Farewell Tennessee River

We woke up to a chilly 49F morning with fog, and took our time letting the mist and temperature lift before pulling up anchor.

Today (Monday) was our shortest travel day so far, only 5 miles, to Grand Harbor Marina in Counce, TN. We have been border-hopping the last two days, crossing between Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee waters. 

At Mile 215, we said goodbye to the Tennessee River and turned onto Yellow Creek, the beginning of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. After more than 700 miles, including our side trip to Chattanooga, it was a bittersweet farewell. We have thoroughly enjoyed cruising this beautiful river, but are excited to head south again, towards warmer weather and new adventures. 

We’re spending two nights at Grand Harbor, so this afternoon we relaxed, chatted with fellow boaters, did laundry and played music—Kathleen serenading the transient dock with her concertina, then a passing tow with her fiddle.