McWhortor Riverside Landing

McWhortor Riverside Landing provides access to the Tennessee River in Knoxville, a major waterway that stretches over 650 miles and drains a massive watershed of more than 40,000 square miles. As a Stream Order 9 river, the Tennessee is a significant navigational waterway with substantial flow averaging nearly 70,000 cubic feet per second. The river in this section carries moderate current and velocity, making it suitable for various watercraft from kayaks to motorboats. Users should be aware that this is a working major river system with potential commercial traffic and navigation considerations. The landing provides direct access to a section of river with moderate gradient and consistent water movement.