Chloé here. I don’t know about y’all, but I grew up getting in just about any water I could to cool off during hot, humid Tennessee summers. I was a lifeguard and swimming instructor in college, so I was always in the pool.

While being a lifeguard gave me the perk of free-pool access, we wanted to share options to cool off at a low cost. We took reader suggestions combined with our own research to create this list. ⬇

🏊 Warner Park Pool | 1254 East Third Street | GA $2-$3

Warner Park also has the "Spray and Play" spray ground with water features that squirt, spray, splash, rain, and sprinkle for hours of cool recreation activity.

🏊 Carver Swimming Pool | 600 North Orchard Knob Street | GA $1-$2

🏊 Booker T. Washington State Park Pool | 5801 Champion Road | GA $5

🏊 North Chick Blue Hole | Montlake Road, Soddy-Daisy | Free

An easy hike to multiple swimming holes and rock features.

🏊 Rainbow Lake | Ohio Avenue Signal Mountain | Free

You could easily spend a whole day here swimming + hiking to Edward’s Point.

🏊 Big Soddy Creek Gulf | 1721 Back Valley Road, Soddy-Daisy | Free

🏊 Middle Creek Slide | 2140 Suck Creek Road | Free

Enjoy a 15-foot cliff jump, a cave + a natural rock slide.

🏊 Foster Falls | 498 Foster Falls Road | Free

Swim + camp underneath a gorgeous 60-foot waterfall

Before grabbing your swimmies, make sure to contact each pool for specific hours and events.