Looking for good places to go hiking in gear

[ValkyrieRoo]

Ive been wanting to get into hiking for a little while now and I figured it would be fun to combine that with wearing some of my gear and a slung up rifle. Wondering if there are any places yall would recommend of that I would be able to do that near middle Tennessee. I wouldnt mind driving out about an hour give or take from the Nashville area to get there. What are some laws I should be aware of doing so and what other recommendations would yall have for this. Thank you

[peejman]

Everything except the rifle can be done most anywhere.  With the rifle will be your problem. Best I can think of is a WMA with a valid hunting license during hunting season. 

[ValkyrieRoo]

28 minutes ago, peejman said:

Everything except the rifle can be done most anywhere.  With the rifle will be your problem. Best I can think of is a WMA with a valid hunting license during hunting season. 

A coworker of mine suggested getting a coyote hunting license since it is eligible for centerfire munitions and is in season all year

[chances R]

IMO the rifle is your limitation.  TN offers multiple oppurtunities for hiking, but doing so on WMAs with a rifle, especially during hunting season would interfere with legimate hunters...not cool.

[ValkyrieRoo]

44 minutes ago, chances R said:

IMO the rifle is your limitation.  TN offers multiple oppurtunities for hiking, but doing so on WMAs with a rifle, especially during hunting season would interfere with legimate hunters...not cool.

That is fair. The rifle wouldnt be a requirement for me, just something that would be preferred if possible