Meigs County

Meigs County is an administrative area in Tennessee with rolling terrain shaped by two major rivers that define its boundaries and character. The Tennessee River marks its western edge, while the Hiwassee River runs through the southern section and influences the local landscape.

The region became a separate county in 1836 when the Tennessee legislature created it from nearby lands and named it after a Revolutionary War officer. This establishment gave the area its own local government and distinct administrative identity.

The county's communities reflect the heritage of settlers and farming families who shaped the region over generations. You can see this history in local gathering places and how people have organized their neighborhoods around farming and river life.

Two state highways connect different parts of the county and make it easy to drive through the region. When exploring on the ground, allow time to venture down smaller roads and visit the river areas themselves to understand what the place is really like.

An island within the county holds traces of people who lived there around a thousand years ago and built ceremonial mounds with a central gathering space. These earthworks offer a window into how ancient communities structured their settlements.

Location: Tennessee

Inception: 1836

Capital city: Decatur

Shares border with: Roane County, Bradley County, McMinn County, Hamilton County, Rhea County

Website: https://meigstn.com

GPS coordinates: 35.51000,-84.81000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:31