The stirring true story of a newly integrated Virginia high-school football team in 1971 was filmed not in Virginia but in Atlanta and across Georgia, whose towns and campuses stood in for Alexandria.
Where was Remember the Titans filmed?
Remember the Titans was filmed in Atlanta and across Georgia – Druid Hills High School, Berry College and Covington – standing in for Alexandria, Virginia.
Every Remember the Titans location, explained
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T.C. Williams High – Druid Hills
The school used Druid Hills High School in Atlanta, Georgia.
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The training camp – Berry College
The team’s boot camp used Berry College in Rome, Georgia.
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Downtown Alexandria – Covington
The town scenes used Covington and other Georgia towns.
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The games – Georgia stadiums
The football games used stadiums around Atlanta and Georgia.
Planning a visit
Atlanta and Georgia towns like Covington and Rome stood in for 1970s Virginia – accessible settings behind the true story.
Remember the Titans Fun Facts
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Georgia plays Virginia The Alexandria, Virginia story was filmed in Atlanta and across Georgia.
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Berry College camp The team’s training camp used Berry College in Rome, Georgia.
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Based on a true story It dramatises the real 1971 integration of T.C. Williams High’s football team.
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Washington leads Denzel Washington stars as coach Herman Boone.
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A Disney hit The inspirational sports drama became a beloved crowd-pleaser.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Remember the Titans filmed?
In Atlanta and across Georgia – Druid Hills High School, Berry College and Covington – as Alexandria, Virginia.
Is it set in Georgia?
No – it’s set in Alexandria, Virginia, but filmed in Georgia.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Atlanta, Covington and Berry College are all accessible.
Is it based on a true story?
Yes – the 1971 T.C. Williams High football team.
Who stars in Remember the Titans?
Denzel Washington.
