Between Nashville And Knoxville Is A Lesser-Known Park With Hiking, A Scenic Waterfall, And A Lake To Fish In

In this region, one of the state's lesser-known nature escapes is a place called City Lake Natural Area. Park visitors can also stretch their legs on a short trail that starts at the lake and ends at a pretty waterfall. Among the parks in Cookeville, City Lake Natural Area isn't the most well known. That, however, gives City Lake an advantage — past visitors have highlighted how uncrowded and relaxed the park is. If you're not staying in Cookeville, City Lake is a doable day trip destination from the cities that bookend it.