Burgess Falls State Park

Burgess Falls State Park / My TN State Park Fundraiser 2025

Donate to vote for Burgess Falls State Park as your favorite Tennessee State Park in the My TN State Park Fundraiser! 

For the entire month of April, Tennessee State Park supporters can donate to vote for their favorite Tennessee State Park. That means if Burgess Falls State Park is your favorite, you can donate to vote for us, and we’ll use your donations to improve our park! 

Your contributions significantly enhance the quality of our state parks. Donations support a range of vital projects, including improving hiking trails and bridges, conserving habitats for wildlife, upgrading playgrounds, installing interpretive signage, enhancing living conditions for our raptor friends, and bolstering equipment and supplies for emergency rescue services. Your support makes these essential projects possible, creating a better and more enjoyable experience for everyone who visits our state parks!

  • $172

    Raised

  • $700

    Goal

  • 4

    Supporters

  • 15

    Days Remaining

Recent Transactions

  • Tim Sager

    $51.50 / 3 days ago

  • Angela Covington

    $100.00 / 5 days ago

  • Beth Allison

    $10.30 / 13 days ago

  • Jill McCarthy

    $10.30 / 13 days ago

    I love this park! The trails are amazing, it is well kept and always beautiful, and the bathrooms are super convenient and clean! It even has a playground for the children! And most importantly, the beautiful views are breathtaking... Visit this park!

About Burgess Falls State Park

Located on the Falling Water River, this day-use park is noted for its natural beauty and four waterfalls that cascade down from over 250 feet in elevation. The last of these falls is the most spectacular, plunging more than 130 feet into the gorge. The area was originally populated by Native Americans of the Cherokee, Creek and Chickasaw tribes. These tribes used the land as a hunting ground until the late 19th century when a gristmill and sawmill began operating on the river. The Falling Water River was used to generate hydroelectric power for the city of Cookeville from 1928-1944. In 1973, the territory became a designated Tennessee State Natural Area, protecting the diverse forest and aquatic habitats.