Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Southaven public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
12 issues in development
Rural King revitalization at former Kmart site
Rural King plans to spend about $19 million renovating the old Kmart building at 550 Stateline Road, and the city is waiving tap, water, sewer, and permit fees through the tax incentive program. Officials call it a great fit for the west end.
Silo Square senior living campus
The developer of Silo Square North can now build a senior living campus — possibly with assisted living, independent living, and golf-cart-style amenities — instead of some of the planned cottage homes, because demand for cottages is softening while senior living demand grows. It also adds open space and lowers density.
Towing facility conditions at State Line/Airways
The long-running towing facility got its subdivision and design approvals — but only after the board forced brick/stone construction, decorative fencing, a 12-vehicle cap and heavy landscaping instead of a prefab building on gravel.
150-foot cell tower on Airways Boulevard
A new monopole is coming to Airways Blvd. north of Rasco Road, screened with landscaping and wrought iron instead of barbed wire fencing.
DeSoto Road PUD subdivision and rental restrictions
A 158-acre, 330-home development is coming to north DeSoto Road, and the board used the approval to crack down on rentals — capping them at 10%, banning homes built to be rentals, and requiring HOA review. The mayor argued rentals fuel crime; the builder said spec-building requires occasional rentals.
May Boulevard Hotel Property Development Revival
The board amended its 2019 deal with Kaplan Management to restart deadlines for the long-stalled hotel project near the entertainment district, including a $295,000 land-extension payment.
Five-Lot Commercial Subdivision Near Silo Square
DeSoto District, LLC got approval for a five-lot shopping-district-style development on Getwell Road north of Nail Road, extending the Silo Square concept southward.
Rayburn 2-lot subdivision vacation
A housekeeping move to formally vacate two lots that were folded into the new Key and Honda dealership property — clearing up title work so the dealership project can be recorded.
Data Center Development Dispute
Southaven is caught up in a growing fight over data centers near the Mississippi-Tennessee line. The outcome could affect what gets built near neighborhoods, how the city grows, and what residents pay for utilities.
Provost Townhome Development at Desoto Central PUD
Provost LLC will replace 15 planned cottages with 26 brownstone-style townhomes near Deer Chase, renting around $3,500/month within the gated Provost community. Neighboring homeowners will get a new uniform fence along their backyards.
Data Center Development
Elon Musk’s xAI is bringing data centers to Southaven, and residents are pushing back over noise, zoning, and pressure on local utilities. If you live nearby, expect public fights over land use and possible strain on power and water.
Jacob Lane fence and HOA dispute
A Jacob Lane resident said a developer's fence behind her home has been falling for 15 years and she couldn't get the original survey. The mayor committed to getting her the development survey of record.