Sewanee is a world apart from the hustle and bustle of urban and suburban life. With a population of only 2,300, Sewanee will surprise you with its worldly outlook. Maybe it’s because we’re a town that attracts professors and students from around the globe, or maybe it’s the people born and raised here, whose wealth of local knowledge and experiences enrich our lives. Maybe it’s the family-friendly concerts under the stars, or welcoming places to grab a bite after a day on the trails, or beautiful crafts made by our friends and neighbors. Whatever it is, in Sewanee, you’ll feel welcome.

The University of the South

Sewanee is home to the University of the South, one of the country's top liberal arts colleges. Its 13,000 acre domain and surrounding state parks provide a paradise of forests, bluffs, waterfalls and hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, biking, rock climbing, and horseback riding.

Mountain Goat Trail

From 1856 to 1985, the Mountain Goat Railroad carried coal and passengers between Palmer and Cowan in Grundy and Franklin Counties of the Cumberland Plateau. It was named the Mountain Goat because the climb onto the Plateau was one of the steepest railroad ascents in the world.

Now, the Mountain Goat Trail Alliance is reclaiming the path of the railroad as a paved, multi-use recreational trail. A 5-mile stretch from Sewanee to Monteagle is already open, along with another 6 miles from Monteagle to Tracy City. When finished, the 35-plus-mile trail will connect seven towns in two counties.

Head of the Crow State Park

Formerly known as the Lost Cove portion of South Cumberland State Park, Head of the Crow is now Tennessee's 57th state park. The park features two beautiful natural sandstone arches, beautiful overlooks and a large cave opening where an underground river emerges.

The South Cumberland region

Sewanee is at the southern tip of the Cumberland Plateau. The terrain is unique — full of dramatic sandstone cliffs, over which spill dozens of majestic and beautiful waterfalls, carving deep canyons with cool, clear-running streams — all surrounded by lush, mature hardwood and evergreen forests.

The South Cumberland region spans nine communities and three state parks in addition to the University domain, with over 50,000 acres of pristine forests. It features plenty of dining, shopping and recreation options and a diverse variety of inns and vacation rentals. More information can be found at MountainsOfAdventure.com.