Fayette county Tennessee real estate
Fayette County website
Located near the eastern fringe of Memphis, Tennessee, Fayette County is one of the fastest growing areas of the state. Citizens enjoy a rural, yet progressive lifestyle, living in the calm comforts of the country, but only minutes away from the amenities of Memphis.
Religious excitement prompted the organization of the county's churches. Somerville's First Presbyterian Church dates to 1829. Immanuel Parish in LaGrange, established in 1832, is the oldest Episcopal Church in West Tennessee. Nineteenth-century camp meetings live on at Joyner's Campground, where annual services are held each July in the open-air tabernacle built in 1893.
Historically, the economy of Fayette County has been based on agricultural production, principally cotton and corn. Large plantations and small farms supported the gins that were located in every town and many of the smaller communities. However, recent years have witnessed agricultural diversification, with soybeans becoming an important crop, followed by beef cattle, dairying, and egg production.
Aside from its residential attractiveness, Fayette County offers a wonderful natural setting. Cotton fields and forests provide habitat for an abundance of wildlife. Outdoorsmen enjoy some of the finest hunting and fishing around. Fayette County is known for its historic heritage, and residents take pride in its architectural treasures. Each year, during the annual tour of homes, owners of more than thirty historic houses open their doors to visitors.
Fayette County is becoming more and more attractive to potential businesses and industries due to increased ability to get into and around the surrounding cities. One of the main projects, a highway widening, is sure to bring many people into the area. The parents in the area will be pleased to know that some of the best schools in the state are right here. You can pick from public or private, charter schools, religion based schools of all kinds, and alternative schools are available too.
There are many housing options available that include: single family homes, multi family homes, planned developments, condos, town homes, and apartments. You will be able to find many homes to buy or rent in the area in a wide array of styles.
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