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