Epes is located on the Tenn-Tom Riverway and offers excellent hunting and fishing. Livingston, AL, 12 miles from Epes, which is the home of the University of West Alabama, offers the Livingston Jaycee park. The park houses several baseball fields, softball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts and swimming facilities along with picnic and playgrounds. Just 30 miles from Epes is Demopolis, AL, also on the Tenn-Tom River. Demopolis features a boat landing and park facilities. Every year Demopolis hosts the Christmas on the River Parade and craft shows. If you're looking for shopping, Meridian, MS is just 40 miles away. Here you can find the Village Fair Mall. Meridian also is the home of the Jimmy Rodgers Museum. Other entertainment is golfing, skating and bowling.