| River | County | Reach | Length (miles) | Description | Potential Classification | ORVs | Watershed (HUC Code 8) | Year Listed/ Updated | Other State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrams Creek | Blount | Confluence with Anthony Creek to confluence with Little Tennessee River | 27 | Small scenic stream entirely within Great Smoky Mountain National Park; deer and fur-bearers common; near National Park Service campground. | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Lower Little Tennessee | 1982 | |||
| Anthony Creek | Blount | Headwaters one mile above NC State line to confluence with Abrams Creek | 3 | Small scenic stream entirely within Great Smoky Mountain National Park; deer and fur-bearers common; near National Park Service campground. | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Lower Little Tennessee | 1982 | |||
| Bee Creek | White, Van Buren, Bledsoe, Cumberland | Headwaters northwest of New Era to confluence with Caney Fork River | 23 | Small twisting, plunging stream with small to medium drops; penetrates Bledsoe State Forest; boulders, ledges, and bluffs; densely forested corridor that provides for wildlife habitat. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Caney | 1982 | |||
| Big Creek | Grundy | RM 8, near Altamont to confluence with Collins River | 8 | Scenic pastoral stream. | Fish, Scenic, Wildlife | Collins | 1982 | |||
| Big Fiery Gizzard Creek | Marion, Grundy | Headwaters one mile north of Tracy City to confluence with Battle Creek | 17 | Densely forested stream within TVA Foster Falls Recreation Area. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Guntersville Lake | 1982 | |||
| Big Turnbull Creek | Cheatham, Dickson | TN 96/I-40 bridges to confluence with Harpeth River | 13 | Clear, small and very scenic forested stream with 40 foot waterfall and numerous bluffs. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Harpeth | 1982 | |||
| Bledsoe Creek | Sumner | Bethpage to Old Hickory Lake | 13 | Historic, very scenic float stream; General Winchester's home located on creek. | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Lower Cumberland-Old Hickory Lake | 1982 | |||
| Calfkiller River | White, Putnam | Headwaters one mile south of I-40 to one mile south of Yankeetown | 21 | Scenic stream in area of very active Karsification with its caves, ground water springs, and numerous bluffs. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Caney | 1982 | |||
| Calfkiller River | White | Below Sparta to three miles southeast of Dibrell | 7 | Scenic stream in area of very active Karsification with its caves, ground water springs, and numerous bluffs. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Caney | 1982 | |||
| Cane Creek of Caney Fork | Van Buren, Bledsoe | Headwaters two miles south of Dill to confluence with Caney Fork of Cumberland River | 34 | Flows through Fall Creek Falls State Forest and Park; narrowly incised with rugged, rocky landscape; dense laurel thickets; good whitewater. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Caney | 1982 | |||
| Charles Creek | Warren | Headwaters near Cannon County line to RM 0, confluence with Collins River, to RM 15 | 16 | Popular scenic fishing stream. | Fish, Recreational, Scenic | Collins | 1982 | |||
| Clear Creek | Morgan, Fentress, Cumberland | Headwaters below I-40 bridge Morgan County line | 34 | Downstream waters designated component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Remote, rugged stream partially within Catoosa State Wildlife Management Area; mild whitewater; abundance and variety of flora and fauna. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Emory | 1982 | |||
| Clear Fork, North Prong | Scott, Morgan, Fentress | Headwaters northeast of Clarkrange to confluence with the Clear Fork of the South Fork of the Cumberland | 22 | Scenic stream with close, steep valley walls; numerous boulders, precipitous bluffs; heavily wooded valley with laurel thickets; long pools, moderate rapids, and short, quick drops. | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | South Fork Cumberland | 1982 | |||
| Clinch River | Grainger, Claiborne, Hancock | Approximately one mile southeast of Evanston to above Norris Lake Reservoir | 25 | Numerous recorded archaeological sites; steep ridges, long shallow shoal areas, and deep pools; upper reach provides excellent pastoral float and is habitat for most diverse mussel fauna in the world. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Clinch, Tennessee, Virginia | 1982 | |||
| Clinch River | Anderson | Below Norris Lake to above Melton Hill Lake | 32 | Numerous recorded archaeological sites; steep ridges, long shallow shoal areas, and deep pools; upper reach provides excellent pastoral float and is habitat for most diverse mussel fauna in the world. | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Clinch, Tennessee, Virginia | 1982 | |||
| Collins River | Warren, Grundy | Headwaters two miles southeast of Tatesville to confluence with Caney Fork | 63 | Slow moving, clear and cold pastoral stream with long pools and mild riffles; surrounded by high, forested hills and numerous bluffs. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Collins | 1982 | |||
| Conasauga River | Bradley, Polk | Georgia state (RM 75) line to Georgia state line (RM 64) | 14 | Scenic gorge within Class III-IV rapids. Civil War sites of state historical significance. | Wild | Historic, Recreational, Scenic | Conasauga | 1982/ 1993 | ||
| Crab Orchard Creek | Morgan, Cumberland | Headwaters in Crab Orchard Mountain to confluence with Emory River | 20 | Remote, scenic stream that flows through Catoosa Wildlife Management Area. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Emory | 1982 | |||
| Cripple Creek | Rutherford | Headwaters at the north base of Prater Hill to confluence with East Fork of Stones River | 15 | Popular rocky, scenic float stream. | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Stones | 1982 | |||
| Crooked Creek | Fentress | RM 18, where river nearly meets with TN 52 northeast of Allardt to confluence with Clear Fork River | 18 | Flows through scenic Northrup Falls natural area. | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | South Fork Cumberland | 1982 | |||
| Crooked Fork Creek | Morgan | US 27 bridge to confluence with Emory River | 6 | Very scenic stream with several beautiful waterfalls and deep gorge area. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Emory | 1982 | |||
| Cumberland River, Big South Fork | Scott | Confluence with New River and Clear Fork to KY State line | 22 | Outstanding, popular whitewater; rugged, forested area; high scenic values; numerous archaeological sites. | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | South Fork Cumberland | 1982 | |||
| Cumberland River, Caney Fork | White, Cumberland | Headwaters near community of Maryland to Big Bottom Rd bridge west of Dodson | 38 | Blue Hole Falls; ledges, numerous drops, huge boulders, sheer cliffs and limestone bluffs; rugged gorge area; excellent water quality; numerous springs; abundance of wildlife. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Caney | 1982 | |||
| Cumberland River, Caney Fork | Smith, Putnam, Dekalb | Below Center Hill Dam to confluence with Cumberland River | 27 | Blue Hole Falls; ledges, numerous drops, huge boulders, sheer cliffs and limestone bluffs; rugged gorge area; excellent water quality; numerous springs; abundance of wildlife. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Caney | 1982 | |||
| Cumberland River, Clear Fork of South Fork | Scott, Morgan, Fentress | Confluence with North Prong Clear Fork to confluence with South Fork of the Cumberland River | 27 | Scenic stream with close, steep valley walls; numerous boulders, precipitous bluffs; heavily wooded valley with laurel thickets; long pools, moderate rapids, and short, quick drops. | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | South Fork Cumberland | 1982 | |||
| Cumberland River, Little South Fork | Pickett | Headwaters west of Pickett State Park and Forest to KY State line | 2 | Forested, highly scenic, and sparsely developed stream; characterized by deep channels bordered by large boulders and rock ledges. | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | South Fork Cumberland | 1982 | |||
| Doe River | Carter | One mile south of US 19 E bridge to south of Blevins | 5 | One of most majestic, deep-gorge areas in eastern US in remote area, with 1000-foot walls. | Scenic | Scenic | Watauga, North Carolina, Tennessee | 1982/ 1993 | ||
| Dry Creek of Smith Fork | Dekalb | Headwaters and Cannon County line to confluence with Smith Fork | 15 | Small scenic stream with recreational values. | Fish, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Caney | 1982 | |||
| Elk River | Giles, Lincoln, Moore, Franklin | Above TN 50 bridge to AL State line | 99 | Significant recorded archaeological sites; fine float and game fish stream. | Cultural, Fish, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Lower Elk | 1982 | |||
| Emory River | Morgan | Headwaters in Frozen Head State Park near Anderson County line to confluence with Obed River | 23 | Scenic pastoral stream that flows through impressive gorge area; supports game fishery; RM 25 through 27, designated component of National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Emory | 1982 | |||
| Emory River | Morgan | One mile below Nemo bridge to Roane County line | 12 | Scenic pastoral stream that flows through impressive gorge area; supports game fishery; RM 25 through 27, designated component of National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Emory | 1982 | |||
| Falling Water River | White, Putnam | Headwaters near town of Monterey to above Center Hill Lake | 45 | Clear, scenic stream; Burgess Falls. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Caney | 1982 | |||
| Flynn Creek | Jackson | Headwaters approximately five miles southwest of McCoinsville to confluence with Cumberland River | 16 | Small scenic mountain stream that supports game fishery. | Fish, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Cumberland-Cordell Hull Reservoir | 1982 | |||
| French Broad River | Knox, Sevier | Below Douglas Dam to confluence with Tennessee River | 33 | Significant archaeological sites; supports game fishery; upper segment is mountainous stream with good whitewater and scenic gorge area; numerous rock gardens, boulder beds, rapids, islands, and ledges; diversity of flora and fauna. | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper French Broad | 1982 | |||
| French Broad River | Cocke | River mile 101, North Carolina state line to river mile 94.7 | 8 | Upper section mountainous with scenic gorge area, rock gardens, rapids, ledges, diversity of flora and fauna. Significant archaeological sites. Game fishing. | Recreational | Historic, Scenic, Other | Upper French Broad | 1982/ 1993 | ||
| Goose Creek | Trousdale, Macon | Headwaters south of Lafayette to confluence with Cumberland River | 19 | Small, scenic mountain stream that supports game fishery. | Fish, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Lower Cumberland-Old Hickory Lake | 1982 | |||
| Green River | Wayne | Waynesboro and US 64 bridge to confluence with Buffalo River | 12 | Scenic, rocky float stream. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Buffalo | 1982 | |||
| Harpeth River | Cheatham, Dickson, Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford | Confluence with Puckett Branch and Concord Creek to near Jackie Branch on Cheatham/Dickson County line | 112 | Rich in history and of archaeological significance; evidence of aboriginal towns; extraordinary tunnel at "The Narrows""; impressive carved bluffs | including Paint Rock which is adorned with petroglyphs." | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Harpeth | 1982 | ||
| Hatchie River | Lauderdale, Tipton, Haywood, Madison, Hardeman, McNairy | MS State line to MS State line | 197 | Slow, meandering swamp river with many oxbows surrounded by wilderness and inhabited by large diversified wildlife population, including rare species. | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Lower Hatchie | 1982 | |||
| Hickory Creek | Campbell | Confluence with Stinking Creek to confluence with Clear Fork | 10 | Rural, scenic stream that flows through unique Cumberland Black geologic formation. | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Upper Cumberland | 1982 | |||
| Hiwassee River | Polk | North Carolina state line to confluence with Ocoee River | 32 | Popular for canoeing, kayaking, rafting, and fishing in scenic mountain setting. Excellent game fishing. | Recreational | Recreational, Scenic | Hiwassee | 1982/ 1993 | ||
| Holston River | Knox, Grainger, Jefferson | Cherokee Dam to confluence with Tennessee River | 53 | Scenic stream segment affording excellent duck hunting and fishing. | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Holston | 1982 | |||
| Jones Creek | Dickson | TN 47 bridge to confluence with Harpeth River | 17 | Narrow stream with frequent gravel bars; winds through picturesque valley; high carved limestone bluffs. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Harpeth | 1982 | |||
| Little Pigeon River | Sevier | Confluence with Middle Prong Little Pigeon River to southeast of Cherokee Hill | 19 | Scenic, sparkling, excellent whitewater stream with waterfalls; trout habitat. | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Lower French Broad | 1982 | |||
| Little Pigeon River, Middle Prong | Sevier | From headwaters at Mount Sequoya in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to confluence with Little Pigeon River | 4 | Scenic, sparkling, excellent whitewater stream with waterfalls; trout habitat. | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Lower French Broad | 1982 | |||
| Little Pigeon, West Prong | Sevier | Headwaters in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to south of Gatlinburg | 10 | Most scenic, clear mountain stream with considerable recreational potential. | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Lower French Broad | 1982 | |||
| Little Sequatchie River | Marion, Grundy | Headwaters west of Palmer to confluence with Sequatchie River | 20 | Scenic stream that supports game fishery. | Fish, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Sequatchie | 1982 | |||
| Little Tennessee River | Loudon, Monroe, Blount | Chilhowee Dam to river mile 1, above Tellico Dam | 30 | Critical habitat for snail darter. Excellent fishing and float stream. | Recreational, Wildlife | Lower Little Tennessee | 1982/ 1993 | |||
| Long Creek | Stewart | Headwaters two miles west of Stewart State Forest to mouth at Lake Barkley | 8 | Scenic stream that supports game fishery. | Fish, Recreational, Scenic | Lower Cumberland | 1982 | |||
| Mountain Creek | Warren, Cannon | Approximately two miles northwest of Osment Chapel to confluence with Collins River | 24 | Scenic stream that supports game fishery. | Fish, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Collins | 1982 | |||
| New River | Scott | US 27/TN 29 bridge to confluence with South Fork of Cumberland and Clear Fork Rivers | 9 | Placid, winding stream that flows through steep-sided valley with some Class I-III ledges and gorge area. | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | South Fork Cumberland | 1982 | |||
| Nolichucky River | Union | The mainstem from Poplar, NC downstream to the railroad bridge at Unaka Springs, TN | 9 | Spectacular scenery with steep slopes rising more than 2,000 feet adjacent to the river. The Gorge is a popular attraction for whitewater boaters, including commercial outfitters. | Scenic | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Nolichucky | 1993 | NC | |
| North Chickamauga Creek | Hamilton, Sequatchie | Headwaters north of Lone Oak to confluence with Falling Water Creek southeast of Falling Water | 18 | Spring-fed, crystal clear mountain stream; variety of flora and abundance of wildlife. | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Middle Tennessee-Chickamauga | 1982 | |||
| North White Oak Creek | Scott, Fentress | Headwaters near Jamestown to confluence with South Fork of Cumberland River | 27 | Rocky, scenic stream with 400 foot deep gorge area, moderate whitewater | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | South Fork Cumberland | 1982 | |||
| Obey River | Clay | Below Dale Hollow Dam to confluence with Cumberland River | 7 | Winds through scenic valley with alternating pastoral setting and massive, wooded limestone bluffs; supports excellent fishery. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Cumberland-Cordell Hull Reservoir | 1982 | |||
| Obey River, East Fork | Fentress, Overton | Unnamed bridge approximately one mile west of Cliff Springs to two miles south of Helena | 27 | Dangerous, rugged stream with wildly fluctuating gradient; heavily forested gorge area; 8 foot waterfall. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Obey | 1982 | |||
| Obey River, West Fork | Pickett, Overton | Headwaters two miles west of Obey City to confluence with East Fork | 29 | Flows through scenic, narrow valley flanked by high wooded hills; lively Class I-II run; shallow gorge area. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Obey | 1982 | |||
| Obion River | Lauderdale, Dyer | Obion County line to confluence with Mississippi River | 55 | Pastoral stream with variety of flora and fauna. | Fish, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Obion | 1982 | |||
| Ocoee River | Polk | Ocoee No. 3 dam to Lake Ocoee | 12 | High quality whitewater recreation river, with spectacular mountain scenery. | Recreational | Recreational, Scenic | Ocoee | 1982/ 1993 | ||
| Overall Creek | Rutherford | Headwaters one mile southeast of Windrow to confluence with West Fork of Stones River | 15 | Popular canoe stream in rural setting; supports game fishery. | Fish, Recreational, Wildlife | Stones | 1982 | |||
| Pine Creek of Caney Fork | Dekalb | Headwaters southwest of Smithville to confluence with Caney Fork | 14 | Small, scenic fishing stream. | Fish, Recreational, Wildlife | Caney | 1982 | |||
| Piney Creek | Rhea | Headwaters near Bledsoe County line to confluence with Little Piney Creek north of Spring City | 16 | One of most wild, scenic, and clear streams in State; adjacent waterfalls; affords exciting river run. | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Watts Bar Lake | 1982 | |||
| Piney River | Hickman | Pinewood and TN 48 bridge to confluence with Duck River | 14 | Small, scenic stream of historical significance; fourteen recorded archaeological sites, including extensive village complex and mound. | Cultural, Historic, Recreational, Scenic | Lower Duck | 1982 | |||
| Powell River | Claiborne, Hancock, Union | Backwaters of Norris Lake VA State line | 67 | Slow, winding, sparsely populated corridor with wooded banks; highly diverse mussel fauna, including two endangered species. | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Powell | 1982 | |||
| Red River | Robertson, Sumner | Headwaters one mile west of TN 109 to KY State line | 19 | Pastoral float stream with numerous sinkholes and caves; only covered bridge in State at Port Royal; heavily wooded bluffs with limestone outcroppings. | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Red | 1982 | |||
| Red River | Montgomery, Robertson | KY State line to east of Clarksville City limits | 43 | Pastoral float stream with numerous sinkholes and caves; only covered bridge in State at Port Royal; heavily wooded bluffs with limestone outcroppings. | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Red | 1982 | |||
| Red River, Elk Fork | Robertson | KY State line to confluence with Red River | 8 | Karst topography with exceptional geological features, including numerous sinkholes and caves; supports important black bass fishery; unique wildlife. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Red | 1982 | |||
| Red River, South Fork | Robertson, Sumner | Confluence with Maxwell and Roney Creeks to KY State line | 22 | Pastoral stream with low bluffs, numerous gravel bars and riffles; banks lined with hardwoods. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Red | 1982 | |||
| Red River, Sulphur Fork | Montgomery, Robertson | Northwest of Springfield to confluence with Red River | 27 | Natural springs area; wooded banks. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Red | 1982 | |||
| Red River, West Fork | Montgomery | KY State line to confluence with Red River | 15 | High recreational and aesthetic potential. | Fish, Recreational, Wildlife | Red | 1982 | |||
| Richland Creek | Giles, Marshall | Headwaters south of Lewisburg to confluence with Elk River | 74 | Scenic float stream. | Recreational, Scenic | Lower Elk | 1982 | |||
| Roaring River | Jackson, Overton | Headwaters four miles northeast of Rickman to RM 1, above confluence with Cumberland River | 37 | Natural, sheer gorge walls, rock ledges, and gardens are characteristic. | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Cumberland-Cordell Hull Reservoir | 1982 | |||
| Roaring River, Blackburn Fork | Jackson | Headwaters one mile below community of Double Springs to confluence with Blackburn River | 16 | Small scenic stream; outstanding 75 foot Cummins Mill Falls. | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Cumberland-Cordell Hull Reservoir | 1982 | |||
| Rock Creek | Morgan | US 27 bridge near Pilot Mountain to confluence with Emory River | 11 | Float stream; habitat for river muskie. | Fish, Recreational, Wildlife | Emory | 1982 | |||
| Rock Creek | Scott, Pickett, Fentress | Headwaters in Pickett State Park to KY State line | 11 | Beautiful stream in wild terrain; deep, narrow valleys and wooded hillsides. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Emory | 1982 | |||
| Rocky River | Van Buren, Sequatchie | Headwaters above TN 8 highway to confluence with Caney Fork | 31 | Scenic stream; Karst topography; Norton Springs. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Caney | 1982 | |||
| Sequatchie River | Marion, Sequatchie, Bledsoe, Cumberland | Headwaters approximately ten miles south of Homestead to confluence with Tennessee River | 116 | Clean, pastoral float stream that flows through beautiful narrow scenic valley. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Guntersville Lake | 1982 | |||
| Sink Creek | Dekalb | Headwaters near Cannon County line to confluence with Caney Fork of Cumberland River | 22 | Scenic floating stream. | Fish, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Caney | 1982 | |||
| Smith Fork | Smith, Dekalb | TN 96 bridge and Wilson County line to confluence with Caney Fork | 29 | Scenic stream flowing over limestone bed with riffles and deep pools; high limestone bluffs and beautiful valley of farms and woodlands line corridor. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Caney | 1982 | |||
| South Harpeth River | Cheatham, Davidson, Williamson | Headwaters four miles east of Lake Weona to confluence with Harpeth River | 14 | High bluffs with extensive adjacent forested area. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Harpeth | 1982 | |||
| Spring Creek | Jackson, Overton, Putnam | Headwaters two miles northeast of Brotherton to confluence with Roaring River | 27 | Natural, spectacular gorge area; intricately carved bluffs; 35 foot | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Upper Cumberland-Cordell Hull Reservoir | 1982 | |||
| Stinking Creek | Campbell | Headwaters east of I-75 to confluence with Hickory Creek | 21 | Rural, scenic stream that flows through unique Cumberland Black geologic formation. | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Upper Cumberland | 1982 | |||
| Stones River | Davidson, Rutherford | Confluence with East and West Forks one mile below Jefferson Springs to above Percy Priest Dam | 26 | Excellent fishing stream in pastoral setting. | Cultural, Fish, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Stones | 1982 | |||
| Stones River, East Fork | Rutherford | TN 96 bridge to confluence with Stones River | 19 | Excellent scenic canoeing stream, several recorded historic sites; limestone outcroppings. | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Stones | 1982 | |||
| Stones River, Middle Fork | Rutherford | Federal Aid Secondary Road 4289 bridge at Hoovers Gap to confluence with West Fork of Stones River | 17 | Pastoral float and fishing stream with forested banks. | Fish, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Stones | 1982 | |||
| Stones River, West Fork | Rutherford | Walnut Grove Rd bridge west of Christiana to southwest of Murfreesboro | 10 | Prime recreational stream providing variety of opportunities of significant historical interest. | Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic | Stones | 1982 | |||
| Stones River, West Fork | Rutherford | North of Murfreesboro to confluence with Stones River and East Fork | 12 | Prime recreational stream providing variety of opportunities of significant historical interest. | Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic | Stones | 1982 | |||
| Sweden Creek | Marion | Headwaters in Franklin State Forest to confluence with Battle Creek | 12 | Wilderness stream affording recreational opportunities. | Fish, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Guntersville Lake | 1982 | |||
| Sycamore Creek | Cheatham | US 41A/TN 112 bridge below I-24 bridge to above TN 12 bridge | 14 | Excellent recreational stream with many steep scenic bluffs and forested banks; abundance of wildlife. | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Lower Cumberland-Sycamore | 1982 | |||
| Tellico River | Monroe | North Carolina state line to confluence with Little Tennessee River | 49 | Whitewater mountain river with spectacular waterfalls and numerous recreation opportunities. | Recreational | Recreational, Scenic | Lower Little Tennessee | 1982/ 1993 | ||
| Watauga River | Johnson | North Carolina state line to upper portion of Watauga Lake | 2 | Scenic gorge area with several waterfalls and large boulders. | Scenic | Watauga, North Carolina, Tennessee | 1982/ 1993 | |||
| West Harpeth River | Williamson | US 31/TN 6 bridge to confluence with Harpeth River | 20 | Scenic float stream with frequent riffles; significant historical values; low, tree-lined banks. | Fish, Historic, Recreational, Scenic | Harpeth | 1982 | |||
| White Creek | Morgan | Headwaters five miles northwest of Deer Lodge to confluence with Clear Creek | 9 | Scenic float and fishing stream. | Fish, Recreational, Scenic | Emory | 1982 | |||
| White Oak Creek | Scott, Morgan | Burrville Road to confluence with Clear Fork | 16 | Scenic float stream of historical significance. | Cultural, Historic, Recreational, Scenic | South Fork Cumberland | 1982 | |||
| Wolf River | Pickett, Fentress | Confluence with Pogue and Delk Creeks to backwaters of Dale Hollow Lake | 26 | Scenic stream of historical interest. | Cultural, Historic, Scenic | Obey | 1982 | |||
| Yellow Creek | Montgomery, Houston | Williamson Branch junction to McFall Rd bridge below TN 149 bridge | 9 | Scenic, recreational stream that supports game fishery. | Fish, Recreational, Scenic | Lower Cumberland | 1982 |
Last updated: November 30, 2016