Forney is a city in Kaufman County, Texas, located along U.S. Highway 80 on the eastern edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. It is the largest city in Kaufman County and one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the region, having transformed in a relatively short span from a small rural town into a major suburban growth corridor. That transformation is central to Forney's modern identity, which balances its well-preserved small-town origins with an expanding landscape of new residential communities. Forney's best-known distinction is its designation by the Texas Legislature in 1987 as the "Antique Capital of Texas." At the time, the city had a population of only about 5,000 and more than 100 antique dealers, many concentrated along Antique Row on Highway 80. That heritage survives in the downtown's antique shops, murals, and historic storefronts, giving the city a distinctive character that sets it apart from other Dallas-area suburbs. The city's growth has been propelled by its location east of Dallas, its relatively affordable new housing, and improving transportation links. U.S. Highway 80, the primary artery into Dallas, has been the focus of major widening, and Interstate 20 lies just a few miles south. Forney ISD has expanded rapidly to serve a student population that now exceeds 20,000, a measure of how quickly the community has grown. For residents, Forney offers the appeal of new-construction homes, master-planned amenities, and a family-oriented environment, all within about 30 minutes of downtown Dallas. It attracts commuters, young families, and those seeking more space than closer-in suburbs provide, while its downtown and antiques scene keep a tangible connection to the small Texas town it once was.