Tyler, Texas
About Tyler
Set in the northeastern part of Texas, Tyler is a mid-size city, home to 112,219 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It stands among the 500 most populous places in the United States (#285 nationwide).
Officially, Tyler is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 57.79 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,942 residents per square mile.
📰 Tyler News Today
- Texas churches bolster security with Tyler workshop on preemptive threat training cbs19.tv · Aug 18
- Texas College Steers working to turn the corner in Tyler KETK.com · Aug 18
- Vernon Brooks Obituary in Tyler at John R. Harmon articobits.com · Aug 18
- Southbound Hwy. 271 reopen at FM 2015 as Tyler police investigate crash KLTV.com · Aug 16
- East Texas Rep. Moran serves lunch at Mercados in Tyler Yahoo · Aug 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Tyler Unique
- Positioned in northeastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Full urban amenities: dining, healthcare, education, and employment in one place.
- Serious economic gravity — one of the region's employment and cultural hubs.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Tyler
- 1836 Texas Kitchen — regional
- Applebee's — american
- BJ's — american
- Dickey's Barbecue Pit — barbecue
- Kawa’s Hibachi Grill & Lounge — japanese
- Marisco's Dj's — mexican
- Mi Ranchito — mexican
- Ohayo Sushi Seafood & Japanese Fusion — sushi
- Olive Garden — italian
- Parry's Pizzeria & Taphouse
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Caldwell Zoo · Zoo
- Discovery Science Place · Museum
- Smith County Historical Society · Museum
- Tyler Museum of Art · Museum
- Tyler Rose Garden Center & Rose Museum · Museum
- Camp Ford · Theme park
- Chuck E. Cheese
- Goodman-LeGrand House · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Tyler
- Southside Park reviews ★
- Bergfeld Park reviews ★
- Bois D'Arc Park reviews ★
- Connally Heights Park reviews ★
- Fun Forest Park reviews ★
- Gassaway Park reviews ★
- Golden Road Park reviews ★
- Goodman Park reviews ★
- Headache Springs Natural Park reviews ★
- Henry Tatum Park reviews ★
- Herndon Hills Park reviews ★
- Hillside Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Tyler
- CHAPEL HILL H S
- CHAPEL HILL J H
- CUMBERLAND ACADEMY LOWER EL
- CUMBERLAND ACADEMY MIDDLE
- CUMBERLAND ACADEMY UPPER EL
- CUMBERLAND H S
- FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY-TYLER
- JACKSON EL
- PREMIER H S OF TYLER
- THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
- TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOLS - VIRTUAL RECLAIM ACADEMY
- UT TYLER UNIVERSITY ACADEMY AT TYLER
- W L KISSAM INT
- WISE EL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Christus Mother Frances Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Tyler ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.