Tega Cay, SC

Tega Cay is located on a peninsula in Lake Wylie twenty miles south of Charlotte, NC. The name Tega Cay is Polynesian for “Beautiful Peninsula.” First developed in 1970, on land previously owned by Duke Energy, the Polynesian theme was carried out everywhere, from the style of the houses, to the names of the streets. While the city has grown extensively beyond its original boundaries, and the newer developments feature modern homes in the current styles, the older sections of the city retain their original character and charm, with a diverse collection of homes nestled into the densely forested, hilly terrain surrounding the lake.

Lake Wylie is a major feature of the community, and is the backdrop for numerous public parks, lakeside homes, and the city's Beach and Swim Club. The city’s slogan is “The Good Life”, and recreational opportunities are abundant. Facilities located in Tega Cay include 27 holes of golf with a clubhouse and pavilion, 8 lighted tennis courts, several miles of walking trails, and 4 city owned parks of which 2 have baseball and soccer fields available for public use. Waterfront amenities include a beach and swimming center, a marina, and 3 boat launch areas. 2 more waterfront parks are still in the planning stages.

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Tega Cay is run under a mayor-council government framework, with a City Manager. The Council of Tega Cay is composed of four members, selected from at-large districts. While the city employs a Police and Public Works departments, and city staff, many of the operations are volunteer-driven, including the Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, committees for Community Relations, Municipal Elections, Finance, Parks and Recreation, Beautification, Planning and Zoning, Public Works, Safety, and the Board of Zoning Appeals.

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