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We invite you to experience Sweetwater Tennessee, just off Interstate 75, directly between Knoxville and Chattanooga.

This sweet southern city is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the natural beauty of East Tennessee. From your first night in one of our award-winning hotels or cozy, historic air bed and breakfasts, you’ll get a glimpse of life in the slow lane.

Southern Hospitality will greet you at each store and local eatery. Sweetwater has something for everyone. Sweetwater appeals to lovers of history and adventure, and there’s plenty for families to enjoy on a budget.

Sweetwater is nestled within the 9 Lakes Region, just a short drive from numerous lakes, the Cherohala Skyway, one of America’s top scenic byways, national and state parks, 5 city parks which include a TN Arboretum and a new Splash Pad, and a large Recreation Complex.

Sweetwater Main Street boasts the Sweetest Street in Tennessee with a wide variety of local eateries and unique shopping venues.

We invite you to shop, dine, stay, and play in Sweetwater soon! We know once you experience Sweetwater, you’ll be back!

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Train Car in Downtown Sweetwater
Train Car in Downtown Sweetwater
Aerial View of Sweetwater Main Street
Aerial View of Sweetwater Main Street
Sweetwater Depot Visitors Center
Sweetwater Depot Visitors Center
Gazebo in Downtown Sweetwater
Gazebo in Downtown Sweetwater
Sweetwater Mural by Cymone Wilder/Top Mural by Megan Lingerfelt
Sweetwater Mural by Cymone Wilder/Top Mural by Megan Lingerfelt
Topiary at the Blooms, Bluegrass and BBQ Festival
Topiary at Blooms, Bluegrass and BBQ Festival
Norfolk Southern Train in Downtown Sweetwater
Norfolk Southern Train in Downtown Sweetwater
This Girl Can Mural by Kim Radford
This Girl Can Mural by Kim Radford
Tour Bus at Sweetwater Depot Visitors Center
Tour Bus at Sweetwater Depot Visitors Center
Hurray Mural on Main Street
Hurrah Mural by Jenny Ustick
The Lazy Beagle
The Lazy Beagle Restaurant and Seasonal Rooftop Bar
Downtown Sweetwater Businesses
Downtown Sweetwater Businesses
Downtown Sweetwater Businesses
Downtown Sweetwater Businesses
Downtown Sweetwater Businesses
Downtown Sweetwater Businesses
Blooms, Bluegrass and BBQ Festival
Festival attendees enjoying the sounds of Bluegrass at the Blooms, Bluegrass and BBQ Festival
Kids enjoy homemade ice cream
Enjoying homemade ice cream at Sweetwater Creamery
Friends enjoying coffee
Friends enjoying their favorite drinks at Cup Runneth Over Coffeehouse
Dogwood Lane Boutique
Dogwood Lane Boutique
Towns Toffee
Customers sampling homemade toffee at Towns Toffee
Remedies  Inn
Remedies Inn in Downtown Sweetwater
Sweetwater Main Street
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