About us

Tellico Safe

Tellico Safe is a community program dedicated to supporting youth sports programs in Vonore and Monroe County.

We proudly assist at baseball, football, and basketball games, helping ensure events run smoothly and safely. Our volunteers provide essential support by:

• Collecting gate admissions

• Parking vehicles

• Operating scoreboards

• Managing concession stands

Through these services, Tellico Safe helps youth sports organizations focus on what matters most—providing a positive experience for young athletes and their families.

Connecting local schools with the Tellico Club for community engagement and support.

How did S.A.F.E. get started

Several men in the Kahite neighborhood of Tellico Village gathered to determine a unique way to give back to the community of Vonore, TN. Fortunately, all of us have been helped at some point in our lives by adults that guided, pushed, and motivated us along the way. We determined that our willingness to devote time and labor (aka hands-on activities) would be at the foundation of both our community service and fundraising.

Sports is the skill that is common amongst our team and therefore, the main avenue by which we would reach the community. All of us participated in and coached a variety of sports. We also have invaluable life experiences through our careers such as: human resources, military command, teaching, counselors, executives from a wide variety of professions, and board members from non-profit entities.

If successful we aspire to be similar to an informal “big brother and big sister” type of organization where we could provide guidance (as appropriate) to children who may not have role models in their lives.

The underlying common thread in all of us is that we love working with children and are grateful for the opportunities that the Vonore community has afforded us in our later years!

The winner of the basketball hoop Maxwell Lively

Community Support Initiative

We partner with local schools to enhance educational opportunities and community involvement.

School Collaboration Efforts

Working closely with schools to foster youth engagement and development through various programs.

Educational Programs Support

Offering resources and support for educational programs to benefit students in our community.

Events and Activities

Host engaging events and activities to promote learning and community bonding.