The Duck River is considered to be one of Tennessee's hidden gems and is one of the most biodiverse rivers in North America.
The Duck River, touching seven counties as the most biodiverse river in North America, joins the list of America's Most Endangered Rivers® of 2024, according to a recent American Rivers report.
As a part of the 2026 budget, the state is providing $100 million towards seed money for a water pipeline that brings in water from the Cumberland River down towards the Maury County area.