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Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and along the west shore of 16,000-acre Tellico Lake, are charming waterfront retirement communities and lakefront homes. Tellico Village is the most popular master planned community and is not age restricted. You won't find high amenity fees or expensive golf club memberships here. You will find lakefront and golf course homes of all sizes and styles and affordable amenity fees. Tellico Village offers 'pay as you play' packages at the three private championship golf courses. A round of golf averages $41 including the cart. Named in Cherokee tradition, there are eight neighborhoods that make up Tellico Village: Chatuga, Chota, Coyatee, Kahite, Mialaquo, Tanasi, Tommotley and Toqua. Rolling hills, scented forests and winding streets ending in cul-de-sacs reflect the small-town charm and peaceful life in Tennessee.

     

    Amenities

    Golf
    Boating
    Clubhouse
    Tennis
    Pickleball
    Community Pool
    Fitness Center
    Walking/Hiking/Biking Trails
    On-site Dining
    Social Event Calendar / Activities Director
    Indoor Lap Pool
    High-speed internet
    Community Parks
    Fishing
    Dog Park
    Community Garden
    Arts Programs
    Wellness Programs
    Marina

    We find Tellico Village to be one of the finest waterfront active adult communities sprawling across almost 5,000 acres and is home to over 9,500 friendly residents. Approximately 5,300 homes have been built to date of the 6,800+ planned. Boating, fitness and golf are recreational lifestyles Baby Boomers can expect to find when searching for the best places to live in Tennessee.

    TELLICO VILLAGE AMENITIES

    • Three 18-hole championship golf courses
    • Lakefront Yacht Club with dining
    • Three golf clubhouses with dining
    • 27,000-square-foot Wellness Center
    • Indoor and outdoor swimming pools
    • 10 tennis courts
    • 12 pickleball courts
    • Three marinas with boat slips 803, 71 PWC slips and 64 kayak storage slips
    • Community parks
    • Library

    In close proximity to the Best Bang for the Buck City are award-winning medical care, name brand shopping and lifelong learning opportunities at the University of Tennessee. Fall Creek Falls State Park and Great Smoky Mountain National Park are the most visited Tennessee parks. Enjoy four distinct seasons at Tellico Village when relocating to Tennessee.

    Tellico Village is a great place to consider if you enjoy lakefront living. Lake Tellico has been named one of the Best Places in the U.S. for Boating by Boating Life Magazine. There are three championship golf courses at this Tennessee golf club: The Links at Kahite Golf Course, Tanasi Golf Club and The Toqua Championship Golf Club, each with its own clubhouse. The Tellico Village Yacht Club is at the heart of the Village and is the central meeting place for residents, offering waterfront dining and marina services.

    The 27,000-square-foot Tellico Village Wellness Center opened in 2007. The list of amenities includes: an indoor lap pool, 6,500-square-foot fitness center, indoor walking track, saunas, locker rooms, 4 Har-Tru outdoor tennis courts, 8 pickleball courts uncovered, 4 covered pickleball courts and a long list of daily fitness and water exercise classes. The Kahite Activity Center has 2 Har-Tru tennis courts, a swimming pool, fitness classes and locker rooms. The Chota Recreation Center is a 17,460-square-foot facility with 4 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, an outdoor swimming pool, full gymnasium, children's playgrounds, locker rooms and saunas. Club membership for the Village Recreational Centers are affordable; family memberships are approximately $571 per year and individual memberships $368 per year.

    Tellico Village is a great place to consider when looking for the best places to live in Tennessee. Serenity and warm friendships can now be a part of your everyday life. More than 100 social clubs are available, such as: Cruising Club, Art Guild of Tellico Village, Tellico Village Ladies Golf Association 9-Hole League, Mah Jongg, Crafting, Ladies Duplicate Bridge, Friends of the Library, Tellico Community Players, General Federation of Women’s Club Tellico Village, and Footloose in Tellico Line Dancing Club. The Pickleball Club is the fastest growing organization in the community.

    Tellico Village Reviews

    4.8 / 5 (2647 reviews)
    "First off, it is the people of Tellico Village that make this the friendliest community we have found. Everyone moved here because they wanted to live here and they remain here because they are happy living in Tellico Village. Second, the area around Tellico Village is just beautiful: mountains, lakes and four (4) seasons to enjoy. The recreational activities are almost endless - from hiking in the mountains to boating on the seemingly endless lakes to all the recreational activities TV has to offer. The city of Knoxville, and other major metropolitan areas, such as Chattanooga, Nashville and Atlanta are in close proximity thereby providing a variety of cultural activities. Besides, the quality and diversity of the amenities of Tellico Village are something that we did not find anywhere else. We enjoy the Yacht Club, the club restaurants, the wonderful Wellness Center (fitness center) and the marinas. The golf here, with three (3) varied courses to enjoy, is the envy of many other retirement communities. Not to mention all of the various clubs, groups and social programs that keep us involved with our community and neighbors. Third, the cost of living is low in Tennessee and Tellico Village. With no state income tax, and low property taxes, a retirement budget goes further here than anywhere else we looked at. Even the montly Property Owners dues are lower than any other comparable retirement community. Please, you owe it to yourself to come see our little piece of retirement paradise here in Tellico Village. "
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    5 / 5
    "We have it all! Water, mountains, big, but not too big, city within close proximity. (Knoxville) State of the art medical facilities are within manageable distances. The weather is wonderful, four distinct yet mild seasons. The people are very happy here because this place is just plain paradise."
    -- Mary, Resident
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    5 / 5
    "Great people, great weather, Located on Lake tellico - 30 miles connecting to ft. loudon lake another 40 miles and you can go to the gulf through locks if you are a big boater. Great housing prices with Low taxes. Located 10 miles from HWY 75 and just south / west of Knoxville. 3 hours to Atlanta ( south) or Nashville (west). slower pace of life. Three 18 hole championship Golf courses. "
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    4.4 / 5
    "We have a lovely diverse cross section of people who all want the same thing out of retirement- and Tellico offers it all!"
    -- Anonymous, Resident
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    4.9 / 5
    "Friendlies people.. Lots of social activities.. beautiful lake"
    -- Anonymous, Resident
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