Stillhouse Hollow Falls
An unofficial waterfall and swimming spot in a quiet, less-visited part of Middle Tennessee near Summertown.
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Edgar Evins State Park (Center Hill Lake)
A boating-focused state park on Center Hill Lake in DeKalb County; check current operating status before visiting.
Tims Ford State Park (Tims Ford Reservoir)
3,546-acre reservoir park at the foot of the Cumberland Plateau in south-central Tennessee, with swim beach access.
Jackson Falls (Natchez Trace Parkway)
A scenic stop along the Natchez Trace Parkway with a small waterfall; more of a wading/photo spot than a deep
Pickwick Landing State Park (Circle Beach, Sandy Beach, Bruton Branch)
Pickwick Lake’s flagship state park with three public beaches (Circle, Sandy, and Bruton Branch across the lake) plus lodge pools
Cumberland Mountain State Park (Byrd Lake)
CCC-era lake park near Crossville with a designated swim beach on Byrd Lake.
Colditz Cove State Natural Area (Northrup Falls)
A 60-foot waterfall in a hemlock forest setting, with a shallow but swimmable pool at its base.
Cummins Falls State Park
Named the “10th Best Swimming Hole in America” by Travel + Leisure in 2010; two-drop waterfall ending in a swimmable
Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park (Big Falls / Blue Hole)
A 2,000-year-old Native American ceremonial site with scenic waterfalls (including Big Falls) and swimmable pools along its loop trail.
Narrows of the Harpeth State Historic Area
A scenic bend of the Harpeth River carved with a historic 18th-century tunnel; popular for swimming, canoeing, and hiking.