The Ducktown Eagle was the county's first newspaper,
published in 1858 with W. P. Collins, editor. Only one crumbling copy still
in existence that we know of.
Address: P. O. Box 129, Benton, TN 37307
Email: Polk
County News
The Polk County News, with editors/owners Ingrid and Randolph Buehler, now in it's 120th year, continues to serve Polk County.
A complete list of back articles available on communities and families in Polk County can be obtained by mail (send SASE) or email. Please note
that the staff is not in a position to do any searching for information.
Many of their articles are available online at www.polkcountynews.com