Tanasi
Tanasi (Cherokee: ᏔᎾᏏ, romanized: Tanasi; also rendered Tanase, Tenasi, Tenassee, Tunissee, Tennessee, and other such variations) was a historic Overhill settlements site in present-day Monroe County, Tennessee, in the southeastern United States.
An ancient site, 6 mi east of Kahite
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Tellico Plains, 16 miles southwest. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 72–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Kahite. Green months are the mild ones.
Tanasi
Tanasi (Cherokee: ᏔᎾᏏ, romanized: Tanasi; also rendered Tanase, Tenasi, Tenassee, Tunissee, Tennessee, and other such variations) was a historic Overhill settlements site in present-day Monroe County, Tennessee, in the southeastern United States. The village became the namesake for the state of Tennessee. It was abandoned by the Cherokee in the 19th century for a rising town whose chief was more powerful. Tanasi served as the de facto capital of the Overhill Cherokee from as early as 1721 until 1730, when the capital shifted to Great Tellico.
- Type
- Ancient site
- Wikipedia readers
- 10K a year
Where to stay near Tanasi
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Townsend (58) and Vonore (4), and Pigeon Forge has the most rooms in the area (358).
Townsend
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
640 people · 29% vacation homes
23 mi northeast of Tanasi
Pigeon Forge
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
6,598 people
36 mi northeast of Tanasi
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Tanasi | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend 29% vacation homes | 23 mi northeast | 35 min | 58 13 hotels · 2 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 22 lodges & cabins · 14 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 640 | $371K | — |
| Vonore | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 4 4 hotels | 1,715 | $291K | C− |
| Alcoa | 21 mi northeast | 30 min | 21 18 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins | 13,689 | $277K | C |
| Sweetwater | 20 mi west | 30 min | 17 11 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 6,706 | $178K | C |
| Tellico Plains | 16 mi southwest | 25 min | 10 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 778 | $188K | — |
| Kahite | 6 mi west | 10 min | 3 3 campgrounds | 892 | $668K | — |
| Maryville | 16 mi northeast | 25 min | 9 5 hotels · 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 32,442 | $358K | B |
| Lenoir City | 20 mi northwest | 30 min | 14 8 hotels · 4 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 12,530 | $252K | C |
| Pigeon Forge | 36 mi northeast | 55 min | 358 140 hotels · 8 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 171 lodges & cabins · 20 campgrounds · 9 RV parks | 6,598 | $292K | D− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Tanasi
Other well-known places within 51 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw38 mi Theme parkDollywood3.1M visitors a year
Big draw30 mi Stadium & arenaNeyland Stadium
Big draw40 mi National ParkGreat Smoky Mountains National Park11.5M visitors a year
Big draw36 mi MountainKuwohi
1in town Ancient siteChota
50 mi MountainBrasstown Bald
31 mi LookoutSunsphere
25 mi LandmarkFort LoudounPhoto credits
Dollywood: Brian Stansberry (photographer), CC BY 2.5 · Neyland Stadium: Neomrbungle, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Scott Basford, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kuwohi: C. Kenneth Dodd, Jr., Public domain · Chota: Brian Stansberry (photographer), CC BY 3.0 · Brasstown Bald: Unknown, Public domain · Sunsphere: Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Loudoun: The original uploader was LMUBill at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Tanasi
What town is Tanasi near?
Kahite, TN, about 6 miles west.
When is the best time to visit Tanasi?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 72–83°.
What is the closest airport to Tanasi?
McGhee Tyson (TYS), about 20 miles away.
Where should I stay near Tanasi?
Pigeon Forge (36 mi, 358 places to stay), Townsend (23 mi, 58 places to stay) and Vonore (7 mi, 4 places to stay).
Tips from people in Kahite
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