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Decatur County, Tennessee
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About Decatur, TN

Population
Approximately 11,800 residents
County Seat
Decaturville, Tennessee
Coverage Area
345 square miles in western Tennessee

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Tennessee River Golf Club opens January bookings for tournaments and outings

Tennessee River Golf Club opens January bookings for tournaments and outings

Tennessee River Golf Club is accepting January 2026 bookings for tournaments and outings; local groups can call or visit...

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Education

Parsons school employee arrested on charge of child rape

Parsons school employee arrested on charge of child rape

An employee of the Decatur County School System was arrested on a charge of rape of a child; authorities say the 24th Ju...

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Government

County Website Lists Meetings, Waste Sites, Voting Locations for Residents

County Website Lists Meetings, Waste Sites, Voting Locations for Residents

Decatur County’s official website publishes detailed public notices, meeting schedules, convenience-center information, ...

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Riverside Dance Team shines with top finishes at regional meet

Riverside Dance Team shines with top finishes at regional meet

Riverside High dancers placed second in jazz and hip hop and scored two individual first-place wins at the NDA Bama Regi...

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Five-acre Beech Ridge parcel listed near Parsons at affordable price

Five-acre Beech Ridge parcel listed near Parsons at affordable price

A 5-acre wooded parcel on Beech Ridge Road was listed Jan 13 for $29,900; the sale could offer a low-cost entry for loca...

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Decatur County Highlights Riverfront Recreation and Health Benefits

Decatur County Highlights Riverfront Recreation and Health Benefits

Decatur County’s Tennessee River Golf Club and Beech Bend Park offer residents and visitors significant opportunities fo...

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Small Bath Springs lot listed for $40,000 signals local land demand

Small Bath Springs lot listed for $40,000 signals local land demand

A 0.32-acre lot on Martin Landing Road was listed Jan. 13 at $40,000; this matters for buyers tracking affordable land a...

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Decatur County Publishes River Recreation Guide to Boost Tourism

Decatur County Publishes River Recreation Guide to Boost Tourism

Decatur County has compiled a county-maintained guide to outdoor recreation along the Tennessee River, consolidating mar...

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Government

Decatur County Centralizes Services Directory to Aid Residents

Decatur County Centralizes Services Directory to Aid Residents

Decatur County maintains an online Departments page that compiles contact information, hours, and operational details fo...

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Decatur County Highlights Two Key Heritage and Conservation Sites

Decatur County Highlights Two Key Heritage and Conservation Sites

Decatur County is promoting Carroll Cabin Barrens State Natural Area and Brownsport Furnace as accessible destinations f...

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Tennessee River Tourism Anchors Decatur County's Outdoor Economy

Tennessee River Tourism Anchors Decatur County's Outdoor Economy

Decatur County’s recreation economy centers on a cluster of riverfront assets — golf, campgrounds, marinas, protected na...

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Decatur County Library Strengthens Digital Access and Local Archives

Decatur County Library Strengthens Digital Access and Local Archives

The Decatur County Public Library at 20 W Market St. in Decaturville provides free public internet, fax and copying serv...

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Decatur County Releases Annual Calendar of Signature Community Events

Decatur County Releases Annual Calendar of Signature Community Events

Decatur County maintains an updated annual calendar of signature community events that run throughout the year and gener...

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Education

Report cards sent home; virtual academy spring registration opens

Report cards sent home; virtual academy spring registration opens

Report cards were sent home Jan. 9 and spring registration for the Decatur County Virtual Academy opened; families shoul...

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Decatur County Posts Resident Services and Contact Information

Decatur County Posts Resident Services and Contact Information

Decatur County's official government pages now provide comprehensive listings of resident-facing services, including con...

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Longtime Dickson Resident Bobby Barnickel Dies at 86

Longtime Dickson Resident Bobby Barnickel Dies at 86

Bobby Barnickel, 86, of Dickson died Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Tri-Star Horizon Medical Center in Dickson. Visitation...

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Decatur County Riverfront Parks, Marinas, Trails, and Heritage Guide

Decatur County Riverfront Parks, Marinas, Trails, and Heritage Guide

This guide summarizes Decatur County’s primary outdoor assets—riverfront recreation, marinas, parks, natural areas, hist...

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Bath Springs 1.43-Acre Lot Listed Near Tennessee River at $29,800

Bath Springs 1.43-Acre Lot Listed Near Tennessee River at $29,800

A 1.43-acre buildable lot at 617 Bridge View Cove in Bath Springs was listed on the MLS with an asking price of $29,800 ...

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Darden Resident Dan Soltis Dies at 69; Visitation Planned Friday

Darden Resident Dan Soltis Dies at 69; Visitation Planned Friday

Dan Soltis, a 69-year-old resident of Darden, Tennessee, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Henderson County Hospital i...

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Education

Decatur County Schools holds in-service day to boost supports

Decatur County Schools holds in-service day to boost supports

Decatur County Schools held a district-wide in-service day on January 5, 2026, bringing staff together for professional ...

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How Railroads, Rivers, and Springs Shaped Decatur County Towns

How Railroads, Rivers, and Springs Shaped Decatur County Towns

Decatur County’s modern map reflects 19th-century decisions about transportation, natural resources, and public institut...

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Government

Parsons City Council Holds Regular Meeting with Public Comment Session

Parsons City Council Holds Regular Meeting with Public Comment Session

The Parsons City Council meets tonight, January 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Parsons Municipal Building with a public comm...

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Decatur County Lists Civic Center Services, Programs and Rental Contacts

Decatur County Lists Civic Center Services, Programs and Rental Contacts

Decatur County has posted detailed information on Parks and Recreation operations and Civic Center facilities, including...

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Education

Decatur County Mourns Longtime Educator J. Wayne Stanfill

Decatur County Mourns Longtime Educator J. Wayne Stanfill

Decatur County Schools announced the death of J. Wayne Stanfill on January 4, 2026, a lifelong educator who served as di...

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Decatur County Seeks Bids, Plans Meetings on January Schedule

Decatur County Seeks Bids, Plans Meetings on January Schedule

Decatur County posted public notices on January 3 announcing a solicitation for solid waste disposal services and schedu...

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Community

Decatur County Genealogy Resources Online and In-Person Guide

Decatur County Genealogy Resources Online and In-Person Guide

A consolidated overview of principal online and local research resources for genealogy, cemetery investigation, and loca...

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Government

Decatur County Consolidated Directory Lists Key Local Services

Decatur County Consolidated Directory Lists Key Local Services

Decatur County provides a single, consolidated directory of county offices, contact details, and service descriptions to...

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Community

Decatur County highlights riverfront recreation, parks and historic sites

Decatur County highlights riverfront recreation, parks and historic sites

Decatur County has compiled a comprehensive listing of riverfront parks, marinas, trails and historic sites for resident...

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Education

Decatur County Extension Strengthens Farming Families and Youth Programs

Decatur County Extension Strengthens Farming Families and Youth Programs

The University of Tennessee Extension office in Decatur County delivers research based services to farmers families and ...

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