Hanging out in quarries is a Knoxville lifestyle, and the only problem is deciding between Mead's Quarry Lake at Ijams Nature Center and Augusta Quarry at Fort Dickerson Park. 

There's a lot to consider before choosing. Do you have kids? What's your fitness level? And, perhaps most notably, are you in the mood to party or relax? 

Brenna McDermott and Ryan Wilusz share their best tips for hitting the water while helping you pick the best quarry on this week's episode of "The Scruffy Stuff," presented by knoxnews.com. 

Hanging out in quarries is a Knoxville lifestyle, and the only problem is deciding between Mead's Quarry Lake at Ijams Nature Center and Augusta Quarry at Fort Dickerson Park. 
There's a lot to consider before choosing. Do you have kids? What's your fitness level? And, perhaps most notably, are you in the mood to party or relax? 
Brenna McDermott and Ryan Wilusz share their best tips for hitting the water while helping you pick the best quarry on this week's episode of "The Scruffy Stuff," presented by knoxnews.com.

Every Tuesday, host Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com, part of the USA Today Network.

Every Tuesday, host Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com, part of the USA Today Network.

Each Monday, Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by Knox News, part of the USA Today Network.

The Scruffy Stuff

Kick back with Ryan Wilusz and Calvin Mattheis each Monday for the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville, and stay tuned on Thursdays for "Last Call" conversations with special guests. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by Knox News, part of the USA Today Network.

Hanging out in quarries is an active lifestyle in Knoxville as the weather warms up, and the only problem is deciding between Mead's Quarry Lake at Ijams Nature Center and Augusta Quarry at Fort Dickerson Park.   There's a lot to consider before planning your visit. Do you have kids? What's your fitness level? And, perhaps most notably, are you in the mood to party or relax?   Brenna McDermott and Ryan Wilusz help you pick the best quarry on this week's episode while sharing their top tips for hitting the water.   "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com.