Getting to know Forney:
Forney is a down-to-earth community with over 16,000 residents and a strong Texas heritage. Forney’s great schools, easy access to downtown Dallas and affordable housing prices make it a wonderful place to call home. Forney sits minutes from U.S. Highway 80 and within 5 miles of Lake Ray Hubbard. Forney ISD has been ranked as one of the fastest-growing school districts in Texas with nine elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools and one alternative school.

Entertainment:
Staying true to Forney’s family friendly atmosphere, Forney Parks and Recreation department built a state-of-the-art, 5,000 seat outdoor amphitheater named for lifetime resident Mick Spellman. The Spellman Amphitheater hosts festivals, concerts, movies nights, theatrical productions and other community events year round. BBQ lovers flock to Forney to enjoy the annual Forney BBQ Cook-Off. The Mustang Crossing shopping center provides the perfect blend of shopping and restaurant for a family-friendly afternoon.  

Historical:
Forney’s roots trace back to 1871, when its settlers founded a village called "Brooklyn, Texas." Brooklyn had a school, church, lodge, general store, saloon and blacksmith shop. The town was later renamed Forney in honor of renowned railroad official John W. Forney. Today, Forney's Downtown District preserves the past while embracing the future with unique restaurants, professional businesses, clothing boutiques, City Hall and the Spellman Museum of Forney History. Forney’s Downtown District also hosts events such as Christmas on Main, the Forney Farmer's Market and Turkey Trax Auto Show, which brings residents and visitors to the heart of Forney’s proud community.