Waterfalls near Nashville

79 named waterfalls within 100 miles of Nashville, nearest first, with height and directions.

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    Waterfall names and positions: USGS Geographic Names Information System (public domain) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Heights are from OpenStreetMap where a mapper recorded one. Data as of September 2026. Always check the land manager for trail status, closures and parking before you go.

    Waterfalls around Nashville at a glance

    There are 79 named waterfalls within 100 miles of downtown Nashville. The nearest is West Meade Waterfall, about 8.7 mi WSW in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the south: 39 of the 79. The radius reaches into 2 states, led by Tennessee (78) and Kentucky (1).

    Distances here are straight lines from the city centre. Roads bend around ridges and rivers, so a fall 20 miles out can take an hour to reach. Search your own street or tap Find falls near me above to measure from where you are.

    How far you have to drive

    WithinNamed waterfalls
    10 miles of Nashville1
    25 miles of Nashville1
    50 miles of Nashville2
    100 miles of Nashville79

    Well-known falls within reach of Nashville

    Burgess Falls (67 miE), Cummins Falls (68 miE), Fall Creek Falls (87 miESE) and Foster Falls (92 miSE) are among the best-known waterfalls within 100 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in Tennessee.

    The 15 nearest waterfalls to Nashville

    WaterfallDistanceHeightWhere
    West Meade Waterfall 8.7 mi WSW not recorded Tennessee
    Jackson Falls 43 mi SW not recorded Hickman County, Tennessee
    Rainbow Falls 52 mi ESE not recorded Cannon County, Tennessee
    Eagle Falls 53 mi SW not recorded Lewis County, Tennessee
    Jenkins Falls 53 mi SW not recorded Hickman County, Tennessee
    Rattlesnake Falls 56 mi SSW not recorded Maury County, Tennessee
    Cul-car-mac Falls 58 mi ESE not recorded DeKalb County, Tennessee
    Bosworth Falls 59 mi SE not recorded Coffee County, Tennessee
    Rainbow Falls 59 mi SE not recorded Coffee County, Tennessee
    Baker Falls 59 mi SE not recorded Coffee County, Tennessee
    Cascade Falls 60 mi SSE not recorded Coffee County, Tennessee
    Big Falls 60 mi SE not recorded Coffee County, Tennessee
    Copperas Falls 60 mi SSE not recorded Coffee County, Tennessee
    Bluehole Falls 60 mi SE not recorded Coffee County, Tennessee
    Marcella Falls 60 mi SSW not recorded Lawrence County, Tennessee

    Tallest recorded waterfalls near Nashville

    Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap. 4 of the 79 falls have one; the rest are often small ledges and cascades. Why published heights differ.

    WaterfallHeightDistance
    Fall Creek Falls256 ft87 mi ESE
    Coon Creek Falls249 ft87 mi ESE
    Charlotte Falls115 ft69 mi E
    Virgin Falls110 ft84 mi ESE

    Counties with the most falls near Nashville

    Coffee County, TN (11), Grundy County, TN (4), Van Buren County, TN (4), Hickman County, TN (2) and Lawrence County, TN (2). County is from the USGS record, so falls mapped only in OpenStreetMap are not counted here.

    Before you go

    The map shows where falls are, not whether a trail reaches them or the land is open. Check the land manager for closures, fees and parking, and stay on the trail near the water. See waterfall safety, waterfall hikes near me and the best time to see waterfalls.

    Waterfalls near other cities: Huntsville, Chattanooga, Louisville, Knoxville, Lexington.

    Waterfalls near Nashville: common questions

    How many waterfalls are near Nashville?

    Our map has 79 named waterfalls within 100 miles of Nashville, 1 of them within 25 miles. The count uses USGS and OpenStreetMap names as of 2026-09-23; unnamed and seasonal falls are extra.

    What is the closest waterfall to Nashville?

    West Meade Waterfall, about 8.7 mi WSW of the city centre in a straight line. The drive is usually longer; use the Directions link in the list above.

    What is the tallest waterfall near Nashville?

    Among falls with a height recorded in OpenStreetMap, Fall Creek Falls at about 256 ft, 87 mi ESE of Nashville. Published heights vary between sources.

    When is the best time to see waterfalls near Nashville?

    Rain falls year round, so the falls run in every season, but winter and spring are strongest. By late summer in a dry year the plateau falls can thin to ribbons.