Harrison
Hamilton County, TN
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
Hamilton County's Original Seat, on Chickamauga Lake
Harrison is an unincorporated community named for President William Henry Harrison, developed near Vann's Ferry, a Cherokee-era river crossing. It served as Hamilton County's original seat of government from 1840 until the seat moved to Chattanooga after the Civil War.
Much of the original riverside town was flooded when the TVA completed Chickamauga Dam in 1939–40, forming Chickamauga Lake; submerged foundations of 'Old Harrison' are occasionally visible during low water. Today Harrison is home to Harrison Bay State Park, Tennessee's first state park.
Why Buyers Choose Harrison
Photo: Arne Heggestad, CC BY-SA 2.01,200 acres on Chickamauga Lake, established in 1937 as Tennessee's first state park (see Parks below).
A Jack Nicklaus-designed public course within Harrison Bay State Park.
Harrison served as the county seat from 1840 until after the Civil War, when it moved to Chattanooga.
Submerged foundations of the original town are occasionally visible in the lake during low water, a reminder of the community flooded when TVA completed Chickamauga Dam in 1939–40.
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A newer subdivision near Harrison Bay.
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Harrison Parks
Photo: Arne Heggestad, CC BY-SA 2.0- 1,200 acres
- 4.2-mile lakeside trail
- Marina
- Campground
- Golf course
- Pool
- Free public boat ramp
- Fitness center
- Indoor batting cages
- Auditorium
- Senior programs
Harrison Schools
- Harrison Elementary School
- Brown Middle School
- Central High School
School assignments are based on home address, not neighborhood name, and can change. Contact Hamilton County Schools directly to confirm which schools serve a specific property. Choice Homes makes no representation regarding school quality or enrollment eligibility.
Harrison FAQ
No — Harrison is an unincorporated community in Hamilton County, not an incorporated city.
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