WELCOME TO TIPTON!
Welcome to Tipton, Indiana - a city that brings together the vibrancy of its downtown area with the thriving spirit of its community! As you set out to explore all that the city has to offer, we’d like to extend a warm welcome and introduce you to the many possibilities that await you.
The downtown area of Tipton is a testament to the heart of the community. It’s a dynamic hub that’s constantly buzzing with life. You’ll find an ever-growing list of restaurants and retailers that cater to every taste and preference here. Whether you’re looking for a cozy eatery to relax in or want to explore the latest local boutiques, Tipton’s downtown promises an unforgettable experience.
But Tipton has much more to offer than just its downtown. Its parks are a true sanctuary for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike, offering a variety of recreational opportunities to enjoy. From the lush greens of our golf course to the refreshing waters of our pool and splash pad, there’s no shortage of ways to bask in the beauty of nature and embrace an active
lifestyle.
Tipton takes immense pride in its partnership with the Tipton Community School Corporation, which is a beacon of excellence in academics and athletics. Here, students thrive in an environment dedicated to nurturing their potential and empowering them to achieve greatness. With a steadfast commitment to success, Tipton’s schools are shaping the leaders of tomorrow and ensuring a bright future for generations to come.
But the excitement doesn’t end there. Tipton is poised for even greater heights with future development projects that promise to elevate the community to new levels. From innovative initiatives to enhance the quality of life, to ambitious endeavors that will enrich the cityscape, the possibilities are endless. Together, the community is building a tomorrow that’s full of promise and opportunity, ensuring that Tipton remains an exciting and vibrant place for years to come.
So, whether you’re a newcomer eager to explore or a longtime resident looking to rediscover the magic of Tipton, the city invites you to join in on this extraordinary journey. Welcome home to Tipton - where the best of small-town charm meets limitless potential.
Sincerely,
Kegan Schmicker Mayor, City of Tipton
CITY OF TIPTON
216 S Main St, Tipton, IN 46072
Tiptongov.com 765-675-7561
TIPTON COUNTY
101 E Jefferson St, Tipton, IN 46072 Tiptongov.com
EMERGENCY 911
TIPTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
225 E Jefferson St, Tipton, IN 46072 765-675-2151
TIPTON COUNTY SHERIFF
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
114 S Main St, Tipton, IN 46072 765-675-7533
PUBLIC UTILITIES
TIPTON WATER 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
ELECTRICITY –TIPTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES P.O. Box 288, Tipton, IN 46072 765-675-7629
TIPTON COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT & RECYCLING 765-675-9006
TIPTON WATER DEPARTMENT
300 N East St 765-675-7736
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URBAN HOMESTEAD NOTEWORTHY NUMBERS 114 E. JEFFERSON ST., TIPTON | 765-675-4424 URBANHOMESTEADLLC.COM 112 E. JEFFERSON ST. INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTING SERVICE A wonderful selection of high quality decor, furniture and unique gifts. NOW SERVING WINE, BEER AND SELTZERS FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
Mayor Kegan Schmicker
TIPTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL
CORPORATION
1051 S Main St, Tipton 765-675-2147
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TIPTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
817 S Main St, Tipton 765-675-7521
TIPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1099 S Main St, Tipton 765-675-7397
TRI-CENTRAL MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
2115 W 500 N, Sharpsville 765-963-2520
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TRI-CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2115 W 500 N, Sharpsville 765-963-5885
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2024 DIRECTORY & RELOCATION GUIDE Scan to discover the Tipton Way: • Strong Academics • Abundant Extracurricular Opportunities • Student-First Approach GROWING EMPOWERED, FUTURE-READY STUDENTS WHO ARE PREPARED FOR A LIFETIME OF OPPORTUNITY AND SUCCESS. It’s a great time to be a Blue Devil! 2024-25 PreK - 12 Transfer Enrollment is Open! #BlueFuture TCSC.K12.IN.US / 765-675-2147
TIPTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
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E. JEFFERSON STREET
Tipton
to the Diana Theatre
HOPEJEWELERSTIPTON HOPEJEWELERSTIPTON@GMAIL.COM BROCK & LAURA RUTLEDGE
W 600 S Atlanta, IN 46031
317-752-1446
Downtown
Next
HOPEJEWELERSTIPTON.COM
6500
rutledgecrew@att.net
Professional Horse Training
Lessons for beginners to advanced riders
Teach English and Western seats
Indoor and outdoor riding arenas
E Jefferson St • 765-675-6740 ACE HARDWARE OF TIPTON COUNTY
and New Homes
Heaters
Pumps
Snake
House Plumbing Needs
Bath Tub, Shower Replacements TIKIS
W Jefferson St. • Suite 3 (located in the Side Street Mall) Tues - Sat 10am - 4pm, closed Sunday
844
Remodels
Water
Sump
Sewer
Whole
Toilets,
125
FURNITURE RESTORATION, REPAIR, and UPHOLSTERY
& HANDMADE ITEMS,
CHILDREN’S CLOTHING,
more
BABY AND
BABY QUILTS, EMBROIDERY, BIBLES, LOCAL ARTISTRY, WALL DECOR, and
tikisfurnitureandmore.com
TIPTON COUNTY CHURCHES
APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN CHURCH
403 N. Independence St. 765-675-6071
ASH STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH
540 Ash St. 765-675-6581
CHURCH OF CHRIST
622 W. Jefferson St. 765-675-2377
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
215 E. Adams St. 765-675-6217
EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
1385 S. Main St. 765-675-4090
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
400 Oak St. 765-675-4172
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
200 W. Jefferson St. 765-675-4599
GENERATIONS CHURCH
4048 S. 75 W. 317-385-4402
KEMP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
228 N. Main St. 765-675-2915
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH
3530 N. 1000 W. 605-759-7141
MADISON ST. CHURCH OF CHRIST
220 E. Madison St. 765-438-0152
MARKET ROAD FELLOWSHIP
601 Market Rd. 765-408-0446
NORMANDA CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8019 W. Division Rd. 765-963-4000
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2024 DIRECTORY & RELOCATION GUIDE Carpet • Hardwood Laminate ∙ Tile ∙ Lvt Steve & Carolyn Swan 1003 E. Jefferson St. • Tipton, IN 46072 765-675-3230 The Perfect Home Deserves The Perfect Floor 765.675.4746 Transportation Activities & Wellness Programs Are you struggling in your relationship? Are you experiencing hopelessness? (765) 540-9835 I can help!
OASIS COMMUNITY CHURCH
600 Fairgrounds Rd. 765-675-6581
ROCK PRAIRIE CHURCH
421 Ash St. 765-675-4588
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
340 Mill St. 765-675-2422
TRINITY WESLEYAN CHURCH
3021 State Road 28 765-675-8898
WEST STREET CHRISTIAN CHURCH
132 N. West St. 765-675-7421
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Young-Nichols Funeral Home 765-675-4780 / www.young-nichols.com SERVING TIPTON COUNTY SINCE 1852 BURIAL • CREMATION • PREPLANNING Tim’s 1 A Little Store With a Big Heart Specializing in Indoor & Outdoor Seasonal Items Plus So Much More! Where Community, Friends & Family Matter
Lanterns, Chimes, Cemetary Flowers & More Huge Candy Selection. Now Offering Fudge! Amish-Grown Flowers, Pumpkins, Mums, and More Gardening Accessories and Holiday Decor Mon-Sat 10am-8pm Sunday 12pm-5pm 123 S Independence St 765-635-5403 -Locally Owned-
Bereavement
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765-675-4191
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765-675-2709
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765-675-6199
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OMELETTE
CRAZY
Ave.
STREET PROVISIONS
Sweetland
765-408-0726 EAST
NORTHSIDE CAFÉ
N. East St. 765-551-7141 FAYE’S
N. Main St.
GREEN HOUSE
S. Independence St.
DANDY RESTAURANT
St.
203 W. Jefferson
JUNCTION
Dearborn St.
PORTALES
765-675-2823 LOS
E. Jefferson St. 765-314-1143
MOON RESTAURANT
E. Jefferson St.
TIPTON LOCAL EATS AND BREWS 2024 DIRECTORY & RELOCATION GUIDE 302 E Jefferson St 765-675-2910 17 Years of Serving Tipton 1. Chile relleno, taco, beans and guacamole salad. 2. Beef burrito served with rice and beans. 3. One burrito and one taco, with rice. 4. Chile Relleno served with rice and beans. 5. Enchilada served with rice and beans. 6. Beef or chicken chimichanga served with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, rice, and beans. 7. Chicken burrito topped with lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and beans. 8. Enchilada, taco, and quesadilla. 9. Two tacos, quesadilla, and rice. Add Cheese Dip for $.99 DINNER SPECIAL (JULY ONLY): MIX FAJITAS $19.99 TRES HERMANOS NUNEZ 870 E Jefferson St / 765-408-0477 / treshermanosnunez.com LUNCH SPECIALS $7.99 Available Monday - Friday 11:00 am - 2:30 pm | After lunch add $1.00 Tres Hermanos Nunez
MAIN
852
765-675-8437
MARKET ON MAIN
102 N. Main St. 756-408-0146
PIZZA KING OF TIPTON
122 S. Main St. 765-675-7483
QUICK CUP
302 E. Jefferson St. 765-675-29
SOUTH POLE DRIVE IN
501 S. Main St. 765-675-6869
THE SANDWICH SHOPPE
125 W. Jefferson St. 317-385-4031
THE LOVE BUG FOOD CAFE
222 S. Independence St. 765-675-2709
THE MAD TAP
134 E. Madison St. themadtap.com
THE RAILROAD CROSSING
521 N. Main St. 765-675-8682
THE SHACK
311 E. Jefferson St. facebook.com/theshackoftipton
TRES HERMANOS NUNEZ
870 E. Jefferson St. 765-408-0477
THE TIN PLATE
2233 S. J St., Elwood 765-557-8231
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Apr. 6-7, Sep. 14-15 & Dec. 7-8
TIPTON GUN AND KNIFE SHOW
Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tipton County Fairgrounds
Apr. 8, 2 p.m.-7 p.m.
TOTALITY IN TIPTON
Total Solar Eclipse Celebration Tipton High School
May-October
TIPTON COUNTY FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
135 E. Jefferson St. 765-675-7533
June 8, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
TIPTON ON TAP CRAFT BEER, WINE AND SPIRITS FEST
Downtown Tipton
July 12 & 13
HORTON’S HOME & GARDEN FRENCH MARKET
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
112 S. Main St. 765-675-2013
hortonhomeandgarden.com
July 10-14
TIPTON COUNTY 4-H FAIR
Tipton County Fairgrounds 1200 S. Main St. 765-675-2694
August 8-11
50TH ANNUAL MIDAMERICA THRESHING & ANTIQUE, INC. SHOW
Tipton County 4H Fairgrounds
Sept 5, 6 and 7
TIPTON COUNTY PORK FESTIVAL
120 S. Main St.
tiptoncountyporkfestival.com
Sept 28-29 HIPPIE FEST
Tipton County Fairgrounds 1200 S. Main St.
Sept. 28
HORTON’S HOME & GARDEN AUTUMN MARKET
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
112 S. Main St. 765-675-2013
hortonhomeandgarden.com
November 1 & 2
HORTON’S HOME & GARDEN CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
112 S. Main St. 765-675-2013
hortonhomeandgarden.com
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2024 TIPTON ANNUAL
2024 DIRECTORY & RELOCATION GUIDE tiptontheatre.com
Theatre to Our Community for Over 30 Years
EVENTS
Bringing
LOCALLY HANDMADE ITEMS • FARMHOUSE DECOR • CANDLES • ORIGINAL ARTWORK MACRAMÉ • WOOD KITCHEN ACCENTS • POTTERY • CUSTOM ORDERS (& MORE!)
ANCHORED IN HOPE * 116 E. JEFFERSON ST, TIPTON * WED/THU/FRI 10-5, SAT 10-4 * PH. 765.408.0359
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DIANA THEATRE
137 E. Jefferson St. facebook.com/dianatheatretipton 765-675-4300
SUBURBAN LANES
4285 State Road 19 765-675-6670 suburbanlanestipton.com
TIPTON COMMUNITY THEATRE
Tipton High School Auditorium 765-675-1682
TIPTON COUNTY 4-H FAIRGROUNDS
1200 S. Main St. facebook.com/tiptoncountyfairgrounds 765-675-1177
TIPTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
323 W. South St. 765-675-5828
TIPTON COUNTY LIBRARY
127 E. Madison St. 765-675-8761 tiptonpl.org
TIPTON MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
2211 South 200 West facebook.com/tipton-municipal-golf-course 765-675-6627
TIPTON PARK
550 Tipton Park Rd. 765-675-7580
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TIPTON’S FAMILY-FRIENDLY LOCAL HOT SPOTS 2024 DIRECTORY & RELOCATION GUIDE To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Preschool Program Elementary Program Tween & Teen Program Tri-Central School Club Site Community Outreach 314 W Jefferson St. B Tipton, IN 46072 (765) 675-9362 bgctipton@bgctipton.org
