State Natural Areas

Caney Fork River Bluffs

The scenic high ridge tops, agricultural lands, and hardwood forests of the 200-acre conservation easement surrounding Caney Fork Bluffs can be viewed fronting the Caney Fork River for one mile along I-40 heading toward Knoxville. This specific area of mature native hardwood forests was identified by the TN Division of Natural Heritage for its unique habitat and as being home to a variety of rare or endangered species. Found within a 2 mile radius of the property, The State of Tennessee identified rare or endangered species including Harper’s Umbrella-plant, Water Stitchwort, Western Wallflower, Limestone Blue Star, Branching Whitlow-grass, Sooty Darter, Price’s Potato-bean, Spectaclecase, and Svenson’s Wild-rye.

Other Natural Resources

• Brady Mountain State Natural Area
• Campbell Bend Barrens State Natural Area
• Cookeville High School Low Woods
• Crowder Cemetery Barrens State Natural Area
• DOE Creek Cove Protection Planning Site
• Mill Creek Hemlocks Protection Planning Site
• Piney Creek Sandstone Glade
• Tanger Hill
• Window Cliffs Protection Planning Site