Monterey, TN Where the Hilltops Kiss the Sky Life is simple in Monterey. You can relax and enjoy hand-dipped ice cream, freshly baked breads, homemade barbecue, pizza, sandwiches or locally inspired dishes at anyone of a dozen eateries. Or, visit one of our fine stores and find everything from antiques to fresh produce to quality flooring. At the Cup & Saucer - the unofficial picture history museum you can view life as it was through the mountain town's history. Nearby Cumberland Cove is a planned community nestled in the pristine woods of the Cumberland Plateau. It has rustic cabins, charming chalets, and private mountain retreats and residences. Thriving Employment Perdue Farms is the largest employer in the three-county Highlands region of Overton, Putnam and White. Adams USA, which has been around since 1952, is one of the leading manufacturers of sports equipment in the nation. Cumberland Container Corporation and Star Line Batons are just a few more that call Monterey home. And that's not counting the many other industrial, banking, healthcare, academic, arts and other employers within the county. Blue Ribbon Schools Monterey's school system is preparing students to be a 21st century workforce. Our educational opportunities span from early childhood to adult training and include many fine public and private schools, including Uffieman Elementary School, Burks Middle School and Monterey High School. In 2006, the high school received a Blue Ribbon Schools Award from the U.S. Dept. of Education, recognizing its excellence in meeting and exceeding standards. Rich History Monterey's annual Standing Stone Day Celebration of Native American Heritage has been held the second weekend in October since 1979 near the remains of a 13-foot monolith that is believed to have been a boundary for Cherokee hunting grounds. Music, arts, crafts and food are enjoyed at the celebration. Each October an authentic Tennessee Central Railway  Museum train rolls into town to commemorate the town's rich railroad past. A grant was received and land purchased in 2008 to build a replica of the depot across from the Imperial Hotel. The Depot is near the start of the trailhead for the Tennessee Central Heritage Rail Trail. Mountain Top Lodging SUPER 8 HOTEL Off 1-40, Exit 301The new, ultra-modern, $1.6 million hotel on Stratton Ave. is locally owned and has 50 rooms, an indoor swimming pool, workout room, hot tub, Internet connection and a meeting room with audiovisual equipment. A continental breakfast will be available. For more information, visit www.super8.com. Due to open in 2009. Garden Inn Bed & Breakfast Off I-40, Exit 300 The Garden Inn Bed & Breakfast at Bee rock, perched atop the edge of a 100-foot cliff, offers guests a selection of 11 rooms with garden and mountain views. Freshly ground and brewed coffee, a gourmet breakfast, fresh-afternoon snacks and homemade evening desserts are served overlooking the beautiful Cumberland Plateau. For more call 931-839-1400 or visit www.TheGardenlnnBB.com Mountain Ridge Golf Club & Villas Hwy 70 N The quiet of nature, private villas and golfing on a mountaintop create the setting for rest and relaxation. Non-golfers can enjoy tennis, hiking, fishing or boating on the private lake, or just sit on the porch and watch the sun go by. For more information, call 931-839- 3313 or visit us at www.moutainridgegolfclub.com. Outdoor Adventure Monterey is located on one of the most beautiful hilltop ranges you will ever see. Miles of hills offer the perfect locale for hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking and just enjoying the scenery. . BEE ROCK ADVENTURE CLIMB & VISTA Off I-40, Exit 300. At a height of 100 feet and an elevation of 1,450 feet, Bee Rock is one of the more popular climbing spots in Middle Tennessee, and offers a spectacular overlook of the Calf killer River and Stamps Hollow. Legend has it that Indians gathered honey from hives underneath the cliff. Bee Rock is located on private property, but the owner allows the public to use the area for climbing, hiking and caving during limited hours. STATE PARKS Monterey is a short drive from almost a dozen state parks and wilderness areas that offer boating, hiking, camping, lodging, and much more in outdoor recreation. Cumberland Mountain State Park - at 1,720 acres - is said to be the largest timbered plateau in the US. And nearby Standing Stone State Park is the site each year of the National Rolley Hole Championship - featured on ESPN.