Henderson County is a great place in which to live and do business. Our school systems are excellent; our medical services are top notch, outdoor recreation abounds and our business and industrial economy is booming. Henderson County is definitely looking toward the future and we are glad you have chosen to be a part of it.

Henderson County is located in the heart of West Tennessee midway between Nashville and Memphis, Chicago and New Orleans, St. Louis and Atlanta. Its 526 square miles of prosperous farms, lush hardwood forests and inviting lakes are places of natural beauty. In addition, the county - including its four incorporated communities of Lexington, Parker's Crossroads, Sardis and Scotts Hill - has become an area of growing economic opportunity for the 27,000 Tennesseans who live here. People looking for a better place to settle have placed their roots in Henderson County.

Among the many things enjoyed by those who live and work in Henderson County are:

• The family recreational opportunities provided by Amis Park, Eastgate Lanes, Princess Theater, Beech River Heritage Museum and seven lakes that provide fishing, swimming, picnicking, skiing, and camping

• Reliable, low-cost electric power generated by Tennessee Valley Authority facilities

• Quality education through our schools

• Access to first-class medical care

• A low crime rate, with effective police and highly rated 911 emergency system

• Quality fire protection; class 6 insurance rating

• A prosperous economy