Dog-Friendly Activities in Tennessee

The dog-friendly Apple Barn & Cider Mill is a charming family-owned attraction in Sevierville, TN. Dogs are allowed in the farm store and winery, but not the Christmas store. Visitors can wander the orchards, enjoy apple fritters, candies, and hard ciders, and sample offerings at the on-site cidery and winery. The site also features a general store stocked with locally made jams, syrups, confections, and gifts, as well as a scenic riverside walk along the Little Pigeon River.

Three Bears General Store is a pet-friendly shop in Pigeon Forge, TN, located at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Leashed dogs are welcome inside as long as they are well-behaved, and they even offer pup cups for Fido! Established in 1979, this store has 40,000 square feet filled with souvenirs for every member of your family, as well as a selection of ice cream, candy and specialty foods.

Located next to the famous Pancake Pantry and Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen, The Village is a collection of 27 unique specialty stores in the heart of Gatlinburg, TN. The wooded outdoor areas around the shops are great for taking Fido for a stroll, and be sure to stop by the pet-friendly Simply Animals store to pick up a toy or treat for your pet. Dogs should remain leashed and under your control at all times while roaming through The Village.

Well mannered dogs are welcome inside Bass Pro Shops Memphis Pyramid, a pet-friendly outdoor retailer in Memphis, TN. Bass Pro Shops carry everything you need for your next outdoor adventure with Fido. Shop the aisles for seasonal apparel, fishing & hunting gear, boating equipment, camping supplies, outdoor accessories and much more. Inside the Memphis Pyramid location visitors will see a cypress swamp with 100-foot-tall trees, an 84,000-gallon alligator habitat, and underwater ecosystems including aquariums teeming with more than 1800 fish.

Sugarlands Distilling Company in Gatlinburg, TN, is a dog-friendly industrial moonshine maker. This great spot offers indoor and outdoor tours, tastings, and even live music events for you and Fido to attend. As there's no food prepared on the premises, you can bring them inside and out to enjoy the festivities and the numerous spirits available, including moonshine, whiskey, and twists on classics like root beer. Dogs are served pup cups!

Foxfire Mountain Adventure Park is a dog-friendly attraction in Sevierville, TN. Fido is welcome to traverse the Bridge to Prosperity, the second longest suspended bridge in the U.S. Once across the bridge, hike up to Lost Mine Falls where you'll see beautiful scenery and have an opportunity to admire a waterfall. The trail is a little rugged but doable for most. Please note that property dogs are there, who may say hello.

Fido is welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Moon Pie General Store and Original Book Warehouse, located in Pigeon Forge, TN. Leashed and well-behaved dogs can accompany you inside when browsing a generous selection of souvenirs and gifts. Moon Pie General Store sell toys, books, puzzles and games, ornaments, food items, Tennessee-branded goods, novelty gifts, and souvenirs from the Great Smoky Mountains. Don't forget to snag some old-fashioned candies & Moonpies in every flavor imaginable.

Smoky Mountain River Rat offers a dog-friendly river tubing adventure on the beautiful Little River in Townsend, TN. Tubing with Fido is offered at Outpost A only, and dogs under 50 lbs are accepted. The purchase of a Dog Pass includes both a dog tube and a tether rental to connect their tube to yours. Fido must be leashed, comfortable in the water, and should be able to swim with ease. Dogs over 50 lbs are discouraged due to the risk of popping tubes. ***Be sure to bring your own doggy life jackets as they're not provided.***

The Outback at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, TN, is an awesome dog park that provides more than 100 acres designated for off-leash activities for you and your four-legged pal. The park features ponds, trails, a water fountain and washing station. Fido can sniff, swim, explore and play!

Leashed dogs are welcome inside Parrot Mountain and Garden of Eden, a dog-friendly tourist attraction in Pigeon Forge, TN, located one mile from Dollywood. The gardens are home to hundreds of tropical birds living in traditional stone gardens. Visitors are invited to see the birds and even have the opportunity to pet them.

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome inside Smoky Mountain Knife Works in Sevierville, TN. This pet-friendly store carries a wide variety knives, multi-tools, flashlights, lighters, swords, knife care products and more.

Ole Smoky Moonshine welcomes leashed dogs inside their pet-friendly Gatlinburg, TN distillery. The distinct smell of cooking and fermenting grains takes over your senses at this true moonshine experience. Here, you’ll see authentic-working moonshine stills and take in the entire process. The eager distillers like to visit with folks. They’ll be glad to answer your questions about the history and lore of moonshining in East Tennessee. After you see, smell and hear about the process, treat yourself to $5 samplings of homegrown shine.

Home to more than 20,000 salt and pepper shaker sets from around the globe, The Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum in Gatlinburg, TN, is a one-of-a-kind, dog-friendly attraction. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the collection alongside their owners, and the museum has even hosted cats, parrots, and iguanas in the past. Be sure to call ahead or visit their website for the most up-to-date hours.

Located in the heart of downtown, Tennessee Cider Company is Gatlinburg’s first true cidery and is also dog friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome inside while you enjoy a tasting or explore The Old General Store which stocks locally made ciders and a selection of branded merchandise.

Give yourself some retail therapy at Tanger Outlets, a large open air mall with a dog-friendly location in Sevierville, TN. A popular shopping destination for those near Sevierville or Pigeon Forge, Tanger Outlets welcomes well-behaved leashed pets in all common areas. Visit a wide selection of stores which include Banana Republic, Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors, The North Face, COACH and Kate Spade.

Experience a tasting of maturely aged craft whiskey at Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery, a dog-friendly tasting room located in downtown Chattanooga, TN. Fido is welcome to join you inside the bottle shop and tasting room as you sample the very best whiskey from one of over a hundred cellar aged barrels. Guide dogs and service animals are allowed to accompany you on a tour through the active production area.

Fido is welcome to join you inside the dog-friendly Lodge Factory Store in South Pittsburg, TN. The store sells cast iron cookware and has a section full of factory seconds at reduced prices. The pieces are manufactured just a block away at the foundry. The store also features a dog-friendly museum.

Fido is welcome to join you at Johnny Cash Museum, a pet-friendly museum in Nashville, TN. Enjoy learning about the life of Johnny Cash and seeing artifacts and memorabilia up close. There are also interactive exhibits for you to enjoy during your visit.

Bring Fido to play off leash at the fully-fenced PetSafe Unleashed Dog Park located within Sevierville City Park in Sevierville, TN. Features include separate areas for small and large dogs, a dog wash station, and agility equipment. Owners should clean up after their dogs and follow all posted rules. The park is open daily.

The General Store at Apple Valley Mountain Village in Townsend, TN is dog friendly! This popular country store offers 10,000 items to tourists looking for a piece of The Great Smoky Mountains to take home. Leashed dogs are welcome inside to peruse the selection of jams, jellies, preserves, honey butters and homemade fudge. There are also games, shirts, toys and hundreds of stuffed animals on display. Fido won't be left out while you're shopping, they even have an entire dog and pet section. Once you've found just the right souvenir, step outside and walk Fido along the 10-mile bike path that’s winds through the little mountain town, circles under the highway and ends up back at the store.