CAMPING ON THE SHORELINE
Summer is upon us, and many are taking to the lake to enjoy time off and to cool off. However there have been some complaints arising of illegal camping, fires, and activities in and around the shorelines of Tellico Village. Some of these activities are causing a nuisance and possible danger to our residents.
Currently Neighborhood Watch is compiling those complaints and locations in order to verify which public safety entity is responsible for enforcement (if any) in those areas. Since most of the shoreline belongs to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and/or the Tennessee Reservoir Development Agency (TRDA), we are making attempts to liaison with them so that we can get a full understanding on what Tellico Village residents can report and to whom.
In most areas along the shoreline, unless otherwise designated, campfires are not allowed. If you observe a campfire, call 911 so that fire department resources can respond and investigate. If the parties involved are causing a nuisance with late night loud music, make attempts to contact the appropriate Sheriff’s Department in order to get a deputy to come out. Please always be sure you are able to give an exact location for emergency services to locate the complaint.
If you have information or would like to report an area that is frequented by the above complaint, please send an email to TellicoVillageNW@gmail.com. You will need to include as much detail as possible such as location, what was observed, when, and photos if you have any. The POA and HOA are actively working together with the government agencies to get clarification on the laws and enforcement capability in all these areas.
