Waterfalls near Nashville, TN
22 waterfalls within 75 miles · 22 with detail pages · 1 within 25 miles
This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of Nashville, sorted by how far they are. Distances are straight-line; drive times assume average highway-plus-local routes (typically 30% longer than the straight-line miles). For trip planning, treat them as a starting point and verify the actual route in Google Maps.
Always check current access, parking, and seasonal closures with the relevant land manager — state parks, the National Park Service, or the local ranger district — before heading out. Several of these falls are seasonal and may run dry in mid-to-late summer.
Closest waterfalls to Nashville
All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance
Within 25 miles of Nashville
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Meade Waterfall | — | 9 mi | ~15 min |
25–50 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Falls | — | 43 mi | ~1.2 hr |
50–75 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Falls | — | 53 mi | ~1.5 hr |
| Jenkins Falls | — | 53 mi | ~1.5 hr |
| Rattlesnake Falls | — | 56 mi | ~1.6 hr |
| Cul-car-mac Falls | — | 58 mi | ~1.7 hr |
| Marcella Falls | — | 60 mi | ~1.7 hr |
| Irvine Fall | — | 62 mi | ~1.8 hr |
| Center Hill-Fancher Falls | — | 65 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| Burgess Falls | — | 66 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| Middle Falls | — | 67 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| Falling Water Cascades | — | 67 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| Little Falls | — | 67 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| Cummins Falls | — | 68 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Charlotte Falls | 115 ft | 69 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Savannah Falls | — | 69 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Dry Creek Falls | — | 69 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Crockett Falls | — | 70 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Wash Morgan Falls | — | 71 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Waterloo Falls | — | 74 mi | ~2.1 hr |
| Upper Waterloo Falls | — | 74 mi | ~2.1 hr |
| City Lake Falls | — | 74 mi | ~2.2 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
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