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An adorable, relaxing place you must visit if you love coffee.
In house roasted coffee, teas & specialty drinks.
Also pastries, breakfast sandwiches, lunch items & desserts.
All in historic downtown Sparta.
20 locals recommend
The Coffee Collective
12 Liberty SquareAn adorable, relaxing place you must visit if you love coffee.
In house roasted coffee, teas & specialty drinks.
Also pastries, breakfast sandwiches, lunch items & desserts.
All in historic downtown Sparta.
The donuts practically melt in your mouth. Everyone says it is the best donuts they've ever had.
CH Donut Shop
357 W Bockman WayThe donuts practically melt in your mouth. Everyone says it is the best donuts they've ever had.
Sightseeing
136'
This day-use park is noted for its natural beauty and four waterfalls that cascade down from over 250 feet in elevation. The last of these falls is the most spectacular, plunging more than 136' into the gorge.
153 locals recommend
Burgess Falls State Park
4000 Burgess Falls Dr136'
This day-use park is noted for its natural beauty and four waterfalls that cascade down from over 250 feet in elevation. The last of these falls is the most spectacular, plunging more than 136' into the gorge.
Rock Island State Park is an 883 acre park located on the headwaters of Center Hill Lake at the confluence of the Caney Fork, Collins and Rocky Rivers. The rugged beauty of the park includes the Caney Fork Gorge below Great Falls Dam. These overlooks are some of the most scenic and significant along the Eastern Highland Rim. Great Falls is a 30 foot horseshoe cascading waterfall.
109 locals recommend
Rock Island State Park
82 Beach RdRock Island State Park is an 883 acre park located on the headwaters of Center Hill Lake at the confluence of the Caney Fork, Collins and Rocky Rivers. The rugged beauty of the park includes the Caney Fork Gorge below Great Falls Dam. These overlooks are some of the most scenic and significant along the Eastern Highland Rim. Great Falls is a 30 foot horseshoe cascading waterfall.
256'
Fall Creek Falls State Park is home to one of the tallest waterfalls in the Eastern United States. While the volume of water varies based on the time of year and the amount of rainfall, this 256’ waterfall is one of the most spectacular sites in Tennessee.
The fall is visible from an overlook adjacent to a parking lot. There is also a difficult trail descending approximately ½- mile to the base of the falls. THIS IS THE BEST EXPERIENCE THOUGH. Hike down and enjoy the falls.
Fall Creek Falls State Park is the most visited and well-known park in the state and this waterfall is one of the main reasons. (Note: The water volume varies based on the time of year. The picture above is from the winter months.
205 locals recommend
Fall Creek Falls State Park
2009 Village Camp Rd256'
Fall Creek Falls State Park is home to one of the tallest waterfalls in the Eastern United States. While the volume of water varies based on the time of year and the amount of rainfall, this 256’ waterfall is one of the most spectacular sites in Tennessee.
The fall is visible from an overlook adjacent to a parking lot. There is also a difficult trail descending approximately ½- mile to the base of the falls. THIS IS THE BEST EXPERIENCE THOUGH. Hike down and enjoy the falls.
Fall Creek Falls State Park is the most visited and well-known park in the state and this waterfall is one of the main reasons. (Note: The water volume varies based on the time of year. The picture above is from the winter months.
45'
Cane Creek Cascade is a 45’ cascading waterfall located at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, TN. As the name suggests, water from the falls tumbles over several ledges of rock. It is a popular swimming and photography destination at the park.
Cane Creek Cascades
45'
Cane Creek Cascade is a 45’ cascading waterfall located at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, TN. As the name suggests, water from the falls tumbles over several ledges of rock. It is a popular swimming and photography destination at the park.
85'
Just downstream from the cascades is the 85’ Cane Creek Falls. Cane Creek is the largest falls by volume at Fall Creek Falls State Park.
The waterfall is visible from an overlook near the nature center, and from another overlook on the trail that leads to Fall Creek Falls. However, the best view is at the base of the falls, which is accessible via a strenuous cable trail. Visitors use a cable to support themselves as they descend 100-ft. at a steep angle down to the base of the falls. (Photo Credit: Ranger Cara Alexander)
Cane Creek Falls
85'
Just downstream from the cascades is the 85’ Cane Creek Falls. Cane Creek is the largest falls by volume at Fall Creek Falls State Park.
The waterfall is visible from an overlook near the nature center, and from another overlook on the trail that leads to Fall Creek Falls. However, the best view is at the base of the falls, which is accessible via a strenuous cable trail. Visitors use a cable to support themselves as they descend 100-ft. at a steep angle down to the base of the falls. (Photo Credit: Ranger Cara Alexander)
110'
This natural area, located in White County, is the home of 110’ Virgin Falls. An underground stream emerges from a cave and then plummets 110’ over the side of a cliff before disappearing again into another cave at the bottom of the sink. Doesn’t that sound like something you need to see for yourself? Before you visit, please read up on the rules and the hike. One of the main rules is that the caves are closed. This is to protect the resident bats from white nose syndrome. The hike into the falls is around nine miles roundtrip and is a strenuous route. Make sure to start this trek early enough to give yourself time to get out and back before dark. (Photo Credit: @truss84)
35 locals recommend
Virgin Falls State Natural Area
2080 Scotts Gulf Road110'
This natural area, located in White County, is the home of 110’ Virgin Falls. An underground stream emerges from a cave and then plummets 110’ over the side of a cliff before disappearing again into another cave at the bottom of the sink. Doesn’t that sound like something you need to see for yourself? Before you visit, please read up on the rules and the hike. One of the main rules is that the caves are closed. This is to protect the resident bats from white nose syndrome. The hike into the falls is around nine miles roundtrip and is a strenuous route. Make sure to start this trek early enough to give yourself time to get out and back before dark. (Photo Credit: @truss84)
In 1993, Disney filmed part the Jungle Book near these falls. So exciting for Sparta. The falls are nice and you feel part of the environment. You will want to bring hiking shoes/gear and flashlights to enjoy some spelunking to get to the falls at the end of the cave. That is so cool.
Our favorite.
14 locals recommend
Lost Creek Falls and Cave
White's Cave RoadIn 1993, Disney filmed part the Jungle Book near these falls. So exciting for Sparta. The falls are nice and you feel part of the environment. You will want to bring hiking shoes/gear and flashlights to enjoy some spelunking to get to the falls at the end of the cave. That is so cool.
Our favorite.
Cumberland Caverns is a 'show cave. So the hikes are less strainuous and flashlights are unnecessary.
There are fee's for different activities, so check out the website: Walking Tours, Caving Tours, Overnight Caving Tours, Concerts from 333 feet below.
80 locals recommend
Cumberland Caverns
1437 Cumberland Caverns RdCumberland Caverns is a 'show cave. So the hikes are less strainuous and flashlights are unnecessary.
There are fee's for different activities, so check out the website: Walking Tours, Caving Tours, Overnight Caving Tours, Concerts from 333 feet below.
A local favorite. Newly opened to the public. The water rises quickly, so if it starts to rain it is time to go. But it is a gorgeous site to see.
144 locals recommend
Cummins Falls State Park
390 Cummins Falls LnA local favorite. Newly opened to the public. The water rises quickly, so if it starts to rain it is time to go. But it is a gorgeous site to see.
University
Tennessee Tech University
1 William L Jones DrTraveler advice
Don't miss
10 Waterfalls (listed here) within and hour from this airbnb. Have fun exploring the beauty.
Details:
https://tnstateparks.com/blog/10-waterfalls-within-an-hour-of-cookeville-2016