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Little Tennessee River Greenway

Park · Franklin, North Carolina

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 169 ft³/s over 82 years).
Use cautionGood conditions todaypet-friendlyPicnic tablesPublic restroomWheelchair accessible entrance
Editor's Notes
A park in Franklin, North Carolina. Facilities include restrooms, picnic tables, slides, swings and a playground, and it is used for hiking and picnicking. The site is wheelchair-accessible, dog-friendly and kid-friendly.

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 03500000, as of Aug 22, 12:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 169 ft³/s over 82 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 12:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
166 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.66 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 169 ft³/s over 82 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER NEAR PRENTISS, NC (2.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Little Tennessee River Greenway

H: 79° L: 62°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
69°
|
Feels like 73°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
76%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
70°
3 AM
Clear
68°
6 AM
Clear
65°
9 AM
Sunny
62°
12 PM
Sunny
75°
3 PM
Sunny
79°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
74°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
72°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Little Tennessee River Greenway?
Little Tennessee River Greenway is a park in Franklin, North Carolina.
Can you swim at Little Tennessee River Greenway?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Little Tennessee River Greenway rated?
Little Tennessee River Greenway in Franklin, North Carolina has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 173 reviews.
What amenities does Little Tennessee River Greenway have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Little Tennessee River Greenway include pet-friendly.

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Location & Contact

573 E Main St, Franklin, NC 28734

Franklin, North Carolina 28734

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Highlights

Picnics

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

🐾 Dog-friendly🧺 Picnic tables🚻 Public restroom🏪 Slides🏪 Swings

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids👶 Kid-friendly hikes👶 Playground