Madisonville, Tennessee
Madisonville is a city of 5,241 people in Monroe County, Tennessee, founded in 1822.
Why visit Madisonville
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails, 11 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Craighead Caverns and Monroe County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Madisonville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Madisonville
Madisonville is the county seat of Monroe County, Tennessee, United States. It is located in East Tennessee on the eastern border of the state. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 5,132.
From the Wikipedia article Madisonville, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Craighead Caverns
Monument and historic site · 3.9 mi
Extensive cave system located in Sweetwater, Tennessee
Museums and landmarks1
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Monroe County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Madisonville, Tennessee, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes11
History
The City of Madisonville originally began as the town of Tellico, and prior to that a Cherokee village of the same name. The Calhoun Treaty and resulting Hiwassee Purchase of 1819 opened the area for white settlement. Madisonville was founded in the early 1820s as a county seat for Monroe County, which had been formed in 1819. The town was initially known as "Tellico," but its name was changed to "Madisonville" in 1830 in honor of U.S. President James Madison in accordance with a petition from the residents presented by state representative James Madison Greenway. Madisonville was incorporated on May 16, 1850.
From the History section of Madisonville, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare1
Map of Madisonville
35 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 28°F | 4.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 31°F | 4.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 37°F | 4.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 44°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 54°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 63°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 66°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 65°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 57°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 45°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 35°F | 4.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 31°F | 5.2 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tellico Plains (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Monroe County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-24: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
McMinn County Airport (MMI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Englewood 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Athens 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Greenback 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Loudon 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Etowah 16 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Lenoir City 21 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Decatur 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Kingston 25 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Maryville 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
- Farragut 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Madisonville-from-cemetery-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Monroe-county-tennessee-courthouse1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- The Lost Sea (6931688408), Brenda, CC BY 2.0
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