The Tiny Town Of Tellico Plains, Tennessee Is One Of The Coolest In The U.S.
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Meghan Kraft
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Tellico Plains is located in eastern Tennessee, a sweet little town that boasts some of the most beautiful views in the state. We decided to take a visit out there ourselves just to see WHY this lovely place is so dang “cool.” Here’s the thing: Tennessee doesn’t vibe with getting “down” and “hip.” What we think is cool are kind people and beautiful places and a whole lot of hometown sweetness. Which is why Tellico Plains is basically heaven on earth – problem solved.
Located in Monroe County, Tellico Plains is the documented home of 880 souls, as of 2010. That's only a 21 person increase from 2000!
The town is located along the historic Tellico River. It was originally inhabited by Native Americans, where both the Muscogee and Cherokee settled after being displaced by European colonists.
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The town is located in what was Great Tellico. It was a part of the Cherokee tribe, a thriving spot in the early 1880s. The land was later developed for farming as the Indian Removal acts of the 1830s swept across the eastern nation.
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The Tellico Iron and Manufacturing Company was founded here, and quite a bit of iron manufactured for the Confederacy made its way south by way of Tennessee. Tellico Plains was a base for the Babcock Lumber Company, and there was even a minor gold rush during the late 19th century.
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Located at the point where the Tellico River is unleashed from the Appalachians, Tellico Plains has become a place that is wildly popular amongst many native Tennesseans. It's a non-touristy way to explore the state in its beautiful, historic state.
The Cherohala Skyway is another popular attraction that gets folks out to the tiny town. The Cherokee National Forest is a big name, and you can access it through Tellico Plains itself.
If you're planning on visiting one of the coolest towns in our state, can we recommend staying at the Farmhouse Inn? The three bedroom B&B is located in a stunning old farmhouse, where you can sit on the wraparound porch and enjoy...
...a view like this. Pretty incredible, hey?
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