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University of the South Ralston Listening Library

Million-dollar listening room with world-class collection of recordings

178 Georgia Ave, Sewanee

University of the South Ralston Listening Library
00:00 / 01:04

The state-of-the-art facility offers an unparalleled audiophile resource, housing the world-class collection of recordings of the late Father William Ralston. The Library's mission is entirely philanthropic, designed to spread a love and appreciation for great music and audio to all. Operating hours in accordance with DuPont Library hours; visitor parking available in marked space in the lot located behind the library.

Woody's Bicycles

Outdoor Adventures

Woody's Bicycles

A full service bicycle shop offering sales, service, and rentals of bicycles and electric bicycles. Woody's is an authorized Trek and Electra dealer and is a great resource for local trails, routes, and amenities

Bodyworks Youniversity & Mountain Massage

Spa & Fitness

Bodyworks Youniversity & Mountain Massage

Pilates mat classes, private and duet sessions as well as yoga and YouFit cardio/weight training classes

Shenanigans

Food & Drink

Shenanigans

Restaurant & pub featuring sandwiches, pizza and craft beers with a back room "speakeasy" serving fine cocktails and live performance venue featuring regionally touring bands.

Shenanigans Live Music

Music & Entertainment

Shenanigans Live Music

Restaurant & pub featuring sandwiches, pizza and craft beers with a back room "speakeasy" serving fine cocktails and live performance venue featuring regionally touring bands.

Sublime Haven

Spa & Fitness

Sublime Haven

A mountain sanctuary of sacred rituals—massage, facials, Reiki, reflexology, meditation and sound healing—infused with wild botanicals to restore your glow and renew your soul

Blue Chair Tavern

Food & Drink

Blue Chair Tavern

Appalachian flavors and New Orleans soul, low & slow.

Fine Arts at the Mountain

Shopping

Fine Arts at the Mountain

Full line musical instrument store and music school

Frame Gallery Gifts & Art

Shopping, Arts & Crafts

Frame Gallery Gifts & Art

Full-service custom frame shop with an art gallery that showcases work by local and regional artists and unique, one-of-a-kind gifts from around the world

Green's View Grill

Food & Drink

Green's View Grill

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

Judith

Food & Drink

Judith

Seasonal menu of creative and approachable dishes including a selection of small, shareable plates perfect for the bar crowd with accessible wines and a cocktail list.

LUNCH

Food & Drink

LUNCH

Farm-to-table restaurant with a rotating breakfast & lunch menu featuring local farmers & provisioners and a market for frozen meals, local meats, cheeses, craft beer, crafts & other gifts.

La Bella Pearl

Food & Drink

La Bella Pearl

Organic Mediterranean fine dining in a villa-style atmosphere

Lemon Fair

Shopping

Lemon Fair

Clothes, jewelry & accessories, home goods and Sewanee-themed items

Sarah Sulfridge, LMT

Spa & Fitness

Sarah Sulfridge, LMT

Local Professional Massage Therapist offering Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, and Cupping massage to The Mountain.

Shakerag at Sewanee Inn

Food & Drink

Shakerag at Sewanee Inn

Located at The Sewanee Inn, Shakerag overlooks a golf course with expansive views of the verdant valley known as Shakerag Hollow.

Stirling's Coffee House

Food & Drink

Stirling's Coffee House

Campus coffee shop with sandwiches & salads

Taylor's Mercantile

Shopping

Taylor's Mercantile

Florist with gift items including collectables, jewelry, stationary, gift baskets and gardening items

The Course at Sewanee

Outdoor Adventures

The Course at Sewanee

This recently renovated golf course, featuring gorgeous bluff views, is open for play at the University of the South.

Abbo's Alley

Outdoor Adventures

Abbo's Alley

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

Bridal Veil Falls Loop

Outdoor Adventures

Bridal Veil Falls Loop

2.7-mile out-and-back hike on the University of the South "domain", starting from Lake Cheston out to Bridal Veil Falls, which disappears into an underground stream. Not recommended during dry months.

Buggytop Cave

Outdoor Adventures

Buggytop Cave

This is a moderately difficult 4-mile roundtrip hike at Head of the Crow State Park takes you 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.

Caldwell Rim Loop

Outdoor Adventures

Caldwell Rim Loop

Moderate 2.7-mile hike at the University of the South, from the Sewanee Visitor Center. It leads to a wooded loop featuring views of Lost Cove

Green's View Overlook

Outdoor Adventures

Green's View Overlook

A scenic overlook at the University of the South in Sewanee, Green’s View is a favorite spot for picnics and sunset views. Access this adventure from University Avenue via Green’s View Road.

Lake Cheston Loop

Outdoor Adventures

Lake Cheston Loop

This easy half-mile trail at the University of the South circumnavigates Lake Cheston, a popular swimming area for the University.

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