About Rhea County

Created 1807 from Roane County; named in honor of John Rhea (1753-1832), Revolutionary War soldier, member of North Carolina and Tennessee state houses, member of U.S. Congress, U.S. commissioner to treat with the Choctaws.

The Tennessee River and Watts Bar Lake wind their way through towering mountains.
County Seat: Dayton

Items of Interest:
Tennessee Strawberry Festival
Spring City Chamber of Commerce

State Senator - District 12: Tommy Kilby
State Representative - District 31: Bo Watson

Local Newspaper Media:
The Herald News

Rhea County Republican Party