MONTEAGLE MOUNTAIN /
SOUTH CUMBERLAND AREA
Beersheba Springs • Monteagle • Tracy City
The Monteagle Mountain area is comprised of Grundy and Marion counties. Grundy County, created in 1844 from Coffee, Warren and Franklin counties was named in honor of Felix Grundy (1777-1840), Chief Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court, U.S. Congressman and Senator from Tennessee, U.S. Attorney General under President Martin Van Buren. Marion County, created in 1817 from Indian lands was named in honor of Francis Marion (1732-1795), Continental and Revolutionary War officer who guerilla tactics in the Revolutionary War won him the title “Swamp Fox.”
Fun Things to See and Do
Savage Gulf State Park
1183 Stone Door Rd
Beersheba Springs, 37305
931-692-3887
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/savage-gulf
Savage Gulf State Park, featuring one of Tennessee’s most scenic wilderness areas, includes the nearly 19,000-acre Savage Gulf State Natural Area. The park offers approximately 60 miles of hiking to remarkable vistas, waterfalls, historical locations and nine backcountry campgrounds. Camping reservations are required and can be made online.
Fun Things to See and Do
South Cumberland State Park
11745 US Hwy 41
Monteagle, 37356
931-924-2980
www.tnstateparks.com/parks/south-cumberland
Spanning over 12,000 acres, South Cumberland offers some of the region’s best hiking and backcountry camping. The Visitor’s Center, located on State Hwy 41 between Monteagle and Tracy City, provides interpretive exhibits and information about the park. Explore areas like Fiery Gizzard, Denny Cove, Lost Cove, and Grundy Lakes. Fiery Gizzard, one of the nation’s top trails, connects Grundy Forest and Foster Falls, offering swimming opportunities and panoramic views. Carter State Natural Area is part of a unique 18,000-acre sinkhole valley named Lost Cove. Sewanee Natural Bridge is a stunning sandstone arch overlooking Lost Cove, Grundy Lakes, a day-use area near Tracy City, offers swimming, picnicking, fishing, hiking and a view of 19th-century Coke Ovens. The park has both primitive and backcountry campsites. Camping reservations are required and can be made online.
Dining
Dutch Maid Bakery
109 Main St
Tracy City, 37387
931-592-3171
www.dutchmaid.net
Established in 1902 by the Baggenstoss family, the Dutch Maid Bakery is the oldest family-owned bakery in the State and is also on the National Register for Historic Places. The Baggenstoss family carried on the family tradition for many generations until ownership was so aptly acquired by Cindy Day. This bakery features pastries, cakes, breads, and other items. A café is also available next to the Bakery with space being available for special events with advanced reservations. Catering services are offered. Tours available. A “must visit” attraction on the Mountain!
