Celebrating Tennessee Williams: A 32-Year Tradition in the Mississippi Delta

Coahoma Community College News

The Mississippi Delta Tennessee Williams festival has honored the life, work, and enduring legacy of one of America's most celebrated playwrights, Tennessee Williams. Williams had deep ties to Clarksdale, spending his childhood summers here with his maternal grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. Walter E. Dakin. In his memoirs, he fondly described them as "the source of the greatest support and kindness" in his life. His love for this region is evident in his numerous references to Clarksdale and the Mississippi Delta in his literary works. 

These grants, made possible by ongoing support from the Mississippi State Legislature, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Coahoma County Tourism Commission, and other arts and educational organizations, ensure that this cultural celebration remains accessible to all.

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