The Beautiful And Historic Falls Mill In Tennessee Belongs On Everyone's Bucket List
By Meghan Kraft|Published November 01, 2021
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Meghan Kraft
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Meghan Kraft loves to travel the world, but she makes her home right here in Nashville, Tennessee. She holds a degree in English, and has worked in the digital marketing realm with companies such as Apartments.com, USA Today and HarperCollins Publishing.
Tennessee isn’t simply one of the most beautiful states in the country, it’s also one of the most historic. After becoming a state in 1796, Tennessee witnessed everything from the New Madrid Earthquakes to the Civil War and the development of TVA in the mid-twentieth century. Falls Mill is a hidden historic gem in the midst of Belvidere, Tennessee, and the newly revamped space utilizes on-site tours and museum space to tell the story of the past.
Falls Mill is a former textile factory that's located in Belvidere, Tennessee. The historic space is as beautiful as it is legendary, stunningly situated along the waterfront and flanked by foliage.
Falls Mill is still hydrolically powered by its working water wheel, one that powers equipment on each of the now-museum's four levels. The museum is tucked away in south Tennessee, and it is open for tours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Thursday to Saturday.
The building was constructed in 1873 and initially used as a woolen and cotton factory. It was later completely converted to be utilized both as a a cotton gin and woodworking shop.
The location is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is also open throughout the year as a bed and breakfast. It's a beautiful place to visit, especially if you're looking to experience the Museum of Power and Industry and see a 32-foot working waterwheel.
Although the bed and breakfast can be booked throughout the year, admission to the museum is open from April to mid-December. You'll get to watch an introductory video, then a self-guided tour will take you both around the scenic grounds and through the building.
Make sure to bring your camera! Some of the shots throughout the experience can't be matched, especially with the amount of history and natural beauty found on the property. You can also check out the Fall Mills calendar to stay up-to-date on any special events.
What a place to visit! You can learn more about Falls Mill and Museum at its official website.
