The “Scopes Monkey Trial” took place in July 1925, featuring the prosecution of John Scopes, a 24-year-old science teacher, for teaching evolution in a Tenn..

Dayton was settled in 1820 as Smith's Crossroads; in 1877, the town was renamed after Dayton, Ohio. This historic town is famous for hosting the Scopes Trial - ..

Find Outdoor Recreation Nearby at Booker T. Washington State Park    One of Tennessee’s smaller and lesser-known parks, the 353-acre Booker T. Washington ..

Hiking and Biking Raccoon Mountain    Just west of downtown Chattanooga, the Raccoon Mountain pumped-storage project is TVA’s largest hydroelectric fa..

    Harrison Bay- Tennessee’s First State Park Harrison Bay became Tennessee's first state park in 1937. Originally developed by the Civilian C..