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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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Government

How to speak and influence at Decatur County Commission meetings

How to speak and influence at Decatur County Commission meetings

Decatur County Commission meetings allow public comment and post agendas online; learn how to sign up, time limits, and ...

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Government

Decatur County Publishes Comprehensive Department Directory: Contacts, Hours, Services

Decatur County Publishes Comprehensive Department Directory: Contacts, Hours, Services

Decatur County lists department contacts, hours, and operational notes so residents can find parks, trash drop-off, emer...

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Government

Decatur County Voter Guide: Register, Request Absentee Ballots, Find Polls

Decatur County Voter Guide: Register, Request Absentee Ballots, Find Polls

Know how to register, request absentee ballots, and find your polling place in Decatur County. Taking these steps helps ...

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Healthcare

Decatur General remains the county's primary health access point

Decatur General remains the county's primary health access point

decatur county general in Parsons is the county's only hospital, providing emergency and basic inpatient services for lo...

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Business

Ayers Entrepreneur Center anchors downtown Parsons co-working and business support

Ayers Entrepreneur Center anchors downtown Parsons co-working and business support

The Ayers Entrepreneur Center at 52 West 8th Street offers co-working, private offices, meeting rooms, an AV studio, and...

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Community

Decatur County Libraries Guide: Services for Families, Students, Jobseekers, Seniors

Decatur County Libraries Guide: Services for Families, Students, Jobseekers, Seniors

Decatur County libraries offer free access to books, internet, programs and services for families, students, jobseekers ...

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Community

Beech River Wildlife Area bolsters Decatur County outdoor recreation

Beech River Wildlife Area bolsters Decatur County outdoor recreation

The 450-acre Beech River Wildlife Management Area spans bottomland hardwoods and marsh near Darden; it's open year-round...

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Community

Decatur County Historical Society seeks Civil War-era materials, expands outreach

Decatur County Historical Society seeks Civil War-era materials, expands outreach

Decatur County Historical Society is seeking Civil War-era materials and offering calendars, ornaments, and local resear...

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Community

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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Business

Cherokee Marina & Grill serves as riverfront hub north of Parsons

Cherokee Marina & Grill serves as riverfront hub north of Parsons

Cherokee Marina & Grill provides fuel, dockage, food and RV camping north of Parsons, giving boaters and river visitors ...

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Government

Courthouse Closed Jan. 19; Solid Waste and Commission Meet Jan. 20

Courthouse Closed Jan. 19; Solid Waste and Commission Meet Jan. 20

The Decatur County Courthouse was closed Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day; county boards meet Jan. 20 to discuss s...

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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

Decatur County courthouse closed for MLK Day; Tuesday meetings scheduled

Decatur County courthouse closed for MLK Day; Tuesday meetings scheduled

The courthouse will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Solid Waste Board and County Commission meetings ar...

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Government

Decatur County Commission to fill three vacancies next week

Decatur County Commission to fill three vacancies next week

Decatur County Commission will meet Jan. 20 to fill three commissioner vacancies; courthouse closed Jan. 19 for Martin L...

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Government

Decatur County central website guides residents to meetings and records

Decatur County central website guides residents to meetings and records

The county website is the central hub for meeting notices, contacts and public records. Knowing where to look helps resi...

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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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Community

Decatur County Visitor Guide Highlights Riverfront Access, Parks, Marinas, Heritage Sites

Decatur County Visitor Guide Highlights Riverfront Access, Parks, Marinas, Heritage Sites

Riverfront access, parks, marinas and heritage sites across Decatur County are outlined with practical details to help r...

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Education

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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Business

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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Business

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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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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Community

Decaturville resident Jonathan 'Sunshine' Jackson dies at 44

Decaturville resident Jonathan 'Sunshine' Jackson dies at 44

Jonathan 'Sunshine' Jackson of Decaturville died Jan. 10; funeral set for Jan. 13 in Parsons. Family invites neighbors t...

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Community

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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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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Government

Decaturville Shares Town Services, Events, Contact Details for Residents

Decaturville Shares Town Services, Events, Contact Details for Residents

The Town of Decaturville maintains an official municipal information page that consolidates town services, event schedul...

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Government

Decatur County Seeks Bids for Solid Waste Disposal Services

Decatur County Seeks Bids for Solid Waste Disposal Services

Decatur County posted a public notice today announcing it will accept sealed bids for county solid waste disposal servic...

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Government

Decatur County Website Centralizes Services, Contacts, and Local Resources

Decatur County Website Centralizes Services, Contacts, and Local Resources

Decatur County’s official site provides a single reference for county departments, elected officials, and everyday publi...

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Community

Parsons mourns longtime Tennessee DOT engineer and family man

Parsons mourns longtime Tennessee DOT engineer and family man

Walter Brasher, 84, of Parsons died Jan. 8 at Alive Hospice in Nashville. His passing affects family and highlights rura...

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Community

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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