If you’re a water lover, then Tennessee is your place. Connecting all those gorgeous lakes and ponds in the backwoods, there are even more stunning rivers that are sure to get you in the water during the summer. The state offers many opportunities to camp or rent boats for some watery quality time, and it comes highly recommended by the locals.
- Big South Fork
George Green / Wikipedia Gorgeous and LOTS of fun, the Big South Fork is a local favorite and has a neat gorge landscape that gives your entire river visit a neat edge.
- Buffalo River
Gail S / Flickr The Buffalo River has boasting rights - the fall colors are absolutely killer.
- Caney Fork River
Brent Moore / Flickr Popular amongst kayakers, the Caney Fork River serves as a gentle nod towards the tired days of late summer.
- Clinch River
Dieter Weinelt / Wikipedia The Clinch River is a local favorite and meanders 300 miles from Virginia to Tennessee.
- Cumberland River
Unknown / Wikipedia The Cumberland - watch out for snakes, and thank it for the cool breeze in Nashville during the hot months.
- French Broad River
Pollinator / Flickr The French Broad runs 218 miles, from North Carolina to the Volunteer state.
- Mississippi River
Thomas Hawk / Flickr You have to make it to the ol’ Mississippi. We recommend checking it out in the urban city vibe of Memphis. It makes for an all new type of river day!
- Nolichuky River
Mark Fickett / Wikipedia Helloooo gorgeous. The Nolichucky runs through the deepest gorge in the easter area, and if you choose to ride down it? You’ll find yourself buckling down for some serious rapid action.
- Tennessee River
TheCustomOfLife / Wikipedia Tennessee River is the beautiful expanse of water that makes Chattanooga such a darling river town. Take a walk across the bridge with your love - we promise you’ll love it!
- Ocoee River
Thomson200 / Wikipedia The Ocoee is perfect for paddlers and rapid riders alike, as it gives you the option to ride some pretty solid waves.
- Watauga River
DM / Flickr Perfect for some lovely scenery and a relaxing time by the water OR for the adventurer in the family (there are some solid Class II rapids), Watauga is sure to please everyone.
- Tellico River
pfly / Flickr Flowing mainly through Monroe County, TN, the Tellico River feeds into sights such as these. Feast your eyes upon THAT beauty.
Have you made your way out to any of these lovely rivers, or maybe dropped your jaw in awe driving past them? Tennessee is a lovely place, and finding these spots makes it gold. Let us know your favorite spot in the comments below!
George Green / Wikipedia
Gorgeous and LOTS of fun, the Big South Fork is a local favorite and has a neat gorge landscape that gives your entire river visit a neat edge.
Gail S / Flickr
The Buffalo River has boasting rights - the fall colors are absolutely killer.
Brent Moore / Flickr
Popular amongst kayakers, the Caney Fork River serves as a gentle nod towards the tired days of late summer.
Dieter Weinelt / Wikipedia
The Clinch River is a local favorite and meanders 300 miles from Virginia to Tennessee.
Unknown / Wikipedia
The Cumberland - watch out for snakes, and thank it for the cool breeze in Nashville during the hot months.
Pollinator / Flickr
The French Broad runs 218 miles, from North Carolina to the Volunteer state.
Thomas Hawk / Flickr
You have to make it to the ol’ Mississippi. We recommend checking it out in the urban city vibe of Memphis. It makes for an all new type of river day!
Mark Fickett / Wikipedia
Helloooo gorgeous. The Nolichucky runs through the deepest gorge in the easter area, and if you choose to ride down it? You’ll find yourself buckling down for some serious rapid action.
TheCustomOfLife / Wikipedia
Tennessee River is the beautiful expanse of water that makes Chattanooga such a darling river town. Take a walk across the bridge with your love - we promise you’ll love it!
Thomson200 / Wikipedia
The Ocoee is perfect for paddlers and rapid riders alike, as it gives you the option to ride some pretty solid waves.
DM / Flickr
Perfect for some lovely scenery and a relaxing time by the water OR for the adventurer in the family (there are some solid Class II rapids), Watauga is sure to please everyone.
pfly / Flickr
Flowing mainly through Monroe County, TN, the Tellico River feeds into sights such as these. Feast your eyes upon THAT beauty.
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