Tatum Economic Development Corporation, Tatum, Texas

  • Excellent School System
  • Family values are held in high regard
  • Sports minded - The Community supports school athletic events through attendance and The Athletic Booster Club that raises money for scholarships and sports equipment over and above what the School provides
  • Small - but sufficiently near larger metropolitan areas. Residents are able to have the atmosphere of small community and open space but close enough to enjoy the benefits of larger cities
  • Community minded - Residents have a personal interest in each other. Community pride in Churches, Schools and Tatum. A winning attitude that spreads from Sports to their lives and jobs
  • A peaceful - safe - environment
  • Beautiful country side and a supportive environment
  • A community rich in tradition and history

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  • Lions Club Dixie League Baseball in Spring and Summer
  • Basketball and Football leagues for Elementary through Junior High age
  • Volleyball, basketball and other sports only minutes away in surrounding cities
  • Boy and Girl Scout organizations
  • Tatum Heritage House - provides meals and game activities for Senior Citizens as well as a place for private party booking for anyone in the community
  • Lions Club - world's largest Civic Club has an active club that supports Community, National and International activities
  • Kiwanis Club - sponsors a local Key Club through the School - giving students an opportunity for community service and scholarships
  • Garden Club - Concentrating on beautification of Tatum with special emphasis on the Library grounds
  • Tatum Public Library - connected by computer for support from other Libraries and providing summer reading programs for children
  • Tatum Volunteer Fire Department - Active in training and maintaining a department ready for emergencies such as fires, rescues, searches or any activity that requires a quick response of manpower
  • Martin Lake State Park - many fishing tournaments and often provides fishing contests for children along with other activities
  • Depot Museum
  • Active 4 H club - members show animals at Houston, Dallas, Ft. Worth and many local shows as well as many other special projects
  • Day Care facilities available for all citizens


  • Lions Club Dixie League Baseball in Spring and Summer Basketball and Football leagues for Elementary through Junior High age Volleyball, basketball and other sports only minutes away in surrounding cities
  • Boy and Girl Scout organizations Tatum Heritage House - provides meals and game activities for Senior Citizens as well as a place for private party booking for anyone in the community
  • Lions Club - world's largest Civic Club has an active club that supports Community,
  • National and International activities Kiwanis Club - sponsors a local Key Club through the School - giving students an opportunity for community service and scholarships
  • Garden Club - Concentrating on beautification of Tatum with special emphasis on the Library grounds
  • Tatum Public Library - connected by computer for support from other Libraries and providing summer reading programs for children
  • Tatum Volunteer Fire Department - Active in training and maintaining a department ready for emergencies such as fires, rescues, searches or any activity that requires a quick response of manpower
  • Martin Lake State Park - many fishing tournaments and often provides fishing contests for children along with other activities
  • Depot Museum
  • Active 4 H club - members show animals at Houston, Dallas, Ft. Worth and many local shows as well as many other special projects
  • Day Care facilities available for all citizens

  • Martin Lake State Park - 4 miles - features Cottages and Campsites for rent and Mobile Home setups with picnic areas
  • Hide - a - Way Lake - another private lake 45 miles away that offers permanent retirement or retreat homes
  • Lake Murval - 18 miles
  • Caddo State Park and Lake
  • Sabine River - with public boat ramps 4 miles and 15 miles away

  • Lake - O - The - Pines
  • Toledo Bend Lake
  • Lake Bob Sandlin
  • Lake Fork
  • Striker Lake
  • Cherokee Lake - 5 miles - A private lake with homesites and houses available through the Cherokee Association. Many retire at Cherokee and others maintain a weekend retreat

Public facilities available:


  • Tennis Courts: 1
  • Swimming Pools: 0
  • Parks: 2
  • Theaters: 0
  • Country Clubs Available: 1 within 10 miles and 1 within 30 miles
  • Public Golf Courses: 1 within 20 miles
  • Distance to nearest public access lake: Martin Creek Lake State Park - 4 miles; Toledo Bend - 60 miles
  • Activities allowed: Fishing, swimming and boating
  • Other recreational activities: Camping, Picnicking and Hiking
  • 16 Miles to Panola General Hospital
  • 46 beds
  • Emergency Medical Treatment
  • Ambulance
  • Medical Personnel - 2 MD's, 1 PA, 2 Nurses (LVN), 1 Dentist and 2 Medical Assistants
  • Childcare Center
  • Temperature: 66 degrees
  • Monthly Average High Temperature: 94
  • Monthly Average Low Temperature: 38 degrees
  • Average Annual Rainfall: 43.87 inches
  • Elevation: 282 Feet Above Sea Level