Welcome to Tifton — a growing leisure destination in the heart of charming South Georgia! Here you will find the perfect combination of welcoming hometown appeal and exciting cultural chic. Strategically located just two and a half hours south of Atlanta, Tifton can be easily reach by I-75, US 319, US 82, and US 41 — we are central to all that is spectacular in Georgia and North Florida. Whether you are here for a conference or a concert, an expo or an exhibition, you're in for a delight in The Friendly City. Founded in 1890 by sawmill supervisor Henry Harding Tift, Tifton-Tift County has its roots in modern agriculture. Discover scenic, sprawling farmlands that use state-of-the-art agricultural technology, and relish in a blast-from-the-past historic working farmstead. But just because we value heritage, doesn't mean we're old fashioned. Today, there is a perfect collection of museums, art galleries, shopping venues, historic sites, restaurants, and outdoor recreation opportunities to please a variety of tastes. Tifton hosts a myriad of diverse artistic, educational, and business events throughout the year. As a Celebration of the Arts city, Tifton's contemporary cultural arts are certainly alive — and thriving! Annual celebrations including spring's Love Affair Fine Arts Festival and December's Hometown Holidays Celebration have grown into wonderfully popular regional favorites. Gifted artists, musicians, performers, and craftspeople from around the globe bring their talents and traditions to Tifton. Our idyllic location on the map has enticed major companies, educational institutions, physician groups, and other regional professionals to hold conferences and continuing education forums in Tifton. Tour the $11 million expansion at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center — a magnificent 95,000 square-foot entertainment, special event, and expo facility. While the Valdosta and Albany airports are accessible within one hour, Tifton is a perfect drive-in meeting destination from anywhere in Georgia, Florida, and Alabama.
