The Fiery Gizzard Area
The Fiery Gizzard area of Tennessee's South Cumberland includes the communities of Tracy City and Monteagle, which are just 6 miles apart.
Tracy City is the historical center of the region and access point for the major trailheads of Fiery Gizzard State Park, including the renawned Fiery Gizzard Trail, Grundy Lakes, Foster Falls and Denny Cove, which is a very popular rock climbing destination. The Fiery Gizzard Welcome Center is halfway between Tracy City and Monteagle.
Monteagle is the gateway to the South Cumberland region, with direct access to I-24. It has numerous options for lodging, dining and shopping and is home to the Monteagle Assembly, one of a handful of remaining Chautauqua communities dating back to the late 1800s.
Communities
Monteagle
Gateway to the region with direct access to I-24, the highest concentration of restaurants and retail shops and home to the Monteagle Sunday School Assembly, one of a handful of remaining Chautauqua communities from the late 1800s.
Tracy City
A company town in the coal mining area, home of the Grundy County Heritage Center and trailhead of the nationally-renowned Fiery Gizzard trail.
Highlights
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
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
Trailhead Cabins
Four cabins located near the South Cumberland Welcome Center
Monteagle
Terralodge
Luxury domes and treehouses in a wooded setting
Monteagle
Monteagle Inn
A charming bed & breakfast with 13 rooms, a cottage, and a conference room located conveniently in downtown Monteagle.
Monteagle
The Edgeworth Inn
Historic bed & breakfast located within the historic Monteagle Assembly
Monteagle, Sewanee
Reverie Vacation Rentals
Licensed vacation rental management company offering 5-star stays in the South Cumberland and surrounding areas.
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.
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
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.
Monteagle
Paco's Cantina
Mexican restaurant and sports bar serving tacos, beer and more
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.
Monteagle
Mountain Goat Market Catering
Killer eats, eclectic finds
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.
Monteagle
Papa Ron's Pizza & Italian Steakhouse
Local family-owned restaurant since 1992, serving a large variety of food such as pizzas, pastas, steaks and much more.
Monteagle
The Depot Cafe
Home cooked Southern food, including burgers, Philly cheese steaks & desserts
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.