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