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If a change of location is
in your future we invite you to invest a little time with us. We can show
you why West Tennessee, "The Well Kept Secret", has much to offer. If a
slower pace, less stressful lifestyle is of interest to you! If you're
relocating from a metro area you may find that "Less Equals More."
Less state and local
government = NO state income tax, very low property taxes (Tennessee ranks
47th for income versus all state taxes collected, 50 being the best
rating.) Also, insurance premiums are among the lowest in the nation
(homeowners and auto.)
No beer joints. While beer can be
purchased at local convenience stores we don't have the gathering places
where alcoholic beverages are served. We feel this contributes to our
charm, being laid back with a touch of the "Norman Rockwell" feeling.
Having a Christian college and no beer joints contributes to the "Living
Here" aspect.
No one major industry
= If you're coming from the north you will likely have an example in mind
where a small town was dependent upon one major industry and what happened
to the town when that industry closed or relocated. We have 20 small, very
diverse industries; should one close or relocate the shock would be
limited, our spirit would not be broken.
Not an industrial city
= The "Industrial Board" realizes that people are our greatest asset. Not
only does the Industrial Board spend time and money to attract new
industry, much effort is also given to attracting people to our small
town. We're not looking to change the spirit of our town, but, we invite
you to join and progress with us.
About
McKenzie
Possibly you have never heard the name. Located equi-distant between Memphis and Nashville it is also almost equi-distant between Chicago and New Orleans. The land in this section when the first settlers arrived was owned by the Chickasaw Indians. David Crockett attended Shiloh Church just east of town, President and Mrs. Grover Cleveland visited on October 15, 1887. Elvis Presley ate at a local restaurant as he was passing through, Al Gore stopped off to give the local politicians a boost and other distinguished folks have ties to the locale. The estimated population of McKenzie in
2000, according to the Census Bureau, was 5,295. 5,293 happy people and 2 old grouches. Looking at a map of West Tennessee you will find that McKenzie is in a portion of Carroll, Weakley and Henry counties.
Recreation
More than we can list on this web site. The 158,300 acre Kentucky Lake is within 40 miles at Paris Landing State Park. The Park has a full service marina, one of the largest and most modern in Tennessee. The 100 room Inn at the park has an excellent dining room & complete convention facilities. There is an 18 hole golf course, two swimming pools, 80 campsites, picnic areas, lighted tennis courts and an outdoor game area. Reelfoot Lake State Park is approximately 50 miles west. This park provides some of the most picturesque views in the State. Reelfoot Lake is a favorite wintering ground of the American Bald Eagle and guided tours to view the majestic birds are offered during the winter months. There are several other parks close by for your enjoyment. Locally. We have a City Park and 18 hole golf course. McKenzie has the accoutrements that provide the enjoyment for a family to live life to it's fullest.
Churches
There are many churches to provide the Family Unit base. Baptist, Methodist, Church of Christ, Assembly of God, Cumberland Presbyterian, First Presbyterian Church U.S.A., Pentecostal and other congregations. In the area there are 50 churches representing nearly all the major denominations. |
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McKenzie City Hall & Fire Department
A
FINE
PLACE
TO
LIVE
A tree-shaded park sits downtown
Bethel College Administrative building
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Schools
We have an excellent public school system. Elementary, Middle School and a brand new High School with all the latest equipment. The Staff is highly rated and the school system is fully accredited with the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges. We have two church sponsored schools providing elementary through high school education. Tennessee Technology Center at McKenzie provides a variety of vocational training.
College
Bethel College, a four year liberal arts college affiliated with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, has been here since 1872. McKenzians are very proud to have this fine college in our midst.
Climate
Would be to most folks liking. Average annual temperature is 57.6 degrees. Monthly average high January temperature is 45.6 degrees and July 65.7 degrees. Annual average precipitation is 50.24 inches.
Medical
Facilities
McKenzie Regional
Hospital has a 65 bed hospital with homecare. This hospital has a Surgical Unit, C. T. Unit, Respiratory Therapy Unit, Family Birth Center and a "A" rated EMS. Several physicians have their clinics in McKenzie.
Taxes
Taxes on property are reasonable. There is no State tax on Real Property. The City of McKenzie 2006 property tax rate was $1.06 per hundred dollars of assessed valuation and the Carroll County & Special School District 2006 rate was $2.59 per hundred. Example: If a home is appraised by the Assessor's Office for $60,000, the owner is assessed for property tax purposes at 25% of the appraised value, or $15,000.00. The State License for an automobile (renewal) is
$54. The State charges $64.50 on the first registration. The City of McKenzie annual auto license is $10.00. There is no sales tax on medicine. Other sales tax is
9.75%.
Communications
W.H.D.M., an AM station, is located here. Cablevision service is available for TV reception with 47 channels. The McKenzie Banner, a weekly newspaper, is published here and has about all the news a person could desire. Two I.S.P. servers locally for the Internet.
Airport
Our airport is located between McKenzie & Huntingdon. It has a 5,500' x 75' asphalt runway and a 3,400' parallel taxiway. It is equipped with a rotary beacon, VASI and runway end strobes. Gas and Jet Fuel is available. Major airframe and major power-plant repair is available.
Highways
US Highway 79, State Highways 22 & 124 all intersect McKenzie. It is 25 miles to Interstate 40 and about 40 miles to the Purchase Parkway in Kentucky.
Telephone
BellSouth.
Industry
There are 15 Nationally and Internationally known industries located in the immediate McKenzie vicinity.
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