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Complete local news coverage for Decatur County, Tennessee. Stay updated on local government, community events, business developments, and civic matters affecting residents of Decaturville, Parsons, Scotts Hill, Bath Springs, and surrounding western Tennessee communities.
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Brownsport Furnace reveals Decatur County’s role in Tennessee iron industry

Brownsport Furnace reveals Decatur County’s role in Tennessee iron industry

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Parsons event raises funds for Perkins Center, honors local heroes

Parsons event raises funds for Perkins Center, honors local heroes

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Creasy completes WestStar Leadership Program, builds regional ties
Community

Creasy completes WestStar Leadership Program, builds regional ties

Creasy’s WestStar completion links Decatur County to a West Tennessee leadership network built through seven sessions, a graduation at UT Martin and long-term civic ties.

Lisa Park2m read
Decatur County to hold active shooter drill at Decaturville Elementary School
Education

Decatur County to hold active shooter drill at Decaturville Elementary School

Decatur County will stage a five-hour active shooter drill at Decaturville Elementary School, with officials saying there is no real threat. The exercise runs Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Michael Odom breaks down Region 5-2A football contenders for playoffs
Education

Michael Odom breaks down Region 5-2A football contenders for playoffs

Riverside’s playoff hopes run through Adamsville and Scotts Hill, with Decatur County Friday nights carrying real stakes for crowd size, rivalry heat and postseason life.

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Decaturville’s park, Fall Festival and parade anchor small-town life
Community

Decaturville’s park, Fall Festival and parade anchor small-town life

Decaturville’s park, Fall Festival and Christmas parade give Decatur County repeat, low-cost places to gather, while Beech Bend Campground and county events widen the draw.

Marcus Williams5m read
Decaturville mural unveiling to be celebrated with ribbon cutting
Community

Decaturville mural unveiling to be celebrated with ribbon cutting

Decaturville’s new mural drew a ribbon cutting Tuesday at 11 a.m., adding another downtown marker near Court Square and Main Street.

Lisa Park2m read
Decatur County Commission sets public meeting for July 27 at courthouse
Government

Decatur County Commission sets public meeting for July 27 at courthouse

Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. July 27 at the Decatur County Courthouse in Decaturville, where votes on county spending and services can affect households.

Marcus Williams2m read
Decatur County chancery court sale notice posted in Parsons
Business

Decatur County chancery court sale notice posted in Parsons

A Parsons court-sale notice pointed to a Decatur County property moving through chancery court, with bidding rules that can change ownership, occupancy and title.

Sarah Chen2m read
Scotts Hill page highlights city hall, mayor and aldermen in Decatur County
Government

Scotts Hill page highlights city hall, mayor and aldermen in Decatur County

Scotts Hill is listed with its own mayor, seven aldermen and city hall on Highway 114 South, giving the town a civic identity Decatur County residents can reach directly.

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Decatur County marks 50 years of its raccoon hunt tradition
Community

Decatur County marks 50 years of its raccoon hunt tradition

The 50th annual raccoon hunt drew Decaturville back to the fairgrounds, a 1976 tradition that has sent millions to St. Jude.

Sarah Chen2m read
Decatur County Schools announce Aug. 3 first day for 2026-27 year
Education

Decatur County Schools announce Aug. 3 first day for 2026-27 year

Decatur County Schools set Aug. 3 as the first day of the 2026-27 year, giving families a firm deadline for bus plans, supplies and child care.

Sarah Chen2m read
Parsons event raises funds for Perkins Center, honors local heroes
Community

Parsons event raises funds for Perkins Center, honors local heroes

Flags beside Decatur County Bank turned Parsons into a tribute site, with each $20 flag helping the Carl Perkins Center serve families facing child abuse.

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Decatur County Schools welcomes Blake Lindsey to Parsons Elementary
Education

Decatur County Schools welcomes Blake Lindsey to Parsons Elementary

Parsons Elementary added Blake Lindsey as its new School Resource Officer, giving families a named safety presence at 182 West 4th Street.

Marcus Williams2m read
Strong storm threatens Bath Springs, Saltillo and Montgomery in Decatur County
Community

Strong storm threatens Bath Springs, Saltillo and Montgomery in Decatur County

A storm near Olive Hill was pushing southeast with 40 mph gusts and half-inch hail, putting Bath Springs, Saltillo and Montgomery in the line and shelter spots on alert.

Sarah Chen1m read
Decatur County student earns spot at Tennessee Governor’s School
Education

Decatur County student earns spot at Tennessee Governor’s School

Keeton’s Governor’s School placement puts a Decatur County student into Tennessee’s 11-program summer system for gifted 11th and 12th graders.

Sarah Chen2m read
Carroll Cabin Barrens offers protected riverfront nature in Decatur County
Community

Carroll Cabin Barrens offers protected riverfront nature in Decatur County

Carroll Cabin Barrens is Decatur County’s rare protected riverfront parcel, with limited access off Pittsburg Landing Road and no designated trails. Its 2002 designation sets it apart from more developed public land.

Marcus Williams4m read
Decatur County reviews hazard mitigation plan for flood preparedness
Government

Decatur County reviews hazard mitigation plan for flood preparedness

Flood-prone roads and low-lying crossings were the focus as Decatur County officials opened public input on projects like culvert replacements and raised roadbeds.

Marcus Williams2m read
Dr. B.M. Brooks House in Bath Springs added to National Register
Community

Dr. B.M. Brooks House in Bath Springs added to National Register

The Bath Springs home of Dr. Beauregard Martin Brooks was listed in the National Register on Sept. 3, 1992, under NRIS 92001074.

Lisa Park2m read
Brownsport Furnace reveals Decatur County’s role in Tennessee iron industry
Business

Brownsport Furnace reveals Decatur County’s role in Tennessee iron industry

Brownsport Furnace ties Decatur County to Tennessee’s Western Highland Rim iron belt, and its park still anchors local history, recreation, and preservation.

Sarah Chen4m read
Decatur County's older, owner-occupied population shapes local needs
Community

Decatur County's older, owner-occupied population shapes local needs

Decatur County’s older, homeowner-heavy profile is shaping everything from school demand to broadband and transportation in a county split between town centers and thinly settled districts.

Sarah Chen6m read
Decatur County 8U All-Stars win state title
Community

Decatur County 8U All-Stars win state title

The Decatur County 8U All-Stars brought home a state title after reaching the championship round in Dyersburg, a win that spotlights the county’s youth-baseball pipeline.

Marcus Williams2m read
Decatur County seeks bids for new livestock arena at fairgrounds
Government

Decatur County seeks bids for new livestock arena at fairgrounds

Bids for Decatur County's new Livestock Arena are due July 28, but the notice leaves taxpayers without a price, completion date or contractor.

James Thompson2m read
Mt. Juliet traffic stop leads to arrest on Georgia theft warrant
Government

Mt. Juliet traffic stop leads to arrest on Georgia theft warrant

A 63-year-old Parsons man was arrested in Mt. Juliet on a Georgia felony theft warrant and a suspended-license charge, and now awaits extradition.

Marcus Williams1m read
Busseltown Unit offers free daytime access to Kentucky Lake wetlands
Community

Busseltown Unit offers free daytime access to Kentucky Lake wetlands

Busseltown Unit gives Decatur County families a free daylight way to see Kentucky Lake wetlands, waterfowl, and river wildlife just 9 miles from Parsons.

Sarah Chen5m read
Decatur County Schools names Andrew Swortzel as Riverside band and choir teacher
Education

Decatur County Schools names Andrew Swortzel as Riverside band and choir teacher

Decatur County Schools brought Andrew Swortzel to Riverside High School, a hire that could shape band, choir and the school’s arts identity for years.

Lisa Park2m read
Riverside High honors retirements of two longtime educators
Education

Riverside High honors retirements of two longtime educators

Riverside High marked the retirements of Lex Suite and Jeff Melton, two veterans whose departures leave leadership and special-education gaps for 2026-27.

Lisa Park2m read
Parsons council to swear in officials, review city business July 6
Government

Parsons council to swear in officials, review city business July 6

Parsons council’s July 6 agenda put a USDA business grant and a Marshall Town Street rezoning at the center of the meeting, with public comment first.

Marcus Williams2m read
Crowder High preserved Decatur County's Black school history
Education

Crowder High preserved Decatur County's Black school history

Crowder High filled Decatur County’s Black school gap, then became a last-link archive of alumni memory, family history, and local pride in Decaturville.

Marcus Williams5m read
Fair keeps momentum with livestock, family fun and grandstand event
Community

Fair keeps momentum with livestock, family fun and grandstand event

The Beef Show opened at 9 a.m. Monday, and the fair followed with 4-H, livestock judging and a big grandstand night.

Marcus Williams2m read
DCMH hosts Red Cross blood drive Aug. 7 in Greensburg
Healthcare

DCMH hosts Red Cross blood drive Aug. 7 in Greensburg

DCMH will host an American Red Cross blood drive Aug. 7 in Greensburg, and the Red Cross says O positive and B negative supplies are in especially short supply.

Evie Marsh2m read