If you're the type who finds historical places romantic, then Adams Edgeworth Inn is for you. Adams sits amid Monteagle Assembly, a ninety-six-acre Victorian village listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally built in 1896 as a boardinghouse, the inn was renovated and reopened in 1977. Today the inn is run by David and Wendy Adams who have taken great care in preserving the inn's authenticity.
With only thirteen rooms and one suite, the Adams Edgeworth Inn sets the stage for an intimate stay. The luxurious rooms feature twelve-foot ceilings and are decorated in Victorian cottage style with lots of warm colored chintzes. Be sure to get a room with a four-poster bed (the others have twin brass beds) and a fireplace. Downstairs you'll find the dining room where breakfast and dinner are served. Wendy, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, creates delightful meals that are presented on antique china. The long wrap-around porch is the perfect place to retire to after dinner, especially on a rainy night when the drops of rain dance on the tin roof playing a soothing symphony.
If at all possible, visit during the summer. It's during the summer months that Monteagle Assembly comes alive and hosts an eight-week program of events that range from classical music concerts to literary seminars. If you miss this event, the inn has a 2,000-volume library and an excellent art collection. A short drive away is South Cumberland State Park where you can hike, play in waterfalls, or even explore some of the region's caves.
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