One of many substantial caves located on the limestone-rich Highland Rim, Bunkum Cave is situated along the headwaters of Cove Creek, just south of the Cordell Hull Birthplace.
 The mouth of the cave is approximately 100 feet (30 m) wide and 30 feet (9.1 m) high (30m x 9m).
   A 1992 survey of the cave by the Tennessee Division of Archaeology found evidence that the cave had been occupied during the Middle Woodland period (c. 1000 B.C. - 1000 A.D.).
 William Hull, Cordell's father, used the cave to house a moonshine still.
 The state purchased the cave and the surrounding 29 acres (120,000 m²) in 2002 as an addition to the Cordell Hull Birthplace.
 Shortly thereafter, a 2.5-mile (4.0 km) loop trail was constructed to allow access to the cave's entrance.
 At present, a permit is required to explore the cave beyond its lighted area.
One of many substantial caves located on the limestone-rich Highland Rim, Bunkum Cave is situated along the headwaters of Cove Creek, just south of the Cordell Hull Birthplace.  The mouth of the cave is approximately 100 feet (30 m) wide and 30 feet (9.1 m) high (30m x 9m).    A 1992 survey of the cave by the Tennessee Division of Archaeology found evidence that the cave had been occupied during the Middle Woodland period (c. 1000 B.C. - 1000 A.D.).  William Hull, Cordell's father, used the cave to house a moonshine still.  The state purchased the cave and the surrounding 29 acres (120,000 m²) in 2002 as an addition to the Cordell Hull Birthplace.  Shortly thereafter, a 2.5-mile (4.0 km) loop trail was constructed to allow access to the cave's entrance.  At present, a permit is required to explore the cave beyond its lighted area.
Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park