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Monteagle’s settlement history began with a 5,000-acre land grant to John Bostick in 1792. In 1855, construction began on the Mountain Goat Railroad, extending first from Cowan to Sewanee, then through what would become Monteagle, and on to Tracy City.

It was on this railroad in May 1870 that John Moffat, a Scottish born temperance leader, came to the mountain. His train stop hamlet officially became known as Moffat Station in 1871, later becoming “Mont Eagle,” and finally present- day “Monteagle” when the town was officially incorporated in 1962, as construction began on the first section of Interstate 24 in this area.

Monteagle is home to many historic sites, stories and people, including Al Capone, Andrew Lytle, the DuBose Conference Center, the Great Eagle Caper, Hamper McBee, the Highlander Folk School, Historic Highway 41–the “Dixie Highway,” Madame Chiang Kai-shek, Martin Luther King Jr., the Monteagle Sunday School Assembly, Rosa Parks and the Trail of Tears.

Monteagle
Terralodge
Terralodge

Luxury domes and treehouses in a wooded setting

The Monteagle Cabin
The Monteagle Cabin

3BR/2BA cabin with deck, hot tub and sunset views

South Cumberland Getaways
South Cumberland Getaways

Rental agency offering a lodge and a variety of cabins, tiny homes, glamping and hostel options

Smokehouse Lodge & Cabins
Smokehouse Lodge & Cabins

Rustic lodge and cabins conveniently located in Monteagle

The Retreat at Deer Lick Falls
The Retreat at Deer Lick Falls

Tiny home community situated near a private waterfall

The Edgeworth Inn
The Edgeworth Inn

Historic bed & breakfast located within the historic Monteagle Assembly

Tiny Mojo
Tiny Mojo

Tiny home located in The Retreat at Deer Lick Falls

Trailhead Cabins
Trailhead Cabins

Four cabins located near the South Cumberland Welcome Center

Monteagle Inn & Retreat Center
Monteagle Inn & Retreat Center

Mediterranean-style inn conveniently located in downtown Monteagle

Amish Hippie

Amish Hippie

One of the quirkiest vintage shops in Tennessee

Cove Creek Farm

Cove Creek Farm

Working farm with indoor & outdoor playgrounds and guided tours

ECO E-bikes

ECO E-bikes

E-bike rental, sales & repair right on the Mountain Goat Trail

Hallelujah Pottery & Full Circle Candles

Hallelujah Pottery & Full Circle Candles

Locally-crafted pottery, candles and other gifts

High Point Restaurant

High Point Restaurant

Fine dining in a mansion once financed by Al Capone and listed on the National Register of Historic Places

High Vibes Healing

High Vibes Healing

Yoga, sound healing, pilates and infrared sauna -- your sanctuary for self-care

Highland Bluff Studio

Highland Bluff Studio

Subtly nerdy soy candles made with all natural soy wax, cotton wicks, and no dyes

Highlander Folk School

Highlander Folk School

An historic site on America's journey toward a more just and inclusive society. (Closed for Restoration)

May Justus Memorial Library

May Justus Memorial Library

Local library, named for a noted author and teacher who encouraged literacy among area citizens.

Meadow Trail

Easy

Meadow Trail

This is a 1-mile easy, round trip walk through a meadow with storyboards from a children's book and a forest playground made of logs and ropes -- a great way to introduce the little ones to the joys of hiking! Access this adventure from the South Cumberland State Park Headquarters on US 41 in Monteagle.

Monteagle Sunday School Assembly

Monteagle Sunday School Assembly

One of Nine Surviving Chautauquas

Mooney's Market & Emporium

Mooney's Market & Emporium

Gourmet, gluten-free, and organic fresh produce, as well as antiques, vintage books, gifts, yarn shop, hand-knitted items, and more

Mountain Goat Market

Mountain Goat Market

Sandwiches, salads, pizza & treats, plus an eclectic gift shop

Mountain Goat Trail

Easy

Mountain Goat Trail

A real-life version of “The Little Engine that Could”, and now a great paved trail

Mountain Mobile Massage

Mountain Mobile Massage

Individual or couple massages with optional add-on treatments in your accommodations

Mountain Outfitters

Mountain Outfitters

Outdoor equipment and apparel store with rock wall inside with permanent 50%-off outlet upstairs

Mountain Top Meal Prep & Catering

Mountain Top Meal Prep & Catering

Gourmet style clean eating cafe with prepared meals to go and catering options

Music on the Mountain at The Smoke House Patio Grill

Music on the Mountain at The Smoke House Patio Grill

Barbecue grill with live singer/songwriters Friday & Saturday nights

Oakes & Oliver's Modern Mercantile

Oakes & Oliver's Modern Mercantile

Cool vintage items, unique home decor and local handcrafted goods

Papa Ron's Pizza & Italian Steakhouse

Papa Ron's Pizza & Italian Steakhouse

Pastas, steaks, pizza & sandwiches

Smoke House Patio Grill

Smoke House Patio Grill

Barbeque and other casual options with cold beer and live music weekend nights

South Cumberland State Park Visitor Center

Easy

South Cumberland State Park Visitor Center

Park info, gift shop, mini-museum and trailhead for a kid-friendly "storybook trail"

The Depot Cafe

The Depot Cafe

Home cooked Southern food, including burgers, Philly cheese steaks & desserts

The Hotel, The Eagle & College Hijinks

The Hotel, The Eagle & College Hijinks

An Epic Tale of Fire, Abduction, Guilt and Repatriation

The Mabee Homeplace

The Mabee Homeplace

A Storied Home with Connections to Al Capone

The Whimsy Willow

The Whimsy Willow

Clothing, gifts and home goods boutique with a little something for everyone

Werner Military Museum

Werner Military Museum

Unique Military Equipment from a Unique Collector

Word of Mouth Provisions

Word of Mouth Provisions

Provisioning packages and concierge services

Wrenn's Nest

Wrenn's Nest

A place to escape summer heat and yellow fever

Things to do in Monteagle

Lodging in Monteagle

Monteagle
Monteagle
Abbo's Alley

Sewanee

Abbo's Alley

An easy-to-walk and carefully tended ravine garden at the University of the South in Sewanee.

Annex Cafe

Tracy City

Annex Cafe

Classic Southern diner with specials - breakfast & lunch only

Bigfoot Adventure Zipline & Disc Golf

Tracy City

Bigfoot Adventure Zipline & Disc Golf

RV park and campground with ziplining, disc golf and clay shooting

Black Canyon Cascade

Tracy City

Black Canyon Cascade

One of the most picturesque sites in the Fiery Gizzard, Black Canyon is technically a cascade, not a waterfall, but still an amazing sight, as two creeks come together and are squeezed through a narrow rock opening. Access this adventure from the Fiery Gizzard North trailhead.

Blue Chair Cafe, Bakery & Tavern

Sewanee

Blue Chair Cafe, Bakery & Tavern

Breakfasts featuring baked goods, lunches & dinners featuring burgers, sandwiches and beer

Blue Hole Falls

Tracy City

Blue Hole Falls

This pristine mountain creek waterfall is in an awe-inspiing setting, with a good swimming hole. Access this adventure from the Fiery Gizzard North Trailhead.

Bodyworks Youniversity & Mountain Massage

Sewanee

Bodyworks Youniversity & Mountain Massage

Pilates, yoga, fitness & massage

Buggytop Cave

Sewanee

Buggytop Cave

This is a moderately difficult 4-mile roundtrip hike to one of the largest cave openings in Tennessee, and the only one from which water normally flows. There are two steep ascent/descent areas; one at each end of this trail. Access this adventure from the Lost Cove West Trailhead.

Christ Church Episcopal

Tracy City

Christ Church Episcopal

From a humble start in a woodshed, an enduring legacy

Dari-Delight

Tracy City

Dari-Delight

Pizza, burgers, sundaes & more

Denny Cove & Falls

Tracy City

Denny Cove & Falls

Explore a world-class rock climbers’ paradise, with a double-cascade waterfall and nearly 500 climbing routes with grades ranging from 5.8 to 5.14. Access this adventure from the Denny Cove Trailhead.

Dutch Maid Bakery

Tracy City

Dutch Maid Bakery

The oldest family-owned bakery in Tennessee

E.L. Hampton House

Tracy City

E.L. Hampton House

From Railroad Ticket Agent to Coal Company President

El Maguey Mexican Restaurant

Tracy City

El Maguey Mexican Restaurant

Authentic Mexican cuisine

Fiery Gizzard Trail, a 2-day Adventure

Tracy City

Fiery Gizzard Trail, a 2-day Adventure

Ranked as one of the top 25 backpacking trails in the United States by Backpacker magazine, "The Gizz" features cascading streams, numerous waterfalls, panoramic overlooks, extremely rocky gorges, gentle slopes and lush woodlands. Use either the Fiery Gizzard North or Fiery Gizzard South trailheads to begin this adventure!

Fine Arts at the Mountain

Sewanee

Fine Arts at the Mountain

Full line musical instrument store and music school

Foster Falls

Tracy City

Foster Falls

At the southern end of the Fiery GizzardTrail is Foster Falls, a 60-foot waterfall, the tallest in the parks, with a swimming hole at its base. There is an easy quarter-mile hike to observe the falls from above; and a much more strenuous two-mile hike (round trip) to clamber to the bottom of the falls on a rocky trail. Access this adventure from the Fiery Gizzard South Trailhead.

Frank White House

Tracy City

Frank White House

An Eclectic Home with a “Do It Yourself” Owner

Green's View Grill

Sewanee

Green's View Grill

Burgers, hot dogs & gourmet salads adjacent to golf pro shop

Grundy County Historical Society Museum

Tracy City

Grundy County Historical Society Museum

The Definitive Historical Resource for the South Cumberland Region

Grundy County Saddle Club

Tracy City

Grundy County Saddle Club

A non-profit, family oriented, volunteer organization of equine enthusiasts.

Grundy Forest Loop/CCC Camp

Tracy City

Grundy Forest Loop/CCC Camp

A moderate 3-mile trek with swimming holes, history, geology, giant hemlocks and cascading streams with an optional 1/3-mile walk through the site of a 1930s CCC camp. Access this adventure from the Fiery Gizzard North Trailhead.

Hanes Hole Falls

Tracy City

Hanes Hole Falls

The first named waterfall of Fiery Gizzard Creek, on its way into Fiery Gizzard Gorge, along the Grundy Forest loop trail. Access this adventure from the Fiery Gizzard North Trailhead.

Hank's Corner Grille

Tracy City

Hank's Corner Grille

Steaks, burgers, wings & pizza with a full bar

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