Bloomberg Business Week recently released the top cities across the country as the “Best Affordable Suburbs” in their respective state.  Atoka was picked by Business Week as the top choice for Tennessee which has been reported recently on Memphis television stations' evening news programs.  Below are some excerpts directly from the story on Atoka as well as a direct link to the Internet article. 

“Atoka, Tenn.

Nearest major city: Memphis
Population: 5,438
Median family income: $78,258
Median home price: $165,375
Unemployment rate: 13.1%
Violent crime index: 3

Many people know Memphis for its high crime rate but Tipton County, where Atoka is located, was ranked the third-safest rural community in the U.S. last year by Progressive Farmer, an agricultural and country living magazine. The town of Atoka, 11.7 miles square, has grown rapidly in recent years and remains a quiet bedroom community for families.”

Buiness Week Article
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