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"Outdoor Capital of Tennessee"

The Tennessee River offers boating, water skiing, fishing, camping, swimming and jet skiing. The five marinas and over 50 miles of beautiful shoreline offer river access.

Parks include Beech Bend Park with camping day & night access. Natchez Trace, Shiloh, Chickasaw, Nathan Bedford, Pickwick, Paris Landing and Mousetail are all within an hours drive.

An abundance of wildlife includes deer, turkey, ducks, geese and raccoon. Eagles are often sighted along Lady's Bluff at the Busseltown Wildlife refuge.

The country community center offers organized recreational programs with swimming, basketball, volleyball, softball and other activities. Lessons are available in karate, gymnastics and swimming. An 18 Hole golf course has been built on the Tennessee River in the eastern section of the county-Tennessee River Golf Course.

Decatur County is a host for many year-round events.

	Home and Garden Show - See Their Web Site
	Decatur County Health Fair - See Their Web Site
	The World's Largest Coon Hunt for St. Jude - See Their Web Site
	Tennessee Timber and Lumber Show - See Their Web Site
	Decatur County Spring Carnival
	Memorial Day Fly-In at Scott-Gibson Airport
	July 4th Gumdale Boat Race (manpower)
	Scotts Hill Appreciation Days
	Decatur County Fair
	October Heritage Festival
	Richard Crawley Memorial Trail Ride - See Their Web Site
	River Fest
	Breakfast with Santa and Christmas Parades
	Holiday and Gift Show - See Their Web Site

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