Twin Cities of South Fulton-Fulton

Both towns are located on the Tennessee-Kentucky state line. South Fulton, population approximately 2500, is in Obion County, northwest Tennessee. Fulton, population approximately 2800, is in Fulton County, southwest Kentucky.  Within the surrounding 25 mile radius area, the population totals over 125,000. The Twin Cities offer the quality of small town living with accessibility of nearby metropolitan centers.  Check Regional Profile for further information on surrounding area, climate and recreation.

United Community

South Fulton and Fulton are joined in many ways, from community activities to mutual endeavors promoting continued growth. There are four schools between the cities, two Middle/High Schools and two Elementary. Each municipality has its own police and fire departments working together providing a safe and secure community.

More Community Services

• Twin Cities Ambulance service and Air Evac Lifeteam service

• One modern 70 bed hospital, Parkway Regional Hospital 

• Senior assisted living and apartments, Park Terrace Village

• Long term care, Haws Memorial Nursing & Rehab facility

• The Twin Cites Chamber of Commence 

• Telephone, Cable, and DSL communications

• One local daily (5 days a week) and one weekly newspaper

• Over 25 churches, 3 with indoor recreational facilities

• Two local transit systems

• Ken-Tenn Airport, bituminous 2700'x60' runway, lights sunset & sunrise

• Highways: U.S. 45 and 51, Purchase Parkway, and future Interstate I-69

• Railroad freight yard and daily passenger trains (AMTRAK)

• Two golf courses; an 18-hole golf course located at the S. Fulton/Fulton Country Club which also includes a swimming pool and tennis courts. The Doe Valley Golf Course offers and semi-executive length course and a lighted driving range.

Utilities Services

Utilities are available in both towns and include electricity, natural gas, sewage, sanitation, and water. The utility sources are independent in each town. Weekly trash collection is provided by both towns through agreements with Barker Brothers in Troy, TN.  South Fulton and Fulton both have updated sewage treatment facilities designed and built for stricter requirements than mandated by Federal Government, EPA and state guidelines. Both electric systems' source is from Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).

Agriculture

Products consist primarily of cattle, hogs, soybeans, and corn. There are also many horse stables on hand.  Primary mineral resources are sand, gravel and ball clay.

Planning and Zoning

Each town is independent and both have zoning ordinances, building codes and five member planning commissions.  Both towns also have their own Industrial Parks and developing commissions.

Tax Information

Taxation is different for each town since each are independent and located in different states.  The following are city, county and state tax rate for each town: