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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.

Millstone Creek Falls

Posted on June 27, 2023 Written by Leave a Comment

Millstone Creek Falls

Millstone Creek Falls isn’t one of the easiest to find, but if you follow the directions, you shouldn’t have too hard a time finding this 30 foot waterfall. Millstone Creek Falls is located on private property on the western side of Buffalo Mountain in Washington County, but the owners give permission so long as visitors… [Read More]

Potter’s Falls

Posted on June 23, 2023 Written by Leave a Comment

Potters Falls

Potter’s Falls is located on the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee in Morgan County on Crooked Fork Creek, a tributary of Emory River. Potter’s Falls is a series of two waterfalls. Potter’s Falls is 18-feet tall and spans the width of Crooked Fork Creek. Potter’s Falls is a semi locally known area that is located near… [Read More]

Ozone Falls

Posted on June 16, 2023 Written by Leave a Comment

Ozone Falls view from the trail heading toward the base

Ozone Falls is located in Cumberland County, Tennessee inside the Ozone Falls State Natural Area and Cumberland Trail State Park. Ozone Falls is a pretty 110 foot waterfall that was one of the locations used for the 2016 live action movie  “The Jungle Book.”  The hike to the base is around 0.25 miles one way…. [Read More]

Cane Creek Cascades

Posted on June 9, 2023 Written by Leave a Comment

Cane Creek Cascade

Cane Creek Cascades is located in Fall Creek Falls State Park. The really great thing about this waterfall is how close it is to many other waterfalls. Fall Creek Falls State Park has numerous waterfalls, including Fall Creek Falls, Cane Creek Falls, Cane Creek Cascades and Piney Creek Falls. Each of these waterfalls has a… [Read More]

Lower Greeter Falls

Posted on May 3, 2023 Written by Leave a Comment

Lower Greeter Falls in the Spring

Lower Greeter Falls is part of South Cumberland State Park, which is broken into different sections. Lower Greeter Falls is located in the Savage Gulf area in Altamont. Lower Greeter Falls is a 50-foot waterfall is known for its impressive plunge into a large blue swimming hole and its unique spiral staircase leading toward the… [Read More]

Boardtree Falls

Posted on April 30, 2023 Written by Leave a Comment

Boardtree Falls

Boardtree Falls is part of South Cumberland State Park, which is broken into different sections. Boardtree Falls is located in the Savage Gulf area in Altamont. Boardtree Falls is roughly 45 to 50 feet tall, with a main plunge of about 30 feet following a smaller upper cascade. The waterfalls in this area are best viewed… [Read More]

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