Blue Hole is located inside Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park in Unicoi County. Located the Cherokee National Forest, Blue Hole is reached by a narrow one way road with pull-offs. This state park is relatively new, opening in May 2015. The park was changed in January 2019 from Rocky Fork State Park to Lamar… [Read More]
Tennessee Waterfalls
From Middle Tennessee to the Great Smoky Mountains in the East, waterfalls and nature trails run throughout the state.
While most waterfalls are clustered on the eastern side of the state, naturally occurring waterfalls can be found in the central part of Tennessee as well.
Rocky Fork Falls
Rocky Fork Falls is located inside Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park in Unicoi County. Like many of the waterfalls in the Cherokee National Forest, Rocky Fork Falls is reached by a narrow one way road with pull-offs. This state park is relatively new, opening in May 2015. The park was changed in January 2019… [Read More]
Cummins Falls
Located 8 miles away from Cookeville, Cummins Falls is Tennessee’s eighth largest waterfall in volume. This 75 foot waterfall, on the Blackburn Fork State Scenic River on the Eastern Highland Rim, is one of the most accessible waterfalls in Tennessee. The easy all access to view Cummins Falls is from the overlook. ADA access to… [Read More]
Noisy Falls
Noisy Falls is a roadside waterfall near Cosby, Tennessee. There may not be much water flow on this waterfall, but it is still pretty to look at. The total height is between 20-30 feet. This waterfall is similar to the Place of a Thousand Drips, located nearby in the Smoky Mountains National Park. Noisy Falls… [Read More]
Little Egypt Falls/Triple Falls/Bruce Creek Falls
Little Egypt Falls (also known as Triple Falls and Bruce Creek Falls – because it is on Bruce Creek) is one of the prettiest waterfalls I’ve ever seen. It’s quite unique with how it is set into the rocks. This hike is actually part of a longer trail starting at Cove Lake State Park, but… [Read More]
Lower Higgins Creek Falls
Lower Higgins Creek Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in the Cherokee National Forest, but it can be challenging to get to. Although in my opinion it is totally worth the effort. The total height for Lower Higgins Creek Falls is 100 feet and the main section, which is what most people visit is 50-60… [Read More]