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Monroe County covers 635 square miles and is the sixth largest county area wise in the state of Tennessee. The Cherokee National Forest encompasses approximately one-third of the county. The estimated population in 2009 was 45,830 with the 2010 Census count showing the current population just under 45,000. With the beautiful mountains, mild climate, Tellico Lake, historical sites, and lots of small-town charm, Monroe County offers something to please almost everyone. The county includes four incorporated towns, each with its own distinct personality. Madisonville is the county seat and is the childhood home of the late Sen. Estes Kefauver. The county Courthouse, built in 1892, sits in the middle of downtown and has been named an historic site and landmark. The City of Madisonville and local volunteers raised money to create a Veterans Memorial Park and the large American flag at the park can be seen from miles around as people travel on Highway 411 and Highway 68. Madisonville is also home to Hiwassee College, a United Methodist Church college founded in 1849, that offers four-year programs. Sweetwater is the county’s largest town and is located just off Interstate 75. The historic downtown area has been revitalized in past years and features antique and gift shops and an art gallery. People can explore America’s largest underground lake at The Lost Sea. Each weekend hundreds of people can be found searching for bargains at Sweetwater Flea Market, a large indoor flea market just off Interstate 75 Exit 60. Vonore is best known for its historical sites and Tellico Lake, an attraction for fishermen and boaters. Historical sites include the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum and Fort Loudoun State Historic Area. The museum is a tribute to Sequoyah who lived in East Tennessee and created a written language for the Cherokee. Fort Loudoun is part of the state park system and features a reconstructed 18th-century fort, trails, fishing pier, picnic areas and a visitors center and museum. The town also is home to the county’s largest industrial parks including several boat manufacturers and a new biofuel refinery. Tellico Plains is the county’s smallest town but during the weekends is a popular spot for motorcyclists and car club enthusiasts. The town features art galleries and antique stores, the Cherohala Skyway Visitors Center and the Charles Hall museum. And as the gateway to the Cherokee National Forest and the Skyway, there are miles of trails to explore, and cool mountain streams. The community of Coker Creek in the southern corner of the county also is home to several art galleries and Buck Bald, which offers a 360-degree view of the surrounding mountains. To learn more about Monroe County, visit www.monroegovernment.org, www.monroecounty.com or www.monroecountychamber.org
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A Great Place to Work & Live Shan Harris, Director MONROE COUNTY 103 College Street South, Suite 6 • Madisonville, TN 37354 423-442-3652 Mobile: 423-519-3369 ECONOMIC Email: shan.harris@monroegovernment.org www.monroeeconomicdevelopment.com DEVELOPMENT
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Wanda Alexander 1st District
Marty Allen 1st District
Bennie Moser 1st District
Bill Bivins 2nd District
Judy Lee 2nd District
Richard Kirkland 2nd District
Harold Hawkins 3rd District
Bill Shadden 3rd District
Roger Thomas 3rd District
Monroe County Government Discover more about the Monroe County governmental offices online at www.monroegovernment.org County Commission Monroe County is governed by a nine-member board of commissioners with three representatives from each of the voting districts. First District Commissioner Wanda Alexander serves as chairwoman. The County Commission members are: 1st District – Wanda Alexander, Marty Allen and Bennie Moser; 2nd District – Bill Bivins, Richard Kirkland and Judy Lee; 3rd District – Harold Hawkins, Bill Shadden and Roger Thomas. The County Commission meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the upstairs courtroom of the Courthouse in Madisonville. To have an item placed on the agenda, call County Clerk Larry Sloan at 423-442-2220. The commission in 2014 will switch to four districts with a total of 10 commissioners.
County Planning Commission The County Planning Commission reviews and approves subdivision requests and works on other issues regarding land use and planning in areas of the county not regulated by municipalities. The Planning Commission has worked with the County Commission to develop and adopt a flood damage prevention ordinance and mobile home park regulations. The Planning Commission meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the boardroom of the J.P. Kennedy Annex. Mike Atkins serves as the county’s director of plan-
ning. To have an item placed on the agenda, call Atkins at 423-442-2497. Laura Smith serves as the county planner and planner for all the county’s cities.
County Offices: The Monroe County Courthouse and J.P. Kennedy Annex in downtown Madisonville serve as the heart of the county’s government. The Courthouse, recognized as a “historic site and landmark” in 1995, holds the offices of the county mayor, VA service officer and the offices of the Circuit Court clerk and Clerk and Master. County Mayor Tim Yates. 423-442-3981, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Clerk and Master Teresa Choate, 423-442-5940. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Circuit Court Clerk Martha Cook, 423-442-2396, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. (The General Sessions Court office is located in the J.P. Kennedy annex). Veterans Affairs Officer Chuck Mullins, 423-442-5812. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Department of Tourism Julie Morgan, director, 423-442-9147, Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
County Archives Jo Stakely archivist, Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon. Phone is 423-442-0910.
Located in the J.P. Kennedy Annex: Ambulance Service Director Randy White, 423-442-4063. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Clerk Larry Sloan, 423-442-2220 or 442-5948. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8:30 a.m. to noon, Wednesday and Saturday. The clerk’s office also has hours each Friday in Tellico Plains from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Peoples Bank and each Saturday in Sweetwater from 9 a.m. to noon at Fred's Pharmacy. Economic Development Director Shan Harris, 423-442-3652. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Finance Office Director Elizabeth “Libby” Hicks, 423-4429383. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Property Assessor Mike Shadden, 423-442-3637. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8:30 a.m. to noon, Wednesday and Saturday.
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Registrar of Deeds Millie Estes, 423-442-2440. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8:30 a.m. to noon, Wednesday and Saturday. Trustee Marna Hull, 423-442-2920. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8:30 a.m. to noon, Wednesday and Saturday. Solid Waste and County Planning Mike Atkins, 423-442-2497, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Agriculture Extension – 4422433, hours 8 a.m. –5 p.m., closed from noon to 1 p.m.
Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Bill Bivens operates the Sheriff’s Office and the Monroe County Jail, both located on Hickory Street in Madisonville. Phone: 442-3911.
ing system went on line in May 1993. Dial 442-HELP (4357) for non-emergencies. Clara Hitson, director. The 911 Center is located on Highway 68 in Madisonville. Emergency Management Agency Brian Turpin serves as director of the Emergency Management Agency, which is responsible for protecting the lives and safety of Monroe County citizens. The EMA, working with local, state and federal agencies, provides information, coordinates emergency response, and facilitates disaster assistance. For more information call 423-442-3917.
County Airport
Teresa Harrill serves as director. Phone: 423-442-3993. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. The Health Department is located on Highway 68. (See page 18 for more information about services provided.) Fax: 423-442-9468.
The Monroe County airport is located on Airport Road, just off of Old Highway 68. The airport provides aircraft maintenance and rental hangar facilities are available. The airport is open seven days a week. Flights may be booked at the airport and planes are available for transporting cargo and passengers. The Monroe County Airport can be reached at 423-442-4506.
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Animal Shelter
Steve Teague serves as the county’s road superintendent. The department’s offices are located on Highway 68, adjacent to the E-911 Center. Teague's office may be reached at 423-442-4569.
The Monroe County Animal Shelter is located on Kefauver Lane in Madisonville behind Walmart. It is closed Sunday and Monday and open Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 423-4421015 to make an appointment to surrender an animal. Animals are accepted by appointment only on Wednesdays and Fridays. For more information, visit the website at www.friendsofanimalsmc.org.
Health Department
E-911 E-911 is designed so that residents, regardless of their location in the county, can pick up the telephone and dial 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency. Monroe County’s enhanced 911 dispatch-
Election Commission The Monroe County Election Commission is a five-member board of Election Commissioners and an administrator of elections. Administrator of Elections James Brown is responsible for organizing and conducting all federal, state and local elections for Monroe County. The deputy administrator is April White. The Election Commission consists of Chairman Dwayne Martin, Secretary Carl Williams, Alan Hawkins, Charles Ridenour and Melvin Cagle. The office is located at 401 Main Street in Madisonville and is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information, call 423442-2461 or visit www. monroecountyelectioncommission.com.
The industrial parks in Monroe County are: Tellico West Publicly owned by the Tellico Reservoir Development Agency. There are 1,500 acres in the park with 965 available for development.
Niles Ferry Publicly owned by Monroe County. Located on Tellico Reservoir and bordering Highway 411. Total park comprises 676 acres; 390 acres remain available.
Madisonville Industrial Park Publicly owned by the City of Madisonville. There are 253 total acres in the park. There are 150 acres available for industrial development. Adjacent to U.S. 411, 2 miles from State Route 68, and 15 miles east of Interstate 75.
The Sweetwater Industrial Park Publicly owned by the City of Sweetwater. It is located in the Sweetwater city limits near U.S. Highway 11 and adjacent to the Norfolk Southern Railway. Interstate 75 is 3 miles north of the park. There are 110 total acres in the park.
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Monroe County Chamber of Commerce The Monroe County Chamber of Commerce is made up of businesses and organizations that care about their communities and their county. With the support of local businesses and organizations, the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce can build a strong economic base which ultimately helps the commu- Chamber President nities of Monroe County and CEO achieve a higher quality of Joe Tolson life. The Monroe County Chamber Guidebook and website provide information about the county, the Chamber, and area businesses and organizations. Business cards and brochures are available at the Chamber office along with maps, relocation information and phone books, all of which are available to the public. The Chamber holds many events and programs throughout the year. An Annual Member Meeting is
held in January. A Monthly Member Meeting is held the third Tuesday of each month. This is an opportunity for members to meet, network, and share their thoughts and needs. In March, the Making-It-Happen program is held. During this two week program, the Chamber of Commerce partners with the Monroe County Boys & Girls Club, bringing a “Career Development Program” to high school seniors from all county high schools. This program teaches basic fundamentals regarding entering the workforce, from applications and resumes to appearance and mock interviews. Leadership Monroe County also begins in March. For nine months participants from area businesses and organizations, community leaders, and residents learn about various aspects of the county, region and state including government, health care, law enforcement, education, and more. This program prepares them to become stronger leaders for the communities they live and work in. The Youth Leadership program is held in June for two weeks. This program mirrors the adult leadership program. The Annual Awards Banquet and Silent Auction is held toward the end of March. Awards for student, teacher, athletes, diplomat and citizen of the year are
presented at this event. A silent auction is also held featuring products and services from Chamber member’s businesses. Other annual events include the Women's Expo in May, a golf tournament held in June, a Taste of Monroe and a Benefit Dinner held in the fall. Sponsorship and promotional opportunities for all of these events are available. Joe Tolson serves as the president and CEO of the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is governed by a volunteer board of directors which meets once a month. A board of volunteers called “diplomats” and “ambassadors” support the staff throughout the year by planning events and visiting with Chamber members. For information on membership investment or any of the events or services the Chamber offers please call 423-442-4588 or visit the website, www. MonroeCountyChamber.org.
City of Sweetwater 203 Monroe Street • 337-6979 Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
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Mayor Doyle F. Lowe
Vice Mayor Julian F. Walton
Utilities Robert Bettis General Manager
Police Bill Stockton, Commissioner Eddie Byrum, Chief
Fire Edward Lee, Commissioner Doug Watson, Chief
City Recorder Jessica P. Morgan
Streets Billy G. West, Commissioner Richard Jenkins, Superintendent Parks/Recreation Julian F. Walton, Commissioner Greg Newman, Director
Schools Dr. Melanie Miller Director of Schools Planning & Developement Sam Moser, Commissioner Scott Wilson, City Planner
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Higher Education in Monroe County Cleveland State Community College Cleveland State Community College (CSCC) is a comprehensive two-year public community college in Cleveland just south of Monroe County operating within the governance of the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) and approved by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. For the past 40 years, Cleveland State has been committed to providing a quality education and open access for the people of Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe and Polk counties. The college enrolls approximately 3,200 credit students and 1,500 non-credit students in a typical fall semester. CSCC provides a variety of courses for individuals planning to transfer to a four-year college or university, or to earn an associate degree or certificate to directly enter the workforce. Scheduling options include day and evening classes, independent study, video courses and courses delivered via the Internet. Ninety-four percent of the faculty hold master's or doctor's degrees. The 105-acre campus has 10 major buildings that house modern classrooms, laboratories and student activity centers. Additional features include an exceptional library, a multi-media center, computer laboratories, a 400-seat theater, a 3,000-seat gymnasium, athletic fields and tennis courts, a large reflector telescope and teleconference capabilities. In addition to the offerings on the main campus, Cleveland State has offices and classrooms in Athens and Madisonville and offers classes throughout our service area of Bradley, Meigs, McMinn, Monroe and Polk counties.
The Madisonville campus for CSCC also offers several special interest non-credit courses. For more information about Cleveland State, visit the website at www.clevelandstatecc.edu. For more information about the Madisonville CSCC site, located at 205 Oak Grove Rd, call 423-4209530.
Hiwassee College From its beginning in 1849, Hiwassee College has been committed to all students seeking a faith-centered education. Originally founded on a Methodist campground, the college quickly expanded and now resides on 400 acres just outside of Madisonville. Today, Hiwassee is a residential, liberal arts, four-year institution affiliated with the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church. Hiwassee College is accredited through the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) and federal student financial aid programs are available to our students. A new equestrian program and dental hygiene school are attracting students to Hiwassee. The college has been designated as a Military Friendly School and offers special financial assistance to military, veterans, spouses and dependents.
Also, Hiwassee has added a rodeo team, competitive shooting team and a bass fishing team to its athletics program. Hiwassee doesn’t just open its doors to its students, it also opens doors to the community by donating the use of their facilities and services to more than 30 area organizations each year, including the Monroe Area Council for the Arts (MACA), Relay for Life, and other diverse groups that take part in our Summer Camps program. At the heart of the college’s mission is a commitment to provide higher education in a Christian environment. Nearly 85 percent of students receive financial assistance each year and the college depends on the support of individuals and businesses to continue its mission. Contributions help dedicated staff and faculty provide a safe and caring learning environment, as well as provide sound and secure buildings in which to study and worship. This allows students to leave Hiwassee College with strong critical thinking and communication skills that will assist them in their future endeavors. For more information about Hiwassee College or to make a donation, call 423 420-1212 or visit online at www.hiwassee. edu.
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Monroe County Schools Monroe County Schools Director of Schools Mike Lowry and a voter-elected School Board oversee the Monroe County School System with an enrollment of approximately 5,500 students. The school system website is www.monroe. k12.tn.us.
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School Board The School Board meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month in the boardroom of Central Office at 205 Oak Grove Road, Madisonville. The Monroe County Board of Education is made up of First District members Dr. Larry Stein, Jerry Snyder, and Dewitt Upton; Second District members Bob Lovingood (Chairman), Janet Martin, and Janie Harrill; and Third District members Steve Rogers, Sonya Lynn, and Jo Cagle. Persons wishing to get on the School Board agenda must contact the Central
Office in writing 10 days in advance of the meeting. For more information, call Central Office at 423-442-2373.
Grades: 5-8 Enrollment: 268 Principal: Missy Carter
Madisonville Primary 268 Warren Street Phone: 442-2236 Grades: K-2 Enrollment: 620 Principal: David Hester
Coker Creek Elementary 130 Ruritan Road Phone: 261-2241 Grades: K-8 Enrollment: 115 Principal: Jill Franklin
Madisonville Intermediate 1000 Green Road Phone: 442-2454 Grades: 3-5 Enrollment: 601 Principal: Terry Moser
Rural Vale Elementary 395 Daugherty Spring Road Phone: 253-3551 Grades: K-8 Enrollment: 314 Principal: Stanley Shadden
Madisonville Middle 175 Oak Grove Road Phone: 442-4137 Grades: 6-8 Enrollment: 540 Principal: Kristi Windsor
Vonore Elementary 1135 Highway 411 Phone: 884-6485 Grades: K-5 Enrollment: 516 Principal: Priscilla Gregory
Tellico Plains Elementary 121 Old High School Road Phone: 253-2626 Grades: K-4 Enrollment: 358 Principal: Robert Hooper
Vonore Middle School 414 Hall Street Phone: 884-2730 Grades: 6-8 Enrollment: 270 Principal: Debi Tipton
Tellico Plains Junior High 120 Old High School Road Phone: 253-2250
Sequoyah High School 3128 Highway 411 Phone: 442-9230
Grades: 9-12 Enrollment: 929 Principal: Maurice Moser Sweetwater High School 414 South High Street Phone: 337-7881 Grades: 9-12 Enrollment: 558 Principal: David Watts Tellico Plains High School 9180 Highway 68 Phone: 253-2530 Grades: 9-12 Enrollment: 451 Principal: Russell Harris Monroe Academy 266 Warren Street Phone: 442-9384 Grades: 9-12 Enrollment: 16 Principal: Rick Saunders
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School Board The Sweetwater Board of Education governs the school system and The Sweetwameets on the second Monday of the ter City School month at 7 p.m. at Sweetwater City System is more Hall. The board is made up of Chairthan a century man Richard Rowe, Janie Dacus, Dr. old and serves John Fox, Bennie Moser and Letha Sweetwater Oggs. and the 1st DisIn 2011, the city school system celtrict of Monroe ebrated the grand opening of a new County. $3 million auditorium and classDr. Melanie room wing at Sweetwater ElemenSweetwater City Miller serves Director of Schools tary School. as director of Dr. Melanie Miller In early 2013, the school system schools, replaccompleted a renovation at Brown ing Dr. Keith Intermediate School and opened a Hickey on July brand new Central Office building as 1, 2011. The school system website is part of a $2 million project. www.compurdy.com/scs2/.
To be placed on the School Board agenda, contact Central Office at 220 South Clark Street one week in advance. For more information, call the the Central Office at 423-337-7051. Sweetwater Primary School 500 Highway 322 East Phone: 341-7004 Grades: Pre-K - 2 Enrollment: 573 Principal: Darrin Nichols Sweetwater Elementary School 301 Broad Street Phone: 337-7062 Grades: 3-4, with one Pre-K class Enrollment: 351 Principal: Diana Howard
Brown Intermediate School 135 Starrett Street Phone: 337-5905 Grades: 5-6 Enrollment: 254 Principal: David Matlock Sweetwater Junior High School 1013 Cannon Avenue Phone: 337-7336 Grades: 7-8 Enrollment: 340 Principal: Rodney Boruff
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Health Care in Monroe County Health Department The Monroe County Health Department offers a variety of services for children and adults. Most services are provided on a sliding fee based on income. Child Health WIC stands for Women, Infants, and Children and is also called the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program. WIC is a federal program designed to provide supplemental food to low-income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children until the age of five. Participants that meet income guidelines receive vouchers to be redeemed at local grocery stores. Early periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment, or EPSDT, is a program of checkups and health care services for children from birth until age 21 to detect and treat health problems.
Checkups are FREE for all children who have TennCare. In Tennessee, the EPSDT program covered by TennCare is called TENNderCare. Child Health and Development (CHAD) The CHAD Program is a home visiting program to assist at risk children up to age 5. Children's Special Services The CSS Program assists with medical treatment for children from birth to age 21, when they have special medical needs and the family is financially unable to provide for necessary care. The program also includes speech and hearing services. Immunizations Immunizations against polio, diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella (German measles), Meningitis, Hepatitis A and B, among others are provided for children. Flu and pneumonia vaccines, Tetanus-Diphtheria boosters, and required seventh grade immunizations are given. Adult Health Services include, immunizations, breast and cervical cancer Screening and presumptive TennCare eligibility for breast and cervical cancer.
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STD Control The department collects information on disease in the community, investigates and monitors outbreaks. The department provides confidential testing, treatment, and partner notification for sexually transmitted diseases. Vital Records Birth Certificates for those born in Tennessee in 1949 or after can be provided for $8. Copies of death certificates are issued upon request. Environmental Health General Environmental Health Environmental specialists are responsible for inspecting food service establishments, hotels, motels, public swimming pools, bed and breakfast establishments, child care facilities, organized camps, schools, plants, tattoo and body piercings establishments. Health Education The department provides information on current health issues, conducts classes and partners with other community agencies on various activities. The Health Department is located at 3469 New Highway 68, Madisonville. For more information on the Health Department, call 423-4423993.
Sweetwater Hospital Association Sweetwater Hospital Association (SHA) provides the community with a first-class hospital that is the envy of much larger communities. The hospital’s 475 employees are dedicated professionals with some of the best facilities and equipment around. In recent years, the hospital has opened a new state-of-the-art emer-
gency room, new operating rooms and materials management area. Within the next year, the hospital will complete a new main entrance, imaging center and administrative addition. SHA has office space in future plans and will complete the renovation of buildings. SHA is a leader in acquiring new medical technology. The hospital recently acquired one of the most advanced CT scanners in the world, the Aquilion PRIME, and was the first hospital east of the Mississippi River to have such an advanced scanner. SHA doctors want the highest quality images in order to diagnose and develop treatment plans. SHA also has an outstanding industrial medicine program that provides companies with drug testing, employee physicals and more. For more information on SHA, visit www.sweetwaterhospital.org or call 865-213-8200.
Blount Memorial Monroe County is close to the Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, which provides numerous medical services within minutes of the county. Blount Memorial maintains a modern facility in the Tellico West Industrial Park in Vonore for convenient medical care with family medicine, occupational health, home services, rehabilitation and more. Visit www.blountmemorial.org or call 423-884-6958 for information.
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Recreation and Attractions in Monroe County Monroe County Department of Tourism
serves as the primary tool to promote tourist visitation to Monroe County. The main office is housed in the Monroe County Courthouse in Madisonville. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Department of Tourism is made up of nine appointed advisory board members and governed by the county mayor and the County Commission. Julie Morgan is employed as the full-time director. Department of Tourism reaches out to the traveler many different ways, one in which is offering visitor centers. Monroe County has the Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center in Tellico Plains. There are so many wonderful attractions to be promoted, such as the Cherokee National Forest, The Lost Sea Adventure, Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, Fort Loudoun State Historic Area, downtown historical districts, unique shopping, art galleries, Tellico Lake, Charles Hall Museum, The Tellico River famous for its trout fishing, and certainly the Cherohala Skyway, a National Scenic Byway. As well as these attractions, the Tourism Department promotes lodging facilities including hotels, motels, cabins, campgrounds, and bed and breakfasts. In other words, Monroe County has everything the traveler could want to choose from
to make their stay comfortable and memorable. Monroe County has great restaurants, museums and shopping, family-friendly attractions and breathtaking landscapes. This area is blessed with plenty of natural beauty, warm hospitality and great people that make the visitor experience a wonderful stay while here with us. Monroe County has recently joined onto the Appalachian Quilt Trail with four quilt square blocks located at Coker Creek Welcome Center, Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center in Tellico Plains, and Monroe Area Council of the Arts in downtown Madisonville. Another tourist attraction is the Civil War Trails that stretch through five states. Our county installed three markers in 2009 at the Monroe County Courthouse in Madisonville, the railcar in downtown Sweetwater, and The Lost Sea in Sweetwater. The fourth was placed in Coker Creek in 2010, and the fifth was added in Tellico Plains at the Cherohala Visitors Center in 2011. You can lace up your hiking boots and try some of the trails in the Cherokee National Forest, paddle your way down the Tellico River or fish it for the trout, boat on Tellico Lake, enjoy horseback riding, or challenge yourself to bike the Cherohala Skyway. A must see is our waterfalls that are so beautiful. Do not forget that the county has it at hands reach to really and truly experience the history
right here in Vonore with a trip to the Tanasi and Chota memorials as well as Sequoyah Birthplace Museum and Fort Loudoun State Historic Area. Look on our websites for festival dates and times. For more information, visit www.cherohala.org, www.monroecounty.com, e-mail into@monroecounty.com, or call 424-442-9147.
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Tennessee Overhill Heritage Association The Tennessee Overhill Heritage Association (TOHA) works to preserve and promote the natural, cultural, and historical character of Monroe, McMinn, and Polk counties through cultural tourism. The organization formed in 1990 when the three counties were selected to participate in the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Heritage Tourism Initiative. The name “Overhill” was chosen for the area to honor its earliest residents —the Overhill Cherokee. Today, TOHA is viewed as a national model for successful cultural tourism. A board of directors made up of people from the three counties guides the organization. The office is located in the L&N Depot at Etowah, Tenn. Staff: Linda Caldwell, executive director; lcaldwell@tennesseeoverhill.com. For information, call 423-263-7232 or visit www.tennesseeoverhill.com.
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The head of the Madisonville Gas Department is Stacy Chambers. The city foreman is Donnie Chambers. The city water supervisor is Chuck Phillips. They can all be reached through City Hall at 423442-9416.
Madisonville began as the Indian village of Tellico, not to be confused with the town of Tellico Plains. The town was incorporated May 16, 1850. The population of Madisonville stood at 3,033 in 1990. By 2000 the number had risen to 3,939 and was estimated to be 4,714 in 2008.
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Kefauver and Houston parks offer outdoor entertainment and exercise for the citizens of Madisonville and its visitors. Houston Park is located in downtown Madisonville just a couple of blocks from the county's Courthouse. It offers a pavilion for picnics, basketball courts, playground equipment and a walking trail. Kefauver Park is located off Highway 411 and offers three pavilions, picnic tables, basketball and tennis courts, baseball and footPolice Department ball fields and a walking trail around the small The police chief is lake. Gregg Breeden and the Veterans Memorial police commissioner is Bill Spradlin. Located off Highway 411, the Veterans The Police Department is Memorial sports one of the largest flags in located at 315 Englewood Road. Tennessee. The flag was funded through They have front office hours from donations and is surrounded by bricks bear6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Closed Sunday. ing the names of local veterans. The department can be reached at Library 423-442-2268. The Madisonville Public Library is located Fire Department at 4023 Highway 411 and is open Tuesday Chief John Tallent. through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Commissioner Bill Spradlin. The Library Director: Kim Hicks. Phone: 423-442Fire Department is located at 315 4085. Englewood Road and has front Post Office office hours from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. The department can be reached at The Madisonville Post Office is located at 423-442-2212. 161 Warren Street. Phone: 423-442-3647.
A board of aldermen and a mayor govern the town. Alfred McClendon serves as Mayor and Bill Spradlin, Utilities Annual Events Glenn Moser, Linda Garrett Hensley, Charles Atkins is the head of the Madisonville hosts the annual Parade of Augusta Davis and Sherry McCrary sewer department in Madisonville. Flags each summer, and a Halloween celebraserve as the aldermen. The city He can be reached through city tion around the Courthouse square. recorder is Ted Cagle. hall at 423-442-9416. Hiwassee College, located in Madisonville, holds a homecoming City Hall Planning Commission parade in November. City Hall is located at 400 College The annual Christmas The board meets at 6 p.m., on Street, where board meetings are Parade and Tree Lighting the third Tuesday of every month held the first Monday of each month is also held each at Madisonville City Hall at 400 at 6 p.m. Aldermen can be reached December. College Street. through City Hall at 423-442-9416.
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Sweetwater has a population of 6,567 and is the largest city in Monroe County. Sweetwater City's website is www. sweetwatertn.net.
Mayor and Aldermen The Mayor and Board of Commissioners holds regularly scheduled city meetings at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at City Hall. The city board consists of: Mayor Doyle Lowe, Police Commissioner Bill Stockton, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Julian Walton, Codes Enforcement Commissioner Sam Moser, Fire Commissioner Ed Lee and Street Commissioner Billy G. “Buster” West. John Cleveland is the city attorney and Jessica Morgan is the city recorder. The commission also holds public workshops at 5 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month. Persons wishing to get on the monthly agenda for the regular commission meeting must fill out a form at City Hall by noon the Friday before the regular monthly workshop, which is held at 5 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month.
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Recreation Department The Recreation Department director is Greg Newman. The department is located at the Sweetwater Recreation Park on Starrett Street. Phone is 423-337-4120.
Sarah McDougal. Sam Moser serves as an advisor to the board. The Historic Zoning Commission holds public meetings at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at City Hall.
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City Hall is located at 203 Monroe Street. Phone is 423-3376979. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon.– Fri.
The Sweetwater Regional Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meets at 6 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at City Hall. The Planning Commission consists of James Matoy (chairman), Nancy Baker, Lewis McCowan, Branham Lovingood, Lori Moore, Carl Richesin , Jerry Richesin, Mayor Doyle Lowe, and Sam Moser. For information or to get on the agenda, contact 423-337-9678 or City Hall 10 days in advance. The Planning Commission also holds a non-voting workshop at 5 p.m. on the second Monday of the month.
Sweetwater has a public park, Engleman Park, on Monroe Street in addition to the Recreation Complex on Starrett Street.
Police Department Eddie Byrum is the police chief. The Police Department is located at 208 Monroe Street. Phone is 423-337-6151.
Fire Department Doug Watson serves as fire chief. The locations and phone numbers are as follows: Fire Hall No. 1 208 Monroe Street, 337-6880; Fire Hall No. 2, 355 Highway 322 East (Billy R. Ridenour Highway), 423-337-6724.
Street Department The street superintendent is Richard Jenkins. The office is located at 321 South High Street. Phone is 423-337-7225.
City Code Enforcement/Planning The City Code Enforcement/Planning and Development Office is located inside of City Hall on Monroe Street. Scott Wilson serves as the city planning officer. Wilson can be reached at 423-337-9678.
Historic Zoning Commission The Historic Zoning Commission designates historic overlay districts and guidelines to protect historic structures Members of the commission are: Harris Lovingood, Mary Chappell Crabtree, Elaine Archer, Jeff Anderson, Richard Bettis, and
Library The director for the Sweetwater Public Library is Beverly Bollenbacher. The library is located at 210 Mayes Ave. and can be reached by phone at 423-337-5274, or by e-mail at sweetpltn@compfxnet.com.
Post Office Sweetwater Post Office is located at 701 North Main Street. Phone is 423-337-7041.
Annual Events The city holds an Independence Day Celebration, a Veterans Day Parade, and a Christmas Parade. A Small Town Christmas is held each November the Saturday after Thanksgiving. and the third National Muscadine Festival is slated for September.
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Mayor and Aldermen The Town of Tellico Plains is governed by a mayor and board of aldermen. Patrick Hawkins serves as mayor. The town council consists of: David Bookout (city recorder), Sherri Raby, Robert Hamilton, Larry Harris, and Kenneth Davis. Tellico Plains gets its name from The Mayor and Aldermen meet the Cherokee capital of Telliquah, the first Thursday of each month at which was once along the shores of the Community Center on Bank the Tellico River. Street at 7 p.m. Today the town serves as the gateway to the Cherohala Skyway, a City Hall National Scenic Byway crossing the City Hall is located at 201 Southard mountains to Robbinsville, N.C. Street. The number is 423-253-2333. Visitors can learn more about the Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. history of the town at the Charles Monday - Friday. Hall Museum located on the Skyway. Hall served as the town’s mayor for nearly three decades. The Cherohala Police Department Skyway Visitors Center is located Jeb Brown serves as the interim next door to the museum. police chief. The Police Department Tellico Plains is the county’s smallis located at 201 Southard Street and est town with a population of 964. can be reached at 423-253-2030. Tellico's town website is www.tellicoOffice hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. plains.com/.
Fire Department Jamie Sisson serves as fire chief. The all-volunteer fire department is located at 136 Bank Street and can be reached at 423-253-2525.
Utilities Robert Patty is the utility superintendent for Tellico Plains. He can be reached through City Hall.
Planning Commission The Planning Commission consists of Mike Atkins (chairman), Patrick Hawkins, Larry Harris, Russ Parks and Mitch Millsaps. The Planning Commission meets the second Monday of each month in the small room at the Community Center at 7 p.m.
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Sherri Raby, School Board Rep. Jo Cagle, Missy Carter, Shawn Yates, and Greg Lynn. The Recreation Board meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the Community Center at 7 p.m.
Library The Tellico Plains Public Library is located on Highway 165. Sandy Snyder and Joy Watson are the volunteer co-directors. Cecilia Witt is librarian. Phone: 423-253-7388. Website is www.tellicolibrary.org. Information on all libraries can be found on the Tennessee Library Directory's website at http://tnsos. net/TSLAP/index.php.
Post Office The Tellico Plains Post Office is located at 171 Bank Street and can be reached at 423-253-2218.
Tellico Plains has a walking trail, Annual Events basketball and tennis courts, and playground area. The Recreation The town holds a Square Dance to Board is currently working toward celebrate the Fourth of July and the improving recreation in the town. Candlelight Walk in December. Both The board consists of Alderwoman are held in the historic town square.
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Police Department Randy Kirkland is the police chief. The Police Department is located on the second floor of Town Hall. The patrol division is located in the white house near Town Hall. Phone: 423-884-2480.
Fire Department Steve Wheeler is the fire chief. The Fire Department has two stations, one is located on Church Street, across the road from Town Hall, and the second is located in the Tellico West Industrial Park. Phone: 423884-6111. The Town of Vonore is known for its many historical attractions – Fort Loudoun State Historic Area, Sequoyah Birthplace Museum and the Tellico Blockhouse. Beautiful Tellico Lake attracts fishermen and water enthusiasts. The industrial parks located in the town are also home to a growing boat-building industry. Vonore is the county’s fastest growing town and several developing lake communities have contributed to the town’s increasing population of 1,440.
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Utilities Mike Carey is head of the town’s Street Department. Angie Shaffer maintains the town’s sewer records. She can be reached at 423-884-2480. Fort Loudoun Electric Cooperative provides electricity to half of the Town of Vonore. The office is located at 116 Tellico Port Road in the Niles Ferry Industrial Park, just off Highway 411. Phone: 423-884-2049. Loudon Utilities provides electricity to half of Vonore and natural gas. The office is located at 201 Alma Place in Loudon. Phone: 865-4582091 or 884-6062. Tellico Area Services System provides water. The office is located at 1010 Highway 411. Phone: 423-8846400.
The Vonore Board of Mayor and Aldermen meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the second floor courtroom at Town Hall. Larry Summey is the mayor of Planning Commission Vonore. He serves with four alderThe Vonore Regional Planning men: James “Hamp” Brown (Fire Commission meets every third Department), Dave Evans (Parks and Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in Recreation), Mike Garren (Public the Community Center. Works), and John Hammontree (Vice Mayor and Police Library Department). The library is next to Town Hall. Rodney Tallent is town recorder. Phone: 423-884-6729.
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Vonore Town Hall is located on Church Street and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Phone: 423-884-6211.
Post Office The Post Office is located on Highway 411. Phone: 423-8846391.
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Recreation Vonore Heritage Park is located across Church Street from Town Hall. It contains a playground, athletic field, picnic tables and a walking trail that winds around the lakeshore and connects all amenities. In July 2012, a 3.8-acre Veterans Memorial Park opened. The town is working with the Tennessee Valley Authority and Monroe County to create a 70-acre park with athletic fields and walking trails that would connect the existing park to Vonore Middle School.
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Celebrating the Arts in Monroe County MACA MACA is a non-profit local arts agency serving Monroe County and the surrounding counties of East Tennessee. In addition to offering a variety of different professional programs as a part of an annual performing season, MACA works with area schools, churches and civic organizations to provide arts education programs, artist residencies and more. MACA is a 501c(3) organization. The Mission Statement of the Monroe Area Council for the Arts, chartered in 1995, is as follows: “The corporation shall have as its purpose the coordination, communication, promotion and development of cultural activities in the Monroe and surrounding areas, with emphasis on efforts to reach underserved populations and to support indigenous arts, artists and resources.” Throughout its history, MACA has fulfilled its mission with support from National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), South Arts (SA), Tennessee Arts Commission (TAC) and East Tennessee Foundation (ETF), and many individual and corporate donors. Your support will help to provide showcase programs and events promoting the arts in our community, add to the economic quality of life in our community by bringing outsiders into the area for cultural events, and enhance the education of area children, provid-
ing them the same opportunities as those in larger and different communities. Mary Hendershot serves as the executive director for MACA. The Board of Directors includes: President Carol McKenzie, -Vice President Tommy Wilson, Secretary Ivy Schielke, treasurer Frank McKenzie, Pat King, Marion Leudemann, Mary Ann Cole, Brenda Lou Amburgey, Pat Farrell, Patrick Pennington, Gary Bluemel, Cathy Weist, Cliffette Sloan, Randy Nelson, and Paul D. Mason. For more information about MACA visit the website at www.monroearts.com, or call 423442-3210. MACA can also be reached by mail at P.O. Box 491, Madisonville, TN 37354.
Sweetwater Valley Citizens for the Arts The Sweetwater Valley Citizens for the Arts, organized in 1972, provides enrichment programs to the schools and the community of Sweetwater. Some of SVCA’s school programs over the years have include the following: Zig Wajler a professional musician from Nashville who comes to Sweetwater schools for week-long workshops to work with students to write music and lyrics; Jim Pfitzer, a storyteller from Chattanooga, who does a writing workshop with the fourth graders.
In addition, the fifth grade attends the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. SVCA also presents the annual Christmas concert and sponsors a Holiday Home Tour. The office is located at Sweetwater City Hall. For more information, call 423-337-5976.
The Marcella Center The former St. Paul United Presbyterian Church, built in 1960 as a family church, became The Marcella Center for Arts and Education in March 2007, after the building was closed in 2002. The center has grown from its former program of liberal arts and now includes GED, women’s exercise, computer classes, tutoring, piano, and senior activities. Spanish classes are to begin in March. The building can be rented for meetings, birthday parties, family reunions, and more. There is a community garden where people can sign up to cultivate, maintain, and reap the benefits of. Dinners are hosted each month as well as annual multicultural programs, dances, and much, much more. The Marcella Center is located at 117 Washington Rd., in Sweetwater. For more information, e-mail marcellacenterfo@bellsouth.net, call 423-337-0075, or visit the website at www.MarcellaCenter. com.
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Monroe County Contact info.
Monroe County Offices County Mayor’s office...............................442-3981 Clerk & Master...........................................442-5940 Circuit Court Clerk....................................442-2396 Veteran’s Affairs.........................................442-5812 County Clerk..............................................442-2220 Finance Office............................................442-9383 Property Assessor......................................442-3637 Registrar of Deeds.....................................442-2440 Trustee.......................................................442-2920 Solid Waste.................................................442-2497 Agriculture Extension...............................442-2433 Economic Development...........................442-3652 Health Department...................................442-3993 E-911..............................................442-HELP (4357) Emergency Management Agency..............442-3917 County Airport..........................................442-4506 Planning Commission..............................442-2497 Vehicle Registration..................................442-2220 Archives......................................................442-0910 Tourism......................................................442-9147 Website................... www.monroegovernment.org
City of Madisonville City Hall.....................................................442-9416 Website...................... www.cityofmadisonville.org Police Department....................................442-2268 Fire Department........................................442-2212 Library........................................................442-4085
City of Tellico Plains City Hall.....................................................253-2333 Police Department....................................253-2030 Fire Department........................................253-2525 Library........................................................253-7388 Post Office..................................................253-2218
City of Sweetwater City of Vonore City Hall... ..................................................884-6211 Police..........................................................884-2480 Fire..............................................................884-6111 Library........................................................884-6729 Post Office...................................................884-6391 Fort Loudoun Electric................................884-2049 Loudon Utilities.........................................884-6062 Water (TASS)...............................................884-6400 Sewer...........................................................884-2480 Website............................... www.townofvonore.org
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