About Dade County
Dade County encompasses the beautiful and serene Dade Valley that extends across the foothills of Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain in the extreme northwest corner of Georgia. It is bordered by Alabama to the west and Tennessee to the north, with Georgia’s Walker County to the east and south.
Dade County is home to Cloudland Canyon State Park, Covenant College, and the Southeast Lineman Training School (SLTC), home of the show "Woodwalkers" seen on Apple TV and Prime Video. More importantly, it is home to a community of people who uphold values rooted in character and tradition, and a caring and uplifting culture that promotes individual success and well-being.
Benefits to living in Dade County include:
- Low Cost of Living
- Magnificent Scenic Beauty
- An Abundance of Outdoor Recreation
- Affordable Housing with Breathtaking Views
- Proximity to Large Southern Cities like Chattanooga, Atlanta, Nashville, and Birmingham
- Unmatched Southern Hospitality
Communities in Dade County include:
- On Lookout Mountain: Lookout Mountain, West Brow, New Salem, Plum Nelly, Head River, Cloudland, and McLemore
- On Sand Mountain: New Home, Davis, Fox Mountain
- In Dade Valley: Trenton (the county seat and Dade County’s only incorporated city), Rising Fawn, Wildwood, Hooker, Morganville, Slygo, New England, Cloverdale
Education
The mission of the Dade County Public School System is to ensure every one of its 2,000+ students has the opportunity to become an independent, hard-working, competent member of society within a caring and uplifting cultural environment. This mission is achieved through the efforts of:
- Dedicated teachers and staff (more than half the teachers hold master’s degrees).
- Community and parent commitment.
- Safe and orderly environments at two elementary, one middle and one high school.
- And strong leadership committed to excellence (the Dade County Board of Education is recognized by the Georgia School Board Association as an Exemplary Board and recipient of the 2021 Governance Team of the Year).
View the latest Dade County School System Annual Report here.
Dade County is also home to Covenant College, a Presbyterian-centered institution of higher education emphasizing liberal arts. It is located in the former Lookout Mountain Hotel, the posh “Castle in the Clouds,” built in 1928. The College has significantly developed the campus and cultivated important ties with the northwest Georgia and Chattanooga communities.
Parks & Recreation
Dade County’s parks and recreation facilities increase the county’s desirability to live, work, and play here in our beautiful surroundings.
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Cloudland Canyon State Park
One of the most scenic parks in the state, Cloudland Canyon’s stunning waterfalls, incredible long-range views, sheer canyon walls, and spectacular sunsets attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to experience the park’s wonders.
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Town Creek Trail
In Trenton near the town square, the Town Creek Trail follows gently flowing Town Creek to Jenkins Park.
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Jenkins Park & Playground
Bring a picnic to one of the Trenton City Park’s three covered picnic areas and shaded benches, near gently flowing Town Creek, while the kids play on the state-of-the-art playground. The park boasts two softball fields, a basketball court, restrooms, walking track, lovely flower mural, and an accessible pathway that connects with Town Creek Trail. Jenkins Park is also home to the annual 1945 Dade County Fair; a Fourth of July celebration and fireworks show.
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Trenton City Pool
When school lets out for summer, Trenton City Pool opens to the public daily (except Sunday). Lifeguards oversee Open Swim from Noon-6 pm, and Senior Swim from 11 am-Noon Mon.-Fri. A concession stand is onsite. Private rentals are available for evenings, 6-9 pm Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri. & Sat. Purchase summer passes for singles or families.
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Dade County Sports Complex
The well-maintained 40-acre Dade County Sports Complex is open daily and free to the public (except sports league field rentals). The Complex features: ½-mile accessible walking track with benches; tennis and pickleball courts; baseball, softball, football, and soccer fields; four batting cages; a playground; a concession stand open during league events; several bathrooms; and a sizable building that may be rented for family reunions, birthday parties, or special events.
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Veterans Memorial Park
Adjacent to the 1926 Dade County Historic Courthouse and downtown Trenton square is Veterans Memorial Park. Dedicated to the veterans of Dade County, the park has a gazebo, picnic tables, park benches, and multiple monuments honoring veterans from several wars.
