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Over 10 State Natural Areas and Parks you need to visit in Southern Middle Tennessee

Updated: Nov 13, 2021



The south central region is home to several amazing natural areas including Hawkins Cove in Sewanee, Natural Bridge in Sewanee, Walls of Jericho in Belvidere, Harry Lee Carter Natural Area in Sherwood, Short Springs in Tullahoma, May Prairie in Manchester, Duck River Complex in Maury County, Stillhouse Hollow Falls in Summertown, John Noel at Bon Aqua, Devils Backbone in Hohenwald, and Wells Hill Park in Fayetteville.


Hawkins Cove State Natural Area

Natural Bridge State Natural Area

Walls of Jericho State Natural Area

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lee Carter State Natural Area

Short Springs State Natural Area

May Prairie State Natural Area

Duck River Complex State Natural Area

Stillhouse Hollow Falls State Natural Area

John Noel at Bon Aqua State Natural Area

Devil's Backbone State Natural Area


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