• Located in Putnam County

    Monterey is rooted in a settlement that developed around a landmark known as the "Standing Stone" in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

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  • Tennessee Central Heritage Rail Trail

    The project is envisioned to run 19 miles alongside railroad tracks
    from Cookeville to Monterey. A half-mile section
    of the trail is now open in Monterey

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  • Visit the Farmers Market

    Open every Saturday, June through October. Vendors can register at the Monterey Depot Museum.

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Public Notices

 

Monterey Civil Service Board Meeting

The Town of Monterey Civil Service Board will meet Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at city hall.
The following items will be on the agenda:

I. Discussion of allegations
II. Bill Randolph or his representative to speak
III. Action from the board
IV. Potential Discussion on Interim Police Chief
V. Adjournment

 

Participate in the Monterey Commercial Avenue Complete Streets Plan

The Town of Monterey, supported by a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), is conducting a complete streets plan on Commercial Avenue to recommend transportation enhancements to improve connectivity, mobility, and safety. The project team is currently seeking public input on transportation issues, priorities, and possible improvements. Complete the survey to share your opinions, ideas, and feedback.

Stay tuned for more information on a public open house date! We look forward to hearing from you.

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Area Attractions in Monterey

Conductors standing beside train tracks

Monterey Depot Museum


We look like a depot, but we’re not just about trains. We are about the rich history of the people and what brought them to the Upper Cumberland Mountains.

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The Lake at Meadow Creek

The lake at Meadow Creek


Only five miles east of Monterey's charming downtown on Highway 62, The Lake at Meadow Creek Park offers fishing and non-motorized boating opportunities.

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Standing Stone Monument Marker

Standing Stone Monument


A unique monument in Whitaker Park, believed to be built by the Cherokee Indians. A festival is held the second Saturday of October each year.

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Monterey's Rich History

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