Putnam County, Tennessee
Monterey Real Estate and Local Guide
Monterey is a small town on the western edge of the Cumberland Plateau, roughly midway between Nashville and Knoxville along Interstate 40, with roots in the coal and railroad era.
Living in Monterey
Named Monterey, meaning King of the Mountains, the town grew around the historic Standing Stone landmark on Avery's Trace. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Homes in Monterey
- About 60% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, typical of an established small Cumberland Plateau town.
- Roughly two-thirds of housing units (66.6%) are single-family detached homes.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Monterey home
Standing Stone Monument
Marks the legendary boundary stone between Cherokee and Shawnee lands, erected in Whitaker Park in 1895
Monterey Depot Museum
Replica railroad depot and visitors center with local history and Native American heritage exhibits
Imperial Hotel
Historic 1909 hotel built by Civil War General John T. Wilder
Bee Rock Overlook
City-owned clifftop overlook and hiking spot above the Calfkiller River
Whitaker Park
Community park with walking trails, playground, splash pad, and amphitheater