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 For NACGR AGM 2024 Attendees & Guests

Below please find a list covering internet access to on-campus tours and activities, places to eat, and off-campus sights to visit while in town for the AGM 2024.

Internet Access 

  • Use "Sewanee Guest" network while on campus
  • AT&T cell service
  • Verizon cell service

Sewanee Tours/Amenities 

Campus tours: 
  • Sewanee’s campus is stunning! ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ All Saints Chapel and, by appointment,  climb up Shapard Tower for a demonstration of the 56-bell Leonidas Polk Carillon, visit Dupont Library and its world-class music room, McClurg Dining Hall, Biehl Commons, Chapel of the Apostles, etc. Guided tours are available upon request.
Walks/hiking:
  • Sewanee has a multitude of walks and hikes. See: Sewanee Trail Map
  • ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ Abbo’s Alley, a very short walk from Convocation Hall and Breslin Tower, and beautiful Valley views from Morgan Steep, Green’s View, and the War Memorial Cross (The Cross).
Sports/fitness:
  • Fitness: The on Texas Avenue.
  • Tennis: The Fowler Center has 3 indoor tennis courts, and there are 12 outdoor tennis courts on Green’s View Road.
  • Golf: on Green’s View Road. This award-winning 9-hole course is a challenge for all golfers. Great fun. The course is closed on Mondays for maintenance. The clubhouse, , offers a menu of sandwiches and sides. 
  • Bicycling: Bicycle rentals are available at in the Sewanee Village.

Out of Town Activities

  • , Lynchburg, TN  (36 miles)

The distillery is in a dry county in the quaint town of Lynchburg.  Tours are very enjoyable and offer samples of the product.

  • , ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ Pittsburg, TN (25 miles)

The Lodge foundry in ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ Pittsburg is the only producer of cast iron cookware in the USA. Their products are sold internationally. 220 East 3rd St ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ Pittsburg, TN 37380 423-403-7707 ($10.00) 

  • Chattanooga, TN, (55 miles) located on the Tennessee River.

²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ Lookout Mountain and ride up the ,  the , the , or walk around downtown and cross the Tennessee River on Chattanooga’s pedestrian bridge. There are many good restaurants in Chattanooga.

Area Restaurants

Sewanee:
  • is the University cafeteria for students and faculty. Students will be on Fall Break during the AGM, but the cafeteria will be open with a limited menu. ($) 
  • on Georgia Ave. is a popular spot for coffee and light-fare food. ($)
  • in the Sewanee Village. Large selections of sandwiches and sides. ($$) 
  • , Sewanee Village.  Deli dining and Pub next door. ($$) 
  • , Sewanee Village: Specialty culinary offerings for lunch only. ($$) 
  • :  Breakfast, dinner, and bar. Seating at the Bar into the evening. Quiet conversational spaces are available. ($$$)
  • : Lunch. Bar. Indoor and outdoor seating. ($$)
Monteagle (6 miles from Sewanee): 
  • , located between Sewanee and Monteagle, on Highway 41A.  Open for dinner (Mediterranean) and Sunday brunch.  Reservations recommended (931-463-2200). ($$$$)
  • : Fine dining. ($$$$) Located at the Western end of Monteagle. High Point offers a menu of fine entrees and appetizers. Reservations are needed on the weekend. 224 E Main St, Monteagle, TN. (931.924.4600) 
  • : A great sandwich (plus) restaurant located at 109 Main Street in Monteagle (open Tuesday-Saturday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. ($$)
  • , 402 West Main Street, Monteagle. ($$$)

Local and Nearby Shopping

The Sewanee Village:
  • (clothing and gifts)
  • Post Office
  • University BookStore
  • Taylor’s Mercantile (gifts, household decor)
  • The Sewanee Market (convenience store across US 41 A)
  • (art gallery and gift shop)
  • (bike rentals, accessories)
Monteagle:
  • (small specialty grocery store and gift shop)
  • (Groceries) 
  • (outdoor clothing and gear)
  • Dollar Store
  • CVS Pharmacy
  • Gas Stations
  • Auto Repair