me. It's so creepy. I was born in a small town and for most of my childhood . I like open spaces .
😢I did encounter racism when I visited a small town in Florida
@heatherfulmore3412 😄 I always place a shopping basket behind me to keep the distance. Some people get so close, others will think ya'll are together. Aldi would be great!
@@InTheseStreetzYes Aldi is a smaller store. But it’s not American owned. Another problem.🙁
Most towns die when there is no employer of any kind. No jobs means no money and people move away.
Sad but mostly true
With so many people in northern states retiring and heading south for better weather, you would think MS would try to get in on that trend more than just down by the gulf area. I am one of those people, but I am looking more at NC, GA, and TX. I am just not sure that the racial climate in MS has come far enough to really feel welcome.
It has so much potential thank you for this
You're welcome
This was a great town review. You now have a new subscriber. 👋🏾
Hello, thank you and welcome!
You need to attract peto the area. A great idea would be tiny home lots. You could rent out lots or acreage. You need to have a park/green space. Skating rinks and bowling perhaps?
A big ol general store, one with everything a person could need. No reason to go out of town except work. Visitors and towns people could go in get some food and do some browsing and purchasing. That empty lot with what looked like a memorial would make a great place for people to camp and have RVs. Or a big park. But those don't bring in the money. Nice ride thank you.
Good idea though, RVs would give people more options for permanent or temporary living space.
@@InTheseStreetz I would do like they do at state parks, reservations for a week only, sounds mean but this way you get more movement, not stagnant and so many more stories and people from all over. When I was young I lived in a small town and there was an abandoned house, my friends and I made it our club house, I see that in those abandoned places. Such potential.
The town appears to have everything but PEOPLE... Doesn’t look like there any lights in that town. Must be pitch black at night.
Lol they are hiding from the cold weather and yes, there are street lights.
No it’s not it’s well lit at night because I live here and I know for a fact
This place is close to where my family lives at in Vaiden Mississippi Carrol County I believe close to Grenada.
Yes, it's about 20 min from Grenada.
NEW SUBSCRIBER! I just stumbled upon your channel and was reminded of yesteryear and how time changes things. Like you, I hope these wonderful small towns, full of good people, can get an injection of life with industries that will support and sustain the local community.
BTW, I am from Natchez, Mississippi! 💪🏽
I joyed the Video I Subscribed just now, I watch these types of videos all the time what I liked about yours, is that you did a tour of the town all most all this types of videos or silent they never say anything at all...... not all but most... I live in the city and have been looking for a small crime free town too possibly move too, I'm retired so all I would like is some PEACE and Quiet (Smile) ... !!!
Thanks for subscribing and giving feedback on the video. Peace is a beautiful thing.
Im ready to leavr my city an relocate to a smaller town an bn lookin into mississippi lately..i appreciate seeing smaller towns .
All i see is scary stuff about Jackson
Thank you for sharing this video. My husband's family is from Mississippi. I dream of moving someday soon. 😊😊😊
Thank you for sharing this with us.
You're welcome
My family is from water valley. I see both towns are in Yalobusha county
How many students could you possibly have in a town of less than 1,000 people? And what do the few students do between elementary and high school? A regular walmart would be overkill, but one of those wlamrt neighborhood markets that just sells food would be fine.
I'm not an older person at 50 but I enjoy peace and quiet so I would live here. What is the name of the apartments complex with the on site laundromat? It looks like a quiet town and you can do limited grocery shopping at Dollar Tree and similar stores but they don't have the variety and the meats that a grocery store would have.
That's true, you'd have to travel 15-20 minutes out for groceries.
Think twice. Lots of folks move down here, seduced by it's eerie beauty and then become depressed once reality sets in
@@Theeorie4393Why are so negative? Everytime someone comments something positive, you have a negative comment. Have you ever left the state of Mississippi? Have you ever traveled abroad to see how beautiful oceans, beaches, rivers, sunsets, are? Goodness! 🤨
@LibbyEdwards100 Yes, I've been some of everywhere. I'm a military veteran and I attended college out of state. I'm not negative, just realistic. I worked as a social worker in Mississippi and am well aware of the policies in place and the limited opportunities. My old social work professor, the department chair, told me the state of Mississippi doesn't care about two things: education and the poor. It is what it is
That place must look beautiful in the summer with all the land and trees. Unfortunately you can't put new businesses in a town without enough people to support those businesses. You first need to get more families with income to move there, and then you can build up the businesses. But it definitely looks like a Lovely place to live. ❤❤
This town looks so nice
If businesses come… how can they be sustainable.? Barnes and Noble? How?
Barnes and Noble was wishful thinking, I used examples but I know that one in particular would not make it.
I live in Lorman, Mississippi...Alcorn State University...very quiet...Hwy 61...Home of The Chicken King Restaurant...❤❤❤❤❤
2:07 Spain was suppose to buy the building and expand another store to replace the building.
yes i could live here and great video ! i just subscribed marc
Hey Marc, thanks for the sub!
Can you deal with no hospitals, 30 minutes to the nearest grocery store only to find they're out of what you came there for, the hopeless look in the eyes of the young folks, etc
Thanks for the tour. Nice little quiet town. Have you ever thought about running for mayor or high officials?😊
You're welcome... 😁 no, I have not.
From a native and current New Yorker in the borough of Queens this is the total opposite of
my area of course houses and apartments right on top of each other no real space. But your small town is a quiet breath of fresh air hopefully the big wigs there can come up with some big plans for your town good luck Great Video new Subscriber.
Hello, thanks for the sub!
this town needs a large company or manufacturer to come in and create jobs or i dont see any future any time soon for coffeeville.
I'm afraid you might be right
Hello from Arkansas showing love
Heyy, shout out to Arkansas! Thank you.
The have some darn nice street lights.
I think it is great that you are an idealist person. This town between 2010 and 2020 lost 11.9% of it’s population. It has 797 people and a total of 457 households. It would be almost impossible for a business such as you speak to come to this town . Businesses have to hire people ,pay wages ,and benefits and make a significant profit to stay in business. I’m assuming that the residents travel to a-nearby town that is much larger to work, shop, receive medical services, recreation etc.
Love the video,i need the peace of mind
And that church by the coffeeville elementary school are open
You need the right honest politicians in town that have the same dream as you do. It looks like a wonderful little town. It takes hard work and a reason for business to locate there.
I will continue to follow you. Love you
Heyy, thank you. Love ya back
I Love places like this. You’re right so much potential 😊I could live there❤
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Not trying to be rude, but no you couldn't
@@Theeorie4393 You know me? Not being rude but there is potential.
@@Theeorie4393lol why u say tht, cause I'm kinda interested & would love to hear your opinion
@@kswag5759 No jobs, limited health care, bad schools
Is this Lee Lee ? I recognize the voice. I admire you.❤️
This is she 🤭😅 Hey Milton, this internet world is so small, thank you so much. I appreciate you! 💙
@@InTheseStreetz Hello Beautiful, over here admiring you from a distance. I will keep our secret.🤣🤣🤣I found you again. Must be meant to be .❤️🤣🤣🤣
This is a cool video, and I appreciate your positive attitude, but the reason why there's no-one here is because there's no-one making money here. If no-one is making money they can't spend it. The rents are too high and if there's no work and rent is too expensive, people leave for where the work is. It's a catch 22, unfortunately.
I'd love to build a recording studio here, btw! Both for my own use, and to rent out to other musicians. But again, there just wouldn't be enough regular business to sustain it, which is a real shame.
You are so very right. Not enough revenue and you will be upside down before you know it
Bring in the Business the people will come...they will bring jobs.🙏👍
looks like small town america is rapidly declining I hate to see that please keep us informed I love the videos
No Damn way...where are the people at ? No grocery store?...No hospital 🏥 or nothing?
Your voice sounds like LEE LEE OUT THE BOX.....I was a subscriber to her channel. Somehow I don’t get notifications anymore. I just stumbled up on this channel. Very interesting,I’m subscribing. Is this LEE LEE?
Hello! 😁 yes, glad you've come across the channel. Thanks for subscribing. Different content, we will see how it goes.
Great Info
the name itself sh make it great! one just needs to open a Coffee emporium and sell all kinds of coffee!? ☕️ 😊
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Coffeeville would welcome you, the radio station and grocery store would definitely thrive there. Shout out to Florida
It’s very cozy.. I’m a subscriber.. will you be posting any other areas?
Heyy, thanks for the sub and yes, I have 2 more on the channel so far. Link below is of Water Valley, MS
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The other video is on Grenada, MS Part 1)...link below
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That's my home town my moma still down their i still got my house down I go home some time
I'm from Coffeeville Alabama. South of Meridian east of Waynesboro
Shout out to Coffeeville Alabama!
If the state of Mississippi structure a nice package plan for production businesses to move there,with some nice tax breaks and incentives,that town could really grow
To answer your question could I live here? Possibly.. if there were a grocery store. Where do you all do your grocery and clothes shopping?Family Dollar and Dollar tree cannot possibly be where everyone shops for food…
There are surrounding towns to shop for everything, they are about 15 min away.
Whats the nearest airport....my next vacation should be in this quaint town
😁 Nearest airport is in Memphis, Tn and nearest/best hotel is Oxford, MS
They need a Bed and Breakfast place.
They have to create something in that town to draw ppl there with only the town population and income the businesses wouldn’t flourish
If a business comes in and employs the locals then money will recycle as they can spend in their home town they need a urgent care , grocery, daycare, vet, McDonald's
Home Sweet Home!
Dollar stores seem to be the only option there. Likely not large enough for wal marts “neighborhood market “.
Bring Amazon warehouse, and LGSky food supplies
The place lacks just about everything. There is no soul, no life, no potential, nobody walking about, it's like most of the US, disappointing.
I am of a different opinion and that opinion has been shaped my experiences and travels in the US Army. Even animials understand that when the water and food source is drying up. They must migrate if they are to thrive. I intentionally don't mean 'survive'. We need to consider the conditions generations who follow us must contend with. I don't want my future generations to survive. I want them to thrive.
Quite little town
👍 just found you new subscrber
Hello and thanks!
What do you do for groceries, banking, jobs, recreation etc. What's the income level? What's the cost of a home?
Hi I’m a native of Oakland Mississippi. Just wondering if you could drive through Oakland? I was last there almost 3 years ago for my grandmother’s funeral. I currently live in Iowa
Hello and will do, I actually had them recorded but the sun blocked alot of the views so I will re-make.
@@InTheseStreetz Oh I’m ecstatic!!!
A car wash? No town should be without one!
There are 2 manual carwashes, a small automatic one would be a great addition or even a new manual one. I agree they should be in every town.
It can be save build one large building that can have one stop shop
Is the Mayor and the city council working on bringing in needed businesses. Maybe the Director of Economic Development for your county could assist the city with economic growth grants .
What about the water lines? Good idea.
Well if Laurel Mississippi can do well pethaps other towns can too
Laurel, Miss is a hot damn mess. They're closing stores and the hospital is underfunded. The touriststy stuff from Hometown is out of reach for most folks. LOTS of poverty. But you can go work at one of the many chicken plants
@@Theeorie4393 ohh im sorry i didnt know
My hood i move from coffeeville 2008
I like the town just wish l had money to invest and create jobs