The Lauderdale County Museum is housed in the historic Sugar Hill Mansion which was built in 1842. The museum showcases items highlighting the history of Lauderdale County. The building also houses the Lauderdale County Chamber of Commerce.  

Visit the childhood home of Pulitzer Prize winning author Alex Haley.  This bungalow, filled with original 1919 furniture and family memorabilia and artifacts was where Haley, heard the stories that inspired the world-famous Roots: The Saga of An American Family.  While here head to the Interpretive Center to trace back your genealogy and roots. 

The Dyersburg Army Air Base at Halls was the largest combat crew training school built during early WWII years. As pilots began flying faster combat planes, the training was essential to airmen. In 1997, the Veterans’ Museum was founded on the site of the Dyersburg Army Base, which served as a training facility for B-17 pilots during World War II. The museum honors American veterans from that era through displays, photographs and a history of the base. Also, there are…

The Ripley Water Park is located within the city’s 50-acre City Park and features a pool and waterslides with a full staff of lifeguards. Pool hours are 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday throughout the summer months. The Water Park is available for special events and group rentals for private parties between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday and between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Swim lessons,…

This 1,600-acre state park is situated on the first Chickasaw Bluff overlooking the mighty Mississippi. This was a strategic spot for the Confederate Army during the Civil War; they hastily built earthen fortifications here, which are well preserved today. The infamous Fort Pillow Massacre took place here. Learn more about the historical and archaeological significance of this park at its museum and interpretive center, where you can view Civil War artifacts and a film about the 1864 battle. The park…