Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee's earthquake lake is located only four miles from downtown Tiptonville.  This Natural Lake is a paradise for the thousands of naturalists who visit each year.   For more information about Reelfoot Lake contact the Reelfoot Area Chamber of Commerce at 901-253-8144. www.reelfootareachamber.com

Experience the Mississippi River at the Marijac Memorial River Park.  Only two miles from downtown Tiptonville, this new park sets in a small grove of timber just below the great bend in the river and features a scenic overlook, picnic area, and boat landing.  Massive river vessels are only a stone's throw from the bank.  Contact the news & events link of the Tiptonville Main Street Association's website for information about special steamboat dockings and other community events on the river.

The lower Mississippi River Valley was one of the most critical theatres of the American Civil War.  Battles raged across fields now growing cotton, corn, and soybeans.  Minnie balls, cannon shells, and similar items are plowed up from time to time.  Ten thousand soldiers of the Confederate Army surrendered at Tiptonville. The Battle of Island No. Ten was fought eight miles north of Tiptonville.

The Caldwell-Hopson House is located on the corner of Wynn and Walnut Streets in Tiptonville.  It is the only property in Lake County which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  The Queen Anne Victorian era home is owned by Marcia and Calvin Mills.