Epes is located on the Tennessee-Tombigbee River way in Sumter County. The abundance of woodlands and water access make the area famous for hunting and fishing. The rural community of Epes is surrounded by several easily accessible cities that offer a variety of shops, restaurants, universities and churches.

Livingston, a short 8 miles west of Epes, is the home of The University of West Alabama, a four year college that was founded in 1835. Livingston also hosts the acclaimed Sucarnochee Folklife Festival.

Anything that you may need, you can find in Tuscaloosa, which is just 45 miles east of Epes. Home to the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa is best known for Roll Tide Football, food and fun. There are two malls, several major shopping centers with large retailers, movie theaters, and a large variety of restaurants encompassing all types of cuisine. Two medical centers in the city provide state of the art healthcare.

Just 30 miles south of Epes lays historic Demopolis, Alabama, where the Tombigbee and Black Warrior Rivers converge. Demopolis features a yacht basin, several boat landings and multiple state park facilities. Demopolis hosts Christmas on the River Week in December and Freedom on the River in July. Art exhibits, theater productions and craft shows are held during the year. Demopolis has many fine restaurants and shops, as well as well-known retail stores.

If you are looking for great shopping without the fuss of a big city, Meridian, Mississippi lies 40 miles west of Epes. Scenic beauty, recreational opportunities, moderate living costs, access to good healthcare and year-round mild weather describes this East Mississippi community. Meridian is culturally rich in theater, concerts and music, where the Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival is a much anticipated annual event.