Love bringing our dogs for a nice walk through the park and visiting the restaurant. The trails…read moreare nice and clearly marked. There are waste baskets and poop bags available.

Stayed at Montgomery Bell Lodge in Tennessee and it's worth the trip. Clean, modern lodge tucked…read moreright inside the state park, overlooking the lake. Rooms are simple but solid -- everything you need after a long hike or day on the water. Restaurant downstairs is convenient, food's better than you'd expect for park dining, and you can grab coffee before heading out. Best part? You walk right out the door into trails, woods, and lake views without ever touching your truck. Not luxury, but not trying to be. Lodge and loaded with what matters: comfort, location, and that Tennessee outdoors feel.

Fort Defiance (formerly also known as Fort Sevier & Fort Bruce)…read more We loved the little walking path that was here. It shows some of the original earthworks. Museum was very informative. Clarksville, TN in the 1860's was a vital communication/transportation center for the Confederacy. It was a major producer of tobacco and agricultural goods but became an important source of iron (its local foundries producing cannon, artillery shells and musket balls for the Confederate army early in the war). Clarksville's location at the confluence of the Cumberland and Red Rivers made it a strategic point. The Confederates in preparing for the city's defense constructed Fort Sevier on a hill that commands the two rivers. On February 19, 1862, Union gunboats came up the river from Fort Donelson and reported the fort displayed a white flag and was left deserted. The Union took over the fort and enlarged it so that it would control traffic on the Hopkinsville (Kentucky) Pike. After the Emancipation Proclamation in January 1863, Clarksville became a Federal recruitment center for the induction of free blacks and former slaves into the Union service.

We stopped by since we were killing some time in town for a wedding later in the day. The small…read moremuseum was pretty interesting as was the video. If so inclined they have a long walking path down to the river ( beware the path back is uphill). The fort itself is not much to see given it is just earthen walls. Nice views to downtown c-ville. Ok especially if you are a civil war history buff but for all others... meh.

Okay, if you're ever in Tennessee, you have to check out Montgomery Bell Tunnel. This hidden gem…read morein Montgomery Bell State Park is packed with history, and it's one of the coolest spots I've explored. Built in the early 1800s, this tunnel was carved by hand to transport iron ore for a thriving industry. But what makes it even more special is the story behind it--enslaved people worked here, and their efforts helped shape the future of Tennessee. It's crazy to think that something so important is tucked away in the middle of the woods, just waiting to be discovered! https://www.tiktok.com/@reessroots/video/7535575693854297374?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7352687494821037610 The tunnel is almost 300 feet long, and standing inside it feels like stepping back in time. You can almost hear the echoes of the past! Most people are out there hitting all the usual tourist spots, but places like Montgomery Bell Tunnel are the ones that actually make you feel something. If you're into history, adventure, or just exploring off the beaten path, this is definitely the place to be. Skip the crowded tourist traps and head to Montgomery Bell Tunnel for some real history! Trust me, you'll be talking about it long after you leave. #HiddenGems #HistoryUncovered #ExploreTennessee

Came here to do a hike. You're hiking right along the water so it's a beautiful view. It's not a…read morehard hike at all, relaxing, and serene.

Nice little park. We enjoyed visting after we had lunch at a neighboring cafe. It's a small park,…read moreperfect for a few laps of walking the dog, or bench sitting to enjoy the water fountain or people watching. There are no restrooms or playground. Just a quaint lawn and sidewalk area. There is a stage area and the park itself can be rented for private events. It was an enjoyable visit.

First of all Im a descendant of the for mentioned park some of the reviews lack research like the…read morehistorical legacy left regarding this park , would have been helpful that the meaning of the park and who it's named after.In conclusion before a review is written some suggestion do your research ,leave photos, and consider the back stories especially when it' named in honor of a native son.

Founded in 2012, with 112 acres, this park has picnic shelters, and a paved walking/jogging path…read more It's a very large, undeveloped land with greenery and walk ways. The park itself is only about thirty acres, but it's the gateway to the 80+ acres of the Whites Creek Greenway. Joseph Brown Mullins was a self made, successful African American land developer in the area in the 1920s and 1920s. The greenway itself borders a fine line between "lush and undeveloped" and "messy and unmaintained", so it really will depend on if you're a glass half-full, or glass half-empty kind of person. There are two loops, and one one-way path across the way to Hartman Park, and it isn't marked or anything, so check a map before you come and have a plan.

Best place to go for a waterfront spot that won't be crowded on a hot day! Such a beautiful place…read moreto explore I swear I have gone 20 times and still not explored all it has. Rock climbing, hiking, biking or just a walk with your dog will all be some of the things you can find here!

Nice playground for kids and grassy area for if you want to play fetch with your dog!read more

Bordeaux Gardens Park was established in 1964, and has 12.26 acres. It has a playground, picnic…read moreshelters, baseball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, and a paved walking/jogging path. This park is not the most welcoming- there's no parking, a fence around the perimeter, and many warning signs advising of the "no drug" and "no weapon" policy. The land itself is 12.7 acres, and was originally owned by the County Hospital. The people of Bordeaux at a council meeting requested the land to be a park, so the County Hospital leased the land to the Park Board in 1964. The park itself is pretty- it underwent a beautification project in 2010. The neighborhood doesn't seem to have a high crime rate, and the neighborhood association is ran by a group of strong retirees. I'm unsure why the park is so hostile. However, it's well worth the visi

This is a beautiful park. Well maintained. We went the first day for a walk and appreciated the…read morehilly terrain. All the walking paths are paved. We went t back the next day with kiddos for the playground. Absolutely amazing. Probably the nicest playground I've ever seen. My niece and nephew he'd so much fun running from one area to the next. The restrooms are big and clean too.

Was a wonderful place to exercise and connect with nature until the construction started with the…read morehomes then the 3.5 million dollar eyesore of a playground .money would have been better spent to enhance living conditions at our nursing homes