Stomping good time Historic Downtown Sweetwater
is an antique lover’s paradise featuring large antique malls and quaint antique shops that are sure to please all antique enthusiasts. Each antique store has its own personality and flavor; therefore, if you don’t find what you are looking for in one shop, you will more than likely find it in another. In addition to the wonderful antique stores, downtown Sweetwater is home to unique gift stores, ladies fine clothing, and quality local cafes. All shops and cafes are centrally located around the memorial garden and gazebo in the heart of downtown. Parking is plentiful in front of shops or in nearby parking lots. Don’t forget to visit the Sweetwater Heritage Museum downtown at the corner of North and High streets open 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. The museum tells the story of Sweetwater’s beginnings as a railroad town, but also tells much more. Sweetwater’s downtown, with easy access off Interstate 75 between Chattanooga and Knoxville, has undergone dramatic renewal during the past decade and is home to several parades and celebrations year around. The third annual festival hosted by the Sweetwater
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Merchants and Property Owners Association brings people to historic downtown Sweetwater each fall and to Tsali Notch Vineyard, which is located just a few miles outside of Sweetwater. This year’s festival is Sept. 27-29. Activities include, entertainment, a parade, jelly-making, storytelling, and and picking fresh muscadine grapes along with much more. • Visit www.nationalmuscadinefestival.com for details as they are updated.
Tennessee Mountain Traveler- Summer 2013