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🌱 How to turn a short Tellico Plains drive into a waterfall getaway

Tellico Plains, Tennessee Patch AM: a 3 min read

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  • How to turn a short Tellico Plains drive into a waterfall getaway

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Clouds and breaks of sun, temps: high: 91, low: 69.
  • Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Many Travelers Don't Know You Can Drive Right Up To This Gorgeous Tennessee Waterfall (takingthekids.com) — Planning a quick escape from Tellico Plains? This guide walks you through an easy 15–20 minute drive to Bald River Falls, a 90‑foot roadside waterfall you can enjoy right from your car or nearby bridge. It covers parking tips, best times to visit, safety notes, and nearby options like Baby Falls and dining back in town so locals can plan a smooth day trip.
   

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  • 8 Tennessee Factory Tours That Are Perfectly Fun For Curious Day-Trippers In 2026 (takingthekids.com)

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