Monroe County, Tennessee

Monroe County is a county located on the eastern border of the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, its population was 46,250. Its county seat is Madisonville, and its largest city is Sweetwater.35°27′N 84°15′W / 35.45°N 84.25°W / 35.45; -84.25

Monroe County
Monroe County Courthouse in Madisonville
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Tennessee's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°27′N 84°15′W / 35.45°N 84.25°W / 35.45; -84.25
Country United States
State Tennessee
FoundedNovember 13, 1819
Named afterJames Monroe
SeatMadisonville
Largest citySweetwater
Government
  MayorMitch Ingram (R)
Area
  Total
653 sq mi (1,690 km2)
  Land636 sq mi (1,650 km2)
  Water17 sq mi (40 km2)  2.6%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
46,250
  Estimate 
(2023)
48,594
  Density71/sq mi (27/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.monroetn.com