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Facts About McKenzie

bullet McKenzie is located in in Northwest Tennessee in Carroll County, with Huntingdon being the County Seat.
bullet McKenzie has a population of approximately 5,300. The county population is approximately 29,475.
bullet McKenzie is approximately 120 miles from both Nashville, the State Capitol, and Memphis.
bullet McKenzie’s Elevation is 430 feet above sea level.
bullet Twenty-three industries are located in McKenzie.
bullet McKenzie is home to Bethel College. Other colleges are nearby in Martin (University of Tennessee), Henderson (Freed-Hardeman), Jackson (Jackson State Community College, Lambuth University, Lane University and Union University).
bullet In 1998, a new McKenzie High School was completed.
bullet McKenzie continuously works to make community improvements, generate new retail outlets and recruit new industry.


Climate
The overall climate is temperate, with an average temperature of 64 degrees, with an average precipitation of 49.73 inches. The frost free period generally lasts from March 20 to November 12. Winters are usually mild, with little or no snowfall.

Housing
An average of ten homes are constructed in McKenzie yearly, with prices ranging from $30,000 to $100,000 or more. A 148-unit low rent housing development is available. Also, an additional 32-unit middle income housing development was completed in 1991. Rental prices for apartments and houses rage from $125 to $375, depending on the location and type of structure.

Fraternal and Civic Organizations
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Eastern Star, Lions, American Legion, McKenzie Jaycees, Mason, Rotary, Kiwanis, Business and Professional Women’s Club, Beta Sigma Phi Chapter and Boy and Girl Scout Units.

Churches
There are thirty nine churches located in and around McKenzie, with nearly all major religious denominations being represented.

Airport
The Carroll County Airport is located within the McKenzie Industrial Park. The airport has a 5,500 x 100’ runway and is equipped with a rotary beacon, VASI and runway end strobes. Available fuel includes Jet A and A V gas. An Attendant is on duty during the daylight hours, and available 24 hours per day. Also on site is a 80’ x 100’ hangar and tiedowns. NBC-217 and AWOS are now in service. The airport also has a 3,400 parallel taxiway and 8 “T” hangars.

Taxes
There is no state tax on real property. McKenzie's 2004 property tax rate was $1.05 per hundred dollars of assessed valuation and the Carroll County & Special School District 2004 rate was $2.59 per hundred. The state license fee for an automobile (Renewal) is $23.00 plus $10.00 county license, total $33.00. The state charges $41.00 on the first registration. McKenzie's annual "city sticker" is $10.00. There is no sales tax on medicine. Other sales tax is 8.75%.

Banks
Carroll Bank and Trust, McKenzie Banking Company, Union Planters, Bank of Gleason, and Farmers and Merchants Bank, are all located in McKenzie and Western Union services are available.
 

Bank of Gleason
15865 Highland Drive
(731) 352-2194

Union Planters
15820 Highland Drive
(731) 352-3349

 Carroll Bank and Trust
14950 Highland Drive
(731) 352-2282

Farmers and Merchants Bank
15172 Highland Drive
(731) 352-9998

 McKenzie Banking Co.
676 Main Street
(731) 352-2262

Funeral Homes
McKenzie is home to two funeral home facilities: Brummitt Funeral Home, located at 321 Magnolia Ave. West, (731) 352-2222; and McKenzie Funeral Home, located at 1740 Cedar Street, (731) 352-4848.

   

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