Flat bottom boats and later, steamboats were a common sight. Dyersburg was actually the 5th largest port along this waterway. Timber was big business in the early days since our community was originally covered in deciduous hardwood trees. Agriculture became important, and cotton was one of the major crops. It provided many jobs.
Industry still attracts people to our community.
Education was important in the early days, and today we have a fine school system. The early settlers were known for their service to our country, and still many of our people are serving our country in many ways.