Sewanee

What started out as an eclectic and quaint coffee shop and bakery has become a local breakfast and lunch hotspot. The Blue Chair bakes muffins and cookies from scratch every day. The chicken salad sandwich and soup made from scratch make a good lunch. The coffee is excellent. They don't have fried food. Everything is fresh. Mighty fine eggs benedict! The tables outside make for excellent people-watching during warm months. No one ever accused the Blue Chair of being cheap. But one thing many people don't know is that they are affiliated with the Blue Monarch, a non-profit home for women in recovery. Great atmosphere and a great place to meet interesting people.

The main "mixing place" for local residents, students, faculty, visitors, and passers-by. A variety of offerings, from reasonably-priced to expensive dinners. However the food is mediocre at best. A great place for vegetarians, but beer has gotten more expensive in the past couple of years. Also has an art gallery in the back.

Affiliated with the University but open to the public. Not likely to have room during "peak" weekends such as homecoming or graduation. When you call, it's worth asking whether Rebel's Rest (the historic log cabin nearby) has any rooms open; it's unlikely that you will have success, but worth a shot.

Private cabin located close to the center of town. $95/night, including tax. Probably the best deal you'll get on a busy weekend.

Serves group retreats, but has accommodations for single visitors. Rates are extremely reasonable.

A luxury guest suite and a cottage, both of which sleep 5, are available on a 30-acre estate, 7 miles from the university. High chair and playpen available. Full kitchen. Catch and release fishing and horseshoe pit. Front porch with rocking chairs, propane barbecue grill. Back porch overlooks cottage garden and fenced in yard. They will consider small dogs. Free WI-FI, TV in every bedroom. Outdoor fire pit down by the ponds. Private woods, trails, ponds, wildlife, native plants, butterfly garden, bluebird trail.

An excellent bookstore for students and visitors. Features the standard array of college merchandise, as well as a very tasteful book selection. The adjacent "Supply Store" offers necessities and food.

Sells a variety of gifts, flowers, and other miscellaneous items.

Gift shop that offers a creative mix of homemade and fanciful items. A good place to do souvenir shopping.

Secondhand store benefiting the local medical clinic. Usually a source of unusual clothing and other items.

Local artists create on canvas and in wood, copper, clay, glass, salvaged metals and bronze.