Katie Coats concluded her two-year term as president of the Natchez Trace Compact Board of Directors during the organization’s annual meeting in Tupelo. Representatives from partner communities along the Natchez Trace Parkway gathered to celebrate recent accomplishments and plan for the future. During the meeting, the Compact adopted a new five-year strategic plan informed by research from a comprehensive study made possible through grant funding. The group also continued work on the development of new branding and creative assets that will help strengthen marketing efforts for the Natchez Trace.

Visit Mississippi looks forward to continuing its partnership with the Natchez Trace Compact and the National Park Service to promote one of our state’s most treasured scenic and cultural assets. Stay up to date on the latest news and initiatives by visiting www.scenictrace.com and following the Natchez Trace Compact on social media.