Throughout much of the 18th century the Overhill Towns of Tanasi and Chota were important Cherokee centers – beloved towns where Cherokees gathered for important councils and religious ceremonies. The State of Tennessee takes its name from Tanasi. After the waters of Tellico Lake covered the sites of Chota and Tanasi in 1979, memorials were placed at the edge of the lake near the site of each town.

Information & Directions to the Chota / Tanasi Memorials

No Admission
Hours: Daily, Sunrise to Sunset

Sequoyah Birthplace Museum
576 Highway 360
Vonore, TN 37885
423-884-6246
www.sequoyahmuseum.org