Row on the Tennessee River

The William G. Raoul Boathouse, Chattanooga 
Based in one of the South’s most enthusiastic rowing cities, two Chattanooga organizations offer adults and teens the chance to learn the wave-riding, muscle-making sport.

Don’t miss: The Lookout Rowing Club’s Chattanooga Head Race, October 8, when the best college teams in the country compete—a treat for rowers and nonrowers alike. The Walnut Street Bridge offers the best views of the race.

Lookout Rowing Club, $200 for 10 classes. lookoutrowingclub.com. Chattanooga Junior Rowing’s fall season runs mid-August through November, $225 to join. 1001 Riverside Drive, chattanooga chattanoogajuniorrowing.org