Buying in Rossville, TN: Utilities, Taxes and Land

Rossville is only about seven miles east of Collierville on Highway 57, but buying a home there works a little differently than buying in Shelby County. The utility companies are different, the tax bills come from different offices, and many properties involve land questions that rarely come up in a suburban subdivision. If you are considering the 38066 zip code, here is a practical look at what to sort out before you make an offer.

Town Limits or County: The First Question

Rossville is an incorporated town in southwest Fayette County, bordered by Piperton to the west and the Mississippi state line to the south. Plenty of properties carry a Rossville mailing address without being inside the town limits, and the difference matters. A home inside the town is subject to both Fayette County and Town of Rossville property taxes and receives town services. A home in unincorporated Fayette County pays county taxes only and relies on county services.

Rates are set each year. The Fayette County Trustee and Rossville Town Hall on Morrison Road can give current figures for a specific parcel, and the Fayette County Assessor can confirm whether an address is inside the town.

Who Provides the Utilities

Anyone moving from Germantown, Collierville, or Memphis is used to MLGW. In Rossville the lineup is different:

Water, sewer, garbage, and recycling collection are provided by the Town of Rossville and billed through its utility department. Electricity comes from Chickasaw Electric Cooperative. Natural gas is provided by the Hardeman-Fayette Utility District.

According to the town's website, new residential customers who own their home pay a $75 service fee to establish an account. Bills are mailed at the end of each month and are due by the 20th of the following month, with a late charge after that. Fees and rates can change, so confirm with Town Hall when you set up service.

Outside the town limits, a property may be on a private well, a septic system, or both, and propane is common where gas lines do not reach. Ask the seller for a year of utility bills and for service records on any well or septic system.

Homes in the Historic District

The center of Rossville has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2001. The district covers roughly 16 acres along Main Street, Second Street, and Front Street and includes 36 contributing buildings. Styles range from Queen Anne houses with wraparound porches, such as the one at 250 Main Street from around 1887, to Colonial Revival and Craftsman homes, with a few brick commercial buildings near the railroad.

National Register listing is an honor and does not by itself restrict what a private owner can do. Local rules are a separate matter, so ask Town Hall whether any local review applies before planning exterior changes. As with any home of that age, a careful inspection of the foundation, roof, wiring, and plumbing is time well spent.

Buying Land or a Home on Acreage

Outside the historic core, the area opens up to acreage tracts, horse properties, and newer subdivisions that have followed growth east from Collierville and Piperton. With land, a few items deserve extra attention:

A current survey that shows boundaries, easements, and road frontage. Soil evaluation and septic permitting, if the property is not on town sewer. Flood maps, since the Wolf River runs along the north edge of town and its bottomland is extensive. Any recorded restrictions, including subdivision covenants or limits on livestock and outbuildings. The rail line: the Norfolk Southern railroad passes through Rossville, and its regional intermodal facility, which opened in 2012, is nearby.

The William B. Clark Conservation Area, about a mile north of town on Highway 194, gives a good sense of what the Wolf River bottomland looks like, with a boardwalk through cypress and tupelo forest.

Schools and Getting Around

Fayette County Public Schools is the public district for the county, and it can confirm which schools serve a particular address. Rossville Christian Academy, an independent school, is located on High Street in town.

For commuting, Highway 57 runs west through Piperton to Collierville and east to Moscow. The town notes it is about five miles from Highway 385 and Interstate 269 and roughly 30 miles from Memphis International Airport. Most shopping and medical appointments mean a drive to Collierville, so try the trip at the hours you would normally travel.

The utility and fee details above come from the Town of Rossville and Fayette County websites as of early October 2026. If you are weighing Rossville against Piperton, Collierville, or Eads, I am glad to help you compare specific properties side by side. Reach out whenever it is convenient; there is no pressure at all.

Kelly Day, SRES, SRS, AHWD, PSA, RENE
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