About us | Paddle Frogs

Life in Balance — The Paddle Frogs Story

Paddle Frogs is a family-owned brand built on a simple philosophy: Life in Balance. Founded by two sisters and their father across Arkansas and Tennessee, we create and curate apparel and gear for adventurers who value quality, sustainability, and intentional living. From premium tees and hoodies to tank tops, shorts, and hats designed for life on and off the water, every item reflects our commitment to durability and purpose.

We offer two distinct shopping experiences: our online store with a wider selection of professional-grade gear, and our exclusive in-person riverside location featuring unique items, rare plants, boutique gifts, and apparel available nowhere else.

The Paddle Frogs Sanctuary: A Private Agritourism Destination

What began as a family's shared love for the water and the woods has grown into an exclusive agritourism sanctuary in Roane County, Tennessee. Located at 689 Riggs Chapel Road, Harriman, TN, our private property is designed for those seeking to step away from crowded tourist spots and experience true peace.

Positioned near Knoxville, the Paddle Frogs Sanctuary offers the perfect day trip or weekend escape — a quiet refuge where you can reconnect with nature and yourself.

Paddleboard Rentals on the Emory River

Experience premium paddleboard rentals on the Emory River with our exclusive "Divine Escape" fleet. Glide through slow currents and lush, forested banks while towering mountain bluffs and soaring ospreys frame your journey. We limit daily visitors to preserve the peaceful environment — when you paddle with us, the shoreline is entirely yours.

Paddleboard Rental Hours (Seasonal): Tuesday – Sunday, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (or Sunset) | Monday: Closed

Saturday Note: Our storefront is closed on Saturdays, but the river is wide open! Saturday paddleboarding is available by online pre-booking only. Your board will be prepped, tethered, and waiting for you in our garden sanctuary when you arrive.

The Riverside Shop & Garden Experience

Browse our two on-site shops built right within the property fence line. Explore premium skateboard decks, foot bags (hacky sacks), toys, apparel, and professional-grade outdoor gear. Our Westside Garden Shop offers rare plants, boutique gifts, creative tools, and fresh farm harvests — items exclusive to in-person visitors.

Agritourism Shop Hours (Year-Round):

• Tuesday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Sunday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Monday & Saturday: Shop Closed

Handmade Foot Bags (Hacky Sacks)

Always in stock at our Harriman riverside location, each foot bag is individually handmade with its own unique feel. Some are filled more densely for a firmer touch, while others are lighter for a softer play experience. In-person shopping is the best way to find your perfect one — feel the weight, test the bounce, and discover which one matches your style.

Once you've chosen yours, take it right down to the riverside and enjoy it on Paddle Frogs property. It's a hands-on experience that connects you to the craft and the landscape.

Why We Exist: The Independent Paddler's Choice

For a lot of paddlers, the connection to the sport is part of what you're buying.

Since est. 2024, Paddle Frogs has been something different — a brand that is actually involved in paddling, with a physical place and a real community built around the sport. When you choose Paddle Frogs gear, apparel, or accessories, you're not just buying a product. You're supporting a local, independent paddling business that lives and breathes this lifestyle every day. That's a fundamentally different relationship from buying from a corporation that happens to print a wave on its packaging.

Not every paddler feels that way — and that's okay. But there's a sizable group who would say:

"Give me the gear from the little SUP company I can actually relate to over anything from some big, rich, powerful corporation with more money than care for local, real Americans."

That's especially true when the small company's products are good, reasonably priced, and ship free. We've worked hard to make sure Paddle Frogs checks all three boxes.

We believe the most interesting outdoor brands aren't the biggest ones — they're the independent ones with roots in the sport, a real place on the water, and something genuine to say. That's what we're building here.

Plan Your Visit & Parking

Our pet-free, privately monitored grounds offer dedicated parking for all guests:

• Shop & Garden Visitors: Park in the grass-and-gravel lot located just outside our main fence line.
• Paddleboard Guests: Enjoy secure, fenced parking on-site! Drive through the gate behind our main Paddle Frogs signs — your vehicle stays safely inside the property line while you relax on the water.

Securing your paddleboard spot online is the best way to guarantee a board is waiting for you. Walk-ins are always welcome during regular shop hours whenever boards are available!

Hours at a Glance

Paddleboard Rentals: Tue–Sun, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (or Sunset) | Monday Closed
Shop & Garden: Tue–Fri 9:00 AM–2:00 PM & 4:00–7:00 PM | Sunday 12:00–5:00 PM | Mon & Sat Closed

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Shop Online or Visit Us

Can't make it to Harriman? Explore our full collection of skateboard decks, hacky sacks, apparel, clear water bottles, and professional-grade gear online at paddlefrogs.com. Every purchase carries the spirit of "Life in Balance" wherever you are.

📍 Visit Us: 689 Riggs Chapel Road, Harriman, TN