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Longest River Runs in Tennessee

The longest mapped river runs in Tennessee, ranked from 542 named reaches in the Paddling Hubs network. Reach lengths come from USGS hydrography, so these are real river miles, not estimates.

In this scope: 542 reaches · 4,230 mi

  1. Tennessee RiverPaddle Dynamics72.6 mi
  2. Powell RiverTN SUP RENTALS59.1 mi
  3. Harpeth RiverBroken Paddle Outfitters53.3 mi
  4. Clinch RiverTN SUP RENTALS51.9 mi
  5. South Fork Holston RiverRiver Dog Adventures51.8 mi
  6. French Broad RiverBig Bear Whitewater Rafting50.9 mi
  7. Duck RiverHigher Pursuits42.3 mi
  8. Buffalo RiverBuffalo River Resort LLC40.7 mi
  9. Caney ForkKayaking Adventures of Tennessee (Parking Lot)37.2 mi
  10. Cumberland RiverNashville Kayak Lessons36.9 mi
  11. Hiwassee RiverOcoee Rafting35.3 mi
  12. Mississippi RiverMississippi River Expeditions34.1 mi
  13. Watauga RiverRiver Dog Adventures33 mi
  14. Conasauga RiverAce Kayaking School32.6 mi
  15. Pigeon RiverBig Bear Whitewater Rafting28.8 mi
  16. Holston RiverTN SUP RENTALS27.6 mi
  17. West Chickamauga CreekL2 Outside27.3 mi
  18. Stones RiverNashville Paddle Company26.1 mi
  19. Lookout CreekChattanooga Guided Adventures Nickjack Bat Cave Sunset Kayak Tour Meeting Location22.1 mi
  20. Fifteenmile BayouMississippi River Expeditions21.4 mi
  21. Emory RiverPaddle Dynamics19.9 mi
  22. North Toe RiverNolichucky Outdoor Learning Institute19.8 mi
  23. Smith Fork CreekCaney Fork River Rentals19.8 mi
  24. Richland CreekHigher Pursuits19.2 mi
  25. Roaring RiverTennessee Outdoor Guides18.9 mi

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