Tellico village : Tennessee

What is special about this retirement community
Tellico Village is a planned Cooper Community established in 1986 and located in Loudon County and Monroe County, Tennessee. It encompasses nearly 5,000 acres along Tellico Lake with the community continuing to grow because of the number of recreational amenities available and the friendliness of the more than 6,750 residents. There are many clubs and social activities, 3 championship golf courses
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What is not special about this retirement community

Tellico Village is NOT a pretentious high end gated community environment... nor is it a "shuffleboard retirement community"... it is a friendly Active Lifestyle Retirement Resort Community with over 100 social clubs, 3 golf courses and Tellico Lake activities.

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What kinds of people like retiring here

The Baby Boomer generation, retirees and even families with young children enjoy all that Tellico Village has to offer. All different income levels reside here. Homes range from $185,000 - $2,000,000. Lots range from $10,000 - $600,000. Average home prices are $250,000 - $400,000.

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Local economy is driven by

Tourism - Smoky Mountains, Retail and Medical drive the local economy.

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Climate and Physical Environment

Tellico Village is located directly on Tellico Lake with beautiful vista views of the lake and The Smoky Mountains... Yet major shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and medical services are located 5-10 minutes just outside of Tellico Village. 

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Cultural environment

The arts are alive in the metropolitan City of Knoxville and the vibrant University of Tennessee - just 30 minutes away. Local mountain arts and craft also abound.

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Medical facilities

The local area around Tellico Village supports 7 excellent, major hospitals including the University of Tennessee Memorial Hospital, Baptist Hospital and Fort Sanders Regional Hospital which touts the most advanced robotic surgery procedures.There are approximately 1300 + physicians, 250 + dentists, and a VA  Hospital in the local area.

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Transportation

Directions: Tellico Village is centered in the eastern United States, just 31 miles southwest of Knoxville, Tennessee. From I-75 South take the Lenoir City exit 81. Then take Hwy 321 to Lenoir City. Cross Ft. Loudon Dam, then take first right which is Tellico Parkway and it will lead you directly into Tellico Village.Knoxville is the most centrally located metropolitan city in the U.S.

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Valuable Links

Tellico Village website - www.TellicoVillage.org

Tellico Village Property Owners Association Website www.tvpoa.net

Tennessee Retirement Guide

Tellico Village HomePro

 

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Facts about TELLICO VILLAGE
  • State: TN
  • Environment: Suburban,Mountains,Lake,
  • City Population: Less than 10,000
  • Median age of Population: 45-64
  • Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
  • Median HH Income: 60,001-80,000
  • Average Home Price (MLS): $200,001-$300,000
  • Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
  • Total Crime Index: <80 (Very low)
  • Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
  • Culture Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
  • State Sales Tax: Yes
  • State Income Tax: No
  • Name of the Guide: Rob Sassano

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