Walker’s guidebook
Food scene
Has a lot of local produce and products; all organic, vegetarian, with gluten-free options. Also sells crafts, yarn, plants, crystals, etc. Great little grocery.
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Mooney's market
1265 W Main StHas a lot of local produce and products; all organic, vegetarian, with gluten-free options. Also sells crafts, yarn, plants, crystals, etc. Great little grocery.
Sandwiches, salads, pizza and an espresso bar; order online for takeout.
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Mountain Goat Market.
109 Main StSandwiches, salads, pizza and an espresso bar; order online for takeout.
Dixie Lee Diner
420 Dixie Lee AvenueIt's a diner y'all. Good food, reasonable prices.
Local favorite restaurant/bar right off campus. Good food, good vibe.
https://www.shenanigans1974.com/
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Shenanigans
12595 Sollace M Freeman HwyLocal favorite restaurant/bar right off campus. Good food, good vibe.
https://www.shenanigans1974.com/
Piggly Wiggly
754 W Main StGroceries on the mountain.
La Bella Pearl
15344 Sewanee HighwayFine Dining
Higher end, good food, historic: the mansion was built in 1929 and is said to have been financed by Al Capone, who set up his mistress there. Floors and light fixtures are original.
https://www.highpointrestaurant.net/
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High Point Restaurant
224 Main StHigher end, good food, historic: the mansion was built in 1929 and is said to have been financed by Al Capone, who set up his mistress there. Floors and light fixtures are original.
https://www.highpointrestaurant.net/
Sightseeing
Map: https://new.sewanee.edu/files/resources/pages-from-trailmap2020a-sm-1.pdf
Walker's Version: If you park at the University Gates Trailhead (taking 41 toward campus, pass through the stone gates and the trailhead parking lot is just after on the right), you can either go left on the Beckwith's Point Trail (white blaze) or straight on the Perimeter Trail (blue blaze; this portion is known as Shakerag Hollow and has incredible wildflowers in the Spring). If you use these trails together you can have a nice loop that’s about 4 miles, maybe a little less. I’m in decent shape, and hiking, it still takes me about 2 hours. There are many spots worth stopping and taking in the beauty, so leave yourself plenty of time.
If you are mountain biking, the Shakerag Hollow portion of the Perimeter Trail is for foot travel only, but the Beckwith’s Point Trail can be biked. You would be better off parking at the Equestrian Center on Sewanee’s campus and taking Breakfield Road to the Water Tower Trail, which then intersects the part of the Perimeter that you can bike. When you hit the Perimeter, turn left, and you can bike for miles. Turning right takes you back toward Shakerag. Check out the link above to the map. And here's a campus map to find the Equestrian Center: https://letters.sewanee.edu/contact/campus-map/.
If you want a longer hike, from the University Gates on the Perimeter Trail, don’t turn left when you get to the turn off for Green’s View, but instead continue on the Perimeter. You’ll cross a stream and potentially some wet areas (much drier in summer). In about a mile you’ll come to the end of the Shakerag portion and come to Roark’s Cove Road. The trail follows the right shoulder and then crosses (walk toward the waterfall) and goes up the hill from there. This will eventually take you to KA Point which is featured in the photos. If you came back from there following the Perimeter back to Shakerag you could take the side trail up to Green’s View and then take the Beckwith’s Point Trail back to the University Gate’s Trailhead. That’s about a six mile hike. Or you could continue to the Forestry Cabin from KA Point, and then come back and that’s about 9 miles.
Obviously, this is a hike I have done often. It’s lovely, and rigorous enough to give me a very good workout. Between Fiery Gizzard and the Perimeter Trail, I find the PT less trafficked. You’ll see the most amount of people in the loop that Beckwith and the Perimeter form. If you would rather see less people and still hike Fiery Gizzard, try a weekday. Even if you go on a weekend, it won’t be shoulder to shoulder – I just prefer nature without the sounds of people in it. That goes for the PT as well -- a lot less people on a weekday.
Official Version: The Perimeter Trail is a 20-mile loop that offers gorgeous views and excellent opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and running atop the bluffs of the Cumberland Plateau. Hikers will pass beautiful overlooks, geologic features, streams and falls, and loads of upland deciduous forest. Caving and climbing sites, too, can be easily reached from the trail.
Access points on the trail include the Sewanee Village, the Memorial Cross, Lake Cheston, Green's View, the Caldwell Rim/ Potter's Ridge trailhead, and the University Gates. Certain portions of the Perimeter Trail, such as Shakerag Hollow, are open only for hiking (no biking or horseback riding). Camping is for students, alumni, faculty/staff, and leaseholders only. Please follow Leave No Trace guidelines.
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Perimeter Trail
Perimeter TrailMap: https://new.sewanee.edu/files/resources/pages-from-trailmap2020a-sm-1.pdf
Walker's Version: If you park at the University Gates Trailhead (taking 41 toward campus, pass through the stone gates and the trailhead parking lot is just after on the right), you can either go left on the Beckwith's Point Trail (white blaze) or straight on the Perimeter Trail (blue blaze; this portion is known as Shakerag Hollow and has incredible wildflowers in the Spring). If you use these trails together you can have a nice loop that’s about 4 miles, maybe a little less. I’m in decent shape, and hiking, it still takes me about 2 hours. There are many spots worth stopping and taking in the beauty, so leave yourself plenty of time.
If you are mountain biking, the Shakerag Hollow portion of the Perimeter Trail is for foot travel only, but the Beckwith’s Point Trail can be biked. You would be better off parking at the Equestrian Center on Sewanee’s campus and taking Breakfield Road to the Water Tower Trail, which then intersects the part of the Perimeter that you can bike. When you hit the Perimeter, turn left, and you can bike for miles. Turning right takes you back toward Shakerag. Check out the link above to the map. And here's a campus map to find the Equestrian Center: https://letters.sewanee.edu/contact/campus-map/.
If you want a longer hike, from the University Gates on the Perimeter Trail, don’t turn left when you get to the turn off for Green’s View, but instead continue on the Perimeter. You’ll cross a stream and potentially some wet areas (much drier in summer). In about a mile you’ll come to the end of the Shakerag portion and come to Roark’s Cove Road. The trail follows the right shoulder and then crosses (walk toward the waterfall) and goes up the hill from there. This will eventually take you to KA Point which is featured in the photos. If you came back from there following the Perimeter back to Shakerag you could take the side trail up to Green’s View and then take the Beckwith’s Point Trail back to the University Gate’s Trailhead. That’s about a six mile hike. Or you could continue to the Forestry Cabin from KA Point, and then come back and that’s about 9 miles.
Obviously, this is a hike I have done often. It’s lovely, and rigorous enough to give me a very good workout. Between Fiery Gizzard and the Perimeter Trail, I find the PT less trafficked. You’ll see the most amount of people in the loop that Beckwith and the Perimeter form. If you would rather see less people and still hike Fiery Gizzard, try a weekday. Even if you go on a weekend, it won’t be shoulder to shoulder – I just prefer nature without the sounds of people in it. That goes for the PT as well -- a lot less people on a weekday.
Official Version: The Perimeter Trail is a 20-mile loop that offers gorgeous views and excellent opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and running atop the bluffs of the Cumberland Plateau. Hikers will pass beautiful overlooks, geologic features, streams and falls, and loads of upland deciduous forest. Caving and climbing sites, too, can be easily reached from the trail.
Access points on the trail include the Sewanee Village, the Memorial Cross, Lake Cheston, Green's View, the Caldwell Rim/ Potter's Ridge trailhead, and the University Gates. Certain portions of the Perimeter Trail, such as Shakerag Hollow, are open only for hiking (no biking or horseback riding). Camping is for students, alumni, faculty/staff, and leaseholders only. Please follow Leave No Trace guidelines.
Map: https://tnstateparks.com/assets/pdf/additional-content/park-maps/32-fiery-gizzard_sm.pdf
Walker's Version: If you want to feel like a child in nature again, go to the Fiery Gizzard. It's gobsmackingly beautiful. However, if big miles is your quest, or if you are prone to twisting an ankle, or have balance issues, you may want to consider a different trail. If you are into amble and mosey, this is a wonderful place to expand heart, mind, body.
If you are fit, nimble, gung-ho there are those who run or fast hike the Fiery Gizzard. Just be aware that roots and rocks are a lot of what comprise the trail.
Official Version: The Fiery Gizzard Trail runs from Tracy City, Tennessee to Foster Falls in Marion County, Tennessee. It is renowned for its beauty and diversity, cited by Backpacker magazine as one of the top 25 hiking trails in the United States. The 12.5-mile trail offers scenic views, waterfalls, rock formations, and hemlock trees over 200 years old.
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Fiery Gizzard Recreation Area
131 Fiery Gizzard RoadMap: https://tnstateparks.com/assets/pdf/additional-content/park-maps/32-fiery-gizzard_sm.pdf
Walker's Version: If you want to feel like a child in nature again, go to the Fiery Gizzard. It's gobsmackingly beautiful. However, if big miles is your quest, or if you are prone to twisting an ankle, or have balance issues, you may want to consider a different trail. If you are into amble and mosey, this is a wonderful place to expand heart, mind, body.
If you are fit, nimble, gung-ho there are those who run or fast hike the Fiery Gizzard. Just be aware that roots and rocks are a lot of what comprise the trail.
Official Version: The Fiery Gizzard Trail runs from Tracy City, Tennessee to Foster Falls in Marion County, Tennessee. It is renowned for its beauty and diversity, cited by Backpacker magazine as one of the top 25 hiking trails in the United States. The 12.5-mile trail offers scenic views, waterfalls, rock formations, and hemlock trees over 200 years old.
Located in Grundy County, Tennessee, The Caverns is a world-renowned destination for underground live music, home of the Emmy-winning PBS television series Bluegrass Underground, and a magical cave system for different skill levels of exploration. On October 8, 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Caverns opened a new above ground venue, The Caverns Above Ground Amphitheater, to bring back live music in a responsible way with outdoor, socially distanced concerts.
Inside The Caverns subterranean music venue, guests revel in the prehistoric natural acoustics and otherworldly beauty.
https://www.thecaverns.com/
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As Cavernas
555 Charlie Roberts RdLocated in Grundy County, Tennessee, The Caverns is a world-renowned destination for underground live music, home of the Emmy-winning PBS television series Bluegrass Underground, and a magical cave system for different skill levels of exploration. On October 8, 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Caverns opened a new above ground venue, The Caverns Above Ground Amphitheater, to bring back live music in a responsible way with outdoor, socially distanced concerts.
Inside The Caverns subterranean music venue, guests revel in the prehistoric natural acoustics and otherworldly beauty.
https://www.thecaverns.com/
A swimming hole in summer, worth visiting year-round. A stunning waterfall connected to the Fiery Gizzard Trail.
If swimming, it's a smart idea to take water shoes because of the rocks you'll have to clamber over to get into deeper water.
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Foster Falls
A swimming hole in summer, worth visiting year-round. A stunning waterfall connected to the Fiery Gizzard Trail.
If swimming, it's a smart idea to take water shoes because of the rocks you'll have to clamber over to get into deeper water.
Golf
Play the Sewanee golf course: phone number to the club house is (931) 598-1104 (www.thecourseatsewanee.com).
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The Course at Sewanee
444 Green's View RdPlay the Sewanee golf course: phone number to the club house is (931) 598-1104 (www.thecourseatsewanee.com).
Outfitters
Great outfitters; check out the 50% off room upstairs.
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Mountain Outfitters
903 W Main StGreat outfitters; check out the 50% off room upstairs.
Athletic Facilities
Sewanee has athletic facilities open to the public for a fee ($7 a day; $30 for 5-day pass; $60 for 10-day); go to the front desk of the Fowler Center (750 University Ave) on campus. The phone is (931) 598-1793. If you are planning on swimming, check the hours. This also includes use of tennis courts.
750 University Ave, Sewanee, TN 37375
Fowler Center
Sewanee has athletic facilities open to the public for a fee ($7 a day; $30 for 5-day pass; $60 for 10-day); go to the front desk of the Fowler Center (750 University Ave) on campus. The phone is (931) 598-1793. If you are planning on swimming, check the hours. This also includes use of tennis courts.
750 University Ave, Sewanee, TN 37375
Bike Shop
Woody’s Bicycles (90 Reed's Ln, Sewanee (931) 598-9793).
Employees are super friendly and super knowledgeable.
To rent a bike, go to the website and sign the rental agreement; a bike will be ready when you walk in the shop. https://www.woodysbicycles.com/.
They mostly rent hybrid and electric bikes. They also know a lot about the mountain biking trails, the Mountain Goat Trail, and other biking opportunities.
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Woody's Bicycles
90 Reed's LnWoody’s Bicycles (90 Reed's Ln, Sewanee (931) 598-9793).
Employees are super friendly and super knowledgeable.
To rent a bike, go to the website and sign the rental agreement; a bike will be ready when you walk in the shop. https://www.woodysbicycles.com/.
They mostly rent hybrid and electric bikes. They also know a lot about the mountain biking trails, the Mountain Goat Trail, and other biking opportunities.