by Rick Smenner | Jul 14, 2026 | 55 Plus Communities in East Tennessee, Events, Tellico Village Activities
The Short Version YES, people who move to Tellico Lake do end up building a social life and friendships, usually within the first few months through a mix of structured groups and just running into the same people around the lake. It’s not instantaneous, and it...
by Rick Smenner | Jun 12, 2026 | 55 Plus Communities in East Tennessee, Events, Loudon County Happenings, Tellico Lake
I’ve helped people move to the Tellico Lake area for over two decades. One of the questions I get every summer, especially from folks who are considering the move and want a real feel for community life, is: what’s it actually like to live here on the...
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 | Sep 26, 2025 | Events, Tellico Village, Tellico Village Activities
On Saturday, September 27, 2025, dragon boats will streak across Lake Peachtree at Drake Field in Peachtree City, GA, as the Peach State Dragon Boat Academy (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit) hosts the Peachtree City Dragon Boat Race & International Festival—a high-energy...
by Rick Smenner | Sep 4, 2025 | Events, Rarity Bay, Rarity Bay Activities
Fast Answer: The 4th Annual CASA Monroe Rodeo runs September 11 and 12, 2026, at Legacy Horse Ranch at Rarity Bay in Vonore, Tennessee. Gates open at 6:00 PM, and the rodeo starts at 8:00 PM. Every ticket supports CASA Monroe’s advocates for abused and neglected...
by Rick Smenner | Aug 28, 2025 | Events, Tellico Lake Activities
Quick Answer: The Monroe Life Balloon Festival is September 5-6, 2026, from 4 to 10 PM at the Monroe County Airport in Madisonville. Hot air balloons, a nightly Balloon Glow, tethered rides, live music, and fair food. General admission runs $15, and it all benefits...
