Tautenhain is a community in the east of the Saale-Holzland district and was first mentioned in a document in 1284. In 1806 Napoleon's troops passed through the village on their way to the Battle of Jena and Auerstedt.

The annual maypole setting is known far beyond the borders of the region and for the younger ones there is even a children's maypole setting. In addition, the annual cannon festival at the hotel & restaurant "Zur Kanone" is an event highlight in September.