Nature and Parks

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Nature & Parks

Breathe deep and take it all in — the beauty, the vistas and the sunsets you’ll remember forever.

Discover why Tennessee looks like a postcard but feels like a playground when you envelop yourself in its beautiful natural surroundings. Browse the locations below by region to start planning your journey.

West Tennessee
West Tennessee

Japanese Garden at the Memphis Botanic Garden
Nature & Parks

Memphis Botanic Garden

The 96-acre property in the heart of Memphis includes 30 specialty gardens, a TUFC Level 4 & ArbNet Level 2 Arboretum, and a 2.5-acre children's garden.

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Reelfoot Lake offers beautiful scenery, fishing, hunting, hiking, camping and much more.
Outdoor Activities

Reelfoot Lake

Reelfoot Lake is Tennessee's only large natural lake surrounded by majestic bald-cypress trees. A natural fish hatchery filled with crappie, bluegill , bass, catfish and others.

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Pickwick Landing State Park
Nature & Parks

Pickwick Landing State Park

Pickwick Landing State Park was a riverboat stop dating from the 1840s. In the 1930s during the depression, the site was chosen as a location for one of the Tennessee Valley Authority's dams on the Tennessee River. What comprises the park today was once t

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Dyersburg Farmers Market
Shopping

Dyersburg Farmers Market

Forked Deer River Park

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Collierville Greenbelt System at W.C. Johnson Park
Nature & Parks

Collierville Greenbelt System

Collierville Greenbelt Trail

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Overton Park Bike Gate
Nature & Parks

Overton Park

342-acre public park in the heart of Memphis, featuring the only urban old-growth forest in TN and multiple cultural attractions.

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Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee

Tennessee's largest petting farm and family fun park with activities for all ages.
Farms & Orchards

Lucky Ladd Farms

Escape to the country-side for a fun experience with your family. Award-winning 60-acre farm park features Tennessee's largest petting farm, pony rides, splash pad, wagon rides and good old fashioned fun things to do with kids.

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Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park
Nature & Parks

Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park

The Old Stone Fort was built during the Middle Woodland Period, 1,500-2,000 years ago. Native Americans used this area continuously for about 500 years, eventually leaving it abandoned. By the time European settlers arrived, it was unclear of what the are

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Center of Tennessee, Middle of Tennessee marker
Nature & Parks

Geographic Center of Tennessee

Stand in the center of Tennessee!

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Tims Ford Lake Area Information
Cities & Adventures

Tims Ford Lake - Ultimate Guide

Ultimate Guide to the Tims Ford Lake Area

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Monument horning a pre-historic monolith that once resembled a dog.
History

Standing Stone Monument

Honoring our rich Native American history

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Kayaking on the Caney with Canoe the Caney
Outdoor Activities

Canoe the Caney

Just a short drive east of Nashville, west of Knoxville and north of Chattanooga, you’ll find a Tennessee treasure that is the Caney Fork River, a class 1 river, and home to Canoe the Caney.

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East Tennessee
East Tennessee

Group on an Ocoee Whitewater Rafting Trip
Outdoor Activities

Ocoee River Corridor

Plan an adventure on the Ocoee to raft the best whitewater in America! An epic outdoor destination near Atlanta, Chattanooga, and Knoxville - perfect for all ages.

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aerial view from lake
Festivals

Meet the Mountains Festival

This free festival serves as a showcase of Northeast Tennessee’s outdoor recreation assets. It provides a one-stop shop to explore the region’s outdoor activities and opportunities.

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Smoky Mountain River Rat Tubing near Gatlinburg
Outdoor Activities

Smoky Mountain River Rat Tubing

Looking for the best tubing in the Smokies? You found it! Family-friendly, great facilities, and a unique way to enjoy gorgeous mountain views.

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Panther Creek State Park
Nature & Parks

Panther Creek State Park

Panther Creek State Park is a 1,435 acre park located on the Cherokee Reservoir in the historic Holston River Valley, six miles west of Morristown. Pioneers from North Carolina and the older Watauga Settlement in East Tennessee arrived in this area around

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NOC Ocoee River Rafting
Outdoor Activities

NOC Ocoee River Whitewater Rafting

Ride the Ocoee Coaster with Nantahala Outdoor Center

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OKW 332
Nature & Parks

Eureka Trail

Enjoy the national award winning, rail to trail conversion, 5.6 mile multipurpose trail connecting the Town of Englewood and the City of Athens.

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