Whitwell, located in Marion County, Tennessee, lies in the spectacular
Sequatchie Valley between the cities of Jasper and Dunlap, and is
bounded on either side by beautiful mountains. Named after a man from
Wales, Whitwell was Established in 1877 as a mining community, and was
the home of the largest mine in Marion county. Many immigrants came here
from Great Britain and the surrounding European countries for the opportunity
to work in America. The town soon became a thriving community, growing
around the coal mining and coke production done during that time. Whitwell
was the county seat for many years until the new interstate system was
built. The county seat was then moved to Jasper and remains there today.

Many settlers found this area, because of it's moderate climate, was an
ideal place to raise crops and livestock. Farming became the up and coming
way to make a living in Whitwell. By using the railway system which had
been established to aid in hauling coal, you now had a distribution center
for crops and a mode of transportation for people. Slowly, many people's
occupations switched from mining to farming as the production of
fossil fuels in the Whitwell area decreased in the mid 1900's.

Still others saw that industries were finding their way unto the surrounding
towns. South Pittsburg was beginning to produce steel hoping to become
the South's major producer of steel and become the "Pittsburgh of the
South", thus it's name. Nearby Chattanooga found itself a booming industry
town. Being perched on the Tennessee River and a popular connection for
the railway system, Chattanooga was growing in just about every
industry of the time.

As the focus of the work force moved into other nearby towns,
Whitwell soon became mainly a farming community. But it's beauty and
serenity were still unsurpassed and remains so today. Many people simply
could not leave this quaint little community. Today, we find that people feel
Whitwell is still a great place to live and raise their families and choose to
commute into Chattanooga and nearby towns to make a living. This means
that Whitwell has many strong points such as being only 15 minutes from
Interstate 24, 35 minutes from Chattanooga, yet in close proximity to
hospitals and shopping.

In the Fall enjoy the dramatic colors in the landscape as you visit the
Fall Color Cruise along the beautiful Tennessee River, and in the Spring
come visit the world famous National Cornbread Festival in
South Pittsburg, TN.

Whitwell still has that small town hospitality and friendliness. People know
their neighbors, have a strong faith in God and country, sit around the
front porch of the grocery store to gossip, and they take life one day at
a time. You can sit in your yard at night, listening to the crickets and owls
while looking up into a spectacular starry night that you just couldn't
appreciate or see under the lights of the big city.

Whitwell even has a "Famous Son",  Danny Shirley who is from Whitwell,
is the lead singer of the ever so popular country music band,
"Confederate Railroad"!

      

Whitwell hosts several yearly events in which the community turns out for
in droves. Two of the big events of the year are: the half century old
Labor Day Parade, which is the prelude to the "Miss Whitwell" contest,
and the World Famous Ketner's Mill Country Fair.  Everyone takes this
opportunity to show their community spirit and enjoy the day.  Also, the
Holocaust Memorial is on permanent display at The Whitwell Middle School.

Another activity that at least 99.99% (the other .01% hasnt been born yet)
of the townsfolk here supports is the local High School football team, the
brave and the fearless Whitwell Tigers!!!  You'll find strong rivalries with
schools in nearby towns.


                    GO BIG RED!!!

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