Tennessee is chock full of waterfalls, filled to the brim with gushing creeks and rivers and lakes. If you’re anything like us, you’ve likely researched “waterfalls near me” a time or two! For a state that’s well-known for being landlocked, Tennessee does a great job making up for a solid lack of coastline. We recently discovered that the Machine Falls Loop Trail hides a waterfall in Tullahoma, Tennessee hides a whole handful of unknown waterfalls along its route, and we couldn’t wait to learn more. Check it out!

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We hope you go out and find this hidden wonder that is the Machine Falls Loop Trail. We are thrilled to see such a wonderful waterfall in Tullahoma Tennessee. You can visit the Short Springs State Natural Area website to learn more for yourself and to plan your day trip.

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What are some other good waterfall trails to do in Tennessee? 

In our wonderful state, the question usually isn't whether you hike or not. No, the question is usually where. Like any good hiker, we try to point each other in the right direction. Encourage each other along to make sure we get the most out of our time outdoors. So here are a couple more waterfalls you need to see. If you are in the eastern part of the state, then Margarette Falls is a great place to start. It is relatively easy and a beautiful hidden spot once you get to the falls. If you want something more isolated, then check out the Red Fork Falls trail that leads you to a three-sectioned waterfall. It is steep and dangerous, but so worth the climb down. Blue Hole Falls is another great location for a quick spot and maybe even a dip in the blue pool. If you head south, you will be able to go into the Great Smoky Mountains where you can visit the ever-popular Laurel Falls. Check out Grotto Falls to walk behind a waterfall and maybe even see the llama train carrying supplies up Mount LeConte. If you head west again, you can visit one of the tallest waterfalls on the east side of our country at Falls Creek Falls State Park. But don’t stop at just one waterfall; this amazing state park actually has several amazing waterfalls. South of Nashville you will find a small waterfall called Jackson Falls. Then a little more south of that, you will find Stillhouse Hollow Falls. Whichever direction you choose to go there are always wonderful waterfalls waiting to be discovered in our amazing state of Tennessee.

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