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
4/21/11
Antique Cars in Tellico Plains
4/14/11
Share Your Favorite Trails
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| Falls Branch Trail |
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)
3/30/11
New Trails Page Premieres
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.
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.
3/21/11
Meditation Workshop, Garage Sale
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.
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
1/5/11
Wellness Day at Windhorse
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.
12/11/10
Thanks
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."
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."
12/7/10
Candlelight Walk Video
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.
11/20/10
Christmas Candlelight Walk
Saturday, December 4th - starts at 4:00pm
Downtown Tellico Plains, Tennessee
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.
5/15/10
Bluegrass Pickin' Party
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
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
5/13/10
Rabies Clinic
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.
5/12/10
Scout Outdoor Expo - Go Wild!
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
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
5/10/10
Ride the Sky / Bike the Cherohala Skyway
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
* 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
4/26/10
Fund Raiser Garage Sale - May 8
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)
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)
4/23/10
Ed Fest 2010 CSAD Music Festival
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.
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.
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