Scotts Hill Heritage Collection

Scotts Hill Heritage Collection The Scotts Hill Heritage Collection is on display in the lobby of the Scotts Hill Water Department at 85 Hwy. 114 South in downtown Scotts Hill.

The historical display includes Scotts Hill history and sports. Collecting the Past, Preservation for the Future

While much of the collection was begun in 2011, the original idea comes from an earlier collection in the 1970s that former Mayor Gordon Turner had at his residence. Due to limited space, don't actively seek or accept items unless they directly connect to a Scotts Hill historical aspec

t. The Scotts Hill Heritage Collection is an aggregation of historical documents and items, donated in part by area citizens themselves. The purpose of the exhibit, which opened in November 2011, is " to let people know of the history of Scotts Hill before it's all gone ". The collection is divided into five sections covering various aspects of Scotts Hill's history. Some of the main exhibits that have been on display since day one is a copy of 1899 Scotts Hill Banner newspaper, picture of every Mayor since 1917 and a map of Central Business District history. It's hard to pick out one item that stands out among the collection, but probably it would be the Hill Theathre items, then maybe the Scotts Hill College items. There is just so much you can tell by just looking at an artifact and text label, when you know the story behind that item, it allows us to tell a fuller story. The most important part is to attempt to connect our visitors to the past. This year we have been having Historical Walking Tours to tell some history of the heart of our city. We also have available driving tours of the area. Pictured above is the actual Stagecoach Route as it looks today. Originally built in the 1840s. This particular spot is located about 2 miles North of the Mid-Town area. The city which was first settled in 1825 and incorporated in 1917, it is named for its first merchant, Micajah Scott. The business district gives insight into many of the other early companies, and has information on each of the town's past mayors. In the education display, visitors can see a blueprint from 1964, showing plans for the school building constructed to replace one dating back to 1925. The family of one of the area's most eminent physicians, Dr. R.L. Wylie, donated some of his tools and equipment. Wylie practiced in Scotts Hill for about a half a century before retiring in 1952. The exhibit also features usual items visitors won't find anywhere else---like a handmade wooden tricycle or a handmade desk made by Professor B.A. Tucker of Scotts Hill College in the 1890s. Scotts Hill has taken bold steps to ensure that its past is respected and preserved for future generations. In the past we have worked with other groups such as the Beech River Museum, Tennessee River Museum in Savannah, Mid-West Tennessee Historical Society, West Tennessee Delta Regional Museum in Brownsville, Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, Doe Creek Preservation Committee and Tennessee Tourism. A few items include College Class Information for Scotts Hill College, which was started in 1896, the first Scotts Hill High School yearbook in 1932. Items also include history from the Lime Cola company that used to be in Scotts Hill, the Hill Movie Theatre a history of stores and locations dating back many years, the bus wreck in 1937 that claimed four lives and various pieces of Scotts Hill history. A major attraction in the collection of pictures of street scenes throughout the years from approximately 1900 until about 1980.

After Genersl Nathan Bedford Forrest escaped Parkers Crossroads, he and his men came back through Scotts Hill at top spe...
12/30/2025

After Genersl Nathan Bedford Forrest escaped Parkers Crossroads, he and his men came back through Scotts Hill at top speed back to the Tennessee River on New Years Day 1863. 163 Years ago.

Scotts Hill Heritage Collection would like to recognize J Wayne Stanfill, served as principal of Scotts Hill Elementary ...
12/17/2025

Scotts Hill Heritage Collection would like to recognize J Wayne Stanfill, served as principal of Scotts Hill Elementary and Scotts Hill High School from 1967 to 1970. We lost a great supporter of the community. He was a member of a first family of Scotts Hill; his family has been leaders of this community for 200 years. Mr. Wayne always enjoyed the festivities at Doe Creek School.

Early Scotts Hill School Bus.
12/09/2025

Early Scotts Hill School Bus.

Award of Excellence fron the Tennessee Association of Museums for a publication of Scotts Hill Heritage Collection.
11/28/2025

Award of Excellence fron the Tennessee Association of Museums for a publication of Scotts Hill Heritage Collection.

11/22/2025
11/21/2025

The Town of Scotts Hill and the Downtown District appreciate everyone's submission to the new 50 year time capsule. We especially appreciate Scotts Hill Elementary and Scotts Hill High School for their submissions. We will gather Saturday to bury the time capsule at the Scotts Hill City Park.

This is the very meteor shower that dropped a meteorite just South of Scotts Hill on this same date in 1833.
11/17/2025

This is the very meteor shower that dropped a meteorite just South of Scotts Hill on this same date in 1833.

🌠 Stargazers, Tonight Is the Night!

The Leonid meteor shower reaches its peak tonight, delivering one of November’s most dazzling sky displays. Expect quick, bright shooting stars slicing across the darkness as Earth passes through the debris stream left behind by Comet Tempel–Tuttle.

✨ When to watch: Late tonight through early morning on November 18
How to watch: Just step outside under a dark sky — no telescope or binoculars required!

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11/13/2025

Mark your calendars for our Bicentennial Time Capule Burial!

This will be November 22nd at 2:00, located at the City Park, near the veterans monument.

If you would like to add to the time capsule, please bring items to city hall and drop off with David Austin by Thursday November 20th.

Items MUST be flat.

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11/10/2025

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Posted onApril 22, 2023April 23, 2023 by [email protected] SHHS Gym Dedication – 1950 from the research of David Austin contributed by Carol Helms The Jackson Sun – Sunday, February 26, 1950 Dedicate New Gym at Scotts Hill SCOTTS HILL, Tenn.—The new high school gym was officially dedic...

We received an award of excellence from the Tennessee Association of Museums. Go to the Tennessee Association of Museum...
10/25/2025

We received an award of excellence from the Tennessee Association of Museums. Go to the Tennessee Association of Museums site big and like it as well.

It’s almost time to begin nominating for the annual TAM awards! We will be highlighting our award winners from the 2025 TAM Awards of Excellence Ceremony in the upcoming days.

Today we are featuring Scotts Hill Heritage Collection in Scotts Hill for their publication (book/catalog) "Central Business District Publication."

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10/20/2025

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