As the arts district of Jackson, Mississippi, Fondren is the hub of artistic expression through music and visual arts and boasts unique owner-operated boutiques and over two-dozen locally owned restaurants, bars, coffee shops and bakeries.
The history is an interesting one (read more on the Find It In Fondren website). This once suburb of Mississippi’s capital city was annexed by the city in 1925 but has maintained a character and charm. Locals own this place and the feel is small town, but with a hip and eclectic twist. The neighborhood is diverse, multicultural, open minded and accepting of all people.
Each week, the neighborhood is a buzz with activities like concerts, art openings, group fitness opportunities, book signings, food tastings and more.
The area we call Fondren is from Woodrow Wilson Avenue to the south, Northside Drive to the north, the ICR Railroad line to the west and I-55 to the east. Our downtown historic district was recently listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service. Fondren is three miles from downtown Jackson is and is bordered by the LeFleur East and Greater Belhaven neighborhoods.
(Source: Find It In Fondren website)