Dog-Friendly Activities in Oakridge, TN

The dog park at Henslee Park in Dickson, TN, offers a fenced-in, off-leash area with a quarter of the park sectioned off for small dogs. Features include benches, agility equipment and fire hydrants. Some trees are located along the perimeter and a shade sail in the middle of the park to provide some relief from the sun. Parking is available in a gravel lot connected to the park via a non-paved walkway.

Take Fido for a shopping trip at Rural King, a dog-friendly store located in Clarksville, TN. Rural King is a farming supply store that allows leashed dogs to join their owners inside. The store offers more than farming supplies, including dog treats, snacks for humans, home goods, hunting gear and more.

Bring Fido to the dog-friendly Yesterday's Treasures Today Marketplace in Dickson, TN. This giant vintage and antique mall caters to every single genre out there in some way. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you as you browse their selection of vintage vinyl, clothing, antique furniture and more.

Dunbar Cave, located in Clarksville, TN, is a remarkable prehistoric site, not just for Tennessee but for the entire Eastern Woodlands. This 144-acre pet-friendly attraction has been used for thousands of years and is the site of significant prehistoric Mississippian Native American cave art dating to the 14th century. Leashed dogs are welcome in all outdoor areas, but are not permitted in any buildings.

Take a trip on the pet-friendly Clarksville Greenway in Clarksville, TN. This former railroad track has been turned into a paved walking trail. It's wide enough for pedestrians, bikes, strollers and dogs. The pathway is shaded in the summer to make for a cooler walk. Restrooms and doggy water dishes are available at the trailhead. A trash can and benches are located every quarter mile.

Star Spangled Brewing Co is a dog-friendly, veteran-owned brewery located in the Uptown district of Clarksville, TN. They specialize in craft and barrel-aged beers. Although Star Spangled Brewing Co doesn't have a kitchen, they often host local food truck vendors. Dogs are welcome at one of the many outside picnic tables.

Bring Fido to South Dog Park in Fort Campbell, KY. The park is located just inside Gate 3, and visitor passes are available at Gate 4. Enter at either Gate 3 or 4, turn left on Bastogne Rd, and South Dog Park is on the right side of the road. This park features two separately-fenced sections for large and small breeds, bench seating, and convenient pet waste stations.

Visit the pet-friendly Liberty Park in Clarksville, TN. This community recreation area features the off-leash King's Run Bark Park, a 10-acre fishing pond, multiple pavilions and sports fields, and a walking trail. Pups must be leashed at all times when not in the dog park.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at Montgomery Bell State Park, a pet-friendly area in Burns, TN. This park features hiking trails, fishing, boating, birding, a campground, picnic areas and more. Please note that dogs aren't allowed in designated swimming areas.

Nestled just outside Clarksville, TN, Beachaven Vineyards & Winery is the oldest single-family–owned winery in the state. Fido is welcome in the dog-friendly outdoor area, where guests are welcome to bring picnics to enjoy with the award-winning wines. Dogs must be leashed throughout the property, and aren't permitted inside the tasting bar area.

Bring Fido to run around off leash at the fenced dog park at Heritage Park Complex in Clarksville, TN. This pup recreation area features ample space for pups of all sizes, doggy drinking fountains, shaded sections, benches for humans and waste disposal stations.

Bring Fido to blow off some steam at King's Run Bark Park, located inside Liberty Park in Clarksville, TN. This fenced, off-leash pup recreation area spans two acres and features dog drinking fountains, benches, shaded areas and waste disposal stations. Membership is required.

Hobby Lobby is a chain retail store with a pet-friendly location at Austin Square Shopping Center in Clarksville, TN. Well-behaved, leashed dogs can join their owners inside to browse products, including arts & crafts materials, fabric, home decor, gifts and more.

Henslee Park is a pet-friendly recreation area featuring over 4 miles of walking, running and biking trails in Dickson, TN. Bring your leashed pup for some fresh air and exercise as you explore the grounds of this community park. There's also an on-site fenced dog park in case Fido needs some off-leash exercise.

The Betsy Ligon Park & Walking Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Erin! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Betsy Ligon Park & Walking Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.