Fall Creek Falls

For other sites called Falling Creek Falls, see Falling Creek Falls (disambiguation).

Fall Creek Falls
Fall Creek Falls on the left, Coon Creek Falls on the right
Location	Spencer, Tennessee, United States
Coordinates	35.66642°N 85.35655°W / 35.66642; -85.35655
Type	Plunge
Total height	256 feet (78 m)
Watercourse	Fall Creek

At 256 feet, Fall Creek Falls is the highest free-fall waterfall east of the Mississippi River. The falls are located near Spencer, Tennessee in Fall Creek Falls State Park. A short trail leads from the parking lot atop the plateau down to the base of the gorge, giving access to the waterfall's plungepool. When water flow is sufficient, Coon Creek Falls shares a plungepool.