§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Smith Springs Recreation Area is a lakeside oasis in the hills of middle Tennessee, providing visitors with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and grasslands.
The lake provides a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year. Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, visitors have numerous activities to choose from, including fishing, hunting, picnicking, boating, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. Fishing opportunities abound at J. Percy Priest Lake, with a wide variety of species available, including largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, striped bass, Cherokee bass, and white bass. Other species such as catfish, bluegill, bream and trout provide excellent opportunities for younger anglers. Nearby Anderson Road Fitness Trail is a paved trail winding a little over a mile through the cedar glade area beside the lake.
Smith Springs Recreation Area offers a large group shelter for day use and can accommodate up to 50 guests. There is limited parking suitable only for 12 vehicles.
J. Percy Priest Dam and Lake was one of the first Corps of Engineers lakes to have recreation as part of its justification. The dam, completed in 1968, impounds 42 miles, with 14,200 surface acres of water. In soothing contrast to the sparkling waters of the lake are the adjacent 19,087 acres of grasslands and woodlands. A highlight of the region, the Cedar Glades Natural Area, is home to countless wildlife and plant species, including the Tennessee coneflower.
J. Percy Priest Lake is conveniently located about 10 miles east of downtown Nashville, offering visitors countless cultural activities and the conveniences of a metro area.
§ 03 — CONDITIONS
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§ 04 — SIGNAL
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§ 06 — REVIEWS
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§ 01 — VITALS
Mon
81°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
5 to 10 mph N
Tue
84°F
Sunny
0 to 5 mph NNE
Wed
85°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Thu
87°F
Sunny
5 mph SSW
Fri
86°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph SSW
Sat
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph SSW
Sun
85°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 5 mph SSW
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