Berlin Spring

## Overview Berlin Spring is a public drinking spring located in the rural community of Berlin in Marshall County, Tennessee. Situated at approximately 35.529°N, 86.825°W, this spring lies in the rolling hills of Middle Tennessee — a region well known for its abundant karst geology and limestone bedrock, which naturally filters groundwater and gives rise to numerous springs throughout the area. The name "Berlin" reflects the small unincorporated community nearby, one of many historic settlements dotting the Tennessee countryside that grew up around reliable natural water sources. Marshall County sits atop layers of Ordovician-age limestone, and springs like Berlin Spring emerge where groundwater finds its way through cracks and dissolution channels in the bedrock to the surface. Historically, springs in this part of Tennessee served as vital water sources for early settlers and communities, and many continue to be visited and valued by locals today. Berlin Spring has been used as a public drinking water source, and visitors have reported that the water is clean and refreshing — though, as with any natural spring, water quality can vary with weather and seasonal conditions. ## Directions 1. From Lewisburg, Tennessee (the Marshall County seat), head south on US-431. 2. Look for signs or local references to the Berlin community, located in the southern portion of Marshall County. 3. The spring is situated near the area known locally as Berlin Spring, Tennessee 37091. GPS coordinates **35.528961, -86.8247226** can be entered into a navigation app for precise routing. 4. As this is a rural area with limited signage, using GPS navigation is strongly recommended. ## What to Expect Berlin Spring is a modest, community-oriented natural spring in a quiet, pastoral Tennessee setting. Visitors can expect a peaceful rural atmosphere surrounded by the gentle green hills characteristic of Middle Tennessee. The spring is designated as a public drinking spring, suggesting it has historically been accessible and used by the local community for water collection. The area around Berlin is sparsely developed, so amenities are limited — plan accordingly and bring containers if you intend to collect water. Cell service may be spotty in parts of rural Marshall County, so downloading offline maps before your visit is a good idea. The spring is most easily accessed during dry weather, as rural roads in the area may become muddy after heavy rain. As with all natural springs, water conditions can change due to rainfall, agricultural runoff, or seasonal variation. The water has historically been used as a drinking source by locals, but visitors should be aware that no routine water testing results are publicly available for this spring.