Welcome
From the Mayor
As Monroe County Mayor, I
would like to welcome you
to our website. I hope you find the information helpful in learning more about this wonderful area. Ranked sixth,
largest in land area, among Tennessee's 95 counties, we
offer a wide array of beautiful sights as well as great
opportunity. We are blessed with many beautiful rivers,
mountains, valleys, streams and lakes. I would like to extend a
personal invitation to you to visit our county and travel our
National Scenic Byway, the Cherohala Skyway. This beautiful
mountainous drive will take you through the Cherokee and Nantahala
National Forests, all the way from Tellico Plains, Tennessee to
Robinsville, North Carolina. You can also camp, hike, picnic or swim
along the way.
At this time, our county is
experiencing tremendous growth, yet our tax rate remains one of the
lowest in the State and our land prices are still a great value. We
have several major housing developments underway along the Tellico
Lake area. We also offer a strong industrial base with approximately
65 industries located in our industrial parks currently providing
ample job opportunities.
We have so much to offer in
Monroe County. Whether you are relocating or planning a trip, please
consider our county. I think you will receive a warm welcome and
will want to visit us again. Come see us!
Tim Yates, Mayor
