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1061 South Main Street
731-686-3301
The City of Milan is located in Gibson County and is located 19 miles due North of Jackson, Tennessee and interstate 40 on the main route of U.S. 45. Milan is approximately 100 miles Northeast of Memphis and 123 miles West of Nashville. Milan's approximate population of 8,000 is the hub of a fast growing metropolitan area that encompasses a population of 12,000. Milan is a community that takes great pride in its churches, education, Industrial Partnership for education and recreation. We offer a community where families can prosper and worship together.
The Industrial Park for prospective industries is located within 7 miles of the Gibson County Airport, a 5000 ft. runway for small jets and 24 miles from Jackson's commercial airport. Tennessee Highways 104 and 79 intersect with U.S. 45 E which is the main artery from Chicago to the Gulf Coast. The CSX and Norfolk Railroad intersect in Milan giving Milan a unique array of transportation routes for distribution of products manufactured by our industry and future industry. Being located only 17 miles from Jackson affords Milan a large service area.
Milan is proud to house the West Tennessee Agricultural Museum and a state of the art Library that is unmatched in West Tennessee. We are proud of the new YMCA building that provides recreation, programs and a fitness center in a Christian atmosphere.
The Milan Special School District has 2,200 students enrolled in Milan's Elementary School, Middle School and High School. All Schools are accredited by the Southern Association. We are located within 30 miles of The University of Tennessee at Martin, 20 miles from Bethel College in McKenzie, Tennessee, and 17-23 miles from Union University, Lane University, and Lambuth University which are all located in Jackson, Tennessee.
The City of Milan invites you to bring your family to Milan to visit a "Good Place to Live."