Beaches in Tennessee

58 beaches

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Anderson County Park

Sandy Beach
Lake
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Beach Island Resort & Marina Watercraft Rentals

Sandy Beach
Lake
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Big Soddy Creek Gulf

Sandy Beach
Lake
Big South Fork NR Beach

Big South Fork NR Beach

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Boone Lake

Boone Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Beach

Boone Lake Beach

Sandy Beach
Lake
Caney Fork River Beach

Caney Fork River Beach

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Center Hill Lake

Center Hill Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
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Cheatham Lake Swimming Beach

Sandy Beach
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Cherokee Dam Park

Sandy Beach
Lake
Cherokee Lake

Cherokee Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
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Chickamauga Dam Day Use Area

Sandy Beach
Lake
Collins River Beach

Collins River Beach

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
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Cook Day Use Area

Sandy Beach
Lake
Dale Hollow Lake

Dale Hollow Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
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Dam Swimming Hole

Sandy Beach
Lake
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Douglas Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake
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Eva Beach Recreation Area

Sandy Beach
Lake
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Fishermen Cove

Sandy Beach
Lake
Fort Loudoun Lake

Fort Loudoun Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Grundy Lakes (South Cumberland)

Grundy Lakes (South Cumberland)

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
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Harpeth River State Park

Sandy Beach
River
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Harpeth River State Park - Hidden Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake
Beach

Hickory Star Resort & Marina

Sandy Beach
Lake
Hiwassee River Beach

Hiwassee River Beach

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
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Lake Halford

Sandy Beach
Lake
Little River Beach (TN)

Little River Beach (TN)

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
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Loyston Point Campground

Sandy Beach
Lake
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Loyston Point Recreation Area

Sandy Beach
Lake
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Mac Point Beach Recreation Area

Sandy Beach
Lake
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Melton Hill Dam Swimming Area

Sandy Beach
Lake
Nolichucky River Beach (TN)

Nolichucky River Beach (TN)

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
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Norris Dam Fishing Point

Sandy Beach
Lake
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Norris Dam Marina

Sandy Beach
Lake
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Norris Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake
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Norris Lake Cabin Rentals

Sandy Beach
Lake
Obed Wild and Scenic River

Obed Wild and Scenic River

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Beach

Obey River Campground

Sandy Beach
River
Ocoee River (Greasy Creek)

Ocoee River (Greasy Creek)

Rocky Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Ocoee River (Lake Ocoee)

Ocoee River (Lake Ocoee)

Rocky Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Beach

Old Hickory Beach

Sandy Beach
Lake
Old Hickory Lake

Old Hickory Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Panther Creek State Park

Panther Creek State Park

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Beach

Parksville Beach

Sandy Beach
Lake
Percy Priest Lake

Percy Priest Lake

Rocky Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Percy Priest Lake (Anderson Road)

Percy Priest Lake (Anderson Road)

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Pigeon River Beach (TN)

Pigeon River Beach (TN)

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Radnor Lake State Park

Radnor Lake State Park

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
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Rock Hound Beach

Sandy Beach
Lake
Sequatchie River Beach

Sequatchie River Beach

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
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Shady Beach

Sandy Beach
Lake
South Holston Lake

South Holston Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
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Tansi Beach

Sandy Beach
Lake
Tellico Lake

Tellico Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Tellico River Beach

Tellico River Beach

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
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The BoatHouse at 33

Sandy Beach
Lake
Watauga Lake

Watauga Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Woods Reservoir

Woods Reservoir

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly

Frequently Asked Questions

How many beaches are in Tennessee?

Tennessee has 58 documented beaches. 55 are sandy beaches.

Which beaches in Tennessee are kid-friendly?

Tennessee has 27 kid-friendly beaches with gentle waves, lifeguards, and family amenities.

Are there dog-friendly beaches in Tennessee?

Some beaches in Tennessee allow dogs, but rules vary. Always check local regulations before bringing pets. Many beaches have seasonal or time-of-day restrictions.

What's the best time to visit beaches in Tennessee?

Summer months (June-August) are peak season with warmest water. Shoulder seasons (May, September) offer fewer crowds. Check local weather and water conditions before visiting.

Do beaches in Tennessee have lifeguards?

Lifeguard coverage varies by beach and season. Many popular beaches have lifeguards during summer months. Check individual beach pages for specific amenity information.

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