Sweetwater
Places to Stay in Sweetwater, TN
Places to Eat in Sweetwater, TN
Best for a Family Dinner
Best for a Date Night
Best for a Quick Pick-Up
Best for a Sweet Treat
Sweetwater
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Local favorite: Smoked baby back ribs
Cup Runneth Over Coffeehouse & Sweet Station Bake Shop
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Local favorite: CRO mocha & death by chocolate cupcake
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Local favorite: Chicken fajitas
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Local favorite: Reuben & sweet potatoes fries
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Local favorite: Teriyaki chicken bowl
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Local favorite: Bahama sandwich
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Local favorite: Malted milk ice cream
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Local favorite: Grilled mahi mahi
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Local favorite: Baked spaghetti
Explore Sweetwater, TN
Sweetwater has plenty of tourist destinations with something for everyone including a historic downtown, underground lake, farmers market, parks, murals, and a few venues fit for any party!
Grain Bin Commodities sells baked goods just like your grandparents made them. Their bakery has cookies, cakes, and other sweat treats with many of the ingredients coming from their own farm.
Open year round, Main Street Market in Sweetwater includes the usual stalls selling produces and crafts along with food trucks. The market is at 105 S Main Street, right next to the historic downtown in Sweetwater. Check their Facebook page for the latest information on when they are open and what vendors will be there.
For all things art in Monroe County, we have to mention our friends over at MACA. Their website lists all the events and programs that both locals and tourists would be interested in!
If you are interested in making your own art, we recommend checking out 3 Generations Art Studio in Sweetwater. Learn how to paint or make pottery in various classes. If you don't feel like getting your hands dirty or exercising your imagination, they also have a shop.
When visiting downtown Sweetwater, you can enjoy the murals as part of a trail! This is best during the Spring so you can also see all the flowers blooming. Use the maps below to navigate. Click "More Options" in the top-left corner to open the full maps.
Sweetwater
The Lost Sea Adventure is the largest underwater lake in the United States and has been a popular place to visit for over 20,000 years (though that first visitor was a prehistoric jaguar). The cave is open to the public with tours available. Tickets are available to purchase on the website.
Don't forget to check what days and times a museum is open before planning your trip. If you are dead-set on visiting a place, call ahead of time to make sure they will be open when you plan on visiting so you don't miss a chance to support our local businesses!
This vintage train car in Sweetwater has been restored and is now a public indoor sitting area! Outside are plaques with information about the history of the city.
Sweetwater Heritage Museum
115 W North St
Located steps away from Downtown Sweetwater, this museum showcases 150 years of the city's history with exhibits on education, business, agriculture, and local organizations. Ask for a tour so you can hear the stories you can't find anywhere else. Open Saturday and Sunday, 2 PM to 4 PM.
The First Presbyterian Church in Sweetwater was built in 1887 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Sweetwater has green spaces for visitors to unwind in nature without having to leave the comforts of civilization. These parks are great places to let your kids and pets play in the grass while being steps away from all the local shops and restaurants.
Circle Park
Includes
310 N Main St
Sweetwater
• Fountain
• Garden
• Picnic Tables
Duck Park
Includes
410 Old Hwy 68
Sweetwater
• Picnic tables
• River
• Walking Trail
Engleman Park
Includes
1200 Monroe St
Sweetwater
• Picnic Tables
• Playgrounds
• Restrooms
• Splash Pad
• Walking Trail
Jones Park
Includes
210 Mayes Ave
Sweetwater
• Fountain
• Little Free Library
• Picnic Tables
• Walking Trail
Sweetwater Recreation Complex
Includes
135 Starrett St
Sweetwater
• Baseball Field
• Basketball Court
• Fitness Court
• Football Field
• Playgrounds
• Pool
• Soccer Field
• Tennis Courts
• Walking Trail
These local venues are perfect for visitors and locals looking to host a wedding or party! Some of them are in our downtowns while others are secluded in the mountains. No matter the scenery, each offers all the space you'll need for a great time with your friends and family.
Calendar of Local Events
Dirt Poor Farm Fall Festival
Dirt Poor Farm
October 4, 2025
10:00AM - 3:00PM
184 Co Rd 323
Sweetwater
Historic Halloween Sweetwarer
October 31, 2025
Historic Downtown
Sweetwater
No events scheduled at this time.
Places to Shop in Sweetwater, TN
Don't forget to check what days and times a shop is open before planning your trip. If you are dead-set on visiting a place, call ahead of time to make sure they will be open when you plan on visiting so you don't miss a chance to support our local businesses!
