Harrison

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About Harrison

The town grew up southeast of Vann's Ferry, a river crossing established by Cherokee trader James Vann, and was named for President William Henry Harrison. Harrison became the Hamilton County seat in 1840, and the county seat later moved to Chattanooga after the Civil War.

When the Tennessee Valley Authority completed Chickamauga Dam in 1940, much of the original town was flooded. Harrison Bay, named for the submerged town, is now home to Harrison Bay State Park, a TVA-developed park from the 1930s.

Why Live in Harrison?

Lakefront setting on Chickamauga Lake, with boating, fishing and shoreline recreation.
Harrison Bay State Park offers camping, picnic pavilions, a bike trail and a full-service marina with a free public boat ramp.
Golf at the Bear Trace course at Harrison Bay, designed by Jack Nicklaus.
Booker T. Washington State Park, also on Chickamauga Lake near Chattanooga, adds a mountain biking trail and picnic pavilions.

The Harrison Market

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Schools in Harrison

Harrison is served by Hamilton County Schools. Schools serving the Harrison area include Harrison Elementary, Snow Hill Elementary, Brown Middle and Central High School. Confirm the zoned school for a specific address with the Hamilton County Schools School Zone Finder.

Local Favorites

Harrison Bay State Park (State Park): 8411 Harrison Bay Rd, Harrison, TN 37341 — Wooded state park on Chickamauga Lake with RV and tent camping, picnic pavilions, a bike trail and a full-service marina.
The Bear Trace at Harrison Bay (Golf): Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course inside Harrison Bay State Park.
Booker T. Washington State Park (State Park): State park on the shores of Chickamauga Lake near Chattanooga with a mountain biking trail, large picnic pavilions and individual picnic sites.

Frequently Asked Questions About Harrison

What is Harrison's ZIP code?

37341.

Was Harrison ever the county seat?

Yes. Harrison became the Hamilton County seat in 1840; the county seat later moved to Chattanooga after the Civil War.

What happened to the original town of Harrison?

Much of it was flooded when the Tennessee Valley Authority completed Chickamauga Dam in 1940. Harrison Bay is named for the submerged town.

Which school district serves Harrison?

Hamilton County Schools. Harrison Elementary is located in the community; use the district's School Zone Finder to confirm zoning for an address.