Tennessee Waterways: Deadliest Reservoirs Revealed | Nashville News

Tennessee’s waterways have seen a deadly pattern over the past decade, with J. Percy Priest Reservoir topping the list at 29 boating deaths — a grim warning as season ramps up. Last year alone, 26 lives were lost and 48 injured, with vessel collisions and swimmers vanishing from boats being top causes. Authorities issued over 2,500 citations and made 90 arrests for boating under the influence. Chickamauga follows with 21 deaths, Norris with 14, and Douglas and Watts Bar tied at 9 — a sobering reminder: safety isn’t optional out on the water. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ad131643216046f8