It's delicious and the inside is nice to sit and eat your ice cream without the heat melting it!…read moreThe workers are super nice and the candy isn't hard where you can't chew anything. The cotton candy ice cream is delicious! The brownie Sunday is huge!!! It's also warm and filling!

Stopped in for ice cream on a fall afternoon. Many choices, friendly service and a place to sit…read moredown and enjoy.

Machine Falls is located in Short Springs State Natural Area in Tullahoma, Tennessee. It's a 1.6…read moremile round trip loop to and from the falls. You start out by hiking through the forest on a defined dirt pathway with barely any elevation until the final descent into a narrow valley bottom. Along the way, just follow the stamped white markings posted on the trees as all trails are conveniently color coordinated. There is an overlook platform but it offers minimal visibility from the side of the falls. The last part of the hike is down a set of staircases. Once reaching the base, there'll be a sign for Machine Falls 100 yards straight ahead. You can reach the falls by walking through the creek which will probably require water shoes, or...you can follow the last little section of the trail along the cliffside as a quicker, alternative entrance. Either way... Machine Falls is a 60-foot waterfall cascading over a jagged rock wall into a secluded gorge below. Visitors can stand right in front of the falls for impressive views. It's a totally immersive natural experience set among peaceful surroundings. Taking a few steps back offers a panoramic backdrop and captures the symmetrical precision of Machine Falls. No wonder this waterfall has a reputation for being one of the best in Tennessee. Unfortunately, the pool the falls splashes down into isn't deep enough for full on swimming, but at the very least you can bring water shoes and get your feet wet. When finished, the trail continues over a footbridge to then climb your way out of the gorge. Overall, the easy 1.6 mile roundtrip loop can be completed within an hour or two. In the end, coming to Machine Falls makes for a worthwhile way to spend time in nature. I am always fascinated by dramatic waterfall appearances, and Machine Falls lives up to its billing. And...Tennessee has a host of them all over the state, making it widely recognized as a place for adventurers to go waterfall chasing.

One of the few places distance wise that is kid friendly. Hiking 1 mile Approximate walk to the…read morefalls. For sure bring your water shoes. You would want to get up close to the falls for the beautiful picture capture. Trail is pretty easy to navigate. Parking lot is limited parking. No restroom on the trail or along the way. So make sure you do stop by a gas station before coming.

The Short Springs Natural Area wasn't exactly what I pictured in my mind, but satisfying…read morenonetheless. First, for some reason I pictures a state park with large parking areas, a visitor center, road signage and restroom facilities. NOPE!!! Google Maps navigated us to the general area, but figuring out where the trailhead and parking were located was up to our own savvy. But as God would have it, we found parking near a water tower off Powell Road and someone just happened to be leaving as we arrived, giving us a great parking space. This was extremely fortuitous because spaces are limited and several people who arrivaled just minutes after us waited a good while for spaces to become available. WARNING: Find restroom facilities BEFORE you make it here! Otherwise you will find yourself searching for privacy in the nearby forest to relieve yourself. The trailhead is directly across Short Springs Road from the parking area. I would highly recommend using ALLTRAILS to navigate your way around the Natural Area. My wife has developed Morton Noroma in recent years which severely limits the types of hikes she can join me on, so our intention here was to only visit MACHINE FALLS and BUSBY FALLS, bypassing more than half of the entire Short Springs loop. Still, this was not as easy a trail as I thought and my wife wound up viewing Machine Falls only from the overlook deck. The descent to the base of the falls is steep, so she opted to stay on the trail above as I climbed down for pictures. MACHINE FALLS is a beautiful multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by high shale rock cliffs adorned with moss. The climb down to the falls is a combination of manmade wooden steps, boulders and tree roots. Once you reach the creek, you will need to hug the right side stones all the way to the falls (if you don't want to get your feet wet). The volume of water was fairly light the day we visited, so on heavy volume days it's probably impossible not to get your feet wet. After Machine Falls we followed the loop to Bobo Creek Trail which leads towards BUSBY FALLS. We then took the split to Laurel Bluff Trail via Collier Horn Bridge. After crossing the bridge you can choose to go left or right around this 1.4 mile loop. We chose to go right, which is the quickest way to Busby Falls. The trail follows Bobo Creek, but one small section of it requires the use of a rope due to a severe elevation change. It's not difficult, but something older hikers and those with really young children should be aware of the challenge. To my surprise there was a secondary waterfall coming off the cliffs near Busby Falls as well as a third 14 foot waterfall along Bobo Creek closer to the bridge. Not sure if these two additional waterfalls have names like the others within the Natural Area, but they were very nice surprises! My wife did not do the rope climb down to Busby and instead just enjoyed the scenic views of the river while I went off exploring the waterfall just a short distance away. We retraced our steps back to the Bobo Creek Trail and took the right leading us back to the parking area. While I didn't think the trail leading directly to Machine Falls was very attractive (it honestly was one of the ugliest trails I've ever seen), the remainder of the hike was nice and the Laurel Bluff Trail near Busby Falls was easily the most scenic portion of any trail we hiked today. I can't speak for the rest of the Machine Falls Loop or the Adams Falls Trail, but I've read reviews saying it's a nice looking trail. FINAL THOUGHTS Overall not what I expected when looking for easy waterfall hikes my wife could enjoy, but it IS manageable and customizable to fit different hiking needs. There are multiple waterfalls throughout the Natural Area. Our hike took 1:37 hours and was approx. 2.4 miles long with an elevation gain of about 335 feet according to my ALLTRAILS log. Machine Falls was the largest, but I personally thought Busby Falls was prettier. Also nearby (within a 5 minute drive) is Rutledge Falls. I highly recommend paying it a visit if you are planning to be in the area. 2023 / 28

Did the hike to machine falls and it was worth it! It is breathtaking! I've heard that in the…read morespring the waterfalls are heavier and there are a bunch of wildflowers... but the moss against the rocks and water was a sight on to itself. The trails are marked well and the description of the trails are accurate. The trail to machine falls does note it is steep in some parts and that is very accurate. There are places where you are on narrow paths with a drop off. I personally wished I had brought my walking poles but that is personal preference. Parking is on the other side of the road from where the trails start and is limited. Highly recommend this hike and this park!

This is a fairly new frisbee golf place and such a gem! Our family enjoys going out here for a…read moreround of frisbee golf and then our elementary aged kid enjoys the park that is there at the last hole. Ohh did I mention that you are walking around an arboretum as you play frisbee golf? There is also a walking path with a workout area. A perfect (free) outing to have with your family. Just make sure to have frisbees because they do not sell them there. The sports store in town (10 minutes away) has frisbees for sale if you forgot them for your trip.

A small, but very pleasant, park in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Serene is a great description and your…read moresoul will be better for spending time here. I am a frequent visitor in this town and upon every trip, I find myself visiting this park. Stone Bridge Memorial Park captures the spirit of Small Town America. Upon my last visit, the local 4H was having an awards ceremony under the pavilion, proud parents immortalizing the moment filming it on their phones. Ducks walk about the pond, kids playing. This is the ideal of what small town life should be. Take it from me, this city boy's heart feels happy when I am here.

This is a very nice park in a very small town that is well worth a visit. It has both picnic…read morepavilions, walking track around a pond and several historic houses located in the park, It also has a river overlook and Riverwalk. So if you ever have an opportunity to visit Fayetteville Tennessee take a few extra minutes and visit Stone bridge Memorial Park, you won't regret ‼

This is a really nice park for the community. It's an easy walk. My older mother is able to do it.read more

Very few people have visited Wells Hill Park located in Fayetteville TN. Even fewer people have…read moreactually seen the waterfall, because you have to hike 3 miles. It's a lightly used walking, hiking, running and nature trail. The main attraction is the waterfall, at the end of the trail. Be prepared to walk approx 1.5 miles to reach the waterfall (approx 3 miles roundtrip). You will cross water at some point, if your goal is visiting the waterfall. Depending on the time of year, the trail can be quite muddy. I always use calf high waterproof hiking boots and gloves, when visiting this park. Most of the trail is easily accessible (walking), some portions will be tricky (intermediate level). The closer you reach the waterfall, the difficulty levels increases: because of incline hiking slightly uphill, unlevel ground, crossing water (slippery), possibly muddy, fallen trees and overgrowth of grass/bushes. Great trail to get some light exercise, view nature, spend time of your dogs (Yes, I bring my dogs when hiking) and see the waterfall.

Nice park for the kids to get out and play. Busy on the weekends. Picnics pavilion also near by and…read morewalking trails.

Our family has had a membership here for a couple of years now. Definitely worth it! So many…read moreactivities. Staff is super helpful and friendly. The only issue we had was handled immediately.

Stopped in here over the weekend. Staff was overall helpful and professional. Prices on boat…read morerentals and food were very reasonable. Not many place where you can still get a $1.25 ice cream cone, sadly. Plenty of parking and very clean.

Great catfish friendly people $12.00 for dinner is about $4.00 to high but they are the only…read morerestaurant serving catfish in Ashland City