Monteagle Travel Guide

Tourist 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

Clifftops might not have many top sights, but Clifftops Lake and Monteagle Sunday School Assembly are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Clifftops
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Cooleys Rift

While Cooleys Rift may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Monteagle Sunday School Assembly and Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club.

Cooleys Rift
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Downtown Monteagle

While there might not be top attractions in Downtown Monteagle, you can explore the larger area and discover places like 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 NZ$87 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
NZ$87
19 Feb - 20 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 their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,164 reviews)
for the price, it was a great stay. it is not the ritz and definitely felt it's age but the room was clean, the beds were comfortable and they had good pillows. Definitely a good value

Reviewed on 6 Feb 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 NZ$148 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
NZ$148
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pelham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (833 reviews)
Very clean and comfortable. The beds were very comfortable. And the cleaning was top notch. The ladies at the front desk were very nice as well

Reviewed on 6 Feb 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
The price is NZ$103 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$103
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monteagle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (647 reviews)
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Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Red Roof Inn Monteagle - I-24
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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 holiday home in Monteagle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions South Cumberland State Park and Bigfoot Adventure ...
10/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Beautiful little cabin had everything we needed. The fire pit area and creek were private and peaceful

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Creekside Tiny house in fantastic Monteagle! Quick hike to waterfall!
Eagle Treehouse: Hot Tub, Fireplace, and Outdoor Firepit!

Eagle Treehouse: Hot Tub, Fireplace, and Outdoor Firepit!

Monteagle TN
Stay at this cabin in Monteagle. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (239 reviews)
It was nice. It was overshadowed by the sudden intensive health care of my sister so I had to cut the trip short.

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Eagle Treehouse: Hot Tub, Fireplace, and Outdoor Firepit!
Caverns,Sewanee,Waterfalls,Fall Hike:Tiny Basecamp

Caverns,Sewanee,Waterfalls,Fall Hike:Tiny Basecamp

Monteagle TN
Stay at this holiday home in Monteagle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions South Cumberland State Park and Harton Park are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
This was a great introduction to a tiny home for my husband. It is plenty of space and comfortable. Arrival and departure instructions and loads of other information are included in the Tiny Mojo app. We stayed during a particularly cold spell and the heat held steady. Tiny Mojo is clean and well ...

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Caverns,Sewanee,Waterfalls,Fall Hike:Tiny Basecamp
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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 with a stop at Monteagle Sunday School Assembly. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.

Monteagle Sunday School Assembly