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WTVC NewsChannel 9 Poll
Developers have proposed a deal to trade 837 acres of private land as part of a deal to buy about 700 acres of prime public (TVA's Little Cedar Mountain) land in Marion County to build a golf course, marina and 615 residential units. How do you feel about the proposal?

I think it's a good trade, we end up with more public land
I think it's a bad idea. The Little Cedar Mountain area is special and should remain in the public domain


Votes: 375

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More Than 700 Acres Up For Grabs

Story by Jenny Hoff on Mon, Dec 13th 2004 (10:14 PM)

It's an issue familiar to the residents of Marion County.. more than 700 acres of T-V-A owned undeveloped land possibly up for sale to become the site for luxury homes and a golf course.

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WTVC NewsChannel 9 Poll
Developers have proposed a deal to trade 837 acres of private land as part of a deal to buy about 700 acres of prime public (TVA's Little Cedar Mountain) land in Marion County to build a golf course, marina and 615 residential units. How do you feel about the proposal?

I think it's a good trade, we end up with more public land
I think it's a bad idea. The Little Cedar Mountain area is special and should remain in the public domain


Votes: 375

[ Results | Polls ]
  In 1997, controvery arose when Hines Development company tried to buy this land from T-V-A. Hunting enthusiasts argued it was one of the prime sportsmen areas in the county and home to an abundance wildlife. Native American preservation groups said it was home to sacred artifacts and archeological sites. The arguments convinced T-V-A to not sell.
  Now, another developer, Thunder Enterprises has put its bid on the land and those who were against it 7 years ago, were back out in full force tonight. T-V-A held a question and answer session in Marion County.. giving these groups a chance to speak their mind. The land spans between interstate 24 and Nickajack Dam in Marion County... perfectly situated, developers say, for luxury homes, walking trails and a golf course. And, Thunder Enterprises say to gain the support of opposing groups, they're willing to offer more than just money.
   "We're trying to develop 740 acres, but we're going to exchange back into T-V-A 832 acres of property. It's significant from an environmental standpoint, wildlife and archeological standpoint," says Brandon Born, president of Thunder Enterprises.
  But, Native American preservationists like Corky Allen, say the trade-off isn't all it's cracked up to be.
   "Whenever a developer can't develop land because of its archealogical significance, it's basically worthless to him. So, is it a real trade off, a win win?"
  And, some sportsmen say the land they're offering on Cedar Mountain is less accessible than what they have now.
  However, Thunder Enterprises says the development will add millions of dollars into Marion County's economy and will be an asset to the community.
  T-V-A says it won't make a decision regarding the land until they've done more research and heard more proposals. They don't expect to make a decision until Spring of 2005. 


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