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Tellico Plains families fighting to regain full access to historic cemetery - WATE 6 On Your Side
Tellico Plains families fighting to regain full access to historic cemetery WATE 6 On Your Side
Published on 3 June 2025 | 7:32 pm
Robert Junior McLemore Obituary (2025) - Tellico Plains, TN - Biereley-Hale Funeral Home - Madisonville - Legacy.com
Published on 1 June 2025 | 5:49 am
Emma Jean Francis Obituary (2025) - Tellico Plains, TN - Biereley-Hale Funeral Home - Madisonville - Legacy.com
Emma Jean Francis Obituary (2025) - Tellico Plains, TN - Biereley-Hale Funeral Home - Madisonville Legacy.com
Published on 30 May 2025 | 11:28 pm
Bald River Falls to reopen Friday after nearly 2 years of bridge work and road repairs - WBIR
Bald River Falls to reopen Friday after nearly 2 years of bridge work and road repairs WBIR
Published on 29 May 2025 | 11:48 pm
Bald River Falls Bridge to reopen after years-long overhaul - WVLT
Bald River Falls Bridge to reopen after years-long overhaul WVLT
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:06 pm
Elmer Lee Dotson Obituary (2025) - Tellico Plains, TN - Biereley-Hale Funeral Home - Madisonville - Legacy.com
Elmer Lee Dotson Obituary (2025) - Tellico Plains, TN - Biereley-Hale Funeral Home - Madisonville Legacy.com
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Shaw, Wiseman represent Tellico at state championships - The Advocate & Democrat
Shaw, Wiseman represent Tellico at state championships The Advocate & Democrat
Published on 27 May 2025 | 3:30 am
Tellico Plains High School earns Anne Dallas Dudley Silver Award - The Advocate & Democrat
Tellico Plains High School earns Anne Dallas Dudley Silver Award The Advocate & Democrat
Published on 26 May 2025 | 10:44 pm
Joetta Looney Obituary (2025) - Tellico Plains, TN - Biereley-Hale Funeral Home - Madisonville - Legacy.com
Joetta Looney Obituary (2025) - Tellico Plains, TN - Biereley-Hale Funeral Home - Madisonville Legacy.com
Published on 24 May 2025 | 2:27 am
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Tellico Plains - WDEF
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Tellico Plains WDEF
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Tellico Plains Traffic Stop Leads to Arrests; Monroe County Deputies Seize Methamphetamine and Xanax - Hoodline
Tellico Plains Traffic Stop Leads to Arrests; Monroe County Deputies Seize Methamphetamine and Xanax Hoodline
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:00 am
‘Armed and dangerous’ fugitive taken into custody in Monroe County, sheriff says - WVLT
‘Armed and dangerous’ fugitive taken into custody in Monroe County, sheriff says WVLT
Published on 18 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Gaber Abdel Aziz Obituary (2025) - Tellico Plains, TN - Biereley-Hale Funeral Home - Madisonville - Legacy.com
Gaber Abdel Aziz Obituary (2025) - Tellico Plains, TN - Biereley-Hale Funeral Home - Madisonville Legacy.com
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Michele Kling Obituary (2025) - Tellico Plains, TN - Legacy.com
Michele Kling Obituary (2025) - Tellico Plains, TN Legacy.com
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
4.1-magnitude earthquake shakes East Tennessee and Knoxville - Knoxville News Sentinel
4.1-magnitude earthquake shakes East Tennessee and Knoxville Knoxville News Sentinel
Published on 10 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Tellico Plains' softball season ends in District 3-2A tournament - The Advocate & Democrat
Tellico Plains' softball season ends in District 3-2A tournament The Advocate & Democrat
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
James C. "Jim" Stewart Obituary (2025) - Tellico Plains, TN - Myers Funeral Home - Tellico Plains - Legacy.com
James C. "Jim" Stewart Obituary (2025) - Tellico Plains, TN - Myers Funeral Home - Tellico Plains Legacy.com
Published on 26 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Roger Allen Miller Obituary (2025) - Tellico Plains, TN - Myers Funeral Home - Tellico Plains - Legacy.com
Roger Allen Miller Obituary (2025) - Tellico Plains, TN - Myers Funeral Home - Tellico Plains Legacy.com
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Jeanette Watson Obituary April 19, 2025 - Companion Funeral & Cremation Service
Jeanette Watson Obituary April 19, 2025 Companion Funeral & Cremation Service
Published on 22 April 2025 | 8:23 pm
Nine people in custody after Monroe County drug busts, sheriff says - WVLT
Nine people in custody after Monroe County drug busts, sheriff says WVLT
Published on 22 April 2025 | 7:00 am
MONROE DEPUTIES EXECUTE NARCOTICS SEARCH WARRANT IN TELLICO PLAINS - 3B Media News
MONROE DEPUTIES EXECUTE NARCOTICS SEARCH WARRANT IN TELLICO PLAINS 3B Media News
Published on 22 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Ballplay-Tellico Ruritan's Annual Ramp Festival - The Mountain Press
Ballplay-Tellico Ruritan's Annual Ramp Festival The Mountain Press
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:34 pm
Tellico Plains woman goes from drug dealer to entrepreneur after overcoming decade of addiction - WBIR
Tellico Plains woman goes from drug dealer to entrepreneur after overcoming decade of addiction WBIR
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:00 am
'That script has been flipped' | Tellico Plains business owner goes from drug dealer to entrepreneur after overcoming years of addiction - WBIR
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Why didn’t the Monroe County, TN sheriff’s office bust a big cockfight? - Animals 24-7
Why didn’t the Monroe County, TN sheriff’s office bust a big cockfight? Animals 24-7
Published on 31 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Popular 'Bald River Falls' to soon reopen in Tellico Plains area, bringing hope to nearby businesses - WBIR
Popular 'Bald River Falls' to soon reopen in Tellico Plains area, bringing hope to nearby businesses WBIR
Published on 13 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Thomas Bivens Obituary March 7, 2025 - Companion Funeral & Cremation Service
Thomas Bivens Obituary March 7, 2025 Companion Funeral & Cremation Service
Published on 7 March 2025 | 8:00 am
More than 400 acres burned, two structures lost in Monroe County fires - WVLT
More than 400 acres burned, two structures lost in Monroe County fires WVLT
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Monroe County community getting back to normal after wildfires prompt evacuations - WBIR
Monroe County community getting back to normal after wildfires prompt evacuations WBIR
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Schools in the Tellico Plains area closed due to wildfires - WBIR
Schools in the Tellico Plains area closed due to wildfires WBIR
Published on 5 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Rain helps contain wildfires in Tellico Plains - WBIR
Rain helps contain wildfires in Tellico Plains WBIR
Published on 5 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Wildfires fully controlled in Tellico Plains, Monroe County officials say - WBIR
Wildfires fully controlled in Tellico Plains, Monroe County officials say WBIR
Published on 5 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Tennessee wildfires: What to know from Sevier County to Tellico Plains fires - Yahoo
Tennessee wildfires: What to know from Sevier County to Tellico Plains fires Yahoo
Published on 5 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Fires in Tellico Plains: See photos of wildfires in East Tennessee - Knoxville News Sentinel
Fires in Tellico Plains: See photos of wildfires in East Tennessee Knoxville News Sentinel
Published on 5 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Fire stretches across Tellico Plains - The Advocate & Democrat
Fire stretches across Tellico Plains The Advocate & Democrat
Published on 5 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Tennessee wildfires: What to know from Sevier County to Tellico Plains fires - Knoxville News Sentinel
Tennessee wildfires: What to know from Sevier County to Tellico Plains fires Knoxville News Sentinel
Published on 5 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Tellico Plains fire contained after rain - WBIR
Tellico Plains fire contained after rain WBIR
Published on 5 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Evacuations lifted, crews keeping eyes on hot spots after 5 wildfires in East Tennessee - WTVC
Evacuations lifted, crews keeping eyes on hot spots after 5 wildfires in East Tennessee WTVC
Published on 5 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Wildfires burn more than 200 acres in Monroe County, evacuations remain - WVLT
Wildfires burn more than 200 acres in Monroe County, evacuations remain WVLT
Published on 5 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Wildfires fully controlled in Tellico Plains, Monroe County officials say - WBIR
Wildfires fully controlled in Tellico Plains, Monroe County officials say WBIR
Published on 5 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Schools in Tellico Plains area to be closed Wednesday due to wildfires, some bus routes not running - WBIR
Schools in Tellico Plains area to be closed Wednesday due to wildfires, some bus routes not running WBIR
Published on 5 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Tellico Plains Fire: Evacuation Ordered At Rafter Road, Lake Heights Road, Highway 360 - Times Now
Tellico Plains Fire: Evacuation Ordered At Rafter Road, Lake Heights Road, Highway 360 Times Now
Published on 5 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Over 40 agencies helped battle wildfires in Monroe County - WATE 6 On Your Side
Over 40 agencies helped battle wildfires in Monroe County WATE 6 On Your Side
Published on 5 March 2025 | 8:00 am
One home lost in wildfires as Tellico Plains community surveys damage - WATE 6 On Your Side
One home lost in wildfires as Tellico Plains community surveys damage WATE 6 On Your Side
Published on 5 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Some roads remain impassable after Tellico Plains wildfires - WBIR
Some roads remain impassable after Tellico Plains wildfires WBIR
Published on 5 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Strong winds fueling Tellico Plains wildfire - WATE 6 On Your Side
Strong winds fueling Tellico Plains wildfire WATE 6 On Your Side
Published on 5 March 2025 | 5:04 am
Teams battle 2 wildfires burning near Tellico Plains in Monroe County - WBIR
Teams battle 2 wildfires burning near Tellico Plains in Monroe County WBIR
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Coker Creek area fire causing more evacuations in Monroe County - WJHL
Coker Creek area fire causing more evacuations in Monroe County WJHL
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
TN National Guard responds to East Tennessee wildfires - WSMV
TN National Guard responds to East Tennessee wildfires WSMV
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Fire crews battling third fire in Tellico Plains, more areas to evacuate, EMA says - WSMV
Fire crews battling third fire in Tellico Plains, more areas to evacuate, EMA says WSMV
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Several areas near Tellico Plains forced to evacuate due to 50 acre wildfire - WDEF
Several areas near Tellico Plains forced to evacuate due to 50 acre wildfire WDEF
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Monroe County crews fighting 200-acre Coker Creek fire - WATE 6 On Your Side
Monroe County crews fighting 200-acre Coker Creek fire WATE 6 On Your Side
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Overnight storms fail to dampen wildfires that forced evacuations in Monroe Co., Tennessee - WTVC
Overnight storms fail to dampen wildfires that forced evacuations in Monroe Co., Tennessee WTVC
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
At least 2 wildfires reported in Tellico Plains area - WBIR
At least 2 wildfires reported in Tellico Plains area WBIR
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
All evacuation orders lifted after wildfire near Tellico Plains controlled - WJHL
All evacuation orders lifted after wildfire near Tellico Plains controlled WJHL
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
All evacuation orders lifted after wildfires near Tellico Plains - WBIR
All evacuation orders lifted after wildfires near Tellico Plains WBIR
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
State Dept. of Forestry describes what crews are doing to contain Tellico Plains brush fire - WBIR
State Dept. of Forestry describes what crews are doing to contain Tellico Plains brush fire WBIR
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Tellico Plains wildfires grow to 100 acres, prompts evacuations from 70 homes, EMA says - WVLT
Tellico Plains wildfires grow to 100 acres, prompts evacuations from 70 homes, EMA says WVLT
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Tellico Plains brush fire doubled to 100 acres, 70 homes evacuated - WBIR
Tellico Plains brush fire doubled to 100 acres, 70 homes evacuated WBIR
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Monroe County evacuations lifted as crews get fires under control, mayor says - WVLT
Monroe County evacuations lifted as crews get fires under control, mayor says WVLT
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Fifty-acre fire prompts helicopter, plane response near Tellico Plains - WVLT
Fifty-acre fire prompts helicopter, plane response near Tellico Plains WVLT
Published on 3 March 2025 | 8:00 am
'This isn't your granddad's KKK.' Inside the hate group expanding its presence in Tennessee - News Channel 5 Nashville
'This isn't your granddad's KKK.' Inside the hate group expanding its presence in Tennessee News Channel 5 Nashville
Published on 3 March 2025 | 8:00 am
How to watch Tennessee high school playoff boys basketball: Tyner vs. Tellico Plains, March 4 - USA TODAY High School Sports
How to watch Tennessee high school playoff boys basketball: Tyner vs. Tellico Plains, March 4 USA TODAY High School Sports
Published on 2 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Tellico Plains High School (TN) Varsity Basketball - MaxPreps.com
Tellico Plains High School (TN) Varsity Basketball MaxPreps.com
Published on 2 March 2025 | 8:00 am
How to watch Tennessee high school playoff boys basketball: Tellico Plains vs. Bledsoe County, March 1 - USA TODAY High School Sports
How to watch Tennessee high school playoff boys basketball: Tellico Plains vs. Bledsoe County, March 1 USA TODAY High School Sports
Published on 1 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Tyner girls’ 19-win season ends with home loss in region tourney - Chattanooga Times Free Press
Tyner girls’ 19-win season ends with home loss in region tourney Chattanooga Times Free Press
Published on 28 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Tellico Plains High School (TN) Girls Varsity Basketball - MaxPreps.com
Tellico Plains High School (TN) Girls Varsity Basketball MaxPreps.com
Published on 26 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Jeanette Tate McCracken Obituary (2025) - Tellico Plains, TN - Biereley-Hale Funeral Home - Madisonville - Legacy.com
Published on 19 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Honoring a star, funding a track | Tellico Plains family raising money to honor daughter with a high school running track - WBIR
Published on 11 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Tellico Plains gets grant funding to help fix lingering water concerns - WVLT
Tellico Plains gets grant funding to help fix lingering water concerns WVLT
Published on 29 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Tellico Plains gets grant funding to help fix lingering water concerns - WVLT
Tellico Plains gets grant funding to help fix lingering water concerns WVLT
Published on 29 January 2025 | 8:00 am
'Young athletes will have the opportunity to dream big' | Tellico Plains family works to build track at late daughter's high school - WBIR
Published on 28 January 2025 | 8:00 am
‘Her memory would be honored’ | Family raising money to build track to honor daughter - WVLT
‘Her memory would be honored’ | Family raising money to build track to honor daughter WVLT
Published on 28 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Knox Co. woman reunited with father's 1944 naturalization papers after they were found in a Tellico Plains yard - WBIR
Published on 17 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Brian Allen Lee Jump Obituary (2025) - Tellico Plains, TN - Biereley-Hale Funeral Home - Madisonville - Legacy.com
Published on 10 January 2025 | 8:00 am
'At times I think there isn't much reason to even try' | Tellico Plains mayor shares frustration after reports of theft, vandalism - WBIR
Published on 5 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Rita Mae Morgan Obituary (2024) - Tellico Plains, TN - Biereley-Hale Funeral Home - Madisonville - Legacy.com
Rita Mae Morgan Obituary (2024) - Tellico Plains, TN - Biereley-Hale Funeral Home - Madisonville Legacy.com
Published on 24 November 2024 | 8:00 am
A star athlete died. The family crossed finish line with bib at state cross country championship - Knoxville News Sentinel
A star athlete died. The family crossed finish line with bib at state cross country championship Knoxville News Sentinel
Published on 7 November 2024 | 8:00 am
One Tellico Plains resident killed, another injured in Loudon County wreck - The Advocate & Democrat
One Tellico Plains resident killed, another injured in Loudon County wreck The Advocate & Democrat
Published on 4 November 2024 | 8:00 am
‘Beloved son’ | Monroe County Sheriff’s Office identifies murder victim, suspect in custody - WVLT
‘Beloved son’ | Monroe County Sheriff’s Office identifies murder victim, suspect in custody WVLT
Published on 4 November 2024 | 8:00 am
MCSO: Victim identified more than 2 weeks after murder in Tellico Plains, fugitive remains on the run - WBIR
Published on 4 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Family remembers high school senior, champion runner killed in crash - WATE 6 On Your Side
Family remembers high school senior, champion runner killed in crash WATE 6 On Your Side
Published on 4 November 2024 | 8:00 am
‘I’m going to finish her race' | Father of Tellico Plains track star killed in crash to run final race for her - WVLT
Published on 4 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Community mourns Tellico Plains High School student, standout runner killed in crash - WATE 6 On Your Side
Community mourns Tellico Plains High School student, standout runner killed in crash WATE 6 On Your Side
Published on 3 November 2024 | 7:00 am
Tellico Plains athlete killed in crash to be honored at state track meet - WBIR
Tellico Plains athlete killed in crash to be honored at state track meet WBIR
Published on 3 November 2024 | 7:00 am
Tellico Plains High School senior, cross country star dies in car crash - WVLT
Tellico Plains High School senior, cross country star dies in car crash WVLT
Published on 3 November 2024 | 7:00 am
ATF to investigate after ‘device’ found under car in Tellico Plains - WATE 6 On Your Side
ATF to investigate after ‘device’ found under car in Tellico Plains WATE 6 On Your Side
Published on 3 November 2024 | 7:00 am
MCSO: No injuries reported after deputies identified, dismantled 'explosive device' in Tellico Plains - WBIR
Published on 3 November 2024 | 7:00 am
Tellico Plains High School senior, cross country star dies in car crash - WVLT
Tellico Plains High School senior, cross country star dies in car crash WVLT
Published on 3 November 2024 | 7:00 am
Tristan Hunter Akins Obituary (2024) - Tellico Plains, TN - Biereley-Hale Funeral Home - Madisonville - Legacy.com
Published on 1 November 2024 | 7:00 am
Monroe County murder suspect spotted in South Carolina, police say - WVLT
Monroe County murder suspect spotted in South Carolina, police say WVLT
Published on 1 November 2024 | 7:00 am
FBI joins search for Monroe County murder suspect - WVLT
FBI joins search for Monroe County murder suspect WVLT
Published on 30 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Police searching for murder suspect after body found in Tellico Plains, sheriff’s office says - WVLT
Police searching for murder suspect after body found in Tellico Plains, sheriff’s office says WVLT
Published on 25 October 2024 | 7:00 am
‘It’s wrong’ Tellico Plains apartment residents’ belongings left outside during renovations - WATE 6 On Your Side
‘It’s wrong’ Tellico Plains apartment residents’ belongings left outside during renovations WATE 6 On Your Side
Published on 15 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Actress Jill Wagner and husband to host charity event at Tellico Plains historic family farm - WVLT
Actress Jill Wagner and husband to host charity event at Tellico Plains historic family farm WVLT
Published on 23 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Highway in front of Tellico Plains High School shut down due to crash - WVLT
Highway in front of Tellico Plains High School shut down due to crash WVLT
Published on 30 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Forest service crews working hard to bring traffic back to Tellico Plains - WVLT
Forest service crews working hard to bring traffic back to Tellico Plains WVLT
Published on 23 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Tellico Plains working to redo water treatment plant after flooding destruction - WVLT
Tellico Plains working to redo water treatment plant after flooding destruction WVLT
Published on 22 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Tellico Plains working to redo water treatment plant after flooding destruction - WVLT
Tellico Plains working to redo water treatment plant after flooding destruction WVLT
Published on 21 August 2024 | 7:00 am