Since its inception, Tellico Village has experienced solid growth and established a sound financial footing.
Over 9,000 residents now call Tellico Village their year-round home, and together they have created a warm and caring environment that welcomes newcomers and builds lifelong friendships.
Tellico Village Historical Timeline
History 1980s
September 1984
Cooper Communities Inc. (CCI) proposes to develop Tellico Village
December 1985
CCI acquires site from Tennessee Valley Authority and Tellico Reservoir Development Agency
December 1985
Property Owners Association (POA) formed
January 1986
Actual development begins
March 1986
First home site sold
July 1986
First building permit issued
November 1986
First 1,000 property owners
February 6, 1987
First family moves to Tellico Village
July 1987
Toqua Golf Course opens
December 1987
59 families in Tellico Village
March 1988
Community Church organized
October 1988
Yacht and Country Club opens
December 1988
Chota Recreation Center opens
January 1989
HomeOwners Association formed
History 1990s
June 1991
1,000th resident
Spring 1994
Village Square commercial area opens
June 1996
Tanasi Golf Course opens
June 1998
POA purchases land for future facilities
History 2000s
July 2000
Estimated population reaches 4,000
May 2002
First Baptist Church of Tellico Village open
August 2002
CCI deeded Kahite golf course and activity center to POA at The Links at Kahite grand opening
May 2003
The Neighborhood long-term care facility at Tellico Village opens
May 2006
Family Beach and Pavilion opens
July 2007
Wellness Center opens, first amenity built and paid for by the POA
June 2008
New HAR-TRU tennis courts open near Wellness Center
December 2008
Food Lion Supermarket and Tellico Greens shopping area opens
History 2010s
2012
Tellico Village observes 25th Anniversary celebrating 25 years since the first families moved into the Village
May 2012
United States Department of Interior recognizes the East Lakeshore Trail system as part of the country’s National Trail system
November 2012
Public Library at Tellico Village opens new 6442 square foot facility
January 2013
Community re-launches the Tellico Village brand via a national marketing effort
June, July, October 2014
New amenities are opened: Pickleball Complex, Toqua Golf Pavilion, and Kayak Launch and Storage Facility
June 2015
Paved Wellness Center walking path with exercise stations donated by the Tellico Village Lions Club opened for community use
September 2015
Welcome Centers opens; facility dedicated to servicing Tellico Village visitors and facilitating Tellico Village tours
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