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Munford City Hall
Munford, Tennessee
City
Nickname: 
My Kind of Town
Location of Munford, Tennessee
Location of Munford, Tennessee
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountyTipton
Area
 • Total
8.1 sq mi (20.9 km2)
 • Land8.0 sq mi (20.8 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
446 ft (136 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
4,708
 • Density585.4/sq mi (226.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38058
Area code901
FIPS code47-51540Template:GR
GNIS feature ID1295096Template:GR
Websitemunford.com

Munford is a city in Tipton County, Tennessee.

Welcome to the Neighboring Cities Munford TN and Atoka TN 03 US51

Geography

Munford is located at 35°26′41″N 89°48′38″W / 35.444660°N 89.810567°W / 35.444660; -89.810567.Template:GR

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.1 square miles (21 km2), of which 8.0 square miles (21 km2) is land and 0.12% is water.

Important People

  • Dwayne Cole- mayor of Munford (2013)
  • Aldermen
  1. Jack Foraker- Vice Mayor (2013)
  2. Terry Colin- Alderwoman (2013)
  3. Sue Arthur- Alderwoman (2013)
  4. Bob Forbess (2013)
  5. Mike Durham (2013)
  6. John M. Crigger III (2013)

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Education

Munford Public Schools are part of Tipton County Schools. The Tipton County School District has eight elementary schools, five middle schools and four high schools.

Schools located in Munford include:

  • Munford Elementary School
  • Munford Middle School
  • Munford High School

Dr. William E. Bibb is the Director of Schools.[2]

Munford Police Department

Munford Police Department Police cruiser, 2010

The mission of the Munford Police department:

"It is the mission of the men and women of the City of Munford Police Department to provide police services of the highest caliber. We are dedicated to the protection of our citizens, and to those persons who find themselves within our jurisdiction, or who pass through our city on a casual basis. In this endeavor we are sworn to enforce the criminal and traffic codes of the City of Munford, The Great State of Tennessee, and of the United States of America, in a fair and impartial manner.

We shall ensure the rights of all to live in peace and harmony, without fear of criminal intrusions. The constitutional rights of our citizens, and our visitors must never be breached under color of law be they victims, witnesses, or perpetrators. We will be proactive in our approach to the prevention of crime, and relentless in the investigation of crime, and in the prosecution of criminal acts.

We will lead a cooperative effort between ourselves and the citizens of our community to be alert to criminal activity and encourage citizens to report such activity to the department in the pursuit of greater security for all. To accomplish this we shall hold ourselves to the highest standards of honesty and integrity. We will strive to create and maintain an atmosphere of trust in our Police Department." [3]


The Munford Police Department has several programs including: Neighborhood/Community Watch Program, Home Security Checks, Children's Fingerprint Identification and Photo, Traffic Safety Program, and School Career Day. [4]


The Munford Police Department also has a S.W.A.T. team that is used in high risk situations including: hostage situations, dangerous drug situations, and blocked or "barricaded" subjects. [5]



Munford Fire Department

The fire department serves around 15,000 residents of the Munford and Atoka communities; however, "the department also serves county residents outside the corporate limits, which brings the population base up to an estimated 30,000."

The fire department not only responds to fires, but they also respond to wide range of other emergency situations including motorcycle accidents, medical emergencies, and several others. Every six months, the fire "department also remains up to date with safety inspections of all businesses." The city contains 1300 fire hydrants which are provided by the Munford Fire Department.

"The priorities of the department are clear: Life Safety, Emergency Incident Stabilization, and Property Conservation."


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Celebrate Munford

Celebrate Munford is a "non-profit group of citizens" in the Munford community, as well as areas surrounding Munford. The group is always looking for new members to lead the events.

Celebrate Munford has been hosting an annual event in downtown Munford for the past 29 years, The Munford Arts and Crafts Fair. The fair is the third Saturday of September every year. The fair lasts all day and is packed full with booths and vendors. Vendors are welcomed to reserve a booth spot. Fair food is also available at several booths. Stages that are booked with entertainers are also at the fair. There are various music styles played and dances performed.

Every fourth of July, the Celebrate Munford group sponsors the Celebrate Independence. The every is located at the Munford City Park, across from the skate park and next to the library. The United States Navy band plays for everyone as they picnic and socialize. As the band plays their finale, a firework show begins. [7]

Fun Facts

  • Business Week magazine voted Munford as the 4th Best Affordable Suburb in America.
  • Munford is located 25 miles north of the largest city in Tennessee, Memphis.
  • In 2008 and 2009, Tennessee Association of Utility Districts voted Munford as having the "Best Tasting Water" in Southwest Tennessee.

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Stats

  • Population in 2012: 6,015 (85% urban, 15% rural). Population change since 2000: +27.8%
  • Males: 2,881 (47.9%)
  • Females: 3,134 (52.1%)
  • Median resident age: 36.7 years
  • Tennessee median age: 41.3 years
  • Zip codes: 38058.
  • Estimated median household income in 2011: $53,306 (it was $43,611 in 2000)
  • Munford:

$53,306

  • Tennessee:

$41,693

  • Estimated per capita income in 2011: $22,942
  • Races in Munford:
  1. White alone - 4,693 (80.1%)
  2. Black alone - 641 (10.9%)
  3. Hispanic - 186 (3.2%)
  4. Two or more races - 136 (2.3%)
  5. American Indian alone - 105 (1.8%)
  6. Asian alone - 74 (1.3%)
  7. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 26 (0.4%)
File:Munford races.jpg
Races in Munford

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References

  1. ^ http://www.munford.com/government.html
  2. ^ "Tipton County Schools". Tipton County Schools. Retrieved 2012-06-22.
  3. ^ "Munford Police Department". Retrieved 2012-06-22.
  4. ^ http://www.munford.com/policeprograms.html
  5. ^ http://www.munford.com/policeswat.html
  6. ^ http://www.munford.com/firehome.html
  7. ^ http://www.munford.com/celebrateaboutus.html
  8. ^ http://www.munford.com/
  9. ^ http://www.city-data.com/city/Munford-Tennessee.html
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