The Chicamagwa, also known as the Chickamauga, were a group of Native American people who primarily inhabited the region around the Chickamauga Creek in present-day southeastern Tennessee and northern Georgia. They were part of the larger Cherokee nation and played a significant role in the early 19th century conflicts, including resistance against forced removal during the Trail of Tears. Today, descendants of the Chicamagwa may still identify with the Cherokee heritage and contribute to the cultural preservation of their history.