The name Sawnee Mountain actually refers to the entire ridge of approximately five miles (8 km) in length.

The Visitor Center features interactive exhibits about the natural and cultural histories of Sawnee Mountain, and a resource library and lounge.

It is believed that Native Americans may have used a natural clearing atop the mountain called the Indian Seats for ceremonial purposes.

[5] As white settlers migrated to the area, now known as Cumming, a local Cherokee named Sawnee helped them adjust to the native land.

Originally, the station staff actually drove recorded programming to the top where it played from broadcast automation equipment, but it now uses a live studio/transmitter link.