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$6 million federal grant moves Halestop Mountain trail plans forward; county weighs maintenance commitment
Summary
Cocke County Partnership reported a $6 million federal grant for 50–75 miles of mountain-bike trails in phases; county staff must submit a Forest Service SF-299 permit, a maintenance plan and memorandum of understanding, and commissioners discussed how to limit long-term county liability.
County economic-development officials told commissioners the Halestop Mountain trail project has federal funds committed but that the county must still meet permitting and maintenance conditions before construction begins.
Michael Brady, representing the Cocke County Partnership, said the project has an approximately $6 million ARRC grant allocated from then-Senator Lamar Alexander for construction of 50–75 miles of mountain-bike trails, with the first phase planned at about 11 miles and money set aside for parking and restroom facilities. Brady said procurement…
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