Senatobia, Mississippi
Senatobia is a city of 8,380 people in Tate County, Mississippi, founded in 1860.
Why visit Senatobia
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Tobie Cinema, College Street Historic District, Downtown Senatobia Historic District and Back Acres Country Club.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Senatobia
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About Senatobia
Senatobia is a city in and the county seat of Tate County, Mississippi, United States; it is the 16th-largest municipality in the Memphis metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, Senatobia had a population of 8,354. It is home to Northwest Mississippi Community College, a state community college providing two-year academic and technical degree programs. Also located in Senatobia is the Baddour Center, a residential-care facility for intellectually disabled adults.
From the Wikipedia article Senatobia, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks5
College Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Senatobia, Mississippi, U.S.
Downtown Senatobia Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Senatobia, Tate County, Mississippi, U.S.
McGehee Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Plantation house in Tate County, Mississippi
Tate County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic building in Senatobia, MS, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes11
![Thomas R Machnitzki ([email protected]), CC BY 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Senatobia_MS_026.jpg){kind=link}
![Thomas R Machnitzki ([email protected]), CC BY 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Senatobia_MS_006.jpg){kind=link}
History
On April 13, 1834, early settler James Peters purchased two sections of land from the Chickasaw Nation for the price of $1.25 per acre. This land was later developed as the town of Senatobia. The community took its name from Senatobia Creek.
The Downtown Senatobia Historic District, the core of Senatobia's central business district, developed in 1856 after the opening of the Tennessee and Mississippi Railroad. Two nearby settlements, Tatumsville and Tatesville, were both abandoned, with those populations moving to Senatobia in favor of easier transportation.
Senatobia received its charter as a municipality in 1860. During the Civil War, the town's business section was burned twice by federal troops. Tate County was organized in 1873, during the Reconstruction era, with Senatobia becoming the county seat in 1873 for the newly formed county.
In June 2026, a one-year-old child, Kohen Wiley, was shot dead by a police officer firing at a fleeing car at a Walmart in Senatobia. In September, the police chief was fired by the city's board of alderman after revelations that he had used racial slurs in text conversations with a colleague.
From the History section of Senatobia, Mississippi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Days Inn by Wyndham Senatobia
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
501 East Main Street, Senatobia
Churches and places of worship16
Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
705 Strayhorn Street, Senatobia
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Senatobia Tate Co Regional Voc Ctr
School · 5.4 mi
165 West Central Avenue, Coldwater
Healthcare4
Map of Senatobia
63 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 31°F | 4.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 34°F | 5.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 51°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 60°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 67°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 70°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 62°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 40°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 33°F | 5.9 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Senatobia (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Tate County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-10-22: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-28: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-16: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tunica Municipal Airport (UTM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Coldwater 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Como 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Hernando 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Batesville 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Southaven 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Horn Lake 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Byhalia 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Olive Branch 25 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Oxford 31 mi southeast, about 50 min by car
- Memphis 35 mi north, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Senatobia MS 026, Thomas R Machnitzki ([email protected]), CC BY 3.0
- Senatobia MS 006, Thomas R Machnitzki ([email protected]), CC BY 3.0
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