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July 08, 2026

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Water Works: Cooling Adventures Ahead!

These sweltering days require cooling water activities! Pack all of the things and head out to canoe, kayak, jet ski, paddle board and more.

When Middle Tennessee turns up the heat, turn up the fun! It’s high time for some Water Works: Cool off with a scenic canoe trip or splash into excitement at a water event. Enjoy chill mode with good vibes weekdays or weekends.

Water Works: Cooling Adventures Ahead!

BROKEN PADDLE OUTFITTERS

Chose your location to canoe, kayak or tube from: the Harpeth River from Bellevue; Drake’s Creek at Memorial Park in Hendersonville; or Acorn Lake boat rentals at Montgomery State Park in Burns. Sign on for two- three- or six-hour trips. See the FAQs on the website for more details. Text 615-669-8196 for quick availability.

CANOE THE CANEY
17055 Smithville Hwy., Silver Point, TN 38582

Four trips currently available in canoes or kayaks include a three-to-five hour excursion on the Caney Fork River; a Hidden Falls excursion for a six-mile round trip run on Center Hill Lake; a one-and-a-half hour excursion on the Caney; or an Upper Caney Lake (Center Hill) paddle of six-to-nine miles. See the FAQs on the website for more details. Book online or call 1-800-579-7893.

CAP’N DAVE’S WATER SPORTS
4001 Bell Road, Hermitage, TN 37076 

Located on Percy Priest Lake, rent jet skis, paddle boards,  kayaks, canoes. Book online or call 615-504-5352.

CUMBERLAND KAYAK

Kayak the Cumberland or scenic waterfalls in Cookeville. Book online or call 615-800-7321.

FOGGY BOTTOM CANOES
1270 U.S. Route 70, Kingston Stprings, TN 37082

Located just outside of Kingston Springs, enjoy an experience on the Harpeth River. This family-owned outfitter rents canoes and kayaks for five-mile trips that last two hours or longer. To book, call 615-952-4062.

STONES RIVER KAYAKING
Jefferson Springs Recreation Area
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
615-767-7501

Kayak and canoe rentals for floats along the Stones River include a Date Night sunset paddle.

 

CLICK HERE IF YOU’D RATHER GO TUBING!

 

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