Meredith’s guidebook
Food scene
Fun local hang out with fantastic pizza, sandwiches & desserts. Gluten-free options
89 locals recommend
Mountain Goat Market.
109 Main StFun local hang out with fantastic pizza, sandwiches & desserts. Gluten-free options
Fine dining with an interesting history. Rumored to be an Al Capone hang out.
72 locals recommend
High Point Restaurant
224 Main StFine dining with an interesting history. Rumored to be an Al Capone hang out.
Shenanigans
12595 Sollace M Freeman HwyFun, casual, local hang out on The University of the South domain.
Papa Ron's Pizza & Italian Steakhouse
402 W Main StGreat pizza, locally owned.
Dutch Maid Bakery & Cafe
109 Main StHistoric bakery and cafe in downtown Tracy City
Hank's Corner Grille
24 Main StModern, upscale restaurant and brewery with beautiful outdoor spaces and overlooks. About 25 minutes from Monteagle.
45 locals recommend
Top of the Rock
1584 Jasper Highlands BlvdModern, upscale restaurant and brewery with beautiful outdoor spaces and overlooks. About 25 minutes from Monteagle.
Historic restaurant (patio grill) and local music venue
6 locals recommend
The Smoke House Lodge & Cabins
844 W Main StHistoric restaurant (patio grill) and local music venue
Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant
1236 W Main StGreat local Mexican restaurant with fresh ingredients.
Historic diner with fun decor! Bigger than it looks! Great when you have a hankering for greasy food and milkshakes!
8 locals recommend
Dixie Lee Diner
420 Dixie Lee AvenueHistoric diner with fun decor! Bigger than it looks! Great when you have a hankering for greasy food and milkshakes!
Fun place with sports bar-like atmosphere, outdoor seating and live music. Great wings!
The Local Bar & Grill 2 LLC.
38 West Main StreetFun place with sports bar-like atmosphere, outdoor seating and live music. Great wings!
La Bella Pearl
15344 Sewanee HighwayFine dining. Sunday Brunch. Gourmet cuisine dinner “tours”.
Stirling's Coffee House
241 Georgia AveThe Blue Chair Cafe & Tavern
35 University AveCity/town information
Quaint little town with the highest elevation (2,000 ft) on the way from Miami to Chicago.
19 locals recommend
Monteagle
Quaint little town with the highest elevation (2,000 ft) on the way from Miami to Chicago.
Home of The University of the South... beautiful architecture, The Perimeter Trail (amazing hiking), and fun, little restaurants make this a must-do!
32 locals recommend
Sewanee
Home of The University of the South... beautiful architecture, The Perimeter Trail (amazing hiking), and fun, little restaurants make this a must-do!
Home to the famed music venue, The Caverns. Checkout local eatery, Gallery 41, for a delicious treat and local gifts.
Pelham
Home to the famed music venue, The Caverns. Checkout local eatery, Gallery 41, for a delicious treat and local gifts.
Cowan
Check out the railroad museum and the art gallery!
Sightseeing
Sam H. Werner Military Museum
1148 W Main StA great place for military history. Only open on weekends.
Beautiful views and waterfalls make this some of the best hiking in the country!
57 locals recommend
South Cumberland State Park
11745 US-41Beautiful views and waterfalls make this some of the best hiking in the country!
Chattanooga
Great place for a day trip- 45 minutes from Monteagle.
Beautiful, nationally-ranked hiking trail along waterfalls and forests full of mountain laurel.
26 locals recommend
Fiery Gizzard Recreation Area
131 Fiery Gizzard RoadBeautiful, nationally-ranked hiking trail along waterfalls and forests full of mountain laurel.
Cowan Railroad Museum
108 S Front StHistoric Railroad museum. Check hours before going.
Artisan Depot Gallery & Gift Shop
204 Cumberland St EGreat place for local arts and crafts!
Gorgeous college campus with rich history, music programs, amazing hiking and fun little restaurants!
45 locals recommend
The University Of The South
735 University AveGorgeous college campus with rich history, music programs, amazing hiking and fun little restaurants!
Outdoor Activities
Bigfoot Adventure TN Zipline
514 Brawley RdFun place for ziplining, disc golf, hiking & biking!
The Caverns
555 Charlie Roberts RdFamed underground music venue and cave tours
The Course at Sewanee
444 Green's View RdLocal favorite for golfing!
Get your golf game on! Just south of Monteagle, down the mountain.
8 locals recommend
Sweetens Cove Golf Club
2040 Sweetens Cove RdGet your golf game on! Just south of Monteagle, down the mountain.
Historic paved biking/walking trail, running through Sewanee, Monteagle & Tracy City. Follows the old railroad tracks.
29 locals recommend
Mountain Goat Trail
Historic paved biking/walking trail, running through Sewanee, Monteagle & Tracy City. Follows the old railroad tracks.
Flying Camp llc - paragliding school
1692 Window Rock RdLocal Shopping
Mountain Outfitters
903 W Main StGreat local shop with clothing, footwear, outdoor gear, etc.
Local boutique featuring home decor, Al Capone finds, local gifts, candles, etc.
6 locals recommend
Oakes & Oliver's Modern Mercantile
335 Laurel Lake DrLocal boutique featuring home decor, Al Capone finds, local gifts, candles, etc.
The Amish Hippie
808 W Main StUnique shop with touristy stuff. More Hippie than Amish.
Mooney's market
1265 W Main StEclectic health food store, local crafts