In spite of fierce opposition from Scott and other East Tennessee counties , the ordinance passed and Tennessee seceded from the Union .
In Tennessee 's June 1861 referendum on secession , the county voted 541 - 19 against secession , the highest percentage of any county in Tennessee .
In spite of fierce opposition from Scott and other Tennessee   counties , the ordinance passed and Tennessee seceded from the Union .
In Tennessee 's June 1861 referendum on secession , the county voted 541 - 19 against secession , the highest percentage of any county in Tennessee .