Welcome to Rhea County, Tennessee! This website will give you
a wealth of information on one of the most historical and progressive
counties in Tennessee. With the Tennessee River bordering our eastern
side and mountain ranges on the west, Rhea County is one of the most
beautiful places you'll find anywhere. Rhea County is home to the
famous Scopes trial (or monkey trial) where William Jennings Bryan
and Clarence Darrow debated the theory of evolution. With 45 industries,
including the site of a nuclear reactor built by TVA, Rhea County
offers unlimited business opportunity as well.
