Dayton

East Tennessee

Beautiful vistas and southern hospitality can be found in Tennessee's towns

Tennessee Inspiration

Get Away to Tennessee’s Prettiest Small Town Hidden Gems

If you're looking for laid back, authentic hospitality, these small towns fit the bill.

A sun rise over the Tennessee River Valley near Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Road Trip

Plan Your Perfect Day Trip from Chattanooga

Fill a day exploring these communities.

Dayton Inspiration

Chickamauga Lake in Tennessee Home to Record-Setting Bass

Cast a line for jaw-dropping bass in Chickamauga Lake.

Events

Special occasions in Dayton to create some unforgettable memories.

Rhea County Department of Tourism

Heritage Days Celebration

Booths and displays on the grounds of the historic Rhea County Courthouse will offer educational and entertaining information.

Rhea County Department of Tourism

Destiny in Dayton Drama

See a dramatization of the Scopes Trial in the courtroom where the trial was held in 1925. Destiny in Dayton adapts the trial transcript to an engrossing account of the trial, giving viewers an accurate picture of this duel of great men and great ideas.

Rhea County Department of Tourism

Evolving Conflict: Scopes at 100

Hear more than one viewpoint presented by experts in their disciplines, and get the opportunity to interact with the presenters.

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Historic

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Rhea County Department of Tourism

Dinner with the Cast and Crew

See a dramatization of the Scopes Trial in the courtroom where the trial was held in 1925. Destiny in Dayton adapts the trial transcript to an engrossing account of the trial, giving viewers an accurate picture of this duel of great men and great ideas.

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Nearby Attractions

Still exploring? Try these popular ideas in and around Dayton.

Places to Stay

Marina & Park Lodging

Blue Water RV Resort & Marina

Hotels, Inns & Resorts

Sleep Inn and Suites

Sleep Inn & Suites® hotel in Dayton, TN near Chickamauga Lake

Things to Do

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The Scopes Trial Museum & Rhea County Courthouse

Scopes Trial Museum and Rhea County Courthouse

Water Sports

Fish Dayton

The New Bass Fishing Capitol of the South

Walk the farm and pick your own bouquet!

Farms & Orchards

Lorenzen Flower Farm

U-Pick flower bouquets!

Inspiration just for you

We have a hunch these experiences might be right up your alley.

Explore the charming small town of Granville

Granville Inspiration

Spend a day exploring Historic Granville

Granville is a step back in time, a time believed lost but one that lives on in this charming, small town.

Celebrate

Places to Take Dad in Tennessee

However dad decides to spend this Father's Day, make sure he spends it in Tennessee.

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

Outdoor Adventure

Explore Hiking Trails in Tennessee

With the warm weather comes ample opportunities to embark on a Made in Tennessee adventure.

Leiper's Fork Inspiration

Discover the gems along the Natchez Trace Parkway

We can't help but pay homage to Tennessee's own historic byway, the Natchez Trace Parkway.

Historic Washington County Courthouse in Jonesborough, TN

Jonesborough Inspiration

Jonesborough: Tennessee's Oldest Town Has a Vibrant Story to Tell

Nicknamed "Tennessee's Oldest Town," Jonesborough was founded in 1779 when Tennessee was still claimed by North Carolina.

Dayton

East Tennessee

Get Away to Tennessee’s Prettiest Small Town Hidden Gems

Plan Your Perfect Day Trip from Chattanooga

Chickamauga Lake in Tennessee Home to Record-Setting Bass