Groceries
There are a couple of choices for picking up groceries nearby:
Magnolia Market at 638 Hwy 145 A in Brooksville has Troyer meats and cheeses, bulk foods, fabric and floral arrangements. They are open every day except Sunday.
Tristar Market at 179 North Oliver Street in Brooksville, MS is open Monday thru Friday 8:00AM-8:00PM. (Grocery store that was formerly Tem’s Food Market).
Breakfast and Lunch
Ole Country Bakery at 135 Hwy 145 Alt. in Brooksville is a true old-fashioned country bakery featuring the best in homemade cakes, pies, doughnuts and breads. They are open every day except Sunday and serve lunch with deli sandwiches, homemade soups and fresh salads. In addition, they carry a fine selection of country cookbooks, local Brooksville honey and fresh-brewed coffee.
Blue Truck Coffee 9.5 miles away in downtown Macon, MS is open Monday-Friday 7:30AM-5:30PM and Saturday 7:30AM-11:30AM. Great espresso, breakfast paninis, and other drinks/food.
Gifts
Busy Bee Nursery & Gift Shoppe is located at 14534 Hwy 45 in nearby Macon. They are open every day except Sunday. You’ll find plants, hanging baskets, floral arrangements and they offer free local delivery. They also carry a large variety of gifts, toys and sewing supplies.
Magnolia Market at 638 Hwy 145 A in Brooksville sells fabric and floral arrangements as well as groceries. They are open every day except Sunday.
Day Trips
Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, located at 13723 Bluff Lake Road in Brooksville, has over 42,500 acres. Migratory birds can be seen in the fall and winter as they move through the area and alligators can be spotted in warmer weather. There are hiking trails and boardwalks to lookouts that can be accessed from sunrise to sunset every day.
The Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center is about 20 miles away at 300 Main Street in Columbus, home to other historic sites also. The center is open every day except Sunday.