Parker's Crossroads, Tennessee

Parker's Crossroads, Tennessee

Parker's Crossroads, Tennessee was named after
Reverend John Parker, who lived in the
community prior to the Civil War.

Located at Exit 108, I-40, halfway between
Memphis and Nashville, the city is governed
by a three member commission:

Mayor Kenneth Kizer, Vice-Mayor Jamie Simonton,
and Commissioner Johnny Simonton.

There are no property taxes and no service fees.
The city was incorporated on June 2, 1981.

Fire protection is provided by the
Henderson County Fire Dept., Station 3.

Headquarters for the Tourism Association of Southwest
Tennessee is located in an authentic pre-civil war log
cabin on the site of the Battle of Parker's Crossroads.

Parker's Crossroads also boasts of their city park, with
spacious meeting facilities for family reunions and other
special events. Available for the public enjoyment is a walk
track, softball and baseball fields, a children's playground,
horse arena, and many picnic areas.... under the shade of
trees or pavilions. The park is also known as the site of many
annual events including an Antique Car show, the October
Possum Festival, and the Ruritan Racking Horse Show.

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