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What Is It Like to Live in Tellico Village, TN?
Tellico Village is a spread-out lake and golf community along Tellico Parkway near Lenoir City, TN. It feels like its own small town, with a yacht club, rec center, golf courses and more than 100 clubs. Life here is relaxed and very social, with a wide mix of home styles, but some parts sit farther from shopping and Knoxville.
Key facts
- Location: Tellico Village runs along Tellico Parkway (Highway 444), which connects Highway 321 near Fort Loudoun Dam to Highway 72 near the town of Loudon.
- Layout: It is very spread out, with many separate neighborhoods off the parkway. Each has its own feel, and some have their own covenants.
- The lake: It sits near the lower end of Lake Tellico, where it joins Fort Loudoun Lake. Todd calls it the best body of water in East Tennessee, with clean water fed from the Smoky Mountains and great fishing.
- Housing: Waterfront homes, lake-view homes, golf course homes, villas and newer construction. Sloping lots mean many multi-level homes.
- Amenities: A yacht and country club with a marina and restaurant, the Chota Rec Center, several golf courses and a public boat ramp.
- Daily needs: The Chota Center area has a bank, gas station, churches and the fire department. Near Highway 72 there is a Food Lion, a pharmacy, Dollar General and Sloan's hardware.
- Drive times: From the Highway 321 end, about 10 minutes to Lenoir City and about 30 minutes to Turkey Creek and West Knoxville. The Highway 72 end adds 10 to 15 minutes.
- Interstate: Highway 72 leads through Loudon to I-75 at exit 72.
Pros and cons of living in Tellico Village
Pros
- Very social, with more than 100 clubs for golf, pickleball, fitness, crafts and more.
- Lake Tellico access, including a marina and a public boat ramp.
- A wide range of home styles and budgets inside one community.
- Lots of trees, which gives nice views and privacy even off the water.
- Everyday needs like groceries, a bank and a pharmacy are inside or at the edge of the community.
Cons
- It is very spread out. Todd says some people love that and some people don't.
- The Highway 72 end is farther from Lenoir City, Maryville and West Knoxville.
- Tellico Parkway can be busy at times.
- Boat slips can be hard to rent because demand is high.
- It does not have the bigger amenities of Knoxville. It fits a laid-back lifestyle, not a busy one.
- There is an HOA, and some amenities cost extra.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tellico Village, TN?
Tellico Village runs along Tellico Parkway (Highway 444) between Highway 321 near Fort Loudoun Dam and Highway 72 near Loudon. It sits near the lower end of Lake Tellico, just outside Lenoir City and a short drive from Knoxville.
How far is Tellico Village from Knoxville?
From the end of Tellico Village closest to Highway 321, Todd puts it at about 30 minutes to Turkey Creek and West Knoxville, about 30 minutes to Maryville and about 10 minutes to Lenoir City. From the Highway 72 end, add a good 10 to 15 minutes.
What amenities does Tellico Village have?
The video shows a yacht and country club with a marina and restaurant, the Chota Rec Center with indoor swimming, tennis, pickleball and a fitness area, several golf courses and a public boat ramp. There are also more than 100 clubs.
Is Tellico Village a good place to make friends?
Todd calls the social side one of its biggest assets. With more than 100 clubs, from golf and pickleball to crafts, he says people who worry about making friends have no issue here.
Does Tellico Village have an HOA?
Yes. There is an HOA, and some amenities are ones you can choose to pay for or not. Many of the individual neighborhoods also have their own restrictions and covenants.
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