
Discover Monroe County
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Health Care
Sweetwater Hospital Association
- General Surgery, Internal Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
- 59-bed, acute care
- Also in close proximity of other medical facilities across the region such as University of Tennessee, Blount Memorial, Fort Sanders, Erlanger and Tenova
45 Miles to VA Facility

Bald River Falls
Top Attractions
- Ft. Loudoun State Historic Park
- Tellico Lake and Tellico River
- Rarity Bay Golf Course
- Kahite Golf Course
- Cherokee National Forest
- Tsali Notch Vineyard, largest commercial vineyard in TN
- 189 miles of hiking trails
- The Lost Sea Adventure

Cherohala Skyway
Festivals
- Blooms, Bluegrass & BBQ Festival
- National Muscadine Festival
- Cherohala Skyway Festival

Bakery in Tellico Plains
Lifestyle
Sweetwater, a Tennessee Main Street Community, offers a year-round nostalgic shopping experience, along with the charm and friendliness of a picture-perfect, small, southern town.
“A rare piece of heaven sitting on the water with spectacular mountain views. Rarity Bay means to us beauty, relaxation, scenic views and friendly neighbors.”
Margarete
Examples of Living in Monroe County
Monroe County welcomes you home with miles of shoreline and outdoor recreation, easily accessible modern amenities and an average population of 45,771 combined with a low cost of living. We enjoy four glorious seasons that afford us gorgeous gardens, road trips and a rich diversity of sporting life.