As far as I can tell there is no “official” name for this waterfall. I’ve seen it called Steele Creek Park Falls or Rooster Front Falls, so I have listed both. This waterfall is located inside Rooster Front Park, which is actually part of Steele Creek Park. Getting to this waterfall is really easy. Park… [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.
Wildcat Falls (TN)
Update: June 7, 2025: While we were in the Sparta/Cookeville area, we decided to give Wildcat Falls another try. We were not disappointed. Wildcat Falls is located just outside of downtown Sparta. One of its best features is that it is roadside. Wildcat Falls plunges 35 feet down the top of the Cumberland Plateau over… [Read More]
Bailey Falls
For experienced hikers only: DO NOT ATTEMPT if you are not an experienced hiker used to strenuous trails, bushwacking and trails where scrambling is required. DO NOT continue this part of the hike alone or with an inexperienced hiker. I personally have not hiked to Bailey Falls, but heard of this waterfall from a fellow… [Read More]
Margarette Falls
Margarette Falls, sometimes called Marguerite Falls, is a beautiful fan-shaped, 60-foot waterfall, located in Cherokee National Forest in Greene County, TN. It is one is of the most popular waterfall trails in the area. This trail is rated moderate due to the steep elevation gain of 668 feet and rocky parts of the trail over… [Read More]
Elrod Falls
Elrod Falls is a beautiful three stage waterfall located about 10 minutes from the town of Sneedville in Hancock County. The trail to Elrod Falls is a five minute walk to the base of the waterfall. Just in front of the waterfall is a swimming hole frequented by the locals. I had my five-year-old with… [Read More]
Sill Branch Falls
Sill Branch Falls is located in the Clark’s Creek area of the Cherokee National Forest. The parking area is opposite of the trailhead. The trailhead has a signpost and is blazed with blue triangles (going toward the waterfall) or rectangles (returning to the parking area). This beautiful 20 foot waterfall starts out with a fairly… [Read More]