Tennessee State in southern US borders eight other states. The state features dozens of sandy lake beaches throughout the state-run Parks that include amenities related to water based activities. The middle Tennessee area holds countless opportunities for outdoor recreation like camping, fishing or hiking.

From Knoxville to Nashville - there are countless opportunities for great fishing, boating, kayaking, white water rafting and more, including popular swimming beach areas along miles of lake fronts. Also well known for whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River you get to enjoy a wide variety of water recreation and adventure.
   
 
Discover cool inviting retreats that offer great summer time escapades. Instead of going to an ocean beach you could very easily enjoy the swimming beaches and pools inbound in Tennessee. Summers are a great time to explore the beaches to splash about. Here's your guide to the best sites for Tennessee beaches in the great outdoors:
 
Pickwick Landing: With two miles of swimming beaches here is something for everyone including all kinds of water based activities – swimming, boating and fishing.

J. Percy Priest Lake: This great sandy stretch by the lakeside gets children swimming up to a four-foot depth enclosure. Fun waves created by passing boats livens up the waters.

Old Hickory Beach: Has fishing, swimming and picnicking all near to Nashville. Get location details, driving directions, amenities, hours and related info.

Kentucky Lake: is the largest manmade lake in eastern United States with 2,380 miles of shoreline and 160,000 acres of water! The lakeside has the beach and swimming pools.

Reelfoot State Park: is a wet wet location. Located in a beautiful wooded area, it attracts anglers. Summers especially can be great fun.

Pickett State Park: beautiful, cliff-lined sandy swimming beach is one of the most picturesque in the South. The lined sandstone bluffs provide a beautiful setting.

Long Island Beach: Offers great whitewater paddling, fishing, boating, and swimming. Well actually you never run out of things to do here.

Parksville Beach: Located in Polk County, the sandy river beaches attract visitors to Parksville Beach. This water front has everything - from fun to campgrounds.