Sewanee
This small college town and its closeby community of Monteagle make for a fun road trip in central Tennessee. Don’t miss the views from the beautiful forested overlooks.
And be sure to browse through shops like Taylor’s Mercantile, The Lemon Fair, Mooney’s Market and Emporium, and Mountain Outfitters.
Stop for lunch at The Blue Chair Café and Tavern, Shenanigans, or Mountain Goat Market before leaving town to get some delicious grub. The downtown area of Sewanee offers a collection of charming shops and some of the best dining Middle Tennessee has to offer.
Multiple people of this town’s 2,300 citizens are teachers and artists, creating a lively community that values the arts. St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School and The University of the South frequently host lectures, art exhibitions, and concerts.
This town’s Friday Nights in the Park series and annual Angel Fest also provides free concerts in the village, closing the street to create a festival-like atmosphere for friends and neighbors to enjoy good food and music.
So what do you think? Have we convinced you to pack your bags yet? If you happen to live in the beautiful state of Tennessee and know of some hidden gems, be sure to tell us so we can share them with our readers!
Meanwhile, here’s another of OUR hidden gems: Best Hidden Vacation Spots in the U.S.
