The Fiery Gizzard Area

The Fiery Gizzard area of Tennessee's South Cumberland includes the communities of Tracy City, Monteagle, and Pelham. Monteagle and Pelham are directly accessible from I-24, and Tracy City is about six miles east of Monteagle via US 41.

Tracy City is the historical center of the region and access point for the major trailheads of Fiery Gizzard State Park, including the renowned Fiery Gizzard Trail, the Grundy Lakes Historic Area, Foster Falls and Denny Cove. The latter two locations are very popular rock climbing destinations. The Fiery Gizzard Welcome and Information Center is halfway between Tracy City and Monteagle on US 41.

Monteagle is the gateway to the South Cumberland region, with direct access to I-24 via exits 134 and 135. It has numerous options for lodging, dining and shopping and is home to the Monteagle Sunday School Assembly, one of a handful of remaining Chautauqua communities dating back to the late 1800s, and a number of other historic sites and homes.

The Mountain Goat Trail is a paved walking/running/biking trail that connects Monteagle to Tracy City, with future development planned to Coalmont, Gruetli-Laager and Palmer.

Pelham is home to The Caverns, a large underground music venue that has attracted some of the world’s top musicians, across many musical genres. The Caverns also operates an above-ground music amphitheater during the warmer seasons.

Communities

Highlights

The Caverns

A world-renowned destination for live music in beautiful natural settings above and below ground, home of the PBS television series The Caverns Sessions (formerly Bluegrass Underground), and a magical cave system for different skill levels of exploration.

Fiery Gizzard State Park

The 12,000 acre park includes the area's highest waterfall, a recreational lake area recovered from a coal mining site, a historical CCC camp exhibit and the acclaimed Fiery Gizzard Trail.

Appalachian Conservation Institute

11,000 acres of protected land that is available by permit for hunting, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, foraging and OHV riding on designated trails.

Mountain Goat Trail

A paved walking and cycling trail connecting the communities of the mountain along the path of the historic Mountain Goat Railroad

Places to Stay

Tracy City, Monteagle

Retreat Vacations by Oakstone

This new luxury, tiny home mountain community offers over 50 vacation homes. Includes 1/2/3 bedrooms, fire pits, hiking trails, playground, biking, canoe/kayak rentals, hot tubs & gathering areas.

Monteagle

Trailhead Cabins

Four cabins located near the South Cumberland Welcome Center

Monteagle

Monteagle Inn

A charming bed & breakfast with 13 rooms, a cottage, and a conference room located conveniently in downtown Monteagle.

Tracy City

Cumberland Trails RV Park

Privately owned campground with full hookups and gated entrance near Foster Falls

Tracy City

Camp Swann

10 cabins each with their own unique theme, nestled right next Grundy Lakes

Tracy City

Father Adamz Campground

The Father Adamz Campground was established in honor of a local priest and early advocate for the Boy Scout movement. It's only a half-mile hike from the Fiery Gizzard South Trailhead. Online reservations required at Reserve.tnstateparks.com.

Tracy City

Bigfoot Adventure RV Park and Campground

500-acre property with pull-through RV spaces, tent camping, ziplines, disc golf and more

Tracy City

Grundy Forest Campground

Five sites and one group campsite, only a half mile hike from the Fiery Gizzard North trailhead. Online reservations required at Reserve.tnstateparks.com.

Monteagle

Smoke House Lodge & Cabins

Rustic lodge and cabins conveniently located in Monteagle, and its Patio Grill Restaurant is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with live music every day

Monteagle

South Cumberland Concierge

Exclusive, luxury vacation homes in Monteagle and Sewanee

Monteagle, Sewanee

Reverie Vacation Rentals

Licensed vacation rental management company offering 5-star stays in the South Cumberland and surrounding areas.

Monteagle

The Edgeworth Inn

Historic bed & breakfast located within the historic Monteagle Assembly

Tracy City

The Falls at Sewanee Creek

Unique cabins and glamping options with private waterfall, trails & outdoor movie theater

Tracy City

Goat Pen Hostel

Bunk rooms and private rooms with shared living space kitchenette and bathrooms

Monteagle

Terralodge

Luxury domes and treehouses in a wooded setting

Tracy City

Foster Falls Campground

Located at the Fiery Gizzard South Trailhead, this is the only state park campground in this area that is open to vehicles, with 25 sites for tents or small trailers. Online reservations required at Reserve.tnstateparks.com.

Altamont, Monteagle, Tracy City, Coalmont, Beersheba Springs

South Cumberland Getaways

SCG is the fastest growing vacation rental management company in the region.

Places to Eat

MonteaglePelhamSewaneeTracy City

Tracy City

Rosie’s Farmhouse Kitchen

Country breakfasts, daily plate lunches and evening meals

Tracy City

Hank's Corner Grille

Steaks, burgers, wings & pizza with a full bar

Tracy City

El Maguey Mexican Restaurant

Authentic Mexican cuisine

Monteagle, Sewanee

Word of Mouth Provisions

Have your vacation rental stocked for your arrival with groceries, welcome meal, charcuterie board, chilled drinks, fresh flowers, and breakfast bakery items.

Tracy City

Off the Rails

Railroad-themed food & energy station in Tracy City

Tracy City

Potbellies

Chow down on a hearty breakfast of omelette, skillets, or the hillbilly bowl, or come at lunch time for a sizzlin' sandwich or mouth watering burger.

Monteagle

Mountain Top Restaurant

Bringing innovative techniques and recipes from across the globe to create an exceptional culinary experience. Open Mon-Fri for lunch, Saturday for brunch and Thur-Sat for dinner.

Tracy City

Tracside

Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner with special plate lunches on Sundays

Monteagle

Paco's Cantina

Mexican restaurant and sports bar serving tacos, beer and more

Pelham

Simply Southern Cafe

Southern comfort food

Monteagle

Smoke House Patio Grill

Grilled & fried chicken, grilled pork chops, pulled BBQ, burgers, sandwiches, salads, vegetables, fried pies, cold beer with live music Friday & Saturday nights, plus open mic on Sunday from noon to 4pm.

Tracy City

Dutch Maid Bakery

The oldest family-owned bakery in Tennessee

Monteagle

High Point Restaurant

Built inside a 1929 mansion that presumably once was financed by Al Capone, High Point serves a menu of traditional gourmet dishes including Brie en Croute, Blackened Salmon Oscar and Black Thai Duck.