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WELCOME TO TIPTON
NOTEWORTHY NUMBERS CITY OF TIPTON
PUBLIC UTILITIES
216 S Main St, Tipton, IN 46072 Tiptongov.com 765-675-7561
TIPTON WATER DEPARTMENT
TIPTON COUNTY 101 E Jefferson St, Tipton, IN 46072 Tiptongov.com
EMERGENCY 911 TIPTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
300 N East St, Tipton, IN 46072 765-675-7736
TIPTON UTILITIES WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 909 E Jefferson St, Tipton, IN 46072 765-675-7629
225 E Jefferson St, Tipton, IN 46072 765-675-2151
ELECTRICITY – TIPTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
TIPTON COUNTY SHERIFF
P.O. Box 288, Tipton, IN 46072 765-675-7629
121 W Madison St, Tipton, IN 46072 765-675-7004
TIPTON FIRE DEPARTMENT 227 E Jefferson St, Tipton, IN 46072 765-675-4633
TIPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TIPTON COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT & RECYCLING 765-675-9006
TIPTON WATER DEPARTMENT 300 N East St 765-675-7736
114 S Main St, Tipton, IN 46072 765-675-7533
Mayor Tom Dolezal
Welcome home to Tipton, conveniently located in Central Indiana and uniquely positioned between two Metropolitan areas. We are working together to build on the features that have always made Tipton a wonderful place to raise a family. We have started to grow our community through building new homes and developing new opportunities throughout Tipton County. We take great pride in our hard-working reputation and our rich agricultural heritage. Tipton is a community with wholesome small-town values and successful businesses built from the hard work of our citizens. Our community is home to many great amenities, first-class school systems, and wonderful parks & outdoor opportunities. With a number of new shops and businesses scheduled to open in 2021 we are looking forward to sharing our story of the benefits of small-town living. Please take the time to stop and visit for a while, if you don’t already call Tipton home. Mayor Tom Dolezal
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TRAVIS PHIFER – AGENT 125 N. Main Street Tipton, IN 46072 765-408-0136 tphifer@farmersagent.com
LEADING THE WAY
TIPTON COUNTY CHAMBER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS EXCITED ABOUT CITY’S FUTURE Writer / Matt Keating Photography Provided
Kegan Schmicker, executive director of the Tipton County Chamber of Commerce, is excited about the future of Tipton, especially during a time of revitalization. “I was hired in August of 2020, and officially started this position on September 1, 2020,” Schmicker says. “There is always a natural transfer of leadership in communities. Still, I believe the transition in rural communities happens later, because rural communities typically export their labor force to the job centers adjacent to them. This means that there are typically fewer younger people willing and capable to accept the leadership positions in the community. However, I think we are seeing more people who want to participate in Tipton because of the passion and desire to see Tipton be a vibrant community again.”
Schmicker says 2021 will be a rebound year for Tipton. “Having served as an economic and community development consultant for the late Mayor Don Havens in 2019, I can share that Tipton had a great deal of momentum heading into 2020,” Schmicker says. “In 2019, the City of Tipton built a splash pad, renovated its city pool, launched a downtown revitalization project, and established a Riverfront District. I had some level of responsibility with each of these projects, and each project focused on creating a more vibrant community.” Schmicker says 2020 brought a great deal of hardship. “At present, Tipton is still trying to determine how it will recover and what those next steps are,” he says. “The momentum and excitement created 4 / 2021 DIRECTORY AND RELOCATION GUIDE
throughout 2019 were all rooted in the idea that we were building a vibrant community that the present residents could enjoy.” Schmicker has positive hopes for the future. “In five years, I hope that the City of Tipton will have refocused its efforts on creating a vibrant community, and that we will have achieved 75% of the ideas created in our Downtown Revitalization Plan,” he says. “In five years, I expect that the City of Tipton will have implemented a variety of quality-of-life initiatives that are helping to attract the residents to our community to provide the population stability we require. All of this is possible for the City of Tipton, but we’ll need the community to continue working toward the efforts started throughout 2019.” Schmicker believes the revitalization of Tipton begins and ends with its people.
“Our current population projects do not paint a pretty picture for Tipton,” he says. “I believe we need to focus on the qualityof-life initiatives to attract people to our community by building a better community for those who already live here. Tipton has a great downtown area with tremendous potential that requires reinvestment for both public and private entities.” Schmicker believes Tipton’s residential areas could use some reinvestment from both new and existing residents that could be spurred by local government and partnering agencies. “I think leaders often believe that the starting block for a prosperous community begins with attracting new business,” he says. “We are reminded time and time again by the thriving communities throughout the United States that all thriving communities start with people, and the pursuit of building a community people enjoy living in.” Schmicker also believes Tipton needs to be different. “No one likes a copycat, or someone who is disingenuous about who they are,” he says. “Tipton needs to recognize its value in being a great bedroom community to the large counties surrounding us. Tipton can be the great, small community where people raise their kids, go out to dinner, shop, commune at our park amenities together, play sports, and send their kids to school. Many people view being a bedroom community as a derogatory term. Still, Tipton is in the middle of everywhere and can be the most prosperous bedroom community in Indiana.” Schmicker says examples of other small communities in Indiana who have excelled, or are in the process of executing a quality-of-life strategy, include Fortville, Seymour, Madison, Huntingburg and Danville. “Each of these communities exports between 65% to 93% of their available labor force, and Tipton County exports
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nearly 77%,” he says. “Our circumstances are not unique, but our strategy getting there can be with creative thinking. There is no silver bullet for rural communities in Indiana, but honoring our values and beliefs, and finding projects that highlight them as opposed to challenge them, will make us successful.” Schmicker has seen positive signs of reinvestment in Tipton. “The old Citizens National Bank is getting redeveloped, which has sat vacant for nearly four years,” he says. “Another landmark property known as Comptons has an opportunity to get redeveloped if a public-private partnership can be established. There is activity happening on the east side of Tipton, with possibly two new businesses opening. Plus, Tipton’s rich history as a strong entrepreneurial community still holds true with a variety of new businesses being planned and/or launched.” When he has free time, Schmicker, the son of a carpenter, enjoys renovation projects, and is also passionate about golf.
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“Though my passion exceeds my playing ability, I do enjoy playing with my wife and friends whenever possible,” he says. “Lastly, I would be remiss if I did not mention my daughter, Rio. She just turned 1 year in January and she has transformed our lives. The amount of energy a new child brings into this world is quite incredible, and she has been an amazing blessing to us.” For more info, visit tiptonchamber.org.
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FAMILY-FRIENDLY LOCAL HOT SPOTS TIPTON PARK
TIPTON MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
550 Tipton Park Rd 765-675-7580 Many park amenities await park
2211 South 200 West
visitors, such as a walking trail, recreational facilities, flowers, leafy, mature trees, benches, picnic tables, and two footbridges crossing Cicero Creek. A large assortment of playground equipment and a fenced-in play area for toddlers keep youngsters happy. Also under the umbrella of the park department are the swimming pool, three baseball diamonds operated by the Tipton Pee Wee and Little League divisions, shuffleboard, basketball, volleyball, tennis, and horseshoe courts, and the Boy Scout cabin and woods.
TIPTON COUNTY LIBRARY 127 E. Madison St 765-675-8761
Tiptonpl.org
The Tipton County Public Library
keeps visitors engaged with services, programs, and events, while helping everyone from kids to seniors discover and maintain their love of reading.
Facebook.com/Tipton-MunicipalGolf-Course 765-675-6627 Tipton Golf Course is an 18 hole, 71-par facility, complete with a driving range, practice putting green, chipping green and a snack bar inside our beautiful clubhouse. Lessons, Leagues, Outings and Clinics available.
DIANA THEATRE 137 E Jefferson St
Facebook.com/ DianaTheatreTipton 765-675-4300 The single-screen Diana is a throwback to gentler and warmer times. Movies are selected with families and Tipton area values in mind. The theatre includes a crying room, thought to be the only one in the state, possibly the nation, for parents of crying children to still watch the movie without bothering their seat mates.
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alley entertainment center. We offer exciting experiences for an extremely low price. Bowling leagues, of all kinds, are nearly everyday of the week. Call to sign up or join a team! We now offer full bar options consisting of beer, wine, and liquor. Pool tables, arcade, and bumper bowling for the kids
TIPTON COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER & MUSEUM 323 West South St 765-675-5828 The Tipton County Heritage
Center is a facility where important artifacts, old documents and historic papers can be safely stored for long periods of time under archival conditions. The heat, humidity and light are carefully controlled for optimum conditions for long-time storage. It does not duplicate the services of the schools, the public libraries or other organizations of Tipton County.
TIPTON COUNTY 4-H FAIRGROUNDS 1200 S Main St
Facebook.com/ Tiptoncountyfairgrounds 765-675-1177 The County Fairgrounds hosts a variety of events throughout the year.
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TIPTON ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENTS TIPTON COUNTY FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
TIPTON COUNTY 4-H FAIR July 13-17 Tipton County Fairgrounds 1200 S Main St 765-675-2694
135 E Jefferson St 765-675-7533 Saturdays 9am-12pm May-October
FOOD TRUCK CONCERT SERIES TIPTON MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION
May 20, June 17, July 15 and August 19 Tipton County Courthouse Lawn Tiptonmainstreet.org
LEGENDS MUSIC ACADEMY AT TIPTON PARK GAZEBO 550 Tipton Park Rd 5/22, 7/31, 8/21
LEGENDS ALL STUDENT CONCERT AT TIPTON PARK PAVILLION 6/19, 9/25 Legendsmusicacademy.com 765-408-0537
HORTON’S FRENCH MARKET
July 9 & 10 9-5 & 9-3 112 S Main St 765-675-2013 Hortonhomeandgarden.com
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TIPTON ON TAP CRAFT BEER, WINE & SPIRITS FEST
HIPPIE FEST
9/25 12-7pm Tipton County Fairgrounds 1200 S Main St
July 10 On the Square in Tipton
TIPTON COUNTY PORK FESTIVAL
Sept 9-11 11am-10pm 120 S Main St Tiptoncountyporkfestival.com
MIDAMERICA THRESHING & ANTIQUE, INC SHOW 8/12-8/15 tipton county 4h fairgrounds
HORTON’S CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
HORTON’S FALL MARKET September 24 & 25 9-5 & 9-3 112 S Main St 765-675-2013 Hortonhomeandgarden.com
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All events subject to change. Visit hosts’ websites for all updated information.
Music lessons and performance program Little Legends music programs for ages 2-8 Free workshops and jams each month Retail store, stage and recording studio Guitar repair and string changes
Music Lessons / Performance / Instrument Sales / Repair
LegendsMusicAcademy.com 122 Jefferson St. Tipton, IN / 765-408-0537
Gift Certificates Available
Tuesday-Friday 9:30 to 5:30 / Saturday 9:30 to 2:00 765-675-9720 / moserjewelers.com 135 E. Jefferson Street / Downtown Tipton / Next to the Diana Theatre
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TIPTON LOCAL EATS RAILROAD CROSSING 521 N. Main Street 765-675-8682 4 P.M. to 1 A.M. $
JIM DANDY RESTAURANT
203 W. Jefferson St 765-675-6199 Mon-Sat 7 A.M. – 8 P.M.; Sun 8 A.M.
– 7P.M. jdrest.com $
PIZZA KING OF TIPTON
122 S. Main St 765-675-7483 Mon-Fri 11A.M.-2P.M./4P.M.-9P.M.;
Sat, Sun 4P.M.-9P.M. Cardinpizzaking.com $$
MAIN MOON RESTAURANT 852 E. Jefferson St 765-675-8437
LOS PORTALES
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848 E. Jefferson St 765-675-2383 Sun-Thurs 11 AM-9PM; Fri, Sat 11-10 $$
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PIZZA SHACK BY THE TRACKS
501 S. Main St 765-675-6869
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TIPTON MIDDLE SCHOOL 817 S Main St, Tipton 765-675-7521
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TRI-CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TRI-CENTRAL MIDDLE/ HIGH SCHOOL
ST. JOHN’S SCHOOL
1099 S. Main St 765-675-7397
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TIPTON CHURCHES FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 400 Oak St 765-675-4172 Sunday 10:30am, 6 pm;
Wednesday 7p,
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 200 W Jefferson St 765-675-4599
KEMP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
421 Ash St 765-675-4588 Sunday 8:30am, 10:30am
medications, private sitting, light housekeeping, running errands. We provide companionship and care for our clients and their families.
Contact us for a free consultation Lisa Ferguson: 765-860-2375
622 W Jefferson St 765-675-2377 Sunday 10:30am, 4:30p,; Wed 7pm
ROCK PRAIRIE CHURCH
Our Services: Grooming & hygiene, prompiting of
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CHURCH OF CHRIST
228 N. Main St 765-675-2915 Sunday 9:30am
Home is where the “Heart and Soul” Live
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OASIS COMMUNITY CHURCH 600 Fairgrounds Rd 765-675-6581 Sunday 10am
COUNTRY LAWN & GARDEN REPAIR
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2275 N. State Rd., Tipton 765-675-6770
Hours: M-F 8:00-5:00 Seasonal Sat hours 8:00-Noon
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APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN CHURCH
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE NORMANDA CHRISTIAN 215 E Adams St CHURCH
ASH STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH
EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
403 N Independence St 765-675-6071
540 Ash St 765-675-6581
MARKET ROAD FELLOWSHIP 601 Market Rd 765-408-0446
WEST STREET CHRISTIAN CHURCH 132 N West St 765-675-7421 Sunday 10am
765-675-6217 Sunday 10:30am
8019 W Division Rd 765-963-4000
1385 S Main St 765-675-4090 Sunday 8:15am, 10:45am
TRINITY WESLEYAN CHURCH 3021 IN 28 765-675-8898 Sunday 9:30am, 11:00am
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
340 Mill St 765-675-2422 Sunday 8:30am; Mon, Wed Fri 8am
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