FACT Created in 1812 in the northwest corner of the state of Tennessee by an earthquake that allowed the mighty Mississippi River to leave her banks, Reelfoot Lake stands as the only natural lake in Tennessee. LEGEND The Chickasaws had a mighty chiefain by the name of Reelfoot. He got his name because he only had one real foot. The other was made of wood from one of the many cypress trees which dotted the land. It was held in place by straps that were made from a deer which had been slain. When he walked, he limped. Each time his wooden foot struck the ground, it made a sound like thunder from heaven. |