by Rick Smenner | Aug 5, 2026 | Boating & Water Activities, Boating On Tellico Lake, Tellico Lake
Quick Answer: Tellico Lake has more than a dozen free public boat ramps run by TWRA, TRDA, and TVA. Launching at any of them costs nothing. A few marinas let the public launch for a fee. Which ramp is closest depends on where you live. People move here thinking they...
by Rick Smenner | Jul 23, 2026 | 55 Plus Communities in East Tennessee, Boating & Water Activities, Family & Grandkids
Quick Answer: Grandkids at Tellico Lake spend most of their time on the water swimming at Tugaloo Beach, tubing behind the boat, and fishing off the dock. When they need a break, the Smoky Mountains, the Lost Sea, and Knoxville are all about an hour away....
by Rick Smenner | Jun 13, 2026 | Boating & Water Activities, Boating On Tellico Lake, Tellico Lake
There’s no better gift for Grandpa than a sunny day out on Tellico Lake with the grandkids in the boat. And if you’re imagining a future of lazy Sundays on this lake, that’s exactly what life is like here. This relaxed atmosphere is one of the big...
by Rick Smenner | Nov 3, 2025 | Boating & Water Activities, Hiking & Walking Trails, Tellico Village, Tellico Village Activities
Tellico Village isn’t just a beautiful place to live; it’s a community bursting with fun, especially for those who love the outdoors. As your friendly neighbor, I can tell you firsthand that joining a club here is one of the best ways to meet people. Also, you can...
by Rick Smenner | Oct 10, 2025 | Boating & Water Activities, Events, Fishing, Hiking & Walking Trails, Tellico Village, Tellico Village Activities, Uncategorized
If you move to Tellico Village with a pair of sneakers and a curious spirit, you’ll fit right in. Around here, “exercise” usually looks like laughter between points, sunrise lake views, and new friends who text you about tomorrow’s meetup before you’ve even cooled...
by Rick Smenner | Jun 4, 2025 | Boating & Water Activities, Boating On Tellico Lake, Tellico Lake, Tellico Lake Activities
Tellico Lake sprawls across 16,000 sparkling acres just south of Knoxville. Therefore, it offers room for every kind of outing, from a lazy cove crawl to an action‑packed tube ride. Likewise, the shoreline winds for 357 peaceful miles, hiding coves and café‑dotted...
