Located the Arkansas and Texas borders, Shreveport is the cultural, commercial, and educational hub of northwest Louisiana. In Shreveport, you won’t find the Creole-Cajun vibe of New Orleans but unique Ark-La-Tex culture – the shared traditions and customs from three states – Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. Evolving from a hub of steamboat commerce in the 1800s to a national center for the petroleum industry until the 1970s, twenty-first century Shreveport is still redefining itself. Called ‘Hollywood South,’ Shreveport runs the nation’s third-largest film industry. It’s where Elvis Presley made his broadcasting debut and where world-famous blues guitarist Lead Belly got his start. Shreveport is also where Sam Cooke, arrested for attempting to register in a white-only hotel, wrote his iconic civil rights song, ‘A Change is Gonna Come.’ Unfortunately, the changes that came weren’t all positive. The collapse of the oil industry caused a population decline, growing income disparity, and crime. But ongoing revitalization efforts are restoring the city to its charming bright side – beautiful neighborhoods, fantastic Ark-La-Tex food, a hip brewery scene, a welcoming business environment, and friendly residents. Riverboat gambling resorts have stimulated a riverfront renaissance where you’ll find an attractive and upgraded pedestrian Downtown dotted with beautiful and unique art installations. You can make this city your hometown with assistance from trusted professional Shreveport movers.