The Grand Divisions
Tennessee is legally separated into three regions, called the Grand Divisions. These consist of East, Middle and West Tennessee.
East Tennessee
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East Tennessee is a mountainous region and includes Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With the natural terrain, hiking, biking and wildlife viewing are popular.
Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee offers rolling hills and beautiful scenery. Along with the urban Nashville, Middle Tennessee boasts several areas for outdoor recreation, such as Center Hill Lake, which has many hiking trails and is also popular for water sports.
West Tennessee
Attractions in West Tennessee include the Mississippi and Tennessee Rivers. Besides these major waterways, West Tennessee is home to other natural places, such as Cypress Grove Nature Park. Cypress Grove has elevated boardwalks for nature hikes, along with a rehabilitation center for injured birds of prey.
Tennessee State Parks
Tennessee offers several state parks in each region. Many state parks offer front- and backcountry camping, miles of trails, water and the state's abundant wildlife which inhabits the parks.
Article Written By J. Danel Carrick
J. Danel Carrick is a professional writer known as the "resident bug expert" at the nursery she works at. Constantly drawing on her experience with plants, outdoor recreation and nature, Carrick is also well-versed in animal topics including pets, wildlife and creepy-crawlies.
