Welcome to Scott County!

In Season 1, Episode 5 of The Andy Griffith Show, a mysterious newcomer named Ed Sawyer shows up in Mayberry. He seems to know everything about everyone — without ever having stepped foot in town. The reason? While serving in the Army, Ed met a young soldier from Mayberry and became so captivated by his stories that he subscribed to the local paper, soaking up every detail about the place until he finally decided to move there himself.

That’s the kind of connection we hope to build with ScottCounty.com — your digital gateway to the heart of Tennessee’s Cumberland Mountains. Much like the Mayberry Gazette was Ed Sawyer’s link to a town he’d never seen, we hope our website becomes your window into a place you may soon want to call home.

No, Scott County isn’t Mayberry — and we’re not pretending it is. But we get it if you find yourself drawn here the way Ed was drawn to that fictional North Carolina town.

Because the secret is out: Scott County — the Adventure Tourism Capital of Tennessee™ — is more than just a beautiful place to visit. It’s a wonderful place to live, work, and play. Whether you’re captivated by our sweeping mountain views, our scenic rivers, or the hundreds of miles of ATV trails or hiking paths, the whitewater runs, the climbing routes — there’s something here for everyone. And if you’re just looking for peace and quiet with low crime and small-town charm, we’ve got that too — all within easy reach of Knoxville.

Whatever brings you here, we believe you’ll fall in love with this special corner of the Cumberlands. So explore ScottCounty.com. Get to know us. And if you still have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to the friendly folks at the Scott County Chamber of Commerce: 1-800-645-6905.