Machine Falls is located 4 miles northeast of Tullahoma inside the Short Springs Natural Area. The mile or so to the falls is marked as “easy” by AllTrails.com with the last several yards down steep steps. Limited parking is available.
Water Areas:
- Machine Falls
- Bobo Branch
- Machine Branch
Photo Ops
- The trail to the falls offers many spots for photos. There are several side trails.
- The falls are magnificent with a flat, shallow shelf directly underneath. Great play area for kids (Pics 4 & 5) and spectacular spot for photos of couples or seniors. (Pic 1)
- Not nearly as slippery as many rocky creeks and falls – but do take care!
- Check out the wooden bridge on Machine Branch just as you reach the lower area.
- Below the bridge and about 10 yards downstream is a pretty spot.
- Be sure to check out the wildflower trail on the lower area during the early spring. Magnificent!
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- Take water. If it is a hot day, take lots of water! And maybe an energy bar!
- Prepare to get wet. Take a towel and change of shoes. (Pic 2)
- Popular area, heavily visited.
- No changing area.
- You may see some folks climbing the falls. My advice – don’t!
- All kinds of props work great at the falls – even a mermaid outfit! (Pic 3)
Links:
- Short Springs Natural Area (at tn.gov)