Buck Island MHC is conveniently located near Memphis, providing residents easy access to dependable healthcare, job opportunities, and other recreational activities. There are several casinos within a short drive from the community. The booming casino industry has directly impacted the area, transforming it from a quaint, quiet town into a more vibrant place to live. The Gold Strike Casino Resort and 1st Jackpot Tunica Casino are within a ten-minute drive of the community. The city of Memphis has the second highest share of transportation/ warehousing jobs in the nation and is home to the busiest cargo airport in North America, the Memphis International Airport. Memphis is also home to the highly rated St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The hospital is expanding in Memphis with a commitment of $1 billion capital investment that will create nearly 2,000 jobs by 2023.