Commissioners sharply divided over Tweetsie Trail extension and grant scope
Carter County commissioners engaged in a heated debate on Nov. 17 over a roughly $7 million grant and the proposed Tweetsie Trail extension; some commissioners urged using the funds for tourism and master planning while others warned about maintenance, homelessness along the trail and fiscal prudence.
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A contentious discussion over the proposed extension of the Tweetsie Trail dominated a large portion of the Carter County Commission meeting on Nov. 17, exposing sharp differences among commissioners over the project's cost, benefits and community impacts.
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