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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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Parsons, Tennessee Publishes Official Municipal Contact Details After Confusion

Parsons, Tennessee Publishes Official Municipal Contact Details After Confusion

Parsons has posted its municipal building address (535 Tennessee Ave South), mailing P.O. Box 128 and city phone (731-84...

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Education

Riverside girls top East Hickman 65-55 in district matchup

Riverside girls top East Hickman 65-55 in district matchup

Riverside beat East Hickman 65-55 in a District 10 girls basketball game, a result that shifts district positioning and ...

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Education

Decatur County Schools hires Blake Lindsey as Parsons Elementary SRO

Decatur County Schools hires Blake Lindsey as Parsons Elementary SRO

Decatur County Schools announced Blake Lindsey as the new School Resource Officer at Parsons Elementary, highlighting hi...

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Government

Public Meeting Feb. 26 to Discuss Decaturville Multimodal Project on SR-100

Public Meeting Feb. 26 to Discuss Decaturville Multimodal Project on SR-100

Decaturville will host a public meeting Feb. 26 to share details on the SR-100 multimodal project and its potential impa...

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Education

Decatur County Middle School hires Trey Crews as PE teacher, football coach

Decatur County Middle School hires Trey Crews as PE teacher, football coach

Decatur County Schools announced Feb. 10, 2026 that Trey Crews will join Decatur County Middle School as physical educat...

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Government

Decatur, Benton Counties' North Utility District Board to Meet Feb. 16

Decatur, Benton Counties' North Utility District Board to Meet Feb. 16

The North Utility District board will meet Feb. 16 at the district office; residents are invited to attend for updates o...

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Community

Brenda K. Moody Grisham, 77, Dies; Funeral Service Set

Brenda K. Moody Grisham, 77, Dies; Funeral Service Set

Brenda K. "Moody" Grisham, 77, of Morris Chapel died Feb. 5 at Adamsville Health & Rehab; funeral services were schedule...

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Community

Great American Parsons Gun Show Feb. 14-15 at Decatur County Fairgrounds

Great American Parsons Gun Show Feb. 14-15 at Decatur County Fairgrounds

Great American Parsons Gun Show is scheduled Feb. 14–15 at the Decatur County Fairgrounds; verify hours and admission wi...

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Education

Riverside varsity boys defeat Adamsville 73-58, extend mid-February streak

Riverside varsity boys defeat Adamsville 73-58, extend mid-February streak

Riverside High School beat Adamsville High School 73-58 on Feb. 7, extending a mid-February winning stretch and giving D...

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Education

Riverside Boys Top East Hickman 66-51 in Second District Matchup

Riverside Boys Top East Hickman 66-51 in Second District Matchup

Riverside beat East Hickman 66-51 in Lyles, Tenn., a second-district win recorded on MaxPreps that matters for local sta...

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Community

Feb. 4 Police Blotter Lists Truncated Decatur County Sheriff Entry Arres

Feb. 4 Police Blotter Lists Truncated Decatur County Sheriff Entry Arres

WRBI posted a daily police blotter listing a truncated Decatur County Sheriff entry as "Arres," leaving residents withou...

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Community

Decatur County Public Library showcases genealogy room and community services

Decatur County Public Library showcases genealogy room and community services

Decatur County Public Library in Decaturville highlights its Tennessee and Genealogy room, expanding access to local rec...

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Government

Decaturville courthouse anchors county genealogical and public records access

Decaturville courthouse anchors county genealogical and public records access

Decaturville’s courthouse and local historical society hold key records residents need for genealogy, property and votin...

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Government

Decatur County schedules Feb. 9 quarterly meeting; time and location disputed

Decatur County schedules Feb. 9 quarterly meeting; time and location disputed

Conflicting notices left residents unsure whether the Feb. 9 quarterly meeting was at 6 p.m. at Perryville Baptist or 7 ...

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Business

Decatur County Chamber website serves as hub for businesses, events, tourism

Decatur County Chamber website serves as hub for businesses, events, tourism

Decatur County Chamber's website centralizes business listings, event calendars and tourism info, making it easier for r...

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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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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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Education

Decatur County Schools Portal Centralizes Services for Families and Staff

Decatur County Schools Portal Centralizes Services for Families and Staff

The Decatur County Schools website consolidates district contacts, school listings, calendars, and family resources in o...

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Government

Madison County fire crews aid Hardin, deliver EMA trailer to Decatur

Madison County fire crews aid Hardin, deliver EMA trailer to Decatur

Madison County fire crews helped Hardin County clear downed trees and delivered an EMA trailer to Decatur County to supp...

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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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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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Business

Decatur County Highlights Outdoor Trails, Riverfront, Arts to Boost Tourism

Decatur County Highlights Outdoor Trails, Riverfront, Arts to Boost Tourism

A county attractions listing compiles Decatur County visitor and recreation assets, from Brownsport Furnace interpretive...

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Healthcare

River City Infusion Seeks Certificate of Need, Alerting Decatur County

River City Infusion Seeks Certificate of Need, Alerting Decatur County

A public notice published in The News Leader on Nov. 12, 2025 states that River City Infusion intends to apply for a Cer...

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Government

Feb. 3 Police Blotter Details Decatur County Arrests, Incidents, Fire and EMS

Feb. 3 Police Blotter Details Decatur County Arrests, Incidents, Fire and EMS

A Feb. 3 police blotter listed arrests, incidents and fire and EMS runs in Decatur County, giving residents key details ...

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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

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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Government

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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Government

How to Track Decatur County Meetings, Notices, and Hearings

How to Track Decatur County Meetings, Notices, and Hearings

Decatur County officials post commission agendas, public hearings, tax and land notices, bid solicitations, and meeting ...

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Community

Guide to Decatur County Recreation, Events, and Community Resources

Guide to Decatur County Recreation, Events, and Community Resources

This guide compiles Decatur County's year round attractions, community services, and annual events to help residents and...

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