Wildlife
Tennessee State Parks are key locations to appreciate wildlife, with turkey, coyote, fox, deer, eagles, bluebirds, doves, hawks, owls, butterflies, bats, bald eagles, black bears and more. Binoculars are a must-have!
Viewing Tennessee wildlife in open areas--such as Cataloochee and Cades Cove--offers some of the best opportunities to see white-tailed deer, black bear, raccoon, turkeys, woodchucks and other animals. Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail's narrow, winding road encourages motorists to travel at a leisurely pace, sometimes yielding sightings of bear and other wildlife. Winter wildlife is more visible when deciduous trees have lost their leaves.
You may find it advantageous to look for wildlife during morning and evening. Some people like to sit quietly beside a trail, watching for wildlife. Look up and scan the trees. Many animals spend their days among the branches.
Try an eco-cruise through the Chickamauga Lock in Chattanooga. Enjoy the colorful, breathtaking beauty of the 27,000-acre canyon carved out by 26 miles of the Tennessee River over thousands of years. Cruising the fourth largest river canyon east of the Mississippi will show you the diverse landscape of the gorge which provides habitats for more than a thousand varieties of plants, ferns, trees, grasses and flowers as well as a rich wildlife population. Nearly 200 different species of birds inhabit "Tennessee's Grand Canyon."
Mount Roosevelt Wildlife Management Area
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Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Rockwood, TN
Phone: 931-484-9571
Mousetail Landing State Park
This 1, 247-acre area is located on the east banks of the Tennessee River in the state's picturesque Western valley. Tradition has it that Mousetail Landing received its name during the Civil War period when one of the area's tanning companies caught fire. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Linden, TN
Phone: 731-847-0841
Mud Island River Park
Experience the river on the river. Recreational and educational facility showcasing the Mississippi River with museum. ...more
Region: Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City: Memphis, TN
Phone: 901-576-7241
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Add some exotic to the everyday with Nashville Zoo. Wander through a lush canopy of bamboo, come face to face with a clouded leopard, feed some Australian parrots, and delve into the far reaches of the Amazon. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: (615) 833-1534
Natchez Trace State Park
Along with vast scenic woodlands, the Natchez Trace State Park includes four lakes, a swimming beach, a 47 room inn and conference center with over 3000 square feet of meeting/banquet space, a restaurant, 17 cabins and 10 villas, a group lodge, 208 campsites, 5 air conditioned camping cabins, picnicking sites, playgrounds, a ball field, a regulation pistol firing range, picturesque hiking trails, a wrangler camp, 250 miles of horse riding trails, a park store, and an archery range. Located at I-40, exit 116, this area is composed of a State Park, State Forest and a WMA with a total of 48,000 acres. ...more
Region: Southwest
City: Wildersville, TN
Phone: 731-968-3742
National Wildlife Refuge
Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1941 to manage the northern third of Reelfoot Lake as a refuge for migratory birds. ...more
Region: Northwest
City: Union City, TN
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Normandy Dam and Fish Hatchery
Awarded "National First Place - Award of Excellence" by the Association of Conservation Engineers. Approximately 200 acres. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Normandy, TN
Phone: 931-857-3417
Norris Dam State Park
This 4,038-acre park, located on the Norris Reservoir, began in 1933 as the first Tennessee Valley Authority project. Miles of trails lead hikers through deeply forested valleys and ridges. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Lake City, TN
Phone: 865-426-7461
Norris Watershed Hiking & Biking Trail
Hike, horseback, or bike ride the many miles of woodland trails that meander through the watershed and the adjacent Norris Dam State Park. Experience spectacular views of Norris Lake and its surrounding hills and valleys. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Norris, TN
Phone: 865-494-7645
North Chickamauga Pocket Wilderness
This 1,100-acre pocket wilderness is named for a major watershed for the Chattanooga area. Overlooks, waterfalls, hiking trails and picnic area. ...more
Region: Chattanooga & Southeast
City: Chattanooga, TN
Phone: 423-336-7205
Oaklawn Gardens
Painted across six acres, discover the lush greenery that makes up the beautiful gardens of Oaklawn Garden. People of all ages and interests will delight in the carpets of yellow daffodils, the brilliant pinks and reds of the blooming azaleas, and the spring colors of blossoming dogwoods. ...more
Region: Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City: Germantown, TN
Phone: 901-757-7375
Obed Wild & Scenic River
Recreation includes whitewater kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, hiking, fishing and picnicking. A scenic overlook is located at Lilly Bluff. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Wartburg, TN
Phone: 423-346-6294
Ocoee Mist Farm Llama Hikes
Hike Cherokee National Forest in comfort and style. Rest your backs and let Ocoee Mist llamas carry your gear. ...more
Region: Chattanooga & Southeast
City: Benton, TN
Phone: 423-338-6818
Ozone Falls
This scenic waterfall, managed by the Tennessee State Parks System, offers an array of hiking and naturalist activities. Ozone Falls is a 43-acre natural area in Cumberland County. ...more
Region: Upper Cumberland
City: Crossville, TN
Phone: 931-484-6138
Panther Creek State Park
Panther Creek State Park, covering approximately 1,435 acres, is located on the shores of Cherokee Reservoir, an impoundment of the Holston River. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is located about 45 miles south. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Morristown, TN
Phone: 423-587-7046
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