Driving Directions from Murphy to Spirit Cove

Please call prior to visiting Spirit Cove.

Spirit Cove is 13.5 miles from downtown Murphy. From the main intersection, take Tennessee Street which immediately turns into Joe Brown Highway. Follow Joe Brown until you reach a flashing light.

Take a right here onto Hanging Dog Road. Stay on Hanging Dog Road, which will take a right at Ebenizer, just over a small bridge. There will be a tall billboard of signs, including one for Spirit Cove.

Continue on Hanging Dog Road which will change to Beaverdam Road at Davis Creek. Continue on Beaverdam Road, past Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. On the right hand side, 1.2 miles past Mt. Nebo will be a Spirit Cove entry sign at Spirit Ridge Lane. You've arrived! The gate is currently, latched, not locked.

Spirit Ridge Lane will take you up the ridge to lots 1-8 , down the ridge by the pedestrian path and lot 9, across the wooden bridge by the stone wall, at the bottom of the Preserve, along the creek and on to the Lake and Pavilion and lots 10-11. Enjoy!

Driving Directions from Atlanta to the Daily Grind in Downtown Murphy

If you're coming from Atlanta and meeting us at the local coffee shop, take I-75 north to I-575. It turns into GA515. Continue north on GA515 through Blue Ridge, GA.

The road starts to climb and you will want to be in the left lane. Take a left at the top of the hill onto GA60. You'll reach Mineral Bluff in about 2 miles, where you will take a right onto Spur 60. There's a red brick church on the corner where you turn.

Stay on Spur 60 unto you reach US64 in North Carolina. Take a right onto US64 and continue east on US64 until you get to a McDonald's. At McDonald's take a left and continue into downtown Murphy. You will cross the Hiwassee River. Stay to the right. At the stop light in the middle of downtown (a four-way intersection) be in the right-hand lane and continue straight through the light and find a parking space on the right side in front of the Shoppes of Murphy. The Daily Grind is in front. We'll meet you there!

About Hanging Dog Road

By the way, in case you are wondering, no one hung a dog. The name, "Hanging Dog" comes from a story about a Cherokee scout and his dog. They were walking along one day when the river rose and washed them both away. The scout was separated from his dog.

Once he was able to get out of the water he went hunting for his dog, as the Cherokees were very fond of dogs. He found his dog hanging onto a tree branch, which probably saved his life.

Thus, "Hanging Dog" became the name of this particular area.