Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park contains three impressive waterfalls and a dam, which is great if you are like us and love finding areas where you can view many waterfalls in one location. Cascading over a horseshoe shaped cliff, Blue Hole Falls, with a 60 foot width, is the widest waterfall in Old Stone… [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.
Great Falls (Rock Island State Park)
Great Falls is one of the easiest waterfalls you’ll ever view. Great Falls is a 30 foot horseshoe cascading waterfall, which is located below the 19th century cotton textile mill that it powered over 100 years ago. Great Falls is visible from an overlook located at the end of a parking lot. It is… [Read More]
Savage Falls
Savage Falls is located in Savage Gulf East inside South Cumberland State Park. This waterfall is a wet weather waterfall, which means it looks best after a good rain or during the spring. I would rate the trail an easy to moderate depending on age and hiking abilities. Finding the Waterfall The trail begins at… [Read More]
Badger Flat Falls
Badger Flat Falls is a 20-30 foot waterfall (depending on who you talk to) located inside Rock Island State Park. Badger Flat Falls is best viewed by kayak, but can be partially viewed at the Badger Flat Picnic Area. The Badger Flat Picnic Area is just after Area 3 and before the beach. To view… [Read More]
Debord Falls
Note: Debord Falls in Frozen Head State Park is currently closed due to extensive, park-wide construction that began in October 2025. Debord Falls is one of those waterfalls best viewed after a good rain or during early spring. To reach Debord Falls drive into the entrance to Frozen Head State Park and take the road… [Read More]
Lower Potter’s Falls
Lower Potter’s Falls is located on the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee in Morgan County on Crooked Fork Creek, a tributary of Emory River. Lower Potter’s Falls is part of a series of two waterfalls. Lower Potter’s Falls is 18-feet tall and spans the width of Crooked Fork Creek. Potter’s Falls is a semi locally known… [Read More]