Benefits of Retiring Near Knoxville, TN

Knoxville - a modern, lively city resting on the banks of the meandering Tennessee River.

Knoxville is the third largest city in Tennessee and is home to the University of Tennessee, the Tennessee Valley Authority and is the headquarters of several national and regional companies. Tellico Villagers frequent the city for its dining, arts and shopping. Knoxville has a rich and diverse music scene, and there are multiple venues for outdoor concerts. Market Square and Gay Street are the focal points for the city’s night life. The University of Tennessee’s football games draw over 100,000 people to most of its home games.

Knoxville City Skyline

Knoxville can be found on many “best city to retire” lists.

Downtown Loudon

Loudon County

Water, water everywhere, Loudon County is known as the “Lakeway to the Smokies.” Lakes and rivers abound. Stunning views of the distant Smoky Mountains are common throughout the county. Founded in 1870, the county seat is the town of Loudon. The largest section of  Tellico Village is found in Loudon County and the community is the second-largest population center in the county behind Lenoir City. The Village is unincorporated.

Cherohala Skyway

Monroe County

Situated southwest of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Monroe County is a picturesque, quiet and tranquil section of East Tennessee.  Tellico Village’s Kahite neighborhood is located in Monroe County which is about 15 minutes from the Loudon County section of the Village. With Monroe County closer to the Smokies, Kahite residents have eye-catching views of the mountains. Monroe County’s Cherokee National Forest is home to the Cherohala Skyway, a dramatic 40 mile mountain roadway from Tellico Plains, TN to Robbinsville, NC.

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