quick facts
TUNICA COUNTY
INFRASTRUCTURE CONDITION/CAPACITY
INDUSTRIAL PARK INFORMATION
Tunica has three industrial parks located in the Town of Tunica, Mississippi. The largest site is Tunica Metro Mega Site. Below is an overview of the largest industrial park:
Tunica Metro Mega Site
Available Acres: 2,221 acres
Location: Tunica, Mississippi
Site Details
Available Acres: 2,221 acres
Adj. Avail. Acres: 3,000 acres
Topography: Flat 0 to 5%
Setting: Agricultural Land
Zoning: Heavy
Within City Limits: No
Sale Price: $20,000
Transportation Summary
Nearest Interstate: I-69 – 2.5 miles
Nearest 4-Lane Highway: U.S. Highway 61 – unknown miles
Nearest Commercial Airport: Memphis International- 22 miles
Rail Service: Yes
Mississippi Development Authority Industrial Buildings and Sites
WATER/SEWER
Tunica County serves the county with water and sewer through Tunica County Utility District. Water and sewer is provided to all residents of Tunica County through the counties water and sewer system.
DOWNTOWNS
The City of Tunica is the most notable town square in the county. The area has been revitalized due to the gaming industry being dominate in the county.
ROADS, HIGHWAYS & BRIDGES
Several local, state and federal highways are in the county. U.S. Highway 61 is the primary transportation corridor for the county. The highway provides access to Memphis, Tennessee located 25 miles to the north. Additional highways in the area include Mississippi State Highways 3, 4, 310, and 315. The multiple roadways are an advantage to the county due to the highway network being vital to economic development in the region. Interstate 69 is a new transportation route for travelers linking the gaming industry to Interstate 55.
ENERGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Electricity is provided by Entergy Mississippi and Coahoma Electric Power Association for Tunica County. Natural gas is supplied through Atmos Energy and Texas Gas Transmission Company.