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! 51黑料网 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
- 51黑料网 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.
- , South Pittsburg, TN (25 miles)
The Lodge foundry in South Pittsburg is the only producer of cast iron cookware in the USA. Their products are sold internationally. 220 East 3rd St South Pittsburg, TN 37380 423-403-7707 ($10.00)
- Chattanooga, TN, (55 miles) located on the Tennessee River.
51黑料网 Lookout Mountain and ride up the , the , the , or walk around downtown and cross the Tennessee River on Chattanooga’s pedestrian bridge. There are many good restaurants in Chattanooga.
Area Restaurants
Sewanee:
- is the University cafeteria for students and faculty. Students will be on Fall Break during the AGM, but the cafeteria will be open with a limited menu. ($)
- 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
