Sewanee, Tennessee
Sewanee is a community of 2,936 people in Franklin County, Tennessee.
Why visit Sewanee
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 7 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Sewanee: The University of the South and Rebel's Rest.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Sewanee
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sewanee
Sewanee () is a census-designated place (CDP) in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 2,535 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Winchester, Tennessee Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Sewanee, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Sewanee: The University of the South
School · 0.4 mi
Liberal arts university in Sewanee, Tennessee
Museums and landmarks2
Rebel's Rest
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
Rebel’s Rest burned down 29 July 2014 and it’s foundations remain as a marker for its historic significance.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes7
Stirling’s Coffee Shop
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Breakfast, Tea, Juice, Bagel, Brunch · 0.6 mi
241 Georgia Avenue, Sewanee
Mo-Fr 07:30-22:00; Sa,Su 09:00-22:00
The Blue Chair Tavern
Cafe · American
35 University Avenue, Sewanee
Mo off; Tu-We 07:00-11:00; Th-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 10:00-15:00
Shenanigans
Restaurant
12595 Sollace M Freeman Highway, Sewanee
Su-Tu 11:00-22:00, We-Sa 11:00-23:00
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping3
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare1
Map of Sewanee
41 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 29°F | 5.5 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 32°F | 5.2 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 40°F | 5.4 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 48°F | 6.4 in |
| May | 74°F | 56°F | 4.9 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 63°F | 5.8 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 66°F | 5.6 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 66°F | 4.7 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 5.1 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 50°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 40°F | 4.9 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 33°F | 6.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sewanee (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Franklin County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-05-01: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Associated Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Franklin County Airport (UOS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Monteagle 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Cowan 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Decherd 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Estill Springs 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Kimball 17 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Jasper 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Altamont 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Manchester 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Bridgeport 20 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Tullahoma 21 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Sewanee-Hwy-41-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC0
- Sewanee Elementary School Door, Bryanmackinnon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Interior of All Saints' Chapel, Sewanee 24, wordjunky, CC BY 2.0
- Interior of All Saints' Chapel, Sewanee 34, wordjunky, CC BY 2.0
- All Saints' Chapel, Sewanee, wordjunky, CC BY 2.0
- Interior of All Saints' Chapel, Sewanee 29, wordjunky, CC BY 2.0
- Interior of All Saints' Chapel, Sewanee 22, wordjunky, CC BY 2.0
- Interior of All Saints' Chapel, Sewanee 19, wordjunky, CC BY 2.0
- Interior of All Saints' Chapel, Sewanee 12, wordjunky, CC BY 2.0
- Interior of All Saints' Chapel, Sewanee 20, wordjunky, CC BY 2.0
- Interior of All Saints' Chapel, Sewanee 15, wordjunky, CC BY 2.0
- Interior of All Saints' Chapel, Sewanee 02, wordjunky, CC BY 2.0
- Interior of All Saints' Chapel, Sewanee 21, wordjunky, CC BY 2.0
- Interior of All Saints' Chapel, Sewanee 11, wordjunky, CC BY 2.0
- Interior of All Saints' Chapel, Sewanee 13, wordjunky, CC BY 2.0
- Sewanee Oct 2011-044642, wordjunky, CC BY 2.0
- Interior of All Saints' Chapel, Sewanee 23, wordjunky, CC BY 2.0
- Interior of All Saints' Chapel, Sewanee 18, wordjunky, CC BY 2.0
- Interior of All Saints' Chapel, Sewanee 31, wordjunky, CC BY 2.0
- Interior of All Saints' Chapel, Sewanee 26, wordjunky, CC BY 2.0
- Interior of All Saints' Chapel, Sewanee 27, wordjunky, CC BY 2.0
- Sewanee Oct 2011-044633, wordjunky, CC BY 2.0
- Breslin Tower at Sewanee 01, Amanda, CC BY 2.0
- All Saints Chapel, Sewanee - 6462821785, Rex Hammock, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chapel of the Apostles, Sewanee 06, BryanKemp, CC BY 2.0
- Chapel of the Apostles, Sewanee 17, BryanKemp, CC BY 2.0
- Chapel of the Apostles, Sewanee 01, BryanKemp, CC BY 2.0
- Chapel of the Apostles, Sewanee 14, BryanKemp, CC BY 2.0
- Chapel of the Apostles, Sewanee 13, BryanKemp, CC BY 2.0
- Chapel of the Apostles, Sewanee 05, BryanKemp, CC BY 2.0
- Chapel of the Apostles, Sewanee 04, BryanKemp, CC BY 2.0
- Chapel of the Apostles, Sewanee 10, BryanKemp, CC BY 2.0
- Chapel of the Apostles, Sewanee 19, BryanKemp, CC BY 2.0
- Chapel of the Apostles, Sewanee 09, BryanKemp, CC BY 2.0
- All Saints' Chapel, The University of the South, Amanda, CC BY 2.0
- All Saints' Chapel, University of the South, 1970, Ed Uthman, CC BY 4.0
- McClurg Dining Hall 01, Amanda, CC BY 2.0
- Frat Castle, Don, CC BY 2.0
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