Tennessee River Museum, Savannah

About Tennessee River Museum

Tennessee River Museum houses over 200 fossil specimens in its Paleontology exhibit, spanning millions of years of pre-historic life in the Tennessee River Valley. The museum occupies the historic old post office building in downtown Savannah, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Seven permanent exhibits guide visitors through the region's history, from archaeology displays featuring projectile points and the one-of-a-kind Shiloh Effigy Pipe to exhibits on pioneering settlement following the Chickasaw Treaties. The Trail of Tears exhibit presents documents and timelines of Cherokee removal, while the War on the River section includes a half-size replica of a USS Cairo gunport from the Civil War era. Interactive displays and a Moundbuilders subfloor archaeological dig replica engage visitors throughout. The museum shop offers handmade dolls, locally harvested honey, and regional books. Hours are published online, and student groups receive complimentary admission for field trips.