Monterey, Tennessee
Monterey is a town of 2,768 people in Putnam County, Tennessee, founded in 1893.
Why visit Monterey
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 5 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Whitaker Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Monterey
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Monterey
Monterey is a town in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 census, Monterey had a population of 2,746. It is part of the Cookeville, Tennessee micropolitan statistical area.
From the Wikipedia article Monterey, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes5
History
Monterey is rooted in a settlement that developed around a landmark known as the "Standing Stone" in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The stone was as a guidepost for travelers along Avery's Trace, and is believed to have earlier served as a boundary marker between the territories of the Cherokee and Shawnee. By 1805, three families had settled permanently in area, and the Standing Stone Inn was established to cater to westward-bound migrants.
In the spring of 1864, during the Civil War, 200 Union soldiers led by Colonel William B. Stokes entered the Monterey area with orders to root out Confederate guerrilla activity. On the morning of March 12 of that year, Stokes' men entered the home of William Alexander Officer near Monterey and killed six of his guests, having accused them of being Confederate guerrillas. A Tennessee Historical Commission marker on Commercial Avenue in Monterey remembers the event.
From the History section of Monterey, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship13
Shopping2
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Map of Monterey
29 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 27°F | 5.7 in | 4.8 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 30°F | 5.8 in | 5.0 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 37°F | 6.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 46°F | 5.8 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 74°F | 56°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 63°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 67°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 66°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 59°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 48°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 38°F | 4.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 31°F | 6.7 in | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Monterey (0 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
Putnam County has had 13 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)
- 2023-03-08: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-04-21: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Crossville Memorial Airport (CSV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Algood 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Cookeville 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Livingston 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Crossville 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Baxter 21 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Fairfield Glade 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Gainesboro 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- Jamestown 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
- Allardt 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
- Celina 31 mi northwest, about 50 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Monterey-Commercial-Ave-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 4.0
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