Tahlequah, Okla., is the capital of the Cherokee Nation. Located in Cherokee County in northeastern Oklahoma, Tahlequah is home to more than 16,000 people with an annual growth rate of 1.16%. Tahlequah is also home to Northeastern State University, a four-year public university with over 80 degree programs. In 2020, the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at Cherokee Nation became the first tribally affiliated medical school in the United States. Students on this campus complete their first two years of school in Tahlequah and can complete many of their clinical rotations in Tahlequah as well.

Tahlequah is a family-oriented community. Throughout the year, various events take place, such as the Red Fern Festival, Tahlequah Farmer’s Market, and a host of other events and activities. There are also numerous local outdoor entertainment activities available. There are three golf courses in Tahlequah, along with numerous locations for hiking, biking, and running. Opportunities for fishing, swimming, boating, float trips, and more exist along the Illinois River (located approximately 2 miles east of the Cherokee Nation Health Services Tahlequah campus) and at several area lakes. In addition, Tahlequah is approximately an hour drive from the Tulsa metropolitan area as well as northwest Arkansas, which provide additional recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information about Tahlequah and surrounding communities, visit the following sites:

• https://www.tourtahlequah.com/
• https://explorecherokeecountyok.com/
• https://tahlequahmainstreet.com/
• https://tahlequahchamber.com/