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Dog-Friendly Running Trails in Tennessee

Tennessee has 216 trails with dogs allowed in this directory, across 80 cities and towns — Knoxville, Nashville, Chattanooga, Brentwood and 76 more. Trails where dogs are welcome, with leash rules, bags and water still on you.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Shelby Farms Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 12,300 reviews

Memphis, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

4,500 acres with biking & horse trails, many bodies of water for fishing & boating plus playgrounds.

Fall Creek Falls State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 8,904 reviews

Spencer, TN

0.4 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Vast recreation area with a lodge, camping & a restaurant, plus an 18-hole championship golf course.

Cummins Falls State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,860 reviews

Cookeville, TN

1 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Historic site of 2 former mills is now a popular spot for swimming & hiking.

Cumberland Mountain State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,132 reviews

Crossville, TN

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Campsites, hiking trails & picnic pavilions around a lake with a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course.

Radnor Lake State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,073 reviews

Nashville, TN

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

1,368-acre park featuring a visitor center & 6 hiking trails that showcase native wildlife & plants.

Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,231 reviews

Manchester, TN

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Hiking trails, waterfalls & an abundance of archaeological & Native American history exhibits.

Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,075 reviews

Gatlinburg, TN

4 miScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly park featuring a wooded 3.8-mi. roundtrip path with river views & a footbridge.

Steele Creek Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,757 reviews

Bristol, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

2,200-acre lakefront park with paddleboating plus regular & disc golf, a mini train & nature trails.

Norris Dam State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,610 reviews

Rocky Top, TN

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Rental cabins & campsites offer housing for visitors who fish, boat & ski in the reservoir.

David Crockett State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,623 reviews

Lawrenceburg, TN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Creekside park with walking trails, camping & cabins, plus boat rentals & a massive swimming pool.

Concord Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,554 reviews

Knoxville, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

Recreation area with par-3 golf course, asphalt skate park with 3 ramps & cove with sand volleyball.

Warner Parks

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,444 reviews

Nashville, TN

11.5 miPavedShadedScenic

Public forest & green space with hiking & equestrian trails, bicycle routes & athletic fields.

Dunbar Cave State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,539 reviews

Clarksville, TN

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Home to a historic cave, this park offers bank fishing, 3 hiking trails & diverse wildlife.

Tennessee Riverpark

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,414 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

10 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Landscaped trail tracing a 10-mile river dotted with public art, picnic tables & fishing piers.

McGregor Park & Cumberland Riverwalk

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,462 reviews

Clarksville, TN

LitScenicDog-friendly

Charming park hugging the Cumberland River, with picnic areas, a museum, trails & a boat ramp.

Ijams Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,394 reviews

Knoxville, TN

LoopBoardwalkShadedScenic

Wetlands & rock formations fill urban nature park with 10 miles of trails plus bike & canoe rental.

Dogwood Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,305 reviews

Cookeville, TN

LitScenicDog-friendly

Green space with a performance pavilion, an interactive fountain & accessible, fenced-in playground.

Don Fox Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,962 reviews

Lebanon, TN

MixedDog-friendly

Outdoor space for picnics and sports, plus a splash pad and a walking trail.

Enterprise South Nature Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,889 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

2 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded 2,800-acre park offering walking & biking trails, picnic areas, a lake & a visitor center.

Natchez Trace State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,818 reviews

Wildersville, TN

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Frozen Head State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,780 reviews

Wartburg, TN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

24,000-acre park with a scenic observation deck, dense forest areas, hiking & tent campsites.

Concord Cove Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,817 reviews

Knoxville, TN

LitScenicDog-friendly

Park offering a playground, volleyball court, picnic tables, and baseball field, plus a swimming area.

Greenbelt Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,793 reviews

Memphis, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful riverside greenspace popular for walking, biking, picnics & sunset views.

Cane Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,696 reviews

Cookeville, TN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

262-acre park with BBQ/picnic shelters, trails, a playground & a lake for boating & fishing.

Moss-Wright Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,688 reviews

Goodlettsville, TN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Comprising 147 acres & including several ballfields plus a large playground, trails & picnic tables.

Long Hunter State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,650 reviews

Hermitage, TN

2 miLoopPavedScenic

Park with hiking & biking trails, fishing plus Native-American archaeology site with mound.

Rotary Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,453 reviews

Clarksville, TN

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

Popular destination for hiking and mountain biking, with a playground and creek.

Founders Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,443 reviews

Johnson City, TN

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Founder's Park at Campbell Station

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,400 reviews

Farragut, TN

67 miLoopPavedLit

This 17-acre green space features lighted walking paths, outdoor sculptures & picnic pavilions.

Pinkerton Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,356 reviews

Franklin, TN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Public recreation area with walking trails, picnic pavilions & extensive playground equipment.

Standing Stone State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,338 reviews

Hilham, TN

4.7 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Park with woods, meadows, streams & a lake features hiking trails, cabins, lodges & campsites.

McFee Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,238 reviews

Farragut, TN

ShadedDog-friendly

Paved walking trails, athletic fields, a playground & splash pad are offered at this local park.

Crockett Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,234 reviews

Brentwood, TN

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

This 164-acre park features an amphitheater, sports fields, a historic events space & a playground.

Clarksville Greenway

4.9 ★★★★★ 1,152 reviews

Clarksville, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

This 4.6-mi. asphalt path along a former railway allows walking, biking & skating.

Gallatin Miracle Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,166 reviews

Gallatin, TN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Public recreation area with fields for soccer & softball, plus a disc-golf course & fenced dog run.

Melton Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,157 reviews

Oak Ridge, TN

25 miLoopPavedLit

173 miles of shoreline with boating, picnic shelter, playground, pavilion & sand volleyball court.

Fort Dickerson Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,186 reviews

Knoxville, TN

Natural surfaceLitScenicDog-friendly

Expansive 1,000-acre city park featuring hiking trails, a swimming quarry & Civil War sites.

Cherokee Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,180 reviews

Morristown, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly haven featuring a splashing area, disc golf, playgrounds and lake access.

Willow Springs Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,111 reviews

Johnson City, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Lee Victory Recreation Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 969 reviews

Smyrna, TN

LitScenicDog-friendly

Park with lit tennis, volleyball & basketball courts, softball & football fields, plus pavilions.

Cleveland Greenway

4.6 ★★★★★ 980 reviews

Cleveland, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

Gregory Mill Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 938 reviews

Smyrna, TN

LoopPavedShadedLit

Neighborhood park with a large splash pad, sheltered picnic/grill area & paved walking trail.

H. V. Griffin Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 926 reviews

Shelbyville, TN

MixedDog-friendly

Kid-friendly recreational center featuring 2 pools, skate rink and baseball fields.

Beaman Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 811 reviews

Ashland City, TN

12 miLoopMixedScenic

A diverse, 1,700-acre park featuring a nature center & hiking trails at all levels of difficulty.

The Park at Harlinsdale Farm

4.7 ★★★★★ 813 reviews

Franklin, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

200-acre public park on a historic horse farm, with hiking trails, a dog park & a sports arena.

Billy Dunlop Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 850 reviews

Clarksville, TN

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

City park with scenic views, featuring a playground, picnic areas, fishing & walking trails.

Shelby Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 785 reviews

Nashville, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

300-acre green space offering playgrounds, baseball fields, golf courses, a boat ramp & a dog run.

Fletcher Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 797 reviews

Cleveland, TN

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

70-acre park offering wooded walking & biking paths, picnic pavilions & a Japanese garden.

Holston River Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 781 reviews

Knoxville, TN

MixedShadedLitScenic

Kids-friendly park featuring a grassy soccer field and fishing docks.

Cason Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 733 reviews

Murfreesboro, TN

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park on local trail network with pavilions, a playground & restroom facilities.

Maury County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 730 reviews

Columbia, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Little Debbie Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 698 reviews

Collegedale, TN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly recreational area featuring a playground and a zip line.

Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 712 reviews

Knoxville, TN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling public park with over 50 miles of interconnected trails, forested expanses & a river.

Searcy Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 661 reviews

Murfreesboro, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Greenway featuring waterfalls, an old hydro dam and a boat ramp.

Sequoyah Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 634 reviews

Knoxville, TN

Natural surfaceLitScenicDog-friendly

City park set on 87 acres, offering picnic spaces, playing fields & 2.6 miles of greenways & trails.

Cedar Hill Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 628 reviews

Oak Ridge, TN

25 miLoopShadedLit

Wooded, grassy space featuring a colorful play area, a basketball court, a track and more.

Okeena Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 653 reviews

Dyersburg, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

City park with a pool, trails, picnic area, playground, basketball and volleyball courts, and more.

Riverwalk Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 603 reviews

Columbia, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Frank Lorino Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 592 reviews

Morristown, TN

ShadedDog-friendly

City park with a disk golf course, a dirt bike track, a skate park, tennis courts & athletic fields.

A K Bissell Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 546 reviews

Oak Ridge, TN

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Shady park featuring an amphitheater and playground in the eastern half, as well as a swimming pool and senior center.

Anchor Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 530 reviews

Farragut, TN

0.8 miLoopPavedScenic

Lakefront park with a playground and plenty of trails, plus picnic spaces.

Centennial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 550 reviews

Crossville, TN

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Public park featuring baseball fields, basketball courts and a playground.

Liberty Garden Park & Arboretum

4.7 ★★★★★ 489 reviews

Jackson, TN

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Tree-filled green space with walking paths, a stately gazebo & a small monument honoring veterans.

Percy Priest Lake Overlook

4.7 ★★★★★ 485 reviews

Hermitage, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

Popular destination featuring a lake for swimming and picnics, plus hiking trails.

Audubon Acres

4.5 ★★★★★ 501 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

Tranquil park along a creek featuring wooded trails, seasonal wildflowers & tube & canoe rentals.

Harpeth River State Park - Hidden Lake

4.7 ★★★★★ 475 reviews

Nashville, TN

1.5 miLoopPavedScenic

Forested park featuring a lakeside trail, as well as an old quarry and 1920s resort remains.

Yale Road Neighborhood Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 485 reviews

Bartlett, TN

10 miNatural surfaceShadedLit

Popular neighborhood space (open space), perfect for a picnic, with a pond and a playground.

Whitsett Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 492 reviews

Nashville, TN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Cozy, dog-friendly city park featuring walking trails, a sizable playground & creek access.

Aycock Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 467 reviews

Millington, TN

PavedShadedLitScenic

Harpeth River State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 431 reviews

Kingston Springs, TN

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking trails to the point where the river passes through an 1800s tunnel, creating a waterfall.

Wolftever Creek Greenway

4.8 ★★★★★ 425 reviews

Collegedale, TN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Paved trail showcasing a war memorial and playground, along with a dog park and benches.

Sharp's Ridge Veterans Memorial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 451 reviews

Knoxville, TN

4.7 miNatural surfaceLitScenic

Smoky Mountains veterans’ memorial park offering hiking, picnicking, bird-watching & skyline views.

Virgin Falls State Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 419 reviews

Sparta, TN

4.1 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Over 1,000 acres of picturesque wilderness with hiking trails, campsites, waterfalls & caves.

Aspen Grove Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 437 reviews

Franklin, TN

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Forested park offering a creekside loop trail, children's playground & picnic pavilion on 14 acres.

Tweetsie Trail Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 419 reviews

Johnson City, TN

9.6 miMixedShadedScenic

Easy, generally level route featuring rock tunnels as well as scenic stops along the way.

Obed River Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 445 reviews

Crossville, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded riverside park featuring an arboretum & a paved trail for walking, jogging & biking.

Mary’s Oak Trailhead, Clarksville Greenway

4.7 ★★★★★ 412 reviews

Clarksville, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Greenway trailhead for walking and biking alongside the banks of the Red River and West Fork Creek.

Garner Street Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 423 reviews

Springfield, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed, tree-filled, dog-friendly park featuring tennis courts, a playground and walking trails.

Halle Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 422 reviews

Collierville, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

Thompson Lane Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 392 reviews

Murfreesboro, TN

PavedDog-friendly

Park with a waterside trail system for cycling, hiking and dog walking.

Owl Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 374 reviews

Brentwood, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Grassy neighborhood park with a playground, picnic shelter, basketball courts & walking paths.

Stringers Ridge Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 380 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring various trails for hiking and mountain biking.

Laurel Falls Trailhead and Appalachian Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 356 reviews

Hampton, TN

20 miNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Scenic hiking route featuring waterfalls and creek views.

Martin Recreation Complex

4.6 ★★★★★ 370 reviews

Martin, TN

PavedDog-friendly

Veteran's Memorial Park Of Collegedale

4.8 ★★★★★ 351 reviews

Collegedale, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park featuring monuments, flags (including each state) and military vehicles, along with a creek.

Eastern Flank Battle Field Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 355 reviews

Franklin, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park sited on the grounds of a Civil War battle with 110-acres of fields, shade trees & trails.

Melton Hill Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 369 reviews

Knoxville, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a picnic area, playground, and trails, plus a boat launch and swimming.

Blue Goose Hollow Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 353 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Clean park, with a paved walkway and sculptures where many people bike, walk or picnic.

Sarah Benson Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 344 reviews

Thompson's Station, TN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Well-maintained park with jogging trails, sports fields, picnic areas & a garden designed for pets.

J. Travis Price Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 334 reviews

Springfield, TN

LitScenicDog-friendly

Recreational area featuring playgrounds, sports fields, disc golf and ball courts, along with a greenway and other walking paths.

Dave King Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 346 reviews

Manchester, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

Community part with 4 lighted softball fields, a playground, concessions & restrooms.

Stones River Greenway Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 308 reviews

Hermitage, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Paved multi-use trail popular with walkers, runners, and cyclists, featuring bridges and scenic views.

Sevierville Greenway

4.6 ★★★★★ 319 reviews

Sevierville, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Clean park featuring a paved walkway along a river and featuring ducks and geese.

Kohl's Greenway Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 304 reviews

Nashville, TN

2 miBoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Scenic trail for walking, biking and running, plus fishing and kayaking.

Jacob's Nature Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 324 reviews

Johnson City, TN

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Easy and moderate hiking trails through the woods and along creeks, plus picnic pavilions.

I.C. King Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 321 reviews

Knoxville, TN

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Waterfront expanse with shore & pier fishing, non-motorized boating & trails for hiking or biking.

Timberland Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 294 reviews

Franklin, TN

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded park on the Natchez Trace Parkway featuring hiking trails, picnic areas & a butterfly garden.

Third Creek Greenway Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 299 reviews

Knoxville, TN

MixedShadedLitScenic

Peaceful greenway for walking and jogging amongst the trees, plus biking.

Wayne Hansard Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 288 reviews

Talbott, TN

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Green space featuring athletic fields, a disc-golf course, walking trails & a playground.

Richland Creek Greenway - McCabe Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 270 reviews

Nashville, TN

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful paved trail system through trees & scenic areas, with pet-friendly access & an outdoor gym.

Rock Springs Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 305 reviews

Lenoir City, TN

PavedShadedLitScenic

Kid-friendly park with a playground for swings and slides, plus paved trails for walking and jogging.

White Oak Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 269 reviews

Red Bank, TN

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Park offering picnic shelters, a playground, and athletic fields, plus dog-friendly areas.

International Harvester Managerial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 252 reviews

Lakeland, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

City park offering a small trail, benches, and picnic tables, plus fishing and a lake.

Peeler Park Greenway Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 245 reviews

Madison, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Vistas of the Cumberland River are a highlight at this park with miles of paved paths for bikes, deer, and other wildlife.

Bull Run Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 259 reviews

Clinton, TN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed park with a grassy area and shady trees, plus a boat ramp and picnic facilities.

River Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 240 reviews

Brentwood, TN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Popular park along the Little Harpeth River featuring basketball courts, a playground and paved trails.

Concord Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 240 reviews

Brentwood, TN

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Park featuring a playground and walking paths, plus a disc golf course.

The Trails at Fontanel

4.5 ★★★★★ 245 reviews

Whites Creek, TN

2 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Shady spot for scenic walks and hikes on wooded trails.

Deerwood Arboretum & Nature Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 228 reviews

Brentwood, TN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Paved, shaded arboretum, featuring creek views, plus picnic spots.

Pepper Branch Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 223 reviews

McMinnville, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

Recreational area featuring a disc golf course, slides, climbing wall, and picnic areas.

Eureka Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 227 reviews

Athens, TN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Multipurpose trail for hiking, biking and horses.

Davies Plantation Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 221 reviews

Bartlett, TN

10 miMixedLitScenic

Paved walking trail & lake-view park featuring picnic tables, swings and playground equipment.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 224 reviews

Morristown, TN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Playground featuring covered picnic tables and walking paths.

Gatlinburg Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 210 reviews

Sevierville, TN

2 miScenicDog-friendly

Popular, level hiking and biking trail along a creek with remnants of old cabins.

Judge Fulton Greer Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 219 reviews

Franklin, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

This park features tennis & volleyball courts, soccer fields, a playground & a walking trail.

Valentine Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 216 reviews

Munford, TN

Dog-friendly

Winstead Hill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 208 reviews

Franklin, TN

4 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Compact green space & former Civil War battle site with paved walking trails & memorial monuments.

Bryant Grove Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 201 reviews

Hermitage, TN

4 miLoopMixedScenic

Scenic hiking trail through cedar groves, along a lake, with picnic tables and restrooms.

Winding Stairs Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 195 reviews

Lafayette, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed park featuring waterfalls (including the namesake Winding Stairs), plus hiking trails and picnic tables.

Lenoir City Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 195 reviews

Lenoir City, TN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Shady park featuring a playground, along with picnic tables and volleyball courts.

Julia Falls Overlook

4.7 ★★★★★ 190 reviews

Signal Mountain, TN

1 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Picturesque spot on Signal Mountain offering panoramic views of the Tennessee River Gorge.

Walter Hill Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 194 reviews

Murfreesboro, TN

17 miLoopPavedScenic

Park featuring trails for walking and biking, and picnic areas.

Tower Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 198 reviews

Brentwood, TN

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring soccer fields, paved trails and dog parks for large and small dogs.

TVA Big Ridge Small Wild Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 197 reviews

Hixson, TN

2.8 miLoopMixedDog-friendly

Scenic, 2.8-mile hiking trail with dog parks, plus a creek for kayaking.

Shelby Farms Greenline

4.8 ★★★★★ 183 reviews

Cordova, TN

MixedShadedLitDog-friendly

Paved route featuring biking, walking and running trails, plus lake views.

Tusculum City Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 198 reviews

Greeneville, TN

LoopNatural surfaceDog-friendly

Buffalo Mountain Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 184 reviews

Johnson City, TN

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Hilly, dog-friendly nature area offering forested hiking trails to waterfalls & panoramic overlooks.

William Hastie Natural Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 174 reviews

Knoxville, TN

LoopMixedLitScenic

Recreational area for walking, running, and mountain biking with trails and picnic tables.

Overlook Nature Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 165 reviews

Crossville, TN

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Easy, scenic hiking trail through woodland and along a creek, with river views and vistas.

Old Forest State Natural Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 167 reviews

Memphis, TN

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Paved and gravel paths and trails for hiking, jogging, biking and walking at an urban park adjacent to a zoo.

Mount Juliet Bark Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 182 reviews

Mt. Juliet, TN

ShadedDog-friendly

Dog park with separate areas for big and small breeds, plus a kids' playground.

Haw Ridge Park Bicycle Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 162 reviews

Oak Ridge, TN

25 miLoopMixedLit

Family-friendly outdoor recreation spot with trails for hiking and mountain biking.

Black Mountain Trail/Overlook

4.8 ★★★★★ 161 reviews

Crossville, TN

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park and recreation area, with a loop trail, a cave, and an old homestead.

Nolensville Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 167 reviews

Nolensville, TN

Dog-friendly

Clean, kid-friendly park featuring baseball fields, playgrounds, dog areas and walking paths.

Tannery Knobs Mountain Bike Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 158 reviews

Johnson City, TN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Big River Crossing

4.7 ★★★★★ 153 reviews

Memphis, TN

1 miLitScenicDog-friendly

High Ground Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 155 reviews

Knoxville, TN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Civil War-era park with wooded trails and views of the city and Smokies.

Concord Park East Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 150 reviews

Knoxville, TN

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Well-maintained park boasting lake vistas, woodland areas, golf and multiple trails for hiking and biking.

Paul Johns Neighborhood Park aka: Rock Springs Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 153 reviews

Smyrna, TN

ShadedDog-friendly

Local community facility with a playground, basketball court & BBQ grills for public use.

Raccoon Mountain Mtb Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 143 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Park, featuring hiking and mountain-biking trails plus scenic views and a visitor center.

Mill Creek Park & Greenway

4.6 ★★★★★ 149 reviews

Antioch, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

Paved, well-kept trail for running, biking and dog-walking.

Elza Gate Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 148 reviews

Oak Ridge, TN

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a short loop trail past a wetlands observation area to a historic cemetery.

Maryville Greenway

4.8 ★★★★★ 133 reviews

Maryville, TN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Serene waterside park with forested areas, sprawling lawns & several walking & biking trails.

Lions Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 140 reviews

Millington, TN

Dog-friendly

Liberty Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 130 reviews

Clarksville, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park with a pond, dog park, and boat launch, plus a walking trail, and event center.

Wikle Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 128 reviews

Brentwood, TN

ShadedDog-friendly

Clean playground featuring basketball and baseball fields for families, plus lawns for Frisbee golf.

Zadie E. Kuehl Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 127 reviews

Lakeland, TN

PavedDog-friendly

Park with fenced areas for small and large dogs as well as a playground for kids.

Bells Bend Outdoor Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 127 reviews

Nashville, TN

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Environmental education & outdoor recreation facility with nature programs, guided hikes & displays.

Walnut Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 142 reviews

Cookeville, TN

Dog-friendly

Park with picnic areas and a short walking trail set in a quiet location.

Blue Blazes Trail

4.1 ★★★★☆ 136 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

2 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

2-mi. loop trail along ancient shorelines via forests & swamps, with a Tennessee River overlook.

Baker Creek Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 113 reviews

Knoxville, TN

LoopMixedLitDog-friendly

Park featuring wooded and landscaped areas for hiking and mountain biking trails.

Bobby Lanier Farm Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 117 reviews

Germantown, TN

Dog-friendly

Working farm providing trails and picnic areas, plus chickens and goats for kids to visit.

Middle Fork Bottoms State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 115 reviews

Three Way, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

State park providing trails for walking, running, and biking, plus ponds and a fishing area.

Stringer's Ridge Spears Ave. Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 116 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly park and trail system with restrooms, picnic tables, grills, and scenic views.

Nat Caldwell Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 119 reviews

Gallatin, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

Recreational park with lake access, offering boat ramps & covered picnic shelters with grills.

Station Camp Greenway Hiking Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 105 reviews

Gallatin, TN

PavedShadedLitScenic

Long, clean, paved walkway and biking area with a bridge and creek.

Portland Park & Recreation

4.7 ★★★★★ 103 reviews

Portland, TN

PavedLitDog-friendly

Popular destination, featuring baseball fields, soccer pitches and picnic tables. Relaxed venue for recreation via swings, playgrounds and walks. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

Duck Island Warriors' Path

4.7 ★★★★★ 102 reviews

Colonial Heights, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Lakefront park for boating and fishing, featuring paved walking trails and a playground.

Whitetop Creek Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 104 reviews

Bristol, TN

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Athletic complex featuring softball & lighted soccer fields, plus a perimeter walking trail.

Ridgefields Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 93 reviews

Kingsport, TN

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Popular, peaceful place for walks, picnics and biking, and for kids to play, with playground equipment.

Soldier Beach Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 87 reviews

Crossville, TN

1.8 miMixedShadedScenic

Flat walking and hiking trail leading to a beach with picnic tables and benches.

Central Valley Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 90 reviews

Murfreesboro, TN

17 miLoopMixedShaded

Hiking area featuring a paved path, disc-golf course and equestrian trails.

Charlie Robinette Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 88 reviews

Bristol, TN

Dog-friendly

This 8-acre park has a picnic shelter, a walking trail & lots of open green space.

Long Hunter State Park Day Loop

4.7 ★★★★★ 86 reviews

Hermitage, TN

4 miLoopMixedScenic

Hiking area featuring well-marked and rugged trails with lake views.

Laurel Creek Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 82 reviews

Laurel Bloomery, TN

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Denso Eco Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 90 reviews

Athens, TN

Dog-friendly

Trail-laced park, with a small pond for relaxation, as well as fruit trees and a dock.

Powell Square Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 82 reviews

Johnson City, TN

LitDog-friendly

Yanahli Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 71 reviews

Columbia, TN

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

The Bluffs

4.7 ★★★★★ 71 reviews

Knoxville, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

Easy hiking trails, plus a bluff overlooking the Tennessee River and downtown Knoxville.

Old Hickory Trail

4.1 ★★★★☆ 81 reviews

Old Hickory, TN

MixedDog-friendly

Jerry Erwin Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 69 reviews

Spring Hill, TN

10 miLoopPavedDog-friendly

Paved trail encircling an open grassy field dotted with trees and benches for relaxing walks and runs.

Windward Slopes Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 74 reviews

Lakeland, TN

PavedDog-friendly

Kid-friendly park featuring a playground and tennis courts, plus a paved walking path and trail.

Tour de Wolf Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 66 reviews

Cordova, TN

6 miNatural surfaceDog-friendly

Easy-to-technical trails for hiking and biking, with ponds, a dog park and a playground.

Battlefield Trail Hilltop

4.9 ★★★★★ 64 reviews

Thompson's Station, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

Park offering a hiking trail for sunset views and picnics.

Trotter Bluff TVA Small Wild Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 68 reviews

Sevierville, TN

1 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Trail that's easy to navigate and dog-friendly, with scenic views of the Douglas Dam.

Trey Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 68 reviews

Hartsville, TN

Dog-friendly

Park featuring a creekside trail, picnic tables, and a public restroom.

Johnston Woods Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 66 reviews

McDonald, TN

3 miLoopNatural surfaceDog-friendly

Relaxed and well-kept trails for hiking and mountain biking with options for beginners.

Taylor Creek Walking Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 63 reviews

Estill Springs, TN

LoopCrushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Park with swings and playgrounds along a wide-open loop, plus creek and side trails.

Alexander Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 66 reviews

Thompson's Station, TN

LoopPavedDog-friendly

Kid-friendly hiking area featuring forested trails and a water tower.

Cleveland Greenway

4.7 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

Cleveland, TN

Dog-friendly

Forked Deer Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 56 reviews

Dyersburg, TN

ShadedDog-friendly

White Rock Trail Loop Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 53 reviews

Johnson City, TN

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Cumberland River Greenway Metro Center Levee

4.4 ★★★★☆ 54 reviews

Nashville, TN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly park with paved trails and scenic views along the Cumberland River.

Volunteer Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 49 reviews

Hermitage, TN

4 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

East Lakeshore Trail Mizell Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 49 reviews

Lenoir City, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

Lakeside hiking trail featuring views of Tellico Lake and Mizell Bluff, plus a paved path.

Concord Point Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 46 reviews

Knoxville, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

Marie Myers Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 48 reviews

Knoxville, TN

Natural surfaceLitDog-friendly

Park offering kid-friendly hiking trails and biking.

Broad Street Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 44 reviews

Murfreesboro, TN

17 miLoopPavedDog-friendly

River Bluff Wildlife Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

Knoxville, TN

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Landscaped park offering trails for hiking and gravel pathways, along with views of the city skyline and river.

Pioneer Trail Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

Crossville, TN

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Scenic, family-friendly and pet-friendly outdoor hangout featuring hiking paths and a suspension bridge.

Hall Bend Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

Lenoir City, TN

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Mountain Creek Road Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

Tusculum Trail Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

Tusculum, TN

PavedDog-friendly

Henslee Dog Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 39 reviews

Dickson, TN

ShadedDog-friendly

Bicentennial Greenbelt Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

Maryville, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Haw Ridge Park, Trailhead 2

4.7 ★★★★★ 36 reviews

Oak Ridge, TN

25 miLoopMixedLit

Westhaven Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 38 reviews

Franklin, TN

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Lower Station Camp Greenway

4.8 ★★★★★ 34 reviews

Gallatin, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

Little Valley Mountain Resort - Private Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 37 reviews

Sevierville, TN

2 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area featuring a creek, a waterfall and forest views from a mountain summit.

Wooded Trail System at Union University

4.7 ★★★★★ 34 reviews

Jackson, TN

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Vaughn's Gap

4.8 ★★★★★ 32 reviews

Nashville, TN

Dog-friendly

Jones Family Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 32 reviews

Mt. Juliet, TN

Dog-friendly

Margaret Hayes Powell Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 30 reviews

Brentwood, TN

PavedDog-friendly

Tusculum Linear Park Western terminus

4.4 ★★★★☆ 30 reviews

Tusculum, TN

Dog-friendly

Trails End

4.9 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

Oak Ridge, TN

25 miLoopCrushed gravelLit

Johnson Ridge Small Wild Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 28 reviews

Bean Station, TN

2 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Glastowbury Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

Crossville, TN

2 miLoopMixedScenic

North Creek Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 27 reviews

Goodlettsville, TN

Dog-friendly

Warner Woods Trail (White Trail)

4.8 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

Nashville, TN

LoopNatural surfaceDog-friendly

Riverbend Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

Kingsport, TN

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Water Plant Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

Arlington, TN

Dog-friendly

Poe Run Path Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 12 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

Dog-friendly

Big Soddy Creek Gulf

4.8 ★★★★★

Soddy-Daisy, TN

2 miCrushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Gorge and trail-rich area featuring natural pools and waterfalls.

North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park Montlake Road Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★

Soddy-Daisy, TN

1 miLoopMixedScenic

Outdoor area along a creek known for swimming in naturally forming pools.

North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park

4.8 ★★★★★

Soddy-Daisy, TN

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful state park featuring hiking trails and a scenic gorge with swimming holes.

Greenway Farm Park

4.6 ★★★★★

Hixson, TN

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

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