Tellico Plains News

Open Mic Night every Thursday Evening

2011-10-18T16:57:00.000-04:00

OPEN MIC NIGHT every Thursday beginning at 6 PM
Bring your instrument of choice and/or your voice and join in the fun, or just kick back and listen
food and beverages available.

Also, LIVE MUSIC every weekend
Please call 423-253-2322 for this weekend's details
The Outpost Pavilion, 123 Main Street, Tellico Plains, TN 37385

Garage Sale to Aid Community Projects

2011-10-12T14:40:00.000-04:00

Come discover treasures and grab some goodies at the Garage Sale and Bake Sale of The Cherokee Women's Club, this Saturday, Oct. 15th. It takes place in the Tellico Plains Community Center parking lot on Bank Street, from 8am 'til 1 or 1:30pm.

The Sale will help fund projects which financially assist the Tellico Plains Library. The Club pays the annual software license fee for checking books in/out, helps with the Summer Reading Program children's gifts, and generously provides other assistance as needed.

In addition to supporting the Library, The Cherokee Women's Club also does beautification in the town seasonally, like the cornstalks and mums now decorating the town so beautifully for fall. The members help maintain the Botanical Garden behind the Charles Hall Museum, give a scholarship to a Senior at Tellico High, and conduct a poetry contest for all the local schools, grades 1 through 12. This year the Club also supported a Science Fair at the Junior High and help the horticulture students monetarily at the high school. Its major fundraiser is the popular "Cookie Caper" during the Tellico Plains Candlelite Walk, held annually on the evening of the first Saturday in December.

The Cherokee Women's Club meets on the first Monday of each month at noon, usually at the Visitor Center. They welcome any ladies who are interested in their community and helping improve it to join. Call Sharon Bodie at 423-253-2269.

Hope to see you there Saturday!

Please Neuter Your Pets

2011-09-07T10:43:00.000-04:00

There are too many homeless pets, and neutering is a humane way to reduce these numbers. With the free vouchers available to Monroe County citizens in need, there is no excuse not to neuter dogs and cats. The distribution of these vouchers moves from one town to another over the course of the year, and this month is available in Sweetwater. Please print and post this flyer for your own employees and customers. Thanks.

Centennial Quilt on Display

2011-08-08T17:00:00.000-04:00

The Cherokee Women's Club has presented the Charles Hall Museum a Commemorative quilt, celebrating the town's centennial, July 4, 2011. The design incorporates archival photographs of the town, set among quilt squares in red, white, blue, and gold. It was specially created by a group of about a dozen women from the club, whose names are on the back. The quilt is now displayed for all to view in the museum's #1 building. The Charles Hall Museum is located at 229 Cherohala Skyway and displays amazing collections of photographs, guns, telephone equipment, furniture, and many historic artifacts collected by Charles Hall, local historian and former Mayor of Tellico Plains. Admission is free.

The Cherokee Women's club is a non-profit group of women from the Tellico Plains area (not exclusively) who raise money to support local needs. The main fundraiser is the Cookie Caper at the annual Candlelight Walk in Tellico Plains in December. The group supports the library, the local schools with scholarships and a creative writing/poetry contest, and well as other needs of the community as they arise. New members are always welcome! Join and help the community. Meetings are held monthly, September through May. Contact Sharon Bodie, President, at 423-253-4269 for more information.

4th of July Fun in Tellico Plains

2011-06-27T11:09:00.000-04:00

Here's the schedule of Independence Day activities in Tellico Plains:

July 2nd: Annual Square Dance in Town Square from 4pm - midnight.
Includes Kids' Fun Zone ($5 All-Night admission); Music by "Angels in Waiting" from 4-6pm; Music by "Tim Childress and Unwound" from 7-midnight. Vendor booths will be set up too.
July 4th: Wagon Train Parade begins at noon.

Join us for some old-time family fun!

May Extravaganza in Coker Creek

2011-05-03T13:10:00.000-04:00

Come and sit a while at the Coker Creek Welcome Center & Heritage Gift Shop for the May 2011 Extravaganza. They are located on Highway 68 South in Coker Creek, TN. There will be variety of demonstrations from local artists who display and sell their crafts at the Heritage Gift Shop. There will also be entertainment from local musicians each weekend during the month.

Here's the schedule of events:

Saturday, May 7, 2011 – 10:00 to 5:00
Ken Dalton, Wood Carver
Morris Hawk, Wood Carver
& the Coker Creek Whittlers
Music provided by Charlie Harper

Saturday, May 14, 2011 – 10:00 to 5:00
Kathleen Dalton, Linda Charest - China Painting

Saturday, May 21, 2011 – 10:00 to 5:00
Richard Anderson, Leather Art Designer

Saturday, May 28, 2011 – 10:00 to 5:00
Children’s Book Signing by Margie Carroll
Judi Wrighter, Painter
Music provided by Wanda Murphy

Sunday, May 29, 2011 – 1:00 to 5:00
Terry Ayers, Penny Rug Maker & Quilter
Book Signing by Jack Darnell
Mary Mac Eachron, Wind Chimes
Music Provided by Don Mac Eachron

Monday, May 30, 2011 – 10:00 to 5:00
Bill Lee, Potter
Peggy Gay, Painter
Music provided by Ken Gay

The Tennessee Arts Commission and the Tennessee Overhill Heritage Association has provided financial support for these events.

For more information call Lynda Dicandio, 423-261-2027

Antique Cars in Tellico Plains

2011-04-21T15:52:00.000-04:00

The Grand National award-winning 1934 Plymouth, owned and restored by the late Charlie Young and his wife Deborah of Coker Creek, has a new home. The Charles Hall Museum in Tellico Plains will welcome this spectacular antique car in an informal dedication ceremony on April 23, 2011, at 3:00 pm. Over thirty antique cars, owned by members of the East Tennessee and Cherokee Valley regions of the Antique Automobile Club of America (both of which Charlie was a member) will parade through Tellico Plains after the dedication.

Share Your Favorite Trails

2011-04-14T11:23:00.000-04:00

Falls Branch Trail

We have added a new Trails Page to the Guide to Tellico Plains. You can help, by sharing your favorite hiking, horseback riding, or mountain biking trail, to be posted on this new section of The Guide. The new Trails section includes areas in and around Tellico Plains, including the Tellico and Citico River areas, Cherohala Skyway, Starr Mountain, and Coker Creek.
Get your trail story and photos published!
Please include:

Type of trail (hiking, mountain biking, and/or horseback riding)
Level of difficulty (easy, moderate, difficult)
Directions to the trailhead
Trail Length (in miles)
Description of the trail (what you can expect to see, etc.)
Photo (include a photo caption for each photo submitted)
Author: "trail info and photos submitted by" (your name as you want it to appear)

Please see examples already on this new trails page and info on how to submit your trail information. Thanks.

New Trails Page Premieres

2011-03-30T13:36:00.000-04:00

What's a great outdoor activity which all ages can enjoy - combining fresh air, magnificent scenery, social interaction, muscle toning, and the natural beauty of the Tellico Plains area? Take to the trails, for hiking, horseback riding, or bicycling!

With the Cherokee National Forest here in our backyard, there are many, many Tellico Plains area trails. Choose from mountaintop balds to enchanting waterfalls, from easy to difficult, from biking to hiking... using this easy reference on The Guide to Tellico Plains.

The Trail page highlights several area trails, each with directions to the trailhead, type of use, length, level of difficulty, and a description. Browse the Trail page, and choose where you'd like to hike with your children, have a picnic, ride bikes, take your horses, or photograph wildflowers.

Tellico Plains is the perfect headquarters for being outdoors in every season.

Meditation Workshop, Garage Sale

2011-03-21T11:12:00.000-04:00

Don't miss these upcoming events at the WIndhorse Center, 106 Scott Street, Tellico Plains:
GARAGE SALE - March 26th at Windhorse. Big, multi-family sale with items donated by all the members of the Windhorse community to help keep Windhorse going and fund some new classes both for the young and the elders.

MEDITATION WORKSHOP - March 27th, 1-4 pm, $25. Seated Meditation, Zen Walking, Breathing Techniques to enhance peaceful meditation with Cathy Woods. Register by March 25th with Windhorse: 423-261-2088 or email: windhorsecenter@hotmail.com

Wellness Day at Windhorse

2011-01-05T10:20:00.000-05:00

On Sunday, Jan. 16, The Windhorse Center of Tellico Plains, at 106 Scott St., presents a 2-hr Yoga workshop "Balance in the Season of Love" 1-3 p.m. for $25. This will be followed by Alternative Healing Sessions, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. $25 unless you are a practitioner, and free if you bring a friend with you. Call 423-261-2088 to sign-up or ask questions.

The Center also has a Tai Chi class just starting Tuesdays 10:30-noon for $20/month as well as the on-going yoga classes.

Thanks

2010-12-11T10:54:00.000-05:00

The Cherokee Women's Club, sponsors of last week's Candlelight Walk, wish to extend many thanks to the community:

"Thank you to Citizens National Bank, Volunteer Federal Savings & Loan, Peoples Bank of Monroe County, Dickey McCay Insurance, Tellico Wellness Center, and Skyway Tax Service. These sponsors paid for the wagon rides, gingerbread contest, the advertising, the portapotties and other expenses in putting on this event. Thanks to Dona Van Asdale (who also made the Christmas Ornaments again this year) for making candle holders for each Gingerbread Contest winner.

We also owe big thanks to Valley Lumber for the building for the Live Nativity, Everhart Lumber for the sand for the luminaries, Bill & Barbara Myerson for the use of their storefront for the Cookie Caper, Bill Shadden and friends with the two horse-drawn wagons which carried people around town, Mary & Ray Tallent for the use of the Sunflower Inn for Santa to visit with the children, Monroe County Beautiful for the trash recepticles, Larry Harris for the Grinch, and Mary & Dennis Caldwell of Skyway Antiques for hosting the Gingerbread Contest. Apologies if we've left anyone out, and thank you to all the many other volunteers, live nativity participants, community members, carolers, businesses, churches, musicians, and cookie bakers for their help and support for this event."

Candlelight Walk Video

2010-12-07T15:57:00.000-05:00

Browse the photos and videos of presenters and visitors to the December 4th Christmas Candlelight Walk, held in downtown Tellico Plains, Tennessee.

Visit tellico-plains.com/candlelight-walk.html

This is a special family event, presented annually on the first Saturday in December, beginning at dusk. Step back in time, with flickering luminarias lining the sidewalks, strolling carolers, horse-drawn wagons, and gingerbread houses. Sponsored by the Town of Tellico Plains and organized by the Cherokee Women's Club.

Christmas Candlelight Walk

2010-11-20T10:49:00.000-05:00

Saturday, December 4th - starts at 4:00pm
Downtown Tellico Plains, Tennessee

Surround yourself with holiday spirit during the 11th Annual Candlelight Walk. It's a trip back in time, with an old-fashioned Christmas celebration in and around the streets of Tellico Plains. Sponsored by the Town of Tellico Plains and organized by the Cherokee Women's Club, this festive event finds many businesses open and serving complimentary drinks and snacks. You'll enjoy live music, carolers, carriage and wagon rides, Santa Claus at the Sunflower Inn, and the Grinch on Scott Street and more. Stock up on delicious homemade Christmas treats at the popular Cookie Caper, presented by the Cherokee Women's Club, with proceeds supporting many of their annual projects, such as the Candlelight Walk, a poetry contest in local schools, and local scholarships. A Gingerbread House Contest will be displayed for popular votes at Skyway Antiques in the Charles Hall Museum bldg #2 (where you can get the Gingerbread House Contest rules prior to the event), and a Live Nativity will be presented by the First Baptist Church.

Tell your friends about this fun event.

Bluegrass Pickin' Party

2010-05-15T15:04:00.000-04:00

Bluegrass Pickin' Party at Cherohala Motorcycle Resort
Saturday May 29, 2010
5pm until we're all tuckered out...

Cherohala Motorcycle Resort
1320 Reliance Road (off Mecca Pike)
Tellico Plains TN 37385

Strictly Bluegrass & Old Time Folk music
"Two Dog Ranch Bluegrass Band"

We'll be pickin' into the night under the CMR pavilion.
Event catered by B&B Market...
burgers, hotdogs, potato salad, and outdoor cookout food will be available for sale. Also, you can bring a potluck dish and some munchies too. Bring your own drinks and a favorite outdoor chair.

If you want to sing along, you can download the Two Dog Ranch song book "SongsWePlay.pdf" at this website for free:
http://two-dog-ranch.com/music.html
click on: SongsWePlay.pdf

"Two Dog Ranch Bluegrass Band" is a group of friends who get together periodically and enjoy picking bluegrass music together. The band is made up of local musicians, including Charles Morris (lead guitar, dobro, & vocals), Julie Crunk (mandolin), Bill Crunk (rhythm guitar), Rev. Barry Lee (bass fiddle & vocals), Ray Stone (fiddle), Judy Lavoie (banjo), and Rick Lavoie (guitar, banjo, & bouzouki).

Call Buck at 423-253-6544 for overnight cabin reservations and campground information or visit:
http://tellico-plains.com/cycle-resort.html

Rabies Clinic

2010-05-13T08:48:00.000-04:00

Saturday, May 15th from 9am til noon, on Bank Street in the Parking Lot next to the post office (former site of Monroe County Animal Hospital's Clinic). 1-year rabies vaccination for $8; 3-year rabies vaccination for $12 with proof of previous vaccination.

Scout Outdoor Expo - Go Wild!

2010-05-12T15:46:00.003-04:00

Scout Outdoor Expo - Go Wild!

Date: Saturday, May 29, 2010
Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Location: Tellico Plains, TN

This event is designed to promote Boy Scouts in Monroe County, celebrate the 100th anniversary and to bring the community together in a fun-filled day focused on Outdoor Adventure.

All kinds of outdoor vendors will be here from the surrounding area. SeaRay Boats, Coleman Outdoor Outfitters, National Guard Black Hawk helicopter, all kinds of adult hiking clubs, the new Tellico Outdoor Center (Outpost Pavilion) will be there with kayaks and canoes. We also hope to have the Monroe 4H Club, Llama packing teams, and other exciting groups. This event is organized by the Tellico Plains Troop 116 and Pack 116.

At 8:30am join us for Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser by Prospector's Restaurant
Where: at the Prospector's Fire Truck in the field across from Hardees
$5 all you can eat

BENEFIT: Proceeds from this event will go to the Boy Scouts in Monroe County to provide gear and summer camp funding.

Boy Scouts of America was founded in 1910 by Lord Baden-Powell, Daniel Beard and Ernest Seton. In the United States today, there are over 2 million boys involved with the Boy Scouts. In Monroe County, we have over 300 active boys. The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

PARTNERS:

* Boy Scouts of Monroe County (13 units)
* Citizen's Police Academy
* Coker Creek Ruritan
* Tellico Plains Chamber of Commerce
* Tellico Police Department

VISIT:
http://tellico-plains.com/scouts.html
http://monroescoutoutdoorexpo.webs.com/
Or you can call Brent at 423-436-0042 or Christana at 423-261-2595

Ride the Sky / Bike the Cherohala Skyway

2010-05-10T14:36:00.000-04:00

June 19, 2010 in Tellico Plains Tennessee
* Full century ride featuring a climb to the top of the majestic Cherohala Skyway.
* A metric century with an out and back climb up the Skyway to 5,300 feet.
* A scenic 30 mile ride alongside a rambling mountain stream.

For registration and more details, visit:
http://www.ridetheskyway.com

Fund Raiser Garage Sale - May 8

2010-04-26T10:38:00.002-04:00

Center Presbyterian Church Dorcas Ladies
Fund Raiser Garage Sale
The funds raised will be used for charitable donations, supplies for the Dorcas Ladies quilting ministry.
When: Saturday, May 8
Location: Flea Market on Bank Street near the Tellico Plains Community Center
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (weather permitting)

Ed Fest 2010 CSAD Music Festival

2010-04-23T13:45:00.002-04:00

Featuring CMA winner and country legend T. Graham Brown
Admission is FREE!
TN festival, music, food, fun, festival

June 12, 2010
9:00 am - dark
Tellico Plains, Tennesse

email: edfest@hotmail.com
website: edfest2010.webs.com

It's a place to bring your family for a fun day of games, music and food! Ed Fest attendees will enjoy not only the best music of East Tennessee throughout the day, but also fun, family entertainment. There will be inflatable toys, face-painting, balloon artist, dunking booth, games for the kids and much more. There is always a variety of food. There is no admission to attend. There will be a $3.00 parking fee. This is a drug, alcohol and attitude free event.

It's main purpose is to provide an opportunity for non-profit organizations to raise the much needed awareness and/or funds while providing families a funfilled, educational day.

Watch us Build Tellico Plains's New Website!

2010-03-11T16:09:00.005-05:00

The Guide to Tellico Plains is a brand new resource for current residents, newcomers, and visitors, to discover everything you need to know about the Tellico Plains & Coker Creek area. Since this website is under construction, you can check it out periodically and monitor its progress. This 65+ page website will contain information about the area & history, Cherohala Skyway, Tellico River, Bald River Falls, Outdoor Activities (fishing, hiking, cycling, kayaking, etc.), Attractions and Museums, Places to Stay, Places to Eat, Real Estate, Shopping, Businesses, and more. There will also be extensive info for those looking to live, retire, or locate a business to Tellico Plains.

The guide will also contain lots of user interactive & social media portals like Facebook, video via YouTube, Tellico Plains News (via a newsBLOG), TripAdvisor resource page for new visitors, an interactive Events & Activities Calendar via Google Calendar, Facebook Events Tab, Maps & Weather via "Google Maps", and more.

The Tellico Plains Chamber of Commerce is the Official Sponsor of the "Guide to Tellico Plains". The new website will include a section for Chamber Members (info, membership, member news blog, etc.). The "Guide to Tellico Plains" is being designed and created by the website's publisher Lavoie Graphics.

Visit: http://tellico-plains.com