1832-2014

Deer came to drink at the springs. Hunters

followed the deer, and soon the land at the foot of Chilhowee Mountain

became known as Montvale Springs.

The first hotel at Montvale was

a 10-room log cabin built in 1832 by Daniel

Foute.

The First Hotel The First Hotel

Asa Watson replaced the log

hotel with this 125 room hotel that

could accommodate 300-400 guests.

Seven Gables HotelSeven Gables Hotel

By the 1860’s the Seven Gables Hotel had become known

worldwide as the Saratoga of The

South.

Montvale Springs HotelMontvale Springs Hotel

Rare Ginkgo trees planted in

the 1860’s by Asa Watson,

survive today.

Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection

M. McClung Historical Collection

Historic Trees Historic Trees

Cedar trees planted in the 1800’s

line the old Montvale

Road.

Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection

Montvale CedarsMontvale Cedars

When the original hotel

burned in 1896, it was replaced in 1901 with a 5-

gable hotel that could

accommodate 100 guests.

The Third Montvale Springs HotelThe Third Montvale Springs Hotel

Guests continued

visiting Montvale

Springs to take the waters.

Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection

1920’s Montvale1920’s Montvale

Montvale spring water was praised

for its health-giving

properties. Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection

Mineral WaterMineral Water

Montvale spring water

was described as light,

refreshing, and agreeable to

the taste. Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection

Healing WatersHealing Waters

The hotel’s 200-foot porch

looked toward Chilhowee

Mountain and the Smokies.

Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection

Mountain ViewsMountain Views

The hotel was known for its excellent food especially its

homemade bread and chicken pie.

Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection

Montvale Hotel KitchensMontvale Hotel Kitchens

The last hotel at Montvale burned in 1933. Only the

steps remain.

The Seven Gables Pavilion marks the hotel site.

Seven Gables PavilionSeven Gables Pavilion

The Twin House

Little is known

of the origin or

the date of this

unusual

structure.

Fragile StructuresFragile Structures

Circa 1911, is thought to be one of the first rammed earth structures east

of the Mississippi.

The Clay BarnThe Clay Barn

Montvale’s

storied history continues with

the Harmony

Family Center

at Montvale.

Montvale’s Next ChapterMontvale’s Next Chapter

Cabins house children and

families in the Family Camp program and are available

for rental.

Montvale is available for Montvale is available for community usecommunity use

Thank You!Your support of

Music at Montvale

benefits Harmony

Family Center and

will help hundreds of Tennessee

children and families.