New Years Celebration

Kick off the New Year with us! When you book new years eve...relax next to the creek, spend time together, and welcome the new year next to the bonfire.

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Come Play in the Snow!

Our first snow of the season... experience our winter wonderland, build a snowman, and sled down the mountains! Surpisingly, the temperature stays around the teens unlike many other winter climates. The perfect weather and the white snow are the perfect combination to create memories and spend quality time together.

Watch us Sled!

November News

NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS:

Beautiful Fall Daytrips
Highlights from The Inaugural Leaf Turning Festival
The BEST event in Tellico!

Video from a pulloff at the Cherohala Skyway at the peak of fall


WHEN IS THE PEAK FOR AUTUMN COLOR?

Deep red hues, shades of purple and golden brown leaves mark the start of fall. It happens to be one of the most beautiful times of year. Immerse yourself in God’s great splendor and enjoy all that autumn has to offer.

The “Peak Period” for leaves in the Tennessee area generally ranges from the last week in October to the first week in November. Leaves start changing at the highest elevations in response to moisture and shorter daylight periods. The changes in temperature and sun exposure alter the chemicals in leaves, giving them different pigments. Some trees, like the Sweetgum will display multiple colors, changing from yellow to red, then purple.




BEAUTIFUL DAY TRIPS

The Skyway is one of the most popular scenic byways, travelling from Tellico Plains, TN to Robbinsville, NC. Starting at approximately 900 ft high, it’s impossible to miss the spectacular mountain views that seem to go on for miles. At the entrance, you might stop in downtown Tellico for a pastry or two at the local grains & bakery. As you start the Skyway, you’ll meet winding creeks and streams along the Tellico River. Take advantage of the many road pull offs to snap a photo or enjoy a hike or walk in the Cherokee National Forest.

If you’re in the mood for an easy walking trail or bike ride, stop at Indian Boundary. This recreation area is situated around a 100-acre lake. With the backdrop of the majestic mountains, you can take a ride around the lake, or relax with a picnic on the grass.

On the other hand, you can test your inside adventurer on a hike to Fall Branch Falls located just before crossing the Carolina border. Marked only by a worn trail, it’s a bit of a local secret and well worth the hike. Here, you’ll find cascading waterfalls parting the untouched beauty of the forest.

It’s places like these that keep us in awe of the wonders in nature. You can find as much or as little to do here, it’s no surprise people say “There’s something special bout’ these mountains”.




FALL QUEEN AT THE INAGURAL LEAF FESTIVAL



Congratulations to Jessica for winning the “Queen of the Fall” Contest!
The first Leaf Turning Festival was held on Bank Street in Tellico Plains. Vendors of all crafts and trades lined the streets on this festive fall day. The chainsaw artist entertained gathering crowds, while the scents of pulled pork sandwiches and fried pickles permeated the air. With big grins and creative minds, children and folks of all ages decorated crowns in hopes of becoming the Fall King or Queen.

Festivals just like this one mirror the image of Tellico Plains. A place that seems like it’s from a familiar time. Where families can enjoy simple pleasures together and communities come together over good country cooking.

TELLICO’S BEST EVENT OF THE YEAR!


The Candlelight walk in one of the best events Tellico Plains offers. On the first Saturday every December, you can find downtown Tellico illuminated with thousands of lights to welcome the holidays and celebrate the Christmas season. Experience the shoppes of Tellico with their open houses, enter the gingerbread contest, and visit the Cherokee Women’s Club Sweet Shop.

Traditional period costumes set the tone for this wonderful eve… you can even take a moonlight carriage ride while listening to the harmonies of the church choir. This is the most memorable event of the year!

Newsletters

A monthly newsletter to give you a glance at our upcoming events, the best things to do in the area, the latest country recipe, farmer tips & photos from the area!

To receive an email of the entire monthly newsletter each month, email: telliquahfalls@hughes.net with “Newsletter” in the subject line.

About Us

The Southern Traveler

The Southern Traveler was designed to highlight local events, activites, and the natural beauty of Tellico Plains and surrounding areas. This charming town is the perfect place for a vacation, it’s one of the best kept secrets of the south.

The Southern Traveler is owned by Telliquah Falls Log Cabins, specializing in luxury cabin rentals in Tellico Plains. Visit the website for more information and pictures of our private cove: www.telliquahfalls.com

Tellico Plains

Tellico Plains is located at the foothills of the 630,000 acre Cherokee National Forest. Its southern entrance is also the beginning point of the Cherohala Skyway. The Cherohala Skyway is 40 plus miles of scenic by way that traverses the Cherokee and Nantahala mountain ranges. The Skyway ends in Robbinsville, North Carolina with a continuum to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Because of Tellico’s proximity, you can easily access the great outdoors. Hikes to spectacular hidden waterfalls like Fall Branch Falls, mountain biking at Indian Boundary or riding the rush of white waters at the Ocoee River Center are just a short distance away. Tellico is in “the heart of the most magnificent natural preserves southeast Tennessee has to offer, without the hustle and bustle”.

Tellico Plains was once known as the Great Talequah. It was also home to the Cherokee Indians. Today, Tellico (Cherokee for plains), is a quaint little town, population about 1000. Its charm exudes the real life of everyday people and experiences. And, everyone has a story. Our Grains & Bakery downtown is the hub of all that is home-made, sweet and good. (not to mention, the best deli sandwiches and weekend gourmet pizzas) Tellico is also a place where old and new meet at the Beach, order a slaw dog, skip stones, and watch the youngins swing through the air from a tree rope into the river. It’s where early risers are found fly fishing and early evenings are found gathering on the front porch.

Our Family

“There’s something special about these Mountains” is a phrase we always heard growing up. As most things we hear as a child, adulthood brings us a new understanding, It brings a new meaning for what we casually brushed off, like the red soil on our hand me down shoes. Our family is deeply rooted in this area. We can trace part of out heritage to the original Cherokee Indians who found refuge in the mountains and to early Scottish and Irish immigrants in the late 1700’s that migrated by foot and wagon. Strong and rugged they trekked through North Carolina and the Santeetlah Mountains, finally settling at The Stewart Cabin.

Throughout the many generations the mountains, land and our families have been a corner stone in our lives. There are many reasons why our family has remained here and why those that have moved away return year after year. It could be the grandeur of the mountains that provide recluse. It could be the unspoiled beauty of the land that meets boundlessly with the open sky. More likely, it is the strength, resilience and history of these mountains, like our kinfolk that brings us back and keep us grounded.

Telliquah Falls Log Cabins invites you to share in the experience, make lasting memories and discover,”something special about these Mountains.”

Community Support

Telliquah Falls Log Cabins is a proud supporter and strong believer of the local community. We actively participate in volunteerism and sponsorship, supporting education and fitness programs for children and teens. The Boys and Girls Club of Monroe County, Rural Vale School, and McMinn Central High School are a few of the programs that benefit from our efforts in supporting local youth development.