Mississippi River: Forms the western border of Tennessee, separating it from Arkansas and Missouri.
Tennessee River: Flows through the eastern and central parts of the state and is a major tributary of the Ohio River.
Cumberland River: Flows through the northern and central parts of Tennessee, joins the Ohio River in western Kentucky.
The major lakes that border Tennessee are:
Lake Barkley: A reservoir formed by the damming of the Cumberland River, located on the border between Tennessee and Kentucky.
Kentucky Lake: Another reservoir formed by the damming of the Tennessee River, located on the border between Tennessee and Kentucky.