Swimming

Informal, free group of open-water swimmers (a.k.a. COWS). Regular season run is April through October with a standing Wednesday-evening swim in the Tennessee River off Coolidge Park; additional weekend swims in the river and on Chickamauga Lake are announced through the Facebook group. New swimmers should email ahead to confirm a swim is on.

Info verified Aug 2026 — schedules can change, confirm before heading out.

Upcoming Events

WednesdaySeptember 2

Wednesday Open Water Swim

5:30 PM · Coolidge Park

Standing weekly open-water swim in the Tennessee River off Coolidge Park. Seasonal — roughly April through October. Free; email or check the Facebook group to confirm before heading down.

Swimming
WednesdaySeptember 9

Wednesday Open Water Swim

5:30 PM · Coolidge Park

Standing weekly open-water swim in the Tennessee River off Coolidge Park. Seasonal — roughly April through October. Free; email or check the Facebook group to confirm before heading down.

Swimming
WednesdaySeptember 16

Wednesday Open Water Swim

5:30 PM · Coolidge Park

Standing weekly open-water swim in the Tennessee River off Coolidge Park. Seasonal — roughly April through October. Free; email or check the Facebook group to confirm before heading down.

Swimming
WednesdaySeptember 23

Wednesday Open Water Swim

5:30 PM · Coolidge Park

Standing weekly open-water swim in the Tennessee River off Coolidge Park. Seasonal — roughly April through October. Free; email or check the Facebook group to confirm before heading down.

Swimming