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Boating on Tellico Lake

Did you know that East Tennessee is to wake and ski boats what Detroit is to cars? Knox, Loudon, Monroe, and Blount counties are a mecca for boat building. Boating on Tellico Lake is second to none.

Why the Tellico Lake Region?

  • 3,500 workers employed in marine manufacturing
  • 6 area lakes part of the TVA System
  • 8 hour drive to 75% of the US market
  • TN Marine Institute at Tellico
  • 15 original equipment manufacturers
  • 89.3% cost of living
  • Top 15 ranking in business taxes by the Tax Foundation
  • Ease of navigation to the Gulf
  • Located at the crossroads of interstates I-40 and I-75
  • 6 premier waterfront master-planned golf communities within a 15 minute drive
  • Within a 30 minute drive to Knoxville Regional Airport, downtown Knoxville, and the University of Tennessee Knoxville
  • There are 20+ boating parts manufacturers in the region

The Tellico Lake Region is home to Sea Ray, Brunswick Boat Group, Christensen Yachts, MasterCraft Boats, Skier’s Choice, Malibu Boats, Yamaha, Tennessee Watercraft, Bryant Boats, Allison Boats, and Hydrasports Custom.

Tellico Village is an Ideal Location for Living

Tellico Village’s location is ideal from many perspectives; including its convenient access to high quality healthcare and major shopping areas, and it’s close proximity to an economically thriving city.

Knoxville was voted by Frommer’s as one of the top 20 vacation destinations in the U.S. Knoxville is home to a rich arts community, extensive entertainment entities-including the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, the Knoxville Opera Company, and the University of Tennessee. The University’s Vols football team draws over 100,000 people to its home games. The city hosts numerous festivals throughout the year and is an integral part of Villager’s lives. Knoxville and its surrounding areas, including Tellico Village, are served by McGhee Tyson Airport. Five major airlines fly into Knoxville and provide non-stop service to 19 destinations.