Surrounded by nature, yet very civilized...
Tellico Plains is very convenient to hospitals, shopping, performing and visual arts, and other amenities of city life. You can be in a big city like Knoxville in about 1 hour (60 miles), or Maryville in about 45 minutes. Smaller cities are even closer. Madisonville (county seat of Monroe County) is just a 15 minute drive and has a Super Walmart. Athens is medium size city just 30 minutes away with even more shopping.
    • about 60 miles from Knoxville
    • about 75 miles from Chattanooga
    • about 160 miles from Atlanta
    • about 200 miles from Nashville

Driving Directions to Telliquah
Telliquah is located in Tellico Plains, Tennessee

Take I-75 to Exit 60. Follow Hwy 68 south 25 miles to Tellico Plains. Turn left (east) on the Cherohala Skyway / Hwy 165 (signs for Cherohala Skyway & Tellico Plains) and go 1-l/2 miles to Telliquah (Highway 165 becomes the Cherohala Skyway). Soon you will see the Tellico River on the left side of the Cherohala Skyway (Hwy 165). You are now in Telliquah.

  • Bistro by the River, Cascades Riverside Grille, and the Cascades Cottages are on the left, with a large parking area and designated motorcycle parking.
  • Telliquah Outfitters, Telliquah Welcome Center, Traders Row, and the Top O'Telliquah Amphitheatre are on the right, directly across the street from "Bistro by the River".
  • The Telliquah Covered Bridge is the entry to Telliquah Preserve.

Telliquah
Cherohala Skyway (Hwy. 165)
Tellico Plains, Tennessee

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Tellico Plains Data
Climate:
  • Annual Avg. Temperature: 58°
  • Monthly Avg. High Temp: Jan 46° - July 90°
  • Monthly Avg. Low Temp: Jan 25°- July 68°
  • Annual Avg. Precipitation: 59
  • Annual Avg. Snowfall: 8
  • Elevation: 1,110' Above sea level
  • Prevailing Winds: Southwest
  • Mean Length of Freeze Free Period (Days): 218
Download PDF: Tellico Plains Community Data Sheet
Prepared by the State of Tennessee with economic indicators, tax structure, demographics, population, climate statistics, etc.

Note: Tennessee is an income tax free state...

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