Why Forney, Texas is a Great Place to Build a New Home!

There is one city in North Texas that should be on your ‘Where-should-we-build?’ list, and that city is Forney.

Award-winning School District Forney has 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools and 1

academic center.

Since the year 2000, Forney has been ranked as one of the fastest-growing school districts in the entire state of Texas.

Forney’s Independent School District Board of Trustees passionately dedicates its time and resources for every school-aged child in order that each student receives the very best, possible education!

Business-Friendly Chamber of Commerce The Forney Chamber of Commerce is a uniquely-active and empathetic

partner with local businesses via its assistance towards, and encouragement of, small business owners.

the Forney EDC passionately attracts businesses, and the Forney Chamber of Commerce positively promotes those businesses.

Business owners interested in relocating to Forney, or those who might be expanding a current business, can receive one-on-one evaluations via the Forney EDC. Highly-relevant, business-related data such as demographics are analyzed to ensure a particular business’ products or services will prosper.

Easy Access to DFW Conveniences Positioned in north-central Texas, Forney is a mere 20 minutes away from

the Dallas Metroplex which offers an overabundance of shopping opportunities.

Forney is in close proximity to the DFW International Airport where only 36 miles separate Forney from the hustle and bustle of intercontinental travel.

For those interested in sharpening their academic endeavors, DFW higher-education and state-university systems are within minutes of Forney.

An Antique/Open-Market Lovers’ Paradise Forney was officially dubbed ‘The Antique Capital of Texas’ by the Texas

State Legislature, in 1987.

In Forney, more than a dozen Texas antique dealers offer eclectic collections of every imaginable period-piece one could hope for.

The 2nd Saturday of each month is reserved for local residents who eagerly display their works and wares in Downtown Forney in an open-market setting. Handcrafted artisan goods, home-made food, children’s crafts and live music add a nostalgic persona that simply cannot be resisted.

Cultural and Entertainment Venues In 2012, Forney Parks and Recreation completed a behemoth project—the

Mick Spellman Amphitheater which has become a renowned 5,000-seat arena located in Forney Community Park.

The Forney Arts Council is responsible for an impressive array of activities for multiple age groups. A sampling of activities include Beginner Guitar Classes, After-School Art Lessons, Yoga, Kidsbook Friends Reading Club, Comic-Book Drawing classes for older children and so much more!