Cottage Grove is a part of the Henry County region/metro area of Tennessee. Major attractions include Paris Landing State Park and The Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. Each year in the Spring season there is the World's Biggest Fish Fry. Local businesses include Dane Ranch Tennessee Walkers & Thoroughbreds and Sandy's Saloon. The biggest schools here are Henry County High School and Cottage Grove School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Cottage Grove is Paris-Henry County Heritage Center. Famous persons from the area include actress Cherry Jones and Ethel McFadden, the first recipient of the Miss Tennessee award.