Anderson County Commissioners approve Rails‑to‑Trails resolution backing New River corridor

May 18, 2026

After hours of public comment from New River residents and presentations by trail advocates, the Anderson County Board of Commissioners approved an amended Rails‑to‑Trails resolution expressing local support for the 42‑mile railbanked corridor and committing to coordination with partners and consideration of New River community needs.

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The Anderson County Board of Commissioners voted to approve Resolution 26‑01‑1256‑A on May 18, 2026, a nonbinding statement of support for converting a federally railbanked 42‑mile corridor into a regional recreational trail.

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