Hollywood comes to Mississippi: A feast for your eyes & your tastebuds

You’ve probably heard of Tate Taylor.  If not, here’s a little background.  Tate was born in Jackson so his roots in Mississippi are deep.   His film, The Help, was filmed right here in Mississippi and earned three Oscar nominations, including Best Motion Picture of the Year. Tate continued to follow his passion for creating films within his home state with his production company, Wyolah Films, directing films Get on Up, Ma, and Breaking News in Yuba County in Natchez, MS.

Now, he has set up shop in Natchez with “The Little Easy”, a coffee shop and restaurant.  It’s located at 114 High Street and features an all-day brunch and bites concept. In the heart of Natchez, The Little Easy offers sophisticated cuisine with hometown ease, all in a cozy setting, located at the gateway to Mississippi’s Blues Trail.

The opening of The Little Easy is part of Taylor’s ongoing efforts to preserve and transform Natchez’s historic Broadway district. In the last year, Taylor and partner John Norris have reopened the popular juke joint Smoot’s Grocery and established film studio Crooked Letter Picture Company, both on High Street. Taylor says their focus is on creating jobs and advancing economic development.

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