Everything you need to know about visiting the beautiful Shoreline County.

From peaceful wildlife sanctuaries and sites of profound historical significance, Meigs County, Tennessee is a place that stirs the soul.

Created by lands ceded from the Cherokee in the 1830s, the landscape of Meigs County is steeped in a complex history. The Cherokee Removal Memorial Park at Blythe Ferry and the Hiwassee River Heritage Center in Charleston, Tennessee are must-sees for history buffs, sharing the tragic chapter of Native American experience in our region. A new brochure produced by the Southeast Tennessee Tourism Association and the Decatur-Meigs County Chamber also highlights several old homes, bridges, and beautiful barns in the county that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 

Surrounded by the Tennessee River, Watts Bar Lake, and the Hiwassee River, Meigs County has exceptional opportunities to fish, boat, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The wetlands also make this area a major destination for birdwatchers across the world. Thousands of magnificent Sandhill Cranes migrate through Tennessee every autumn and congregate in the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge before they fly to their primary wintering ground in south Georgia and Florida. Beyond birdwatching and water sports, there are plenty of other outdoor activities like hiking, camping, golf, and hunting to spend your time in Meigs County. 

After all of the exploring, be sure to stop by a local restaurant to fuel up. If you're traveling by boat, check out some of the marinas listed on the brochure to learn about docking for the day.

To plan your trip:

Be sure to request a copy of a recently produced brochure, which highlights all of the experiences above, and more. Contact the team at the Decatur-Meigs County Chamber (Tony Irwin at tirwin@vec.org or Kristy Kelly-Sewell at kkelly@vec.org) for a copy and to ask any questions about your trip.

Brochure designed by McCain Designs for the Decatur-Meigs County Chamber and Southeast Tennessee Tourism. Photography by Sean Fisher of @southernexplorersclub.

If you decide to travel to Meigs County during the pandemic, please do so safely. Pay attention to mask recommendations and practice social distancing.