Widener, AR

Located in the Arkansas Delta just east of Forrest City, Widener is a tiny, peaceful community set among open farmland near the St. Francis River. With around 200 residents, daily life here moves at a quiet, relaxed pace. Most people head a few minutes down the road to Forrest City for schools, groceries, and dining, while quick access to Interstate 40 makes commuting toward Memphis or Little Rock easy. It is also the birthplace of blues guitarist Luther Allison, giving this small farming town a notable spot in music history.