Nolichucky

American  

[nol-i-chuhk-ee] / ˌnɒl ɪˈtʃʌk i /

noun

1. a river in W North Carolina and E Tennessee, flowing NW and W to the French Broad River. 150 miles (241 km) long.

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Example Sentences

Swift-moving water from the Nolichucky river prevented boats from conducting rescues, and high winds prevented helicopter operations.

From BBC

This comes after about 100,000 residents were already urged to seek higher ground overnight as the Nolichucky Dam in Greene County — which is on the North Carolina border — was on the brink of “imminent breach,” according to USA Today.

From Salon

Unicoi County’s existing outdoor amenities - including Nolichucky River rafting, the Linear Trail in Erwin and the Pinnacle Trail on Buffalo Mountain - already offer outdoor enthusiasts reason to visit.

From Washington Times

“What I think is really cool and unique about the Nolichucky is that this is a natural river - there’s no dams,” he said.

From Washington Times

Grace said the Nolichucky, which is one of the last remaining free-flowing rivers in the southeastern United States, must be protected - not only to preserve the ecosystem, but to encourage economic growth through outdoor recreation and tourism, which he said could be lost if a dam or other developments were constructed.

From Washington Times