Cumberland River
The navigable portion of the Cumberland River, from its mouth at the Ohio River to Celina, Tenn., a distance of 381 miles, consists of four “lakes” formed by a series of dams: Barkley Dam, Cheatham Dam, Old Hickory Dam and Cordell Hull Dam.
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Summer Fest-For-Alls
To get an idea of how popular waterfront festivals are, just Google the phrase ”riverfront days.‘ It yields almost 8 million results. Seems like virtually every community with access to a nearby waterway holds some kind of event on land’s end. These can range from small, several-hour celebrations to large, multi-week events. It’s almost […] Read More
Tuning into Tennessee
Talk to anyone about Tennessee and the conversation will usually boil down to a back-and-forth about music or barbeque. Well, we’re here to tell you that boating should be added to the dialog. A grand confluence of mighty rivers and sun-drenched lakes deliver onboard opportunities to all corners of the Volunteer State, with the […] Read More
Profile: Kenlake Marina
Kenlake Marina is located on the Tennessee River at mile 42.1 in Kentucky Lake. This lake, together with neighboring Barkley Lake on the Cumberland, covers 341 square miles and is the fourth largest manmade lake in the nation. Boaters can cruise 130 miles in one direction and 150 miles in another without encountering a […] Read More
Life is But a Swing
You can’t accuse this couple of sitting on the fence when it comes to making big decisions. In fact, Mike and Rosie made one life-changing decision just a few years ago, and as a result, they are now living the dream of countless boat owners around the world. The course of their […] Read More
A Journey Back In Time
My husband, Cliff, and I have always loved riverboats, to the extent that we tear up every time we see the end of the movie “Showboat.” How can we not?! As the song “Old Man River” is being sung in the background, Ava Gardner is tearing up as she sees the Showboat slowly leaving […] Read More