Tellico Plains
sits at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains in the Tennessee Valley, at the entrance to the Cherokee National Forest. This tiny town has a population of less than 1,000, but has much to offer visitors in the way of outdoor adventure and natural beauty. This is a town with a friendly “down home” atmosphere, where the pace is slow and no one is in a hurry. The choices for outdoor fun in Tellico Plains are endless. Just a sample of the things to do includes hiking in the Cherokee National Forest, fishing for trout on the Tellico and North Rivers, kayaking Baby Falls, panning for gold on Coker Creek, and enjoying the spectacular views on the Cherohala Skyway. But that’s not all, there is also white water rafting, canoeing, picnicking, and just enjoying the country backroads and beautiful mountain scenery. The “Waters of Many Steps,” a seven-stair-step waterfalls on Coker Creek in the Cherokee National Forest is a must see. Other nearby attractions includes Bald River Falls, the Fort Loudon Historic Area, The Lost Sea and the Sequoyah Museum. In Tellico Plains, you’ll find cabins and camping, bed & breakfasts and country inns, and quaint country shops – everything you need for a fun-filled and relaxing vacation!
Surrounding areas: Coker Creek, Tennessee (14.0 mi), Vonore, Tennessee (15.8 mi), Sweetwater, Tennessee (18.8 mi), Greenback, Tennessee (21.4 mi), Ducktown, Tennessee (23.5 mi), Decatur, Tennessee (29.8 mi), Townsend, Tennessee (37.3 mi)
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Tellico Plains Vacation Rentals
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Tellico Plains Weather & Climate
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Southeastern Tennessee has a temperate climate with four seasons. Winters are generally short and mild, and summers are warm and humid, with cooler temperatures in the high mountain regions. Rain is common year round. The average annual snowfall for the state is 12 inches. Spring comes in early March with warmer weather and flowering trees and shrubs. Summer arrives full force in the region by mid May, bringing warm weather and higher humidity. The mountains of eastern Tennessee are a great place to escape the hot summer temperatures as the higher elevation cools the air slightly. Fall brings mild days and crisp evenings, along with brilliant foliage colors. Mid to late October is a good time to visit the region to experience the fall color change. Severe weather, such as tornadoes or blizzards, is rare in the state of Tennessee.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
46°F |
26°F |
6.09 in. |
- |
| February |
51°F |
28°F |
4.91 in. |
- |
| March |
60°F |
36°F |
6.32 in. |
- |
| April |
69°F |
43°F |
4.80 in. |
- |
| May |
77°F |
52°F |
4.86 in. |
- |
| June |
84°F |
61°F |
4.08 in. |
- |
| July |
87°F |
65°F |
4.65 in. |
- |
| August |
87°F |
64°F |
3.69 in. |
- |
| September |
81°F |
58°F |
5.04 in. |
- |
| October |
71°F |
44°F |
3.61 in. |
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| November |
60°F |
36°F |
5.01 in. |
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| December |
50°F |
29°F |
5.33 in. |
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Tellico Plains Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Mc Minn County airport (MMI) located about 15 miles west of Tellico Plains in Athens, Tennessee, the Andrews Murphy airport (RHP) located approximately 27 miles southeast of Tellico Plains in Andrews, North Carolina, the Mc Ghee Tyson airport (TYS) located roughly 35 miles northeast of Tellico Plains in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Mark Anton airport (2A0) located around 36 miles west of Tellico Plains in Dayton, Tennessee, the Rockwood Municipal airport (RKW) located about 44 miles northwest of Tellico Plains in Rockwood, Tennessee, the Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge airport (GKT) located approximately 55 miles northeast of Tellico Plains in Sevierville, Tennessee, the Dalton Municipal airport (DNN) located roughly 55 miles southwest of Tellico Plains in Dalton, Georgia, Lovell Field (CHA) located around 56 miles west of Tellico Plains in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Crossville Memorial Whitson Field (CSV) located about 59 miles northwest of Tellico Plains in Crossville, Tennessee, the Pickens County airport (JZP) located approximately 63 miles south of Tellico Plains in Jasper, Georgia, and finally Tom B David Field (CZL) located roughly 72 miles southwest of Tellico Plains in Calhoun, Georgia.
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Tellico Plains Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 51.0 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 51.0 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 54.0 mi. | | | Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 56.0 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 56.0 mi. | | | Lake Winnepesaukah | Rossville | GA | 61.8 mi. | | | Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 68.5 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 83.6 mi. | | | White Water Park | Marietta | GA | 98.9 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Madisonville Golf Course | Madisonville | TN | 10.5 mi. | | | Rarity Bay on Lake Tellico | Vonore | TN | 15.8 mi. | | | Ridgewood Golf Club | Athens | TN | 17.2 mi. | | | White Oaks Golf Course | Athens | TN | 17.2 mi. | | | Cherokee Hills Golf & Country Club | Murphy | NC | 24.4 mi. | | | Copper Basin Golf Club | Copperhill | TN | 27.0 mi. | | | Cedar Hills Golf Club | Lenoir City | TN | 29.4 mi. | | | Executive Meadows Golf Course | Lenoir City | TN | 29.4 mi. | | | Medalist at Avalon | Lenoir City | TN | 29.4 mi. | | | Lakehaven Golf & Country Club | Decatur | TN | 29.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 60.7 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 68.5 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 103.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Chatuge State Park | | GA | 39.4 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Sequoyah Birthplace Museum | Vonore | TN | 15.8 mi. | (History) | | Farragut Folklife Museum | Farragut | TN | 36.7 mi. | (History) | | American Museum of Science and Energy | Oak Ridge | TN | 44.6 mi. | (Science) | | East Tennessee Discovery Center | Knoxville | TN | 46.3 mi. | (Science) | | Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture | Knoxville | TN | 46.3 mi. | (Art) | | Knoxville Museum of Art | Knoxville | TN | 46.3 mi. | (Art) | | East Tennessee Historical Society Museum | Knoxville | TN | 46.3 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 46.3 mi. | | | Tennessee Aquarium | Chattanooga | TN | 61.3 mi. | | | Warner Park Zoo | Chattanooga | TN | 61.3 mi. | | | Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 99.6 mi. | | | Zoo Atlanta | Atlanta | GA | 112.0 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 113.5 mi. | |
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