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Long
recognizing the desirability of the mountain area, over a hundred years ago the Monteagle Sunday School Assembly
was founded as the Chautauqua of the South and continues to swell the town population during the annual summer
season as guests arrive to spend the summer in their fascinating Victorian cottages.
Dubose Conference Center, owned by the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee, operates a non-denominational retreat.
With many outdoor as well as indoor activities.
The
last full weekend in July is the date for the
Annual Monteagle Mountain Market for the Arts and Crafts now in its
47rd year.
The second Monday in March is
Monteagle's Annual Taste of the Mountain Food Fair with the
great cooks of the area offering samples of their finest foods.
Parades:
1st.
Saturday in December our
Christmas Parade 4pm
and then visit in the park with Mr. & Mrs. Santa.
4th of July,
our Freedom Parade
10 am
The South Cumberland Recreational Area, on
Highway 56, offers detailed information about the magnificent
natural area that surrounds Monteagle, including Fiery Gizzard Trail,
Foster Falls and Savage Gulf Wilderness Area.
Gated communities, cabins,
cottages, summer homes, R.V. parks, campgrounds and other means of spending
a weekend, week or a lifetime.
Harton Park is a beautiful
small shaded park in the center of town with slides and swings for
children.
Hanna Picket Memorial
Playground is a large playground near the May Justus Library and Community
Center for young and old alike. A wonderful shaded area to
walk, play, or just sit and enjoy.
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