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.
South Cumberland Concierge
Exclusive, luxury vacation homes in Monteagle and Sewanee
South Cumberland Rentals
Licensed vacation rental management company offering 5-star stays in the South Cumberland and surrounding areas.
Terralodge
Luxury domes and treehouses in a wooded setting
South Cumberland Getaways
SCG is the fastest growing vacation rental management company in the region.
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
The Edgeworth Inn
Historic bed & breakfast located within the historic Monteagle Assembly
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.
Trailhead Cabins
Four cabins located near the South Cumberland Welcome Center
Monteagle Inn & Retreat Center
A charming bed & breakfast with 13 rooms, a cottage, and a conference room located conveniently in downtown Monteagle.
Amish Hippie
One of the quirkiest vintage shops in Tennessee, with clothing, jewelry, accessories, gifts, nostalgic souvenirs, vintage posters & stickers, tobacco accessories, t-shirts, Amish soap and baskets.
Cove Creek Farm
Working farm with indoor & outdoor playgrounds and guided tours
ECO E-bikes
E-bike rental, sales & repair right on the Mountain Goat Trail
Fade Medical Spa
Medical spa services by appointment: hydrafacial, dermal filler, neuromodulators
Hallelujah Pottery & Full Circle Candles
Locally-crafted pottery, candles and other gifts
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.
High Vibes Healing
Yoga studio that features a variety of classes and also has a state of the art medical grade infrared sauna.
Highland Bluff Studio
Subtly nerdy soy candles made with all natural soy wax, cotton wicks, and no dyes
Highlander Folk School
An historic site on America's journey toward a more just and inclusive society. (Closed for Restoration)
May Justus Memorial Library
Local library, named for a noted author and teacher who encouraged literacy among area citizens.
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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
One of Nine Surviving Chautauquas
Mooney's Market & Emporium
Located in a 1939 storefront, The Market is a Natural Foods Grocery, while the Emporium is a collection of "shops". Yarn shop, antiques, houseplants, pottery, African baskets and more.
Mountain Goat Market Catering
Killer eats, eclectic finds
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Mountain Goat Trail
A real-life version of “The Little Engine that Could”, and now a great paved trail
Mountain Mobile Massage
Individual or couple massages with optional add-on treatments in your accommodations
Mountain Outfitters
Outdoor equipment and apparel store with rock wall inside and permanent 50%-off outlet upstairs
Mountain Top Restaurant & Catering
Gourmet style clean eating cafe with a rotating menu of lunch and Saturday brunch options, plus catering and private event space available.
Music on the Mountain at The Smoke House Patio Grill
Features some of the best artists and songwriters from Nashville every Friday night from 6:30 to 9:30 and every Saturday night from 4:30 to 9:30. Also serving hot food and cold beer, with indoor and outdoor seating options.
Oakes & Oliver's Modern Mercantile
Cool vintage items, unique home decor and local handcrafted goods
Paco's Tacos
Permanent food truck in Monteagle serving tacos and more
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.
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.
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South Cumberland State Park Visitor Center
Park info, gift shop, mini-museum and trailhead for a kid-friendly "storybook trail"
The Depot Cafe
Home cooked Southern food, including burgers, Philly cheese steaks & desserts
The Hotel, The Eagle & College Hijinks
An Epic Tale of Fire, Abduction, Guilt and Repatriation
The Mabee Homeplace
A Storied Home with Connections to Al Capone
The Whimsy Willow
Clothing, gifts and home goods boutique with a little something for everyone
Wander Brew
Coffee and ice cream shop in a renovated vintage gas station building in downtown Monteagle
Werner Military Museum
Unique Military Equipment from a Unique Collector
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.
Wrenn's Nest
A place to escape summer heat and yellow fever
Things to do in Monteagle
Lodging in Monteagle
Sewanee
Abbo's Alley
An easy-to-walk and carefully tended ravine garden at the University of the South in Sewanee.
Tracy City
Annex Cafe
Classic Southern diner with specials - breakfast & lunch only
Tracy City
Bigfoot Adventure Zipline & Disc Golf
RV park and campground with ziplining, disc golf and clay shooting
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.
Sewanee
Blue Chair Cafe, Bakery & Tavern
Breakfasts featuring baked goods, lunches & dinners featuring burgers, sandwiches and beer
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.
Sewanee
Bodyworks Youniversity & Mountain Massage
Pilates, yoga, fitness & massage
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.
Tracy City
Christ Church Episcopal
From a humble start in a woodshed, an enduring legacy
Tracy City
Dari-Delight
Pizza, burgers, sundaes & more
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.
Tracy City
Dutch Maid Bakery
The oldest family-owned bakery in Tennessee
Tracy City
E.L. Hampton House
From Railroad Ticket Agent to Coal Company President
Tracy City
El Maguey Mexican Restaurant
Authentic Mexican cuisine
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!
Sewanee
Fine Arts at the Mountain
Full line musical instrument store and music school
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.
Tracy City
Frank White House
An Eclectic Home with a “Do It Yourself” Owner
Sewanee
Green's View Grill
Burgers, hot dogs & gourmet salads adjacent to golf pro shop
Tracy City
Grundy County Historical Society Museum
The Definitive Historical Resource for the South Cumberland Region
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.
Tracy City
Grundy Lakes & Lone Rock Coke Ovens
There's a recreational lake with swimming and picnicking facilities at the site of the historic Lone Rock Coke Ovens, where locally-mined coal was converted to coal coke by convict labor. An easy 2.3-mile hike encircles the lakes; some of it using a low-traffic paved road. Access this adventure from the Grundy Lakes Trailhead, which is also the parking area for the swimming and picnicking facilities.
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.
Tracy City
Hank's Corner Grille
Steaks, burgers, wings & pizza with a full bar