Sulfur Well at Martin's Landing, Bath Springs, Tennesee, 38311

## Overview The Sulfur Well at Martin's Landing is a natural sulfur spring located in the rural countryside near Bath Springs in Decatur County, Tennessee. As its name suggests, the spring produces sulfur-rich water — a characteristic common to many mineral springs throughout the Tennessee Valley region. The area around Bath Springs has a long tradition of mineral water use, with "Bath Springs" itself named for the natural springs that once attracted visitors seeking the reputed therapeutic benefits of mineral-rich waters. The spring sits along Sulphur Wells Road, a quiet back road surrounded by woods and open fields. Locals have long known about this well, and it has historically been used as a drinking water source by area residents. The sulfur content gives the water a distinctive mineral taste and slight odor that is typical of sulfur springs throughout Middle Tennessee. ## Directions 1. From Bath Springs, take **Bingham Road** to reach **Sulphur Wells Road**. 2. Turn onto Sulphur Wells Road and head **south**. 3. After approximately **¼ mile**, look for the spring on the **right side of the road**, at the end of the first open field. 4. The spring is located roughly **12 feet from the blacktop**, so it's close to the road. 5. If you reach the **Sulphur Branch** (a creek crossing), you've gone too far — turn around and double back. **GPS Coordinates:** 35.43955, -88.086856 ## What to Expect The Sulfur Well at Martin's Landing is tucked into a wooded area just off the road, making it easy to miss if you're not watching carefully. The spring is close to the pavement — only about 12 feet from the blacktop — so you won't need to hike to reach it. Be prepared for a **rough, bumpy road surface** on Sulphur Wells Road; a vehicle with decent clearance is helpful, though not strictly necessary. The surrounding area is rural and wooded, and there is no lighting along the road, so **visiting during daylight hours is strongly recommended**. Locals can sometimes be found nearby if you need assistance or directions. As a sulfur spring, expect the water to have the characteristic "rotten egg" smell associated with hydrogen sulfide — this is natural and typical of sulfur mineral springs. Visitors have reported that the water, despite the sulfur odor, has historically been consumed by locals in the area. That said, water quality can vary with weather and season, and no official testing data is currently available for this spring. The setting is peaceful and rural, surrounded by Tennessee farmland and hardwood forest — a quiet spot well off the beaten path. Bring a container if you'd like to collect water, and consider visiting in drier weather when the unpaved road conditions are more manageable.