Education & Training

With some of the best schools in the state, Obion County offers its residents educational opportunities from birth to college and beyond. The schools in Obion County are equipped with highly qualified teachers and new or upgraded facilities. Outside the classroom, Obion County offers the ability to develop physical, mental, and social skills through organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club of Northwest Tennessee, Chamber of Youth in Community Service, Business Professionals of America, and Junior Civitan Club; through cultural activities such as participating in theatre productions or playing in the high school band; and through sports such as soccer, baseball, football, golf, track, etc. Education continues beyond high school due to facilities such as the University of Tennessee at Martin, Dyersburg State Community College, and Murray State University, all within an hour from Union City. Adults are also given the opportunity to increase their skills by taking courses at the Tennessee Technology Center or the Obion County Industrial Training and Education Center. Residents of Obion County are fortunate to have local benefactors and businesses that ensure that students do not miss an educational opportunity because of finances. The new public library was fully funded by private donations and is designed to serve the entire community with its children's wing, computer access, community meeting rooms, and genealogy department.