Savannah
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Countryside and towns · Tennessee · 43k people
Savannah
Where the river runs slow and the welcome runs deep.
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Welcome to Savannah and the river country of Hardin and Wayne counties. We're glad you're here—pull up a chair, grab a sweet tea, and enjoy the slow pace and friendly faces. Whether you're here for the fishing, the history, or just passing through, you'll find a community that looks out for one another.
Clubs for Savannah
No clubs for Savannah yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Savannah. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Savannah. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Shiloh National Military Park Site of the 1862 Civil War battle with preserved earthworks and monuments.
- Pickwick Landing State Park Lakefront park on Pickwick Lake with camping, trails, and a marina.
- Pickwick Lake Reservoir on the Tennessee River known for fishing, boating, and scenic coves.
- Natchez Trace Parkway Scenic road following an old trail, running through Wayne County.
- Buffalo River Scenic river in Wayne County for canoeing and fishing.
- Tennessee River Major river bordering Hardin County, a hub for fishing and river life.
- Outdoors Fishing on the Tennessee River
- Outdoors Boating and skiing on Pickwick Lake
- With kids Picnicking at Pickwick Landing State Park
- With kids Visiting the Shiloh battlefield and museum
- Evenings Friday night high school football games
- Evenings Live music at local bars and venues
- Locals love River docks and boat ramps
- Locals love Small-town diners
Through the year
- Hardin County Fair August August
- Wayne County Fair July July
- Shiloh Battle Anniversary April April
- Pickwick Lake Bass Tournament Spring Spring
- Savannah Riverfest Summer Summer
Humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Spring and fall are the best times to be out. Best: Spring and fall are the most pleasant times to be outside.
Getaways
- Corinth, MS Historic Civil War sites and the Corinth Contraband Camp.
- Tishomingo County, MS Tishomingo State Park with rock formations and hiking.
- Jackson, TN Larger city with shopping, dining, and the Casey Jones Village.
- Florence, AL Music heritage and the Muscle Shoals sound.
Local flavour
Rooting for Tennessee Titans, Tennessee Volunteers, Nashville Predators, Memphis Grizzlies
Eat and drink
- Tennessee River catfish Often served fried, straight from the river
- Pulled pork barbecue A staple of local smokehouses
- Sweet tea The house drink across the region
- Meat and three Local diners and meat‑and‑three restaurants
- Fried green tomatoes A Southern classic, especially in summer
Where people go
- River docks and boat ramps Where locals gather to fish, swim, and watch the river
- Small-town diners Breakfast spots and meat‑and‑threes that anchor the community
- Historic churches Steeples and country chapels that dot the hills
- Shiloh National Military Park A historic battlefield and local landmark
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Nearby
Every areaCorinthMississippiWhere the rails meet the pinesTishomingo CountyMississippiWhere the hills meet the riverLexingtonTennesseeWhere the river bends and the fields run deep.JacksonTennesseeWhere the Delta hums with music and the soil grows gold.BolivarTennesseeWhere the soil is rich and the welcome is warmer.FlorenceAlabamaWhere the river sings and the music flows.LawrenceburgTennesseeSmall-town charm on the Natchez TraceRussellvilleAlabamaWhere the river bends and the music never stops
Hardin and Wayne counties, TN. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.