Telavi is an important transportation hub, industrial, agricultural (winemaking) and cultural center of Eastern Georgia.

Until 1917, the territory of the municipality was included in the Telavi Mazra of the Tbilisi province, and from 1930 it was formed as a separate district.

According to the National Statistics Office of Georgia, the population of Telavi Municipality as of 1 January 2021, is 55.1 thousand people.

The central part of Telavi Municipality is spread on the Alazani plain and is bordered on the south-west by the Gombori ridge, and on the northeast by the Kakheti Caucasus.

[14] There are 3 museums in the municipality (Telavi Historical Museum,[15] House museum of Alexander Chavchavadze in Tsinandali and Qvevri and Qvevri Wine Museum in Napareuli[16]), Vazha-Pshavela Professional State Drama Theater of Telavi,[17] Ketevan Iashvili Art Gallery,[15] Song and dance ensemble and a Cultural Center, which includes village culture houses, music bands – "Ghamurebi" (The Bats) and "Musikis Qalaqi" (City of music); Ensembles – "Tsinandali" and "Patara Kakhi"; Women's folk ensemble "Telavi", "Women's Trio" and women's chamber choir – "Kakhetis Hangebi".

[26] The rugby stadium Caucasus Arena was built in Telavi in 2018, where the match of the European Championship was held.

[29] The architectural complex of Batonis Tsikhe located in the city of Telavi is a remarkable monument of cultural heritage with its architectural-historical features.

[30] A centuries-old plane tree (Platanus) stands in the center of the city of Telavi, the circumference of which reaches 12 meters.

The daughter of Tinatin Gurieli, the wife of King Levan II of Kakheti, founded a new monastery near Shuamta near her.

[32] Lopota Lake is located on the territory of the municipality, around which the tourist infrastructure is developed: hotels, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, basketball and handball courts, mini-golf course, fishing area, stalls, Lopota Forest Spa, restaurants, Chateau Buera, Open bungalows and other entertainment facilities for both adults and children.

[33] There are many wine and cheese companies, organic farms, and family wineries in Telavi Municipality, which are often visited by local and foreign visitors.