Hornbeak is a quaint little town located in the mountains of Obion County. This little town furnishes all you need to live a retired life as well as raise a family.
The city park has playground equipment for the little folks, walking track for those that like to walk. The tract meanders around the city park with security lighting for night participation. Baseball fields are available for the sport. Basketball goals furnish a workout for many youth that enjoy playing a game of B-Ball. All driving areas are paved as well as a pavilion for family gatherings and activities.
Hornbeak has three beauty shops, one Andy Griffith type barber shop, three restaurants, a grocery store with gas station and fresh meat, vegetables and canned goods. The store has most everything that you need. We have two garages one used car lot, two variety stores, custom interior restoration for autos, County Music and Country Dancing on Thursday night. Hornbeak Auction on Saturday night. Reelfoot Bank serves the financial business needs of the area and the U. S Post Office is open for mailings of all types. Delivery trucks bringing in supplies daily as well as the packages you have ordered.
The store has a bench out front for setting, telling stories, gossiping, running the government, policing the town and country. Politics, gripping, fussing and Monday morning quarterbacking. All the above don't settle any problems but sure cause some at times. But for the most part it sets a tone that you cannot find anymore except a small neighbor town. Oh yes, some of the biggest farming stories always with large production. Hunting and fishing with the biggest and best always getting away.
Religion is very important as there are five churches within close radius. The churches and community maintain high moral expectations of fair dealing and clean living. Our young people know how to act in a behaved manner.
Black Oak school is our pride and joy with wonderful teachers and fully equipped facility with a beautiful Gymnasium. Black Oak school has produced award winning sports teams and well educated students.
Our Volunteer Fire Department and 1st Responders are (we think) the best. They respond very quickly to emergencies and medical issues. Hornbeak Police Dept. listen, watch and protect the citizens. Don't do the crime if you don't want to do the time. Your crime will come back to your front door. You might even find your crime on video.
Recently we have constructed a new helipad which speeds up the logistics for emergencies. In the very near future a new Emergency Operations and Training Center will be constructed in the middle of town.
After writing this I am proud to live in Hornbeak.
Dennis W. Dozier
Mayor
