CLIMATE: Tate County 's temperatures range from a winter average of 44 degrees to a summer average of 80 degrees. Annual rainfall averages about 74.5 inches.
GOVERNMENT: Senatobia is governed by a part-time mayor elected at large and five aldermen elected by ward. Coldwater is governed by a part-time mayor elected at large and five aldermen elected by ward. A five-member board of supervisors elected by district governs Tate County .
VOTER QUALIFICATIONS: A person must be registered 30 days prior to an election in order to vote in Mississippi or Tate County and must:
- Be a citizen of the United States
- Be 18 years of age on or before the election
- Be a resident of the state for 30 days
- Be a resident of Tate County for 30 days
- Be a resident of the election precinct for 30 days
VOTER REGISTERATION: A person can register at the Tate County Circuit Clerk's office in the County Courthouse , 201 Ward Street , Senatobia. Registration will ensure dual registration for municipal and county elections. Call 562-5211 for additional information.
MAIL-IN VOTER REGISTRATION: Applications may be obtained from the Tate County Circuit Clerk at 201 Ward Street, Senatobia, local post offices or local libraries. Following completion of the application, it must be mailed back to the Circuit Clerk at least 30 days prior to the election. Call (662) 562-5211 for additional information.
MARRIAGE LICENSE: License will be issued after three days waiting period for receipt of blood test results from approved Mississippi lab. Proof of birth date and results of blood tests must be made within 30 days of application. No license issued for party under 21 years of age except with parental consent. For more information, call Tate County Circuit Clerk's office, (662) 562-5211.
Tate County Economic Development Foundation
135 North Front Street
Senatobia , MS 38668
(662) 562-8715TAX INFORMATION: STATE AND LOCAL
SALES TAX: Retail 7% sales tax is collected.
AD VALOREM:
- Senatobia City $11.00, Separate school district $44.07, county $61.34 totaling $116.41.
- Coldwater city $30.65, county $61.34, county schools $29.52 totaling $121.51.
- County (outside city limits) $91.86. Assessment practice: 10% if filing homestead, 15% if not;
$7,500 homestead exemption.
STATE INCOME TAX: The head of each family (or married persons filing jointly) has a blanket exemption of $9,500. There is an additional $1,500 exemption for each member of the family, not including the head or husband or wife. Of income above this amount, tax rates are 3% on the next $5,000, 4% on the following $5,000 and 5% on the remaining balance of net income.
DRIVER'S LICENSE: License fee is $20 for four years. License bureau is located behind the courthouse at #1 French's Alley in Senatobia. Call (662) 562-8024 for hours, directions and documentation needed. Cash payment is required the first time you obtain a license, but renewal fees may be paid by check.
HOW TO GET A DRIVER'S LICENSE: Within 60 days of establishing residency, a Mississippi driver's license must be acquired. Only the written and eye tests are required if you are already licensed; these may be taken at the license bureau at #1 French's Alley. Call (662) 562-8024 for information.
AUTOMOBILE INSPECTION: Inspection is required on all vehicles. There are many inspection stations (garages, service stations, etc.) throughout the county. Yearly cost is $5.00.
CAR TAGS & STICKERS: Within 30 days of establishing residence, a new citizen from out of state must purchase a Mississippi license tag from the Tate County Tax Collector's office, located in the Tate County Courthouse at 201 Ward Street, Senatobia. Your last year's tag is needed.
Tags for a new vehicle must be purchased within five working days and the bill of sale and title will be required. These tags are renewed each year on the anniversary date.
A resident moving to Tate County from within the state does not have to purchase a new tag until the current one expires.
Call (662) 562-4404 for information.
UTILITIES: Adequate and dependable utilities are available. To have service begun at your residence, call the following:
ELECTRICITY: security deposit $150 (fee may be waived based on credit check), plus $35 initiate fee.
Note: A registration certificate is required for all mobile home connections.
Call Entergy at 1-800- ENTERGY.
GAS:
Town of Coldwater :
Atmos Energy
5249 Pepper Chase Dr .
Southaven , MS 38671
Deposit- $85 renters, $65 homeowners
800-863-7749City of Senatobia :
Deposit- $155, water & gas
$50, water only
$105, gas only
(662) 562-5251WATER:
Town of Coldwater :
Deposit- $40
(662) 622-7241City of Senatobia :
Deposit- $155, water & gas
$50, water only
(662) 562-5251CABLE TELEVISION:
Com-Cast Communications
7199 Highway 51 North
Southaven , MS 38671
1-800-872-8047TELEPHONE: AT&T/BellSouth provides local service. Call 557-6500.
GARGAGE COLLECTION:
Town of Coldwater and City of Senatobia : No deposit, included with water bill
County : Each residence is required to have garbage service provided through Tate County . There is a $10.50 monthly fee. Call (662) 562-5595.
NEWSPAPER: The Democrat is published weekly. Subscriptions are $23 yearly and are available by calling (662) 562-4414.
SOCIAL SECURITY: The Social Security Administration office serving Tate County is located at 8760 Mid-South Drive , Olive Branch , MS 38654 . The toll free number is 1-800-560-2617.
CHURCHES: Another indication of Tate County 's diversity appears within the wide range of religious denominations represented here. We are home to over 80 churches.
TRANSPORTATION: U.S. Highway 51 and Interstate 55, both running north and south, are the main transportation arteries through Tate County . Memphis International Airport is within 30 minutes driving time of Tate County, offering service by seven major airlines. Due to the strategic locations on interstate and U.S. Highway systems, Tate County counts transportation as a major plus.
BRIEF HISTORY: Land in northern Mississippi belonged to the Chickasaw Nation until the Pontotoc Treaty of 1832. In 1836, this land was divided by the Mississippi Legislature creating ten counties, three of which were Desoto, Marshall and Tunica counties. In December, 1873 these neighboring counties were reduced in size and Tate County was created. The town of Senatobia became the county seat, and two years later, in 1875, the present courthouse was built.
