Tennessee State Parks report an unprecedented number of visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Burgess Falls continues to be one of the most popular places on the list.

Tennessee State Parks report an unprecedented number of visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Burgess Falls continues to be one of the most popular places on the list.

VINTAGE PHOTOS: Burgess Falls State Park “Due to the small area, we tried to limit the number of people down there,” said Hayes.

People can expect to see wildlife, plenty of greenery and the beautiful Burgess Falls. It takes around 2 hours to drive to the Cane Hollow River Area from Knoxville, mostly along I-40.