Visitor Info - Attractions

The Tennessee River offers boating, water skiing, fishing, camping, swimming and jet skiing. The five marinas and over 50 miles of beautiful shoreline offer river access.

Parks include Beech Bend Park with camping day & night access. Natchez Trace, Shiloh, Chickasaw, Nathan Bedford, Pickwick, Paris Landing and Mousetail are all within an hours drive.

An abundance of wildlife includes deer, turkey, ducks, geese and raccoon. Eagles are often sighted along Lady's Bluff at the Busseltown Wildlife refuge.

The country community center offers organized recreational programs with swimming, basketball, volleyball, softball and other activities. Lessons are available in karate, gymnastics and swimming. An 18 Hole golf course has been built on the Tennessee River in the eastern section of the county-Tennessee River Golf Course.

Decatur County is a host for many year-round events:

• Home and Garden Show
• Decatur County Health Fair
• The World's Largest Coon Hunt for St. Jude
• Tennessee Timber and Lumber Show
• Decatur County Spring Carnival
• July 4th Gumdale Boat Race (manpower)
• Scotts Hill Appreciation Days
• Decatur County Fair
• October Heritage Festival
• Richard Crawley Memorial Trail Ride
• Breakfast with Santa and Christmas Parades
• Holiday and Gift Show