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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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.
58 Fire Volunteers Spread Holiday Cheer To Needy by Angela Lee on Sat, Dec 18th 2004 (6:09 PM) The countdown to Christmas Day is well under way but for those who are having a hard time this season, a special team of volunteers joined forces to share in a long-time tradition and spread a little holiday cheer.
Man Accused of Killing Tara Swilley in Court by Mandy Morgan on Fri, Dec 17th 2004 (10:50 PM) Tara Swilley was killed at her father's Whitfield County, Georgia home four months ago, and today, the man accused of killing her was in court.
Chattanooga Employment by Felicia McGhee-Hilt on Fri, Dec 17th 2004 (5:29 PM) Right now, there are 87 hundred unemployed people in the Chattanooga Metropolitan area.
For some of them, finding work has been extremely difficult, especially during the holidays.
Erlanger Cut Backs by Ryan Shelton on Thu, Dec 16th 2004 (10:41 PM) Forty-six positions at Erlanger Hospital are on the chopping block.
Members of the hospitals board unanimously decided to eliminate the positions tonight to help with cut backs.
A Special Visitor by Ryan Shelton on Thu, Dec 16th 2004 (7:00 PM) With Christmas just days away, many of you are out looking for the perfect gift.
But sometimes the very best present can't be wrapped up or put under the tree.
We have the story of two people, who although they have a seventy-nine year age gap, they share a very special friendship.
Chattanooga Business Causing Traffic by Ryan Shelton on Thu, Dec 16th 2004 (6:28 PM) Major traffic causes some problems for a Chattanooga company on Amnicola Highway, as 18 wheelers line the streets, causing traffic jams during rush hour.
Homeless Man Found Dead by John Madewell on Thu, Dec 16th 2004 (5:09 PM) This story has 2 comments.
Randall Lango drove up to Ankar's off Brainerd Road for his regular shift this morning. As Lango rounded the corner into the parking lot, he saw a man lying motionless beside the wood slatted fence enclosing the garbage dump. The man was dead.