30-546: Monteagle may refer to : Monteagle, Tennessee Monteagle, New South Wales , a small town in Hilltops Council Edward Stanley, 1st Baron Monteagle (died 1523) High Sheriff of Lancashire , 1485–1497 William Parker, 4th Baron Monteagle (1575–1622), English peer, involved in the arrest of the Gunpowder plotters Baron Monteagle or Baron Mount Eagle,
60-546: A rainforest climate more typical of the southern Blue Ridge Mountains (see Appalachian temperate rainforest ). As of the 2020 United States census , there were 1,393 people, 614 households, and 458 families residing in the town. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,238 people, 477 households, and 321 families residing in the town. The population density was 152.2 inhabitants per square mile (58.8/km ). There were 701 housing units at an average density of 86.2 units per square mile (33.3 units/km ). The racial makeup of
90-447: A household in the town was $ 24,464, and the median income for a family was $ 29,886. Males had a median income of $ 24,643 versus $ 17,708 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 12,983. About 21.7% of families and 25.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 42.4% of those under age 18 and 17.6% of those age 65 or over. Monteagle Sunday School Assembly The Monteagle Sunday School Assembly ( MSSA )
120-610: A title that has been created three times: in the Peerage of England, in the Peerage of Ireland and in the Peerage of the United Kingdom Baron Monteagle of Brandon , a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom created in 1839 Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Monteagle . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
150-666: A weekly guest minister and speaker, all of which take place in the Assembly's small but well-known church, Warren Chapel, designed along with the Harton (dining) Hall also on the mall, by renowned Nashville architect, Edwin A Keeble who was born in the Assembly in 1905 and died in Sewanee in 1979. The Assembly also offers culturally and socially enriching activities during the summer, which can include cottage tours, bazaars, flea markets and guest lecturers, as well as card parties and book clubs offered by
180-665: A year. The Assembly grounds, which comprise the Monteagle Sunday School Assembly Historic District, constitute a large part of the area of the town of Monteagle. A stone gatehouse marks the entry to the grounds, which are served by narrow, winding roads. Most of the 162 buildings on the grounds are residences for Assembly participants, typically one- and two-story frame cottages with porches , featuring Queen Anne and Carpenter Gothic design elements. A chapel, library, dining hall, and several recreational structures are also provided. About 40 percent of
210-487: Is an interdenominational religious organization based in Monteagle , Tennessee . It was chartered by the state of Tennessee on October 31, 1882, with the purpose of the advancement of science, literary attainment, Sunday School interests, and the promotion of the broadest popular culture in the interest of Christianity without regard to sect or denomination. The MSSA was one of hundreds of similar Assemblies patterned after
240-719: Is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km ), or 0.48%, is water. The north side of town drains off the plateau into Layne Cove and is part of the Elk River watershed, while the south side drains into Ladd Cove and Cave Cove, part of the Battle Creek watershed. Both watersheds flow to the Tennessee River . Monteagle's climate is subtropical ( Cfa ) under Köppen , typical of Tennessee. However, it's temperate ( Do ) under Trewartha due to only having 7 months over 50 °F (10 °C). Additionally, its high precipitation means that it's
270-680: The Chautauqua Institution in New York in the late 19th century, of which only nine or ten remain active. In 1982, Monteagle Sunday School Assembly celebrated its 100th year of continuous operation and its grounds were placed on the National Register of Historic Places as a historic district . The MSSA conducts a variety of spiritual, educational, cultural, and health development activities for all ages during an eight-week season each summer and through retreats and other activities throughout
300-615: The Jerry Reed song "The Legend", which is the opening track in the film Smokey and the Bandit , Reed tells the story of the Bandit miraculously surviving brake failure on the "Monteagle Grade". There is also a song called "Monteagle Mountain" by Johnny Cash on the album Boom Chicka Boom . The town is home to DuBose Conference Center and the Monteagle Sunday School Assembly . The Highlander Folk School , long involved in
330-451: The Trail of Tears passed through what is now Monteagle en route to Oklahoma in late October 1838. This group consisted of approximately 700 Cherokee led by John Bell and escorted by U.S. Army Lieutenant Edward Deas. The town of Monteagle was originally known as "Moffat Station" after John Moffat, a Scottish-Canadian temperance activist who purchased over 1,000 acres (4.0 km ) of land in
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#1732855053533360-737: The U.S. state of Tennessee , in the Cumberland Plateau region of the southeastern part of the state. The population was 1,238 at the 2000 census – 804 of the town's 1,238 residents (64.9%) lived in Grundy County, 428 (34.6%) in Marion County, and 6 (0.5%) in Franklin County. The population at the 2020 census was 1,393. The Marion County portion of Monteagle is part of the Chattanooga – GA Metropolitan Statistical Area , while
390-456: The Assembly even greater popularity, and allowed it to begin showing guest ministers, lectures and entertainers from around the country during the summer season. The World Wars and Great Depression severely hindered the revenues and popularity of the MSSA, forcing it to close many cottages and discontinue nearly half their programs; many other Assemblies were forced to shut down during this period. It
420-404: The Assembly was to "combine Sunday School training with a broader program of educational and cultural pursuits". Monteagle Sunday School Assembly was founded as a Chautauqua for the members to grow spiritually and intellectually . The MSSA opened for its first summer session on July 17, 1883. Although the Assembly began small with only an amphitheater and dining hall, the summer courses offered on
450-581: The Franklin County portion is part of the Tullahoma , TN Micropolitan Statistical Area . Monteagle is famous for the treacherous stretch of Interstate 24 that passes through the town. It is here that the highway passes over what is colloquially referred to as "The Monteagle" or " Monteagle Mountain ", a section of the southern Cumberland Plateau which is a major landmark on the road between Chattanooga and Nashville . The interstate regularly shuts down in inclement weather, routing traffic onto U.S. Route 41 . In
480-466: The Monteagle Woman's Association. By far, the widest range of activities are offered to 5-18 year-olds who come to the Assembly. There is no shortage of things for children and teens to do, and on any given day the Assembly could host evening movies, hiking excursions, youth groups, arts and crafts, and fu. Although the MSSA offers popular summer programs, it has many year-round residents who live in
510-619: The area in 1870. In 1872, Moffat donated 50 acres (20 ha) of land to Fairmount College , a women's college that had decided to relocate to the area from Jackson, Mississippi . The grounds of the school are now home to the DuBose Conference Center , named for one of the school's early pastors. In 1882, the Chautauqua -inspired Monteagle Sunday School Assembly was established to train Sunday school teachers. The name of Moffat Station
540-494: The center of town. The town limits extend west into Franklin County as well. The town straddles a narrow stretch of the Cumberland Plateau known colloquially as "Monteagle Mountain". This stretch of the plateau is approximately 2 miles (3 km) wide, with steep drop-offs to the northwest and southeast. Monteagle lies at an elevation of just under 2,000 feet (610 m) above sea level. By comparison, two nearby cities, Cowan (to
570-672: The grounds are maintained as parkland. The 8-week period from early June to August, referred to as the Season, is when the MSSA hosts its annual summer program. This includes a number of social, spiritual and cultural activities for all ages, as well as guest speakers, entertainers and ministers. Often known as the cornerstone of the Assembly program, the number of spiritual activities appeal to Christians of all denominations, and community activities and prayer also help visitors and members get to know each other. The MSSA offers Sunday school and Sunday church, evening prayer [called Twilight Prayers], and
600-526: The grounds attracted many students and teachers, as most southern schools didn't offer summer programs. The thousands of yearly visitors soon encouraged the Assembly to begin building projects which led to the creation of many cottages, public meeting halls and boarding rooms. In the 20th century, the MSSA, as well as a number of the other Assemblies modeled after Chautauqua, formed the International Chautauqua Alliance. This coalition brought
630-564: The labor movement and the civil rights movement , was located here from 1932 to 1961. Rosa Parks attended workshops there shortly before the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Monteagle has long served as a popular point to cross the Cumberland Plateau due to its location along a relatively narrow stretch of the plateau in southern Tennessee. One of the last groups of Cherokees removed from the Southeastern United States along
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#1732855053533660-492: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Monteagle&oldid=816430381 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Monteagle, Tennessee Monteagle is a town in Franklin , Grundy , and Marion counties in
690-449: The northwest) and South Pittsburg (to the southeast), lie at elevations of less than 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level. Interstate 24 passes through the town just south and west of the town center, with access from Exits 134 and 135. I-24 leads northwest 88 miles (142 km) to Nashville and southeast 46 miles (74 km) to Chattanooga . U.S. Route 41 is Main Street through
720-404: The time, a number of states had these congresses, often called Assemblies, all of them modelled after the Chautauqua Institution in New York, which is regarded as the first of these Assemblies. They were meant not only as a place for religious activities, such as retreats , but also as places for higher learning at a time when there were few colleges and institutes available to people. The goal of
750-541: The town was 96.45% White , 1.37% African American , 0.32% Native American , 0.73% Asian , 0.08% from other races , and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48% of the population. There were 477 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who
780-567: The town, leading east 6 miles (10 km) to Tracy City and northwest 24 miles (39 km) to Manchester . U.S. Route 41A branches off from US 41 in Monteagle and leads southwest 5.5 miles (8.9 km) to Sewanee . Winchester is 18 miles (29 km) to the west via US 41A. According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 8.6 square miles (22.3 km ), of which 8.5 square miles (22.1 km )
810-649: The year. Assembly members represent 23 different states and the District of Columbia. Many belong to fifth-generation families who return each summer to pursue spiritual and intellectual enlightenment, to strengthen family ties, and to engage in Christian fellowship and mission. The MSSA was founded in 1882 by the Sunday School Convention of Tennessee, which sought to establish a "Sunday School Congress" in Tennessee. At
840-449: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.85. In the town, the population was spread out, with 19.5% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 25.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males. The median income for
870-460: Was later changed to "Mount Eagle", and afterwards to "Mounteagle". The spelling had been changed to "Monteagle" by the time the town incorporated in 1962. Monteagle is located in the southwest corner of Grundy County and the northwest corner of Marion County at 35°14′24″N 85°50′4″W / 35.24000°N 85.83444°W / 35.24000; -85.83444 (35.239941, -85.834372). The Marion-Grundy county line runs east-to-west through
900-506: Was nearly 30 years before interest returned to the MSSA, leading to the restoration and refurbishing of many cottages, as well as the introduction of new programs and guest speakers. This reawakening of interest peaked in the 1980s, when the MSSA held its Centennial Celebration and was added to the National Register of Historic Places . The MSSA is one of only 9 surviving Assemblies in the United States, and still receives thousands of visitors
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