The stories of Rhea County, TN
8 narrated audio stories from across Rhea County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Rhea County
From Berry Patch to Center Stage
How Dayton’s strawberry celebration became a full-town ritual.
Rhea County Courthouse
When Dayton Put Evolution on the Courthouse Lawn
How one courthouse became a stage for a national argument.
Rhea County Courthouse
When the Courthouse Lawn Became the Trial
A courthouse lawn turned into a carnival around a case with lasting stakes.
Rhea County Courthouse
When Dayton Became the Monkey Trial
A legal test case that turned a Tennessee courthouse into global theater.
Bryan College
Where Dayton’s Faith and Music Keep Time
A college where sacred life and campus music have long met.
Rhea County Courthouse
When the Scopes Trial Spilled Into the Heat
A courthouse lawn became the stage for a national argument.
Rhea County Courthouse
When Dayton’s Courthouse Became the World’s Stage
How a county courthouse became the center of a global argument.
Rhea County Courthouse
How Dayton Turned a Law Into a Spectacle
A town, a new law, and the courtroom drama that made Dayton famous.
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