Armour’s Hotel & Spa

## Overview Armour's Hotel & Spa is located in the heart of Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee — a small town in Macon County that earned its name from the numerous mineral springs that bubble up throughout the area. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, Red Boiling Springs was a thriving health resort destination, drawing visitors from across the South who came to "take the waters" believed to have therapeutic properties. The town's mineral springs were historically categorized into several types — including red, black, white, and freestone — each with a distinct mineral composition and reputed health benefit. Armour's Hotel & Spa, situated at 321 East Main Street, is part of this rich mineral spring heritage. The property sits in the tradition of the historic hotels and boarding houses that once lined the streets of Red Boiling Springs, offering guests access to the area's renowned mineral waters. Red Boiling Springs' waters have historically been reported to contain sulfur, iron, magnesium, and other minerals, which contributed to the town's reputation as a destination for those seeking natural wellness remedies. The town of Red Boiling Springs remains one of the few places in Tennessee where visitors can still experience the mineral spring culture that once defined the region. Several of the original springs in the area continue to flow, and the community takes pride in preserving this unique piece of Appalachian history. ## Directions 1. From Nashville, Tennessee, head northeast on Interstate 65 North. 2. Take Exit 98 toward TN-52 East / Westmoreland / Red Boiling Springs. 3. Follow TN-52 East for approximately 40 miles through Westmoreland and into Macon County. 4. Continue on TN-52 East into the town of Red Boiling Springs. 5. Armour's Hotel & Spa is located at 321 East Main Street (TN-52) in the center of town. *GPS coordinates: 36.5303, -85.8474* ## What to Expect Visitors to Armour's Hotel & Spa will find themselves in the quaint, historic town of Red Boiling Springs. The area is characterized by rolling hills, wooded hollows, and the gentle sound of mineral-rich water emerging from the earth. The town retains much of its early 20th-century charm, with several historic structures still standing along Main Street. The mineral springs in and around Red Boiling Springs have historically been used as drinking water sources, and visitors have reported that the different spring types each have a distinctive taste and character. The "red" springs, which gave the town its name, were so called because of the reddish mineral deposits left by the iron-rich water, which was sometimes observed to appear to "boil" as gases escaped from the ground. The area is best visited during warmer months when the surrounding landscape is lush and green, though the springs flow year-round. Red Boiling Springs is a quiet, rural community, so visitors should plan accordingly — amenities and dining options are limited but authentic. The town hosts an annual folk medicine festival that celebrates the region's mineral spring traditions and Appalachian heritage.