🔍 Key Concepts

• Know the general geography of Tennessee river systems • Recall which major rivers run near Nashville / Middle Tennessee • Differentiate between rivers that are in or near Tennessee versus those that are mostly in other regions

💭 Think About

• Which of these rivers is most strongly associated with central Tennessee and the Nashville area? • Are any of these rivers known primarily as being far outside Tennessee or only touching its border briefly? • If you had to pick the river that passes closest to many Tennessee cities and towns, which one from this list would that be?

✅ Before You Answer

• Check which rivers actually flow through Tennessee • Eliminate any rivers primarily known for other states/regions (e.g., northern Midwest or Northeast) • Confirm which river is a major navigable waterway near Nashville / Middle Tennessee