THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE TULLAHOMA
10 reasons you should make Tullahoma your home
Quality Public School System
The citizens of Tullahoma are proud of the educational opportunities provided by Tullahoma City Schools. The district consistently ranks among the highest performing in the State of Tennessee and is nationally recognized as an outstanding school district. THS students often achieve perfect scores on college entrance exams. Students attend four neighborhood elementary schools, two middle schools, and a comprehensive high school. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20-to-1 and 69% of high school graduates advance to college.
World-Class Community
Tullahoma is among the top Micropolitan Cities in the state
for the third year in a row. It’s the #2 retirement destination in Middle Tennessee and our water supply ranks #1 out of states of Tennessee & Kentucky. We have the 5th busiest General Aviation airport in the state. Tullahoma Utilities Board/LightTUBe offers gigabit broadband service, making Tullahoma one of the
smallest cities to have a gigabit fiber optic system and high-speed internet. In 2015, Tullahoma was rated 6th in best places to live in Tennessee by Niche.com.
Life is Good on the Water
There’s nothing like the beauty and joy of being on the water. Tullahoma is surrounded by three beautiful lakes: Normandy, Tims Ford, & Woods Reservoir that allow locals to enjoy activities such as fishing, tubing, wakeboarding, and water skiing. Grab a canoe or kayak and float down the Elk or Duck River and see the natural beauty of the river.
Work of Art
Tullahoma paints the picture of an artistic town. A quick google search will show you where to find all the best murals that are hidden throughout town. Check out the latest exhibits at the Tullahoma Fine Arts Center, get tickets to a show at South Jackson Civic Center, or take an art class at The Painted House.
Shop 'Til You Drop
Whether it’s spending a day at Downtown Avenues, strolling through the shopping centers of Cherokee Square, Forrest Gallery & Northgate Mall, browsing antique stores around town, running into Publix for a few things, or visiting the many fashion-forward boutiques, Tullahoma offers plenty of opportunities for unique, local retail therapy.
The People
Tullahoma is a small town filled with big hearts and the people welcome you with open arms. Whether it’s a celebration or tragedy, the way our community comes together to support one another is truly remarkable. Tullahoma is known as Tennessee’s Rising Star, we rise by lifting others.
Life is Good on the Water
There’s nothing like the beauty and joy of being on the water. Tullahoma is surrounded by three beautiful lakes: Normandy, Tims Ford, & Woods Reservoir that allow locals to enjoy activities such as fishing, tubing, wakeboarding, and water skiing. Grab a canoe or kayak and float down the Elk or Duck River and see the natural beauty of the river.
Road Trips
We love that it takes only a little over an hour to drive to surrounding big cities like Chattanooga, Huntsville, or Nashville where we can spend the day. You can take advantage of the big city without having to permanently live there. You don’t have to worry about the daily, rush hour traffic that comes with living in a large city- you can easily drive back to our quiet small town.
Local Love
It's really kind of cool just how many iconic local products come from our area. From places like Cascade Hollow Distilling Co., Home of George Dickel Tennessee Whisky, Ole Shed Brewing Company,
to our neighbors in Lynchburg and Shelbyville, with Jack Daniel's Distillery and Nearest Green Distillery. You can also find Tennessee Tanning Company, the exclusive manufacturer for MLB leather.
Business Development
Tullahoma is thriving as the regional hub for medical and retail services. The micropolitan area is rated significantly for its entrepreneurial ecosystem’s capacity to foster strong growth having unique characteristics that have led to highly educated start-up workforces.