Golf in Hattiesburg

Hattiesburg is the Forrest County seat and home of the University of Southern Mississippi, the state's third-largest university. The Hub City's downtown has experienced significant revitalization driven by university-adjacent development, and the Seven Springs neighborhood's restaurant and arts scene reflects the urban investment that USM's presence has catalyzed. Camp Shelby, one of the nation's largest National Guard training installations, adds military employment to a diverse economy built on healthcare, education, retail, and the manufacturing that has grown in the surrounding counties. Camp Shelby's training operations during World War II and subsequent national guard activations have given Hattiesburg a long military heritage alongside its academic and commercial identities.