Tipton & Fayette Counties

US-51 / SR-64

The rural-suburban counties flanking Shelby County to the north and east, offering small-town living within commuting distance of Memphis. Tipton County (pop. 60,970) includes Atoka (pop. 10,008), Covington (pop. 8,663, county seat), and Munford (pop. 6,302) along the US-51 corridor. Fayette County (pop. 41,990) includes the fast-growing town of Oakland (pop. 8,936), Somerville (pop. 3,415, county seat), and Piperton (pop. 2,263) near Collierville. Both counties are experiencing growth from families seeking affordable land, lower taxes, and small-town schools while commuting via US-51 or SR-64.