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* Excellent School System
* Family values are held in high regard
* Sports minded - The Community supports school athletic programs through attendance at events and membership in The Tatum Athletic Booster Club which raises money for scholarships and sports equipment for all athletic programs
* 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 countryside and a supportive environment
* A community rich in tradition and history
* Tatum Eagles Win the 3AAA State Football Championship 2005. We are proud of our Eagles!!! * Location
* Distance to nearest Interstate: 15 miles
* State Highway: 149 and 43
* US Highway: No
* Bus Line - Greyhound
* With in 20 miles of 4 county seats
* With in 20 miles of 5 cities over 10,000 and one of those is over 70,000
* Rail
* Name of railroads: Santa Fe - 2 trains per day / Burlington
* Switching Service: Longview
* Piggyback Service: Longview
* Barge Transportation
* Nearest Port Facility: Shreveport, LA
* Motor Freight Companies
* Number of local terminals: 1
* Air Transportation
* Nearest commercial airport: Longview, Shreveport or Tyler
* Distance: Longview - 14 miles; Shreveport - 50 miles; Tyler - 45 miles
* Name of airline serving airport: Longview: American Eagle and Atlantic Southeast; Shreveport - American Eagle, Delta ASA, Continental Express, US Air, TWA
* Nearest general aviation airport: Gregg County
* Nearest general aviation airport: Gregg County
* Type of Runway: Paved
* Length of runway; 10,000 feet
* Landing Strip Lighted: Yes
* Instrument Landing System: Yes
* Private Aircraft Storage Available: Yes
* Private Aircraft Maintenance Available: Yes
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