Monteagle, TN

Travel Guide

Monteagle, Tennessee in the Southern Tennessee Mountains on the Cumberland Plateau close to Chattanooga . Highway 41a crossing interstate I24 on a sunny autumn day with beautiful fall colorful foliage
Monteagle, Tennessee in the Southern Tennessee Mountains on the Cumberland Plateau close to Chattanooga . Highway 41a crossing interstate I24 on a sunny autumn day with beautiful fall colorful foliage
Lower Greeter Falls on the Fiery Gizzard Trail.
Upper Greeter Falls on the Fiery Gizzard Trail.
This restaurant used to be the former home of Al Capone, a home he purchased for his Mistress. Capone would stop here during his travels to Florida. This home is constructed with underground tunnels and an elaborate system in the basement for making liquor that he was bootlegging. Accounts from locals say he and John Dillinger played cards on the patio and had multiple ways to escape the hole if needed, including holes on the exterior walls for placing your feet if scaling a wall.

Where to stay in Monteagle

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Clifftops

While Clifftops might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Clifftops Lake and Monteagle Sunday School Assembly.

Clifftops
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Cooleys Rift

While there might not be top attractions in Cooleys Rift, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Monteagle Sunday School Assembly and Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club.

Cooleys Rift
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Downtown Monteagle

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Downtown Monteagle and surrounding area, you can visit Monteagle Sunday School Assembly and South Cumberland State Park.

Downtown Monteagle
The Smokehouse Lodge and Cabins

The Smokehouse Lodge and Cabins

3 out of 5
844 W Main Street Monteagle TN
The price is AED 171 per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
AED 171
AED 196 total
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monteagle. Enjoy free parking, private pools, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,156 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 21 January 2026

The Smokehouse Lodge and Cabins
Quality Inn Monteagle

Quality Inn Monteagle

2.5 out of 5
509 W Main St Pelham TN
The price is AED 286 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
AED 286
AED 342 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pelham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (829 reviews)
Perfect.

Reviewed on 5 January 2026

Quality Inn Monteagle
Red Roof Inn Monteagle - I-24

Red Roof Inn Monteagle - I-24

2 out of 5
742 Dixie Lee Ave Monteagle TN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 203 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
AED 203
AED 233 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monteagle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (644 reviews)
Yes and yes

Reviewed on 18 January 2026

Red Roof Inn Monteagle - I-24
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Creekside Tiny house in fantastic Monteagle! Quick hike to waterfall!

Creekside Tiny house in fantastic Monteagle! Quick hike to waterfall!

Monteagle TN
Stay at this vacation home in Monteagle. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions South Cumberland State Park and Bigfoot Adventure ...
10/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
I love that the cabin was so close to the creek. It was like our own private oasis! They even had hammocks for us to put up to enjoy. I also like that his cabin was set back a little further in the woods so we felt like we had some privacy.

Reviewed on 6 January 2026

Creekside Tiny house in fantastic Monteagle! Quick hike to waterfall!
Caverns,Sewanee,Waterfalls,Fall Hike:Tiny Basecamp

Caverns,Sewanee,Waterfalls,Fall Hike:Tiny Basecamp

Monteagle TN
Stay at this vacation home in Monteagle. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions South Cumberland State Park and Harton Park are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
Second time staying at this property! Very clean and comfortable space and I would definitely stay again. The host pays a lot of attention to detail making sure guests have everything they need.

Reviewed on 12 January 2026

Caverns,Sewanee,Waterfalls,Fall Hike:Tiny Basecamp
Nature's Oasis at The Retreat at Deer Lick Falls

Nature's Oasis at The Retreat at Deer Lick Falls

Monteagle TN
Stay at this cabin in Monteagle. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions South Cumberland State Park and Bigfoot Adventure ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Clean, comfy, hot tub was great! Loved feeling secluded!

Reviewed on 14 October 2025

Nature's Oasis at The Retreat at Deer Lick Falls
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

A popular swimming hole surrounded by rock cliffs and lush green foliage is below Greeter Falls in South Cumberland State Park, Tennessee.

South Cumberland State Park

You can take time to visit South Cumberland State Park during your travels to Monteagle. Discover the mountain views and restaurants in this family-friendly area.

South Cumberland State Park
Boley Lake, at Babcock State Park in the New River Gorge, West Virginia

Clifftops Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Clifftops Lake during your travels in Monteagle.

Clifftops Lake

Monteagle Sunday School Assembly

Find out about the history of Monteagle when you take a trip to Monteagle Sunday School Assembly. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.

Monteagle Sunday School Assembly

Reviews of Monteagle

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
42
5 - Excellent 31%
4 - Good
60
4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
21
3 - Okay 16%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 5%
1 - Terrible
4
1 - Terrible 3%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Everyone was super friendly and south Cumberland state park was beautiful and worth the trip.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I have always enjoyed stopping at Monteagle for food or a break. This was my first overnight stay. Really enjoyed it and want to come back for a week or so to really check out the area. Love the scenery and always enjoy history.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

High Point restaurant down the street was an amazing place to have dinner.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

The room was dirty, the furniture was old and some pieces broken, and the curtains had holes in them.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Quiet place. Good people.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Cool little town, my second visit to the area but first time to this hotel.