| SEWANEE
-- Only 5 miles away. The home of the University of the South.
Constructed in the 1880's, the architecture is very similar to that
of Oxford University in England. The campus is great for walking or
biking and the University Golf Course offers 18 tees. For golf
information call 931-598-1104. www.sewanee.edu |
| BLUE
WATER LODGE -- Specializing in fresh sea food and
Barbeque |
| BEERSHEBA
SPRINGS HOTEL ALTAMONT -- In historic Beersheba
Springs. Originally bulit as a retreat and spa for the elite in
1838. |
| MONTEAGLE
WINERY -- Open Monday-Sunday
until dark. Tours and Tastings available. |
| SOUTH
CUMBERLAND STATE PARK AND VISITORS CENTER --
Only 3 miles away. Contains a museum of area artifacts and
audio-visual film on attractions and hiking in the State Park. For
information on hiking, waterfalls and overlooks, visit the Visitors
Center. Local call: 931-924-2980. http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/ |
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The Monteagle Assembly ---
Monteagle sits 2,100 feet high and is considered the gateway to
the southern Cumberland Plateau.
From its beginning, Monteagle has been the location of various
theological and educational institutes. It was founded around 1870
by John Moffat, a Scotsman who retired from a career of leading a
nationwide temperance crusade, and named for Lord Monteagle, an
English friend. Moffat donated land for the establishment of the
Fairmount School for Girls, dedicated to providing educational
opportunities for women of the region.
He was also instrumental in creating the Moffat Collegiate and
Normal Institute for training teachers, which eventually became the
nondenominational Monteagle Sunday School Assembly. The assembly was
a part of the Chatauqua movement that established summer retreats
for the purpose of training Sunday school teachers. The appeal of
the mountain environment soon led to the development of a summer
resort. Chatauqua was a religious movement that began in 1874 on the
shores of Lake Chatauqua in northern New York.
Today, The Monteagle Assembly is still a place where Sunday
school teachers and others spend the summer in a religious
environment attending classes and concerts, and engaging in other
uplifting activities. This facility is the only one of its kind. In
1982 the Assembly was placed on the National Register of Historic
Places.
Monteagle is also home to the Monteagle Wine Cellars. Located on
Monteagle Mountain, this winery is dedicated to continuing and
expanding the rich heritage of wine-making in the area. It offers a
tasting room and retail shop where visitors can enjoy wines produced
from some of the world's best-known grape varieties.
- Directions: Monteagle is on US 41 just
north of I-24 between Manchester and Chattanooga. To reach the
winery, take Exit 134, turn left, and go 300 yards.
- Facilities: Driving tour of the Monteagle
Assembly. Winery.
- Fees: There is a charge to enter the
Monteagle Assembly during the summer. Monteagle Wine Cellars:
None.
- Dates: Monteagle Assembly is open
year-round. Winery is open year-round, hours vary seasonally.
- For more information: Grundy County Chamber
of Commerce, HCR 76, Box 578, Gruetli-Laager, 37339. Phone (931)
779-3238. Monteagle Wine Cellars, Highway 41A/64, PO Box 638,
Monteagle, TN 37356. Phone (800) 556-WINE.
http://www.vrbo.com/16559 |
| FOSTER
FALLS -- Only 15 miles away. Foster Falls has the
largest volume of water of any falls in the South Cumberland area.
Picnic and camping facilities are available. http://www.trails-edge.com/climb/foster/foster_main.htm |
| ROCK
CITY -- Located only 45 miles away in Chattanooga, Rock
City Gardens is best known for the legendary view of seven states
from Lover's Leap. Fairyland Caverns and Mother Goose Village,
favorites for generations, complete your tour.. www.seerockcity.com |
| RUBY
FALLS -- Located only 45 miles away in Chattanooga,
Ruby Falls is America's highest underground waterfall open to the
public. The sheer beauty of the spectacular 145-foot
waterfall, the panoramic view from the Lookout Mountain Tower, and
the exciting Fun Forest create a memorable experience for all ages.
www.rubyfalls.com |
| STONE
DOOR & SAVAGE GULF -- Only 20 miles away. In
Beersheba Springs, this scenic area offers beautiful bluffs,
picnicking, camping, hiking trails, views and waterfalls. More
information is available at the South Cumberland Visitors Center. |
| SEWANEE
NATURAL BRIDGE -- Located on Highway 56. A natural
stone bridge approximately 25 feet high. A great hiking or walking
area. |
| PRENTICE
COOPER STATE PARK -- Take in fantastic views of
the Tennessee River Gorge and its adjacent woodlands. Located in
Marion County near Chattanooga. http://www.cumberlandtrail.org/rivergorge.html |
| COWAN
-- Only 14 miles away. Cowan offers unique antique and craft
shops plus the Cowan Railroad Museum, a steam locomotive, caboose
and railroad relics. |
| TENNESEE
AQUARIUM -- Located only 45 miles away, the Tennessee
Aquarium is the largest freshwater aquarium in the world!
Journey through a spectacular 60-foot canyon and two living forests,
where you will see over 9,000 animals that swim, fly, and crawl in
natural habitats. www.tennis.org |
| TIMS
FORD LAKE STATE PARK -- Only 30 miles away. The park is
8 miles from Winchester on Highway 50 and offers fishing, camping
and swimming. Fishing guides services are available. Boat rentals
also. For more information call 931-967-4457. |
| JACK
DANIEL'S DISTILLERY -- Only 40 miles away. Located in
Lynchburg, the oldest registered distillery in the United States.
See how Tennessee whiskey has always been made and visit the country
stores and shops along the town square. Tours are daily from 9:00
A.M. to 4:00 P.M. For more information, call 931-759-4221. http://www.jackdaniels.com/ |
| BELL
BUCKLE -- 70 miles away. Take time to wander through
this unique town...It's worth visiting. |
| WONDER
CAVE -- Only 5 miles away. Offers tours with hand-held
lanterns. Large and small groups are welcome. For more information,
call 931-467-3060. |
| CHATTANOOGA
-- Only 45 miles away. Offers many activities and is home to Lookout
Mountain, the Chattanooga Choo Choo, the new Tennessee Aquarium and
much, much more. http://www.chattanoogafun.com/ |
| OCOEE
RIVER WHITE WATER RAFTING -- Only 80 miles away.
The 1996 Olympic site. Offers guided trips down one of the world's
most exciting white water rivers. |
| ADAMS-EDGEWORTH
INN -- Located within the Monteagle Assembly,
this 100-year old historic country inn offers 12 rooms with private
baths with living room, dining room and library for guests. On the
National Register of Historic Places. Call 931-924-2669 |
|
CANOE
THE SEQUATCHIE -- Only 40 miles away in Dunlap, TN.
Canoe trips may vary 2 or more hours. http://www.sequatchie.com/canoe.htm
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