Lifestyle

Ranked sixth in Tennessee in land area, Monroe County offers a wide array of beautiful sights as well as great opportunities. Blessed with many beautiful rivers, mountains, valleys, streams and lakes you can travel the 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, fish, picnic or swim along the way. Loudon County is Tennessee’s 16th fastest growing community, and its numerous waterways and scenic beauty partner beautifully with the area’s heritage and culture to provide exceptional quality of life for its residents. Access to labor pools both within and surrounding the county, a diverse mix of commercial, service and industrial entities, combined with cooperative governments, provide a positive economic climate for business.

Affordable

  • Low Cost of Living Community with a below average ACCRA composite 89.3
  • Loudon and Monroe counties have one of the lowest property tax rate in the State of Tennessee

Mild Climate

  • Four distinct seasons with a temperate year round climate
  • Spring typically lasts from March–June
  • Fall typically lasts from September–December
  • Average annual high temperature of 68.9° F
  • Average annual low temperature of 46.3° F
  • Average annual precipitation of 56″
  • Average of 11″ of snow annually

Recreation and Culture

Visit Loudon County

It’s no wonder Loudon County is touted as the Lakeway to the Smokies, with several lakes and rivers embracing and enhancing the county, including Fort Loudoun, Tellico, Watts Bar and Melton Hill Lakes, and the Tennessee and Clinch Rivers. Enjoy one of several lakeside parks, boating, fishing and hiking activities during your visit. With Civil War history, and a unique variety of locally-owned dining, shopping and events, Loudon County has plenty to offer for your next destination such as Sweetwater Valley Farm, East Lakeshore Trail, The Historic Lyric Theater, LoCo Drive-In, and East Tennessee Axe Throwing.

Visit Monroe County

Whether you're looking for things to do in Monroe County, TN or planning an East TN vacation, we have everything you need to make it perfect. Monroe County is full of historic cities, hometown restaurants, and plenty of outdoor beauty. All of this combined is why Monroe County, TN is one of the best vacation destinations with people coming from all over the united states to see our mountains and hiking trails!  There are so many things to do in Monroe County such as The Lost Sea Adventure!, Benton’s Smoky Mountain Country Hams, The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, Tsali Notch Vineyard, and Fort Loudoun State Historic Park.

Fishing

Fishing on Tellico Lake

Fishing is a major pastime on Tellico Lake, which is home to 51 different species of fish. The Tellico Reservoir is a 15,500-acre lake that features the cooler waters from the Tellico River and Chilhowee Reservoir, making this a big draw for rainbow and brown trout, as well as walleye.

Some of the other most popular fish in Tellico include largemouth and smallmouth bass, spotted, white, yellow, striped and rock bass, channel, flathead and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, warmouth, paddlefish, yellow perch, and sauger.

Area recreational opportunities include hiking, biking, fishing, camping, climbing, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, swimming, sporting events and activities, etc.

Downtown Knoxville has many cultural amenities located within a short 30 minute drive of Loudon County. Some of the amenities and activities include art and cultural museums, zoo, orchestra, opera, ballet, musical venues, international cultural centers, etc.

Housing

Housing is available for all lifestyle and affordability preferences.

With a large selection of planned golf and waterfront communities located in  Loudon County and Monroe Counties including Rarity Bay, WindRiver, Tellico Village, Harbour Place, Tellico Harbor, foothillspointe and Legacy Shores.

Shopping

National, regional, and independently owned retailer located in shopping centers throughout Loudon County and Monroe County. Specialty shops including boutiques, antiques, arts and crafts located in Historic Downtown Sweetwater, Downtown Historic Loudon, Downtown Tellico Plains.  Conveniently to near urban shopping malls and shopping centers in the Knoxville area Downtown Knoxville, and Turkey Creek.