Spread across 2,131 acres, the forest is covered in Mississippi River alluvial bottomland hardwoods and holds some of the state’s best hunting and fishing lands.

Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge has the largest tract of bottomland hardwood forest in Tennessee, and lies in the Lower Mississippi River floodplain with eight miles of the refuge’s western boundary adjoining the Mississippi River. The refuge provides a variety of habitat types for a diversity of wildlife species and is a great destination for wildlife watching.

Once called the Ripley Colored Cemetery, this historic African American cemetery was organized in 1893. Louis Napoleon Nelson, a locally significant historical figure, is buried here. Nelson and his descendants have maintained that Nelson was a soldier in the Confederate Army, although his pension papers state he was a servant and a cook.

The Lauderdale County Museum is housed in the historic Sugar Hill Mansion which was built in 1842. The museum showcases items highlighting the history of Lauderdale County. The building also houses the Lauderdale County Chamber of Commerce.  

The Ripley Water Park is located within the city’s 50-acre City Park and features a pool and waterslides with a full staff of lifeguards. Pool hours are 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday throughout the summer months. The Water Park is available for special events and group rentals for private parties between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday and between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Swim lessons,…