Monroe is a part of the Overton County region/metro area of Tennessee. Major attractions include Standing Stone State Park and Standing Stone Cruisers Car Club. Each year in the early Summer season there is the Hogeye Fest. Local businesses include KolKam Photography and Dale Hollow Kwik Stop. The biggest schools here are Volunteer State Community College and Livingston Academy High School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Monroe is Standing Stone State Park.