On the surface, Southwest Tennessee is a collection of charming small towns, mom-and-pop eateries, courthouse squares and barbecue gems. Dig a little deeper and you’ll uncover the fascinating stories, people and places that have shaped American history and culture. It’s defined, in part, by the stories of the larger-than-life figures with ties to the area.

In Southwest Tennessee, you can learn of the railroad history of the area, stroll through the home of Railroad Legend Casey Jones, learn how President Andrew Jackson and frontiersman David Crockett are tied to the area. Get to know Walking Tall Legend Sheriff Buford Pusser of McNairy County, who famously fought crime along the Mississippi state line in the 1960s.

Explore the history of African-Americans in the South, with sites that tell the stories of slavery and war, early freedom and the blues culture and the struggle for civil [...]

Situated half-way between Bristol and Knoxville, Morristown, Tennessee is the perfect place for a weekend getaway. No matter if you’re the brunch, museum, and shopping crowd or the grizzled outdoors sorts, there’s something for everyone in this charming little town. With unique landmarks to explore, great shopping, delicious dining, and stunning scenic views, you’ll want to revisit Morristown frequently enough to feel like a local!

Outdoor Adventure – Morristown is East Tennessee’s sweet getaway for avid outdoors people without the crowds of Knoxville or Gatlinburg. Nestled on the banks of Cherokee Lake with sprawling waterside views, you can bet the fishing is first rate. Hikers, mountain bikers, and campers all love the views from scenic Panther Creek State Park. Briarwood Ranch Safari Park gets you close—real close—to animals from six different continents. Get the pooches off-leash over at Wayne Hansard Park and then take yourself [...]

Blessed with numerous natural and cultural resources, Wayne County, TN proudly maintains its essentially rural character. Located at the junction of the Western Highland Rim and the Tennessee River Valley, it is largely forested area with highlands separating the Buffalo and Tennessee River watersheds and numerous other hills and ridges; flat lands are largely confined to the river valleys and the southern sections.

The three incorporated towns (Clifton, Collinwood and Waynesboro) have unique character differences distinguishing themselves from the others. Fortunately, the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting all three communities and the county as a whole. For more information about our area, please go to www.natchezvalley.com