ABOUT OAKLAND, TN

The City of Oakland is a small town, but it is definitely thriving in its own right. With a population just over 8,000 residents and located just 27 miles east of the University of Memphis, it has seen significant growth and development in recent years making it an attractive place to work, play and live.

Oakland is home to a range of diverse businesses, from small local shops, doctor's offices and restaurants to larger national brands such as Walmart, Kroger, Walgreens, Chic-fil-a (coming soon) and AutoZone. With the addition of the new Blue Oval City Ford Plant just 25 minutes down the road and convenient access to major highways and transportation routes, residents can easily commute to work, entertainment venues and shopping.

Oakland offers a high quality of life with a safe and welcoming environment that attracts families, professionals and retirees alike, and residents can enjoy easy access to a wide range of amenities including parks and recreational facilities. In recent years, Oakland has seen significant investments in infrastructure and development projects such as the new Baptist Memorial Hospital just 3 miles from the Wellington Place Subdivision aimed at improving the quality of life for residents and attracting new businesses to the area.

From road improvements to mixed use and residential community developments, these investments have helped this charming community continue to grow and it's no wonder that more and more people are choosing to call Oakland home.