"Serving a Great Community Close to Everywhere"

Northwest Tennessee and Western Kentucky region offers many things and South Fulton provides an ideal location near to all.  With I-69 completion, South Fulton/Fulton will be in the middle of a route spanning from the Canadian border to the Mexican border. Direct Interstate access affords timely travel to everywhere.

Nearest Metro Cities

Highways

Current 4 lane highways connecting South Fulton to the region are U.S. 51 & 45E, and Kentucky Purchase Parkway. Additional highways are 116, 166,129,307, TN Hwy 3 and 43.  Construction on Interstate 69 will directly connect South Fulton to both north and south U.S. borders. South Fulton Area Map.

Aviation and Airports

In addition to the community KenTenn airport, Everett Stewart Airport is located 12 miles south in Union City.  It has an excellent 825 acre airfield, including a 5000 foot concrete runway, taxiway, modern lighting system, 36 inch rotating beacon, low frequency NDB and instrument approaches.  There are three hangers and administrative/terminal building.  The field is in excellent condition and approved construction for runway extension is underway for future commercial traffic. Executive service available and full-time mechanic offers repair services. Flying lessons, storage facilities for private aircraft and charter aircraft are also available.

Commercial service is available at Barkley Field in Paducah KY and in Jackson TN.  Both commuter and charter services are available at these airports.  International flights from Memphis, Nashville, and St. Louis.  

Railroads

Passenger trains (AMTRAK) are available for service from Chicago to New Orleans.

Recreation

Our area offers a variety of vacation spots. Whether you live in the region or you're just visiting, everyday can bring a new experience to enjoy and remember. From sailing during the day to fine dining in the evening, there is always something interesting to do.  For more information on planning a vacation please visit Tennessee Vacation and other links found on our homepage.

The region has in many forms of recreation.  Hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding, hunting, sightseeing, are just a few.  Reelfoot Lake is an hour west and Kentucky Lake an hour east.  Both have boating facilities, fine restaurants and more.  LBL (Land Between the Lakes) is located between Kentucky Lake and Barkley Lake with the Tennessee River.  Reelfoot Lake is near the Mississippi River. 

The Kitty League is the nickname given to the K.I.T. League, or the Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee Baseball League.  Players are between the ages of 18 and 26 who have never signed with a major league organization are eligible.  The league follows the guidelines set forth by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regarding player eligibility. Our Twin City Fulton has the Railroaders.  For more information and schedules, please visit www.fultonrailroadersbaseball.com and www.kittyleague.com.

Climate

Memphis data has been used here and any variation will be minor. The prevailing climate is temperate, with pronounced seasonal variations in both temperature and precipitation. Snowfall is variable from year to year. Most winters have little or none, while other winters can have a seasonal snowfall of up to 17 inches.

• THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-MARTIN (about 10 miles; MARTIN, TN; Full-time enrollment: 5,131)

• MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 42 miles; MURRAY, KY; enrollment: 7,676)

• UNION UNIVERSITY (about 56 miles; JACKSON, TN; FT enrollment: 2,144)

• JACKSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 62 miles; JACKSON, TN; enrollment: 2,534)

• SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 75 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; enrollment: 7,227)

• SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-CARBONDALE (about 86 miles; CARBONDALE, IL; enrollment: 19,742)

• JOHN A LOGAN COLLEGE (about 89 miles; CARTERVILLE, IL; FT enrollment: 4,255)

There are several additional small colleges and technical schools within 60 miles from South Fulton.