McKenzie, Tennessee

Whether you're looking for a safe community to raise your family or a good location to start your business, you can find it in McKenzie. With one of the largest available workforces in the area, it's ideal for businesses of all sizes. McKenzie is a quiet southern town that still knows the value of family.

McKenzie is located in an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. Our own Carroll Lake provides a great area for family activities including a picnic area, golf course and of course, fishing. Nearby Kentucky Lake, just 30 minutes away,  is famous for its fishing and hunting opportunities and often referred to as "The Crappie Fishing Capitol of the World."

Area Attractions

Paris Landing - a TN State park on KY lake.  Within a 45 min. drive of McKenzie. Tennessee's largest lake with 160,000 acres of water.

Lake Barkley - a 57,920 acre lake, within 1 hr. drive of McKenzie.

Reelfoot Lake - the natural lake formed by an earth quake that caused the Mississippi river to run up stream.  Within 1 hr. drive of McKenzie.

Land Between the Lakes - National recreation area with thousands of acres of natural wildlife , within 1 hr. drive of McKenzie.

Natchez Trace State Park - 250 miles of riding trails, within a 30 min. drive of McKenzie.

Reasons why you should consider relocation to west Tennessee

1. Very low property taxes (Example: MLS 56808**4 bd/2 ½ ba**1.3 acre lot**year built 2000**List price: $214,900  Annual property taxes: $1004.00 one thousand & four dollars)

2.No state income tax.

3. Very mild climate (av. Temp. 64 degrees av. rainfall 50")

4. Many good choices for health care.

5. Kind and friendly people (wave, it’s the neighborly thing to do) 

6. Has many good colleges! BETHEL in McKenzie, with record enrollment, UT MARTIN, LAMBETH, UNION, JACKSON STATE, MURRAY STATE, LANE, (ALL WITHIN 1 HRS DRIVE OF McKenzie)

7. Good infrastructure (McKenzie is crossroads of state 4-lanes 79 & 22 ** airport ranked top in State for General & Corporate Aviation) From McKenzie:  Jackson-35 miles **Memphis-103 **Nashville-102

8. Homes and land values still considered a buyer's market (New construction of 3 bd/2ba home w/1450 sq. ft. heated, purchase price range from $99,000 to $150,000)

9. State of Tennessee has designated Northwest TN as a recreation area and allocated 1 million dollars each year for three counties, ½ of that money has to be used to promote tourism. This will generate growth.

10. Abundance of: Recreational activities (KY Lake ** Golf ** Hunting ** Wildlife Areas ** Etc.) Entertainment (High School and College Sports ** BETHEL College Renaissance Performing Arts Program ** "The Dixie", Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center ** Comedy Clubs ** Movie Theaters ** Resturants