Tennessee Bicycle Laws:
In Tennessee, a bicycle has the legal status of a vehicle. This means that bicyclists have full rights and responsibilities on the roadway and are subject to the regulations governing the operation of a motor vehicle.

All bicycle operators under 16 years of age must wear a bicycle helmet on any highway, street, or sidewalk.

All child passengers under 40 pounds or 40 inches must be seated and secured in a child restraining seat or a bicycle trailer.

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Knoxville Bicycle Routes

Bearden Village Greenway
3100 Sutherland Ave., Knoxville TN
Map & Directions

This greenway is 2.1 miles of asphalt and is used for walking, running, bicycling, walking leashed dogs, skating, pushing strollers, using wheelchairs, roller blading. Parking is available at Westwood Park, West High School, and Bearden Elementary.

This Greenway has many historic markers that tell stories about Bearden Village's history. It is also part of the City's CrossKnox 15k Race, which runs from Haley Heritage Square in East Knoxville all the way to Bearden Elementary School in West Knoxville.


Big Foot Mountain Bike Park 3 miles
8706 Joe Daniels Road, Knoxville TN


Cavet Station Greenway
305 Broome Rd, Knoxville TN Map & Directions
1066 N Gallaher View Rd, Knoxville TN Map & Directions
324 N Gallaher View Rd, Knoxville TN Map & Directions

This is a 1.0 mile asphalt trail that connects to Wal-Mart and Sam's Club at Walker Springs, Jean Teague Greenway, West Hills Park, Ten Mile Creek Greenway.


Concord Park (8.3 miles)
11901 Northshore Drive, Knoxville TN
Map & Directions

The park contains 8 miles of natural surface mountain bike trails. Parking is available behind the golf course.

Concord Cove Loop
11808 Northshore Drive, Knoxville TN
Map & Directions

This is a .75 mile trail that circles the park. Parking is available.


Jean Teague Greenway
421 North Winston Rd, Knoxville, TN Map & Directions
501 Vanosdale Rd Knoxville, TN Map & Directions
7624 Sheffield Dr, Knoxville, TN Map & Directions

The main loop is 0.8 mile, and the entire loop is 2.3 miles both on asphalt. There are restrooms, outdoor basketball courts, softball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, and a shelter.

The greenway connects to West Hills Park, West Hills Elementary School , Westside YMCA, Cavet Station Greenway & Ten Mile Creek Greenway. There are two parking areas in the park including accessible.


Lakeshore Greenway
6414 S Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN
Map & Directions

This is a 2.24 mile asphalt trail. The entire greenway is lighted. This is a difficult greenway with extreme slopes. There are restrooms, drinking fountains, dog waste stations, soccer fields, softball fields, and playgrounds. There are six parking lots.

The greenway is located within the 60-acre Lakeshore Park and makes a large loop, part of which follows alongside the Tennessee River. The greenway affords spectacular views of Fort Loudoun Lake and the sports facility within the park. There are areas on Lakeshore Greenway that are not accessible.


Liberty Street Greenway
1101 Liberty Street, Knoxville, TN Map & Directions
901 Liberty Street, Knoxville, TN Map & Directions

This asphalt trail is .04 mile.

The greenway connects Middlebrook Greenway to the Juvenile Justice Center. It also connects commuters to Knox County's John Tarleton Park, where the Young Williams Animal Center is located.


Melton Hill Park
3230 Williams Bend, Knoxville TN
Map & Directions

This is 3 miles of natural surface trails meander through the park. Parking is available.


Papermill Bluff Greenway
1315 Kirby Road, Knoxville, TN
Map & Directions

This greenway has several hills overlooking I-40 and Bearden Hill. On clear days, some peaks on the greenway offer beautiful views of the Great Smoky Mountains.

This is a 0.9 mile asphalt trail. It is moderate with some hills. Restrooms are open during the summer months. Parking is available at the Red Roof Inn on Kirby Rd. and at Church of the Savior on Weisgarber Rd.


Pellissippi Greenway
10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN
Map & Directions

This greenway runs south from Pellissippi State Community College along Pellissippi Parkway for 1 mile to Carmichael Road. Parking is available at the entrance of the college.


Powell Greenway
2136 West Emory Road, Knoxville, TN
Map & Directions

This is a 1.7 mile trail connecting Powell High School with Powell Middle School by a paved pedestrian path. Parking is available at both schools.


Sequoyah Greenway
400 Cherokee Blvd., Knoxville, TN
Map & Directions

This is an easy, 2.6 miles trail. There are restrooms and gravel parking lots.

Sequoyah Greenway is located in the median of Cherokee Boulevard in Sequoyah Hills. This greenway connects across Kingston Pike from Third Creek Greenway to the terminus of Cherokee Blvd. There are several access points across Cherokee Blvd. into Sequoyah Park.


Ten Mile Creek Greenway
700 Kidder Lane, Knoxville TN
Map & Directions

The greenway begins at Knox County's Walker Springs Park where a .3 mile trail leads to Ten Mile Creek.  From there, a .7 mile trail continues east to Gallaher View Road where it connects to the city’s Cavet Station Greenway.  Westbound, the .9 mile paved trail leads to Bridgewater Road and continues to the I-40 underpass where it connects again to a city greenway that ends at Peters Road. Parking is available at Walker Springs Park and at the trail head on Peters Road. 


Turkey Creek Greenway
Turkey Creek Road, Farragut, TN
Map & Directions

You will find 1.6 miles of tree-lined asphalt trail with an additional .3-mile spur to Turkey Creek Woods between Sailview and Brixworth subdivisions. Parking is available at Anchor Park.


Weisgarber Greenway
1000 East Weisgarber Rd, Knoxville, TN Map & Directions
700 N Weisgarber Rd, Knoxville, TN Map & Directions
1298 East Weisgarber Rd, Knoxville, TN Map & Directions

This is a 1.0 mile asphalt trail. Weisgarber Greenway connects under I-40/75 and runs from the Middlebrook Pike sidewalk system to Papermill Road. Papermill Bluff Greenway connects to Weisgarber Greenway near I-40 at the Church of the Savior.


William Hastie Natural Area
Margaret Rd., Knoxville TN Map & Directions

This us over 4 miles of unpaved trails (hiking, mountain biking, and trail running).



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