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| Machine Falls |
Located on Short Springs Road in the Tullahoma, Tennessee area, you will find a set of waterfalls on a gorgeous 3.2 mile hike. This hike is in an area containing 420 acres designated as Short Springs State Natural Area. This area is collectively managed by three different groups: the state of TN, the City of Tullahoma, and the TVA.
Almost 200 years ago, a gentleman by the name of Thomas Busby noticed how strong the water flowed in the streams here and built himself a mill in the area. The mill would eventually close, but locals would use the area as a way of luring outsiders in to come visit. How did they do this, you might ask? Evidently these gleaming springs had "healing powers"according to those living nearby.
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| Side view of Busby Falls |
Along this 2-2.5 hour hike you find yourself admiring the beauty of three separate waterfalls. All are beautiful in their own way. The biggest and most popular one is known as Machine Falls. This is a very unique waterfall for photography enthusiasts, and those who just love the sight of an awesome creation. This was the first of the a few that my friends and I visited on a weekend trip back in August of 2018. Machine Falls measures at 60 feet. The piece of beauty pours out over various layers of mossy limestone around the 1 mile mark of the Machine Falls Trail. You will also find yourself admiring Busby Falls, and Adams Falls, 20, and 25 feet respectively.
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| Machine Falls |
If you ever find yourself traveling along Highway 64 near the towns of Shelbyville, Bell Buckle, or even Winchester, I advise you to head on in to Tullahoma to the Short Springs Natural Area. Heck, it's not very from Murfreesboro, or Nashville either. You will definitely be glad that you stopped by. Bring mosquito repellent, be kind to the frogs, and bring a little water too. It can get steep in a few spots.
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