Mineral springs in the Estill Springs area have long been known to the Cherokee people of the region. Before they settled here, varying cultures of indigenous peoples had lived in the area for thousands of years.
The European-American town dates from circa 1840, when the Frank Estill family, which owned considerable property in the area, donated a right-of-way for railroad construction. The combination of mineral waters, which were much in vogue as a health remedy at the time, and convenient rail access caused the settlement to develop as a small-scale spa town, which took its name from the springs.
Filled with small town charm, Estill Springs lies along the banks of Tim’s Ford Lake, just south of Tullahoma, TN. Dennis Parm Panter Park borders the lake, providing camping and boat access. Enjoy watching a movie under the stars in Estill Springs at The Montana Drive In. This outdoor theater offers nostalgic entertainment for the family. 1998, the author John Dufresne published a short story, “Freezer Jesus”, which is based on events which took place in Estill Springs. He later adapted the story as a screenplay which was produced as a short film.
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