Fred is an unincorporated community in southeastern Tyler County, Texas, United States.Fred is approximately 40 miles north of Beaumont and is located in the Big Thicket.The community has no traffic lights and 55 is the only city speed limit, except during school traffic hours. Fred is home to one convenience store, Fred Grocery which has a deli. There are two Baptist churches and several other churches of various denominations. Fred has a health care clinic with a physician's assistant. Hunting and fishing are favorite pastimes of the residents of Fred.There are few jobs in Fred. Men work in refineries and mills in neighboring cities. The logging industry is also a primary source of employment for people in the area. Women primarily teach school or stay home with their children.The Annual Fred Halloween Carnival that has been supporting Fred Elementary for over 50 years and the Little Leagues Mayfest and Parade are the towns biggest festivals.