Chandler is located on State Highway 31 just 8 miles west of Tyler, Texas. The "City with a Heart" is the gateway to beautiful Lake Palestine. The Neches River is the main source for this man-made lake south of the city. Various waterfowl inhabit this area and during the cooler season it becomes home to many migratory species. Bald eagles can often be seen soaring in the skies and diving for fish. Chandler is part of Brownsboro Independent School District. Two campuses are located within the city limits. Chandler Elementary is a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School. Chandler Intermediate is one of the newly constructed facilities in the district. Students attend secondary schools in Brownsboro.