Scott County

Created 1849 from Anderson, Campbell, Fentress and Morgan counties; named in honor of Winfield Scott (1786-1866), War of 1812 soldier and commander of U.S. troops at Vera Cruz, Cerro Gordo and Molino del Rey in the Mexican War.

Did You Know? A large portion of Big South Fork National Recreation Area is located in Scott County.

Howard Baker, Jr., former US Senate Majority Leader, Chief of Staff to President Reagan and current Ambassador to Japan is from Scott County.

Population21,548

County SeatHuntsville

Land Area (SQ Miles)532

State SenatorSen. Ken Yager (12th District)
Legislative Office: 615.741.1449

State RepresentativeRep. Les Winningham (38th) District
Legislative Office: 615.741.6852

County MayorThe Honorable Ricky Keeton
Office: 423.663.2000

District Office ContactJamestown Office
Congressman Lincoln Davis
629 North Main Street
Jamestown, TN 38556
Phone: 931.879.2361
Fax: 931.879.2389

Mailing AddressP.O. Box 964, Jamestown, TN 38556

Local Links and ResourcesBig South Fork River and National Recreation Area
Scott County Government
WBNT FM
Independent Herald