whitewater
East Tennessee is paddling country
If you're a newcomer to Knoxville, you've probably noticed how half the cars seem to have kayaks and canoes strapped to the roof racks.
Sooner or later, you'll discover what the fuss is all about. Knoxville is surrounded by whitewater rivers, some of them dam controlled, others free flowing.
The Tennessee Valley Authority operates these dams for hydropower generation. Unlike free flowing rivers, which dry up in the summer and fall, these rivers provide guaranteed water releases throughout the summer and early fall.
