TATE COUNTY, MS
County Offices
910 E.F. Hale Drive
Senatobia, MS 662-562-4647
Chamber of Commerce
135 North Front Street
Senatobia, MS 662-562-8715
www.cityofsenatobia.com
Nestled in the northern “hills” section of the state, Tate County is ideally located along Interstate 55 for an easy 40-miles commute to Memphis, Tennessee. This rural county is rich in available land for new-home construction as well as business and industry, yet it remains at a comfortable distance from urban traffic and crowds. The list of manufacturers in Tate County is a lengthy one, adding the strength of diversity to the regional economic base. Planners are anxious to continue drawing quality development to the area, which is already home to two very unique facilities. The Nat G. Troutt National Guard Readiness Center in Senatobia was the first of its type in Mississippi when it opened in 2001 and serves as home to approximately 200 National Guard soldiers. The Baddour Center provides a different kind of residential haven, one for intellectually disabled adults who are able to build productive, fulfilling lives in a group setting. Sprawling over 120 lush acres of beautiful rural countryside, the center provides specialized programs and services to more than 170 residents. One of these rewarding programs is “The Miracles,” a touring choir from the Baddour Center that appears in venues both large and small.
Services
Residents of Tate County enjoy the slower pace, tranquility, and rural pleasures of country living as well as easy access to first-rate services and amenities. The Senatobia Municipal School District is proud of its performance based on academic achievement, placing it among the top 10 percent of elite districts within the state. Test scores have gained Senatobia schools superior and exemplary levels of state accreditation. Extra-curricular activities support individual development, and sports are an integral part of school and community life. The Senatobia and Tate County school districts collaborated in 1984 to form a two-year program for students interested in technical careers, now offered at Coldwater High School at the Vocational-Technical complex. Senatobia is also home to the main 247-acre campus for Northwest Mississippi Community College. NWCC features more than 60 courses of study in seven academic divisions for a wide range of academic programs. The college extends its higher education opportunities into DeSoto County and operates the Lafayette-Yalobusha Technical Center in nearby Oxford. Oxford is also home to the landmark campus for the University of Mississippi, opening its doors in 1848 as the state’s first university.
Residents of Tate County enjoy the benefit of a full-service hospital just around the corner from home. Should advanced diagnostics or treatment become necessary, the surrounding region is home to a selection of highly respected hospitals and famous healthcare centers that are internationally recognized for leading-edge research. Senatobia is the location of the 76-bed North Oak Regional Medical Center, providing many of the advanced services associated with a larger urban hospital within a patient-oriented atmosphere. The physician-staffed emergency room is available 24 hours a day to meet most unexpected needs efficiently and conveniently.
Lifestyle
Newcomers to panoramic Tate County will discover an enviable quality of life in welcoming small towns that offer easy access to cosmopolitan attractions and amenities. The county seat of Senatobia anchors the region with convenient amenities and services that include a comprehensive hospital and medical center as well as a two-year community college campus. Northwest Mississippi Community College and the city of Senatobia enjoy a symbiotic relationship that provides advantages to each. NMCC enriches the community and Tate County with opportunities to enjoy the performing arts, special events, and visual-art displays on the sprawling main campus. Tate County contributes a significant portion of the total enrollment of the college, but many of the 4,700 students who attend the college rent properties in the city and the outlying countryside and shop or dine in town. The college brings sports excitement to Tate County with football, basketball, baseball, soccer, and softball in attractive venues from Ranger Stadium to Howard Coliseum. The college farm also hosts regular events at the Multipurpose Livestock Arena. Other attractions enjoyed by the entire community include a walking trail, the renovated Fine Arts Auditorium, and the conference facilities at the new David M. Haraway Center.
Recreational amenities are well-developed in this rural region, where opportunities for outdoor adventure include John Kyle State Park with its 18-hole championship golf course, clubhouse, and restaurant. The Senatobia Optimist Club’s annual 5 Star Races attract participants from across the Mid-South. Rodeos, horse and livestock shows, barrel races, and other exciting events are held at the Northwest Multipurpose Livestock Arena. Mayfair in Senatobia celebrates the rites of spring in colorful array, one of many special events that bring the annual calendar to life. Expanding the local commercial development, nearby Oxford adds a growing selection of shops, eateries, restaurants, and entertainment centers. About 45 minutes from home, Metropolitan Memphis offers world-class cultural attractions from Broadway hits to Beale Street blues.
Tate County communities are steeped in grand old architecture, including the 1861 Hettie C. Ward home and other 1800 structures nestled in historic neighborhoods. The Tate County Courthouse circa 1875 is a Mississippi Landmark built with locally produced brick. Today, the building displays Tate County Heritage Museum exhibits and showcases an upper floor historic courtroom. From the picturesque rural countryside to stately homes and new construction, Tate County offers a comfortable and peaceful home.
Senatobia
Municipal Offices
662-562-4476
www.cityofsenatobia.com
Chamber of Commerce
662-562-8715
www.cityofsenatobia.com
Serving as the seat of county government, Senatobia is also the hub city for rural Tate County. Newcomers will find architectural treasures from the past, charming historic districts, convenient commercial development, a regional full-service hospital, and a two-year community college campus. Northwest Mississippi Community College and the city are closely intertwined, giving Senatobia the vitality, college sports events, and cultural attractions associated with a college town atmosphere. The innovative Baddour Center is another large complex in Senatobia, a residential care facility for intellectually disabled adults that offers outstanding personal development programs including a touring choir. Easy access to Interstate 55 is ideal for commuters to regional employment centers. Newcomers can choose from well-kept older homes shaded by towering trees or newer construction in or near the city. Hobby farms, wooded acreage, and generous lots for country manors are available in the surrounding countryside.
