Flint is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Smith County, in East Texas, on the western shore of Lake Palestine about ten miles south of Tyler. It sits along U.S. Highway 69, a major north-south route through the region, giving it a quiet, semi-rural setting with convenient access to Tyler, the largest city in the area. The community's modern identity is closely tied to Lake Palestine. The reservoir was created in the early 1960s, when the Blackburn Crossing Dam was completed on the Neches River, forming a lake of roughly 23,000 surface acres. The lake, owned and operated by the Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority, serves water-conservation, recreation, and wildlife purposes, and its creation marked a significant turning point for Flint and the surrounding region. Today Flint is a growing residential and recreational community of roughly 13,000 residents. Its housing leans toward larger lots, acreage, and lakefront properties, with communities such as Lakeway Harbor offering direct access to the water. The area is served by several school districts, most notably Bullard ISD and Whitehouse ISD, depending on location. Flint's appeal rests on its blend of lakeside living and rural space. Residents can boat, fish, and enjoy Lake Palestine's marinas and shoreline, while Tyler's employment, shopping, medical facilities, and cultural amenities, including the Tyler Municipal Rose Garden and the Rose Rudman Trail, remain only minutes to the north. For buyers seeking room to spread out near a major East Texas lake, Flint offers a distinctive combination of open land, waterfront access, and easy city reach.