includes groups for young adults, senior citizens, HOAs, pastoral and ministerial leaders, an industrial roundtable of large employers, and a Parks and Recreation advisory committee. These committees meet quarterly, providing citizens a direct avenue to influence city initiatives and foster a profound sense of community ownership and influence. “The people who tend to get involved in our city tend to be those who have a deeper appreciation for it and know what’s going on in our city. So, there’s something here for everybody to do at every age level and every background,” says Communications Director Jay Nichols. As both Nichols and Mayor Adams explain, this feedback directly shapes the services and developments provided, reinforcing the cherished small-town feel despite the city’s substantial growth. It’s essential to note that Olive Branch’s substantial growth is due to its remarkably strong and diverse economy, significantly bolstered by its strategic geographic location and a robust logistics sector. “We have hundreds of logistical operations and truck lines in this area. That’s what we do. We have an estimated 3382 acres of land, over 30 million square feet of logistics space and industrial warehousing,” Mayor Adams states. The city is situated just 10 minutes from where five Class 1 railroads intersect and 15 minutes from both FedEx’s global air hub and UPS’s air hub in Memphis. 6935 US-51, Horn Lake, MS 38637 (662) 393-1922 Visit us for plumbing supplies, HVAC equipment and more! 8 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 07
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