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Land-Use Decisions

Pending Decisions

Proposed Permanent Easement on Chickamauga Reservoir for the City of Chattanooga

The City of Chattanooga has requested a permanent easement on Chickamauga Reservoir to allow the construction of a law enforcement training center.

Proposed Permanent Easement Request on Fontana Reservoir

TVA is considering a request for a permanent easement over approximately 5.3 acres (35°25’18”N, 83°27’38”W) on Fontana Reservoir at Little Tennessee River Mile 11.6 (left bank), in Swain County, North Carolina.

Proposed Permanent Easement Request on Tellico Reservoir

TVA is considering a request for a permanent easement from the City of Loudon, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Tennessee for the operation and maintenance of a planned commercial and private natural gas pipeline for public and private users in and around the City of Vonore.

Proposed Public Recreation Easement on Pin Oak Reservoir

TVA is considering a request for a public recreation easement over approximately 1,752 acres on Pin Oak Reservoir at Brown Creek, in Henderson County, Tennessee.

Proposed Public Recreation License On Norris Reservoir

TVA is considering a new public recreation license request from Tennessee State Parks (TNSP) for management over approximately 5.3 acres at the TVA Oak Grove (Site B) access ramp near Rocky Top, TN (35.251269,-84.133681) in Campbell County, Tennessee.

Proposed Recreation Easement and Road Easement on Great Falls Reservoir

TVA is considering a request to grant a 40-year public and commercial recreation easement over 367 acres at Rock Island State Park, currently under a license agreement, on Great Falls Reservoir at the confluence of Caney Fork River and Collins River in Warren and White Counties, Tennessee.

Proposed Recreation Easement to M & T Development on Kentucky Reservoir

TVA is considering a request for a 30-year commercial recreation easement over approximately 4.13 acres at Eagle Landing Development on Kentucky Reservoir.

Proposed Section 26a Permit and License Modification to Pleasant View Resort and Marina on Kentucky Reservoir

TVA is considering a Section 26a permit and license modification request from Pleasant View Resort and Marina, LLC to expand their existing harbor limits and add new marina infrastructure.

Proposed Section 26a Permit for Modifications to Fall Creek Marina and Campground on Cherokee Reservoir

TVA is considering a Section 26a permit request from CLM of CA, LLC to install new marina infrastructure and to expand the harbor limits at Fall Creek Marina and Campground.

Proposed Section 26a Permit for a Modification to Existing Marina on Guntersville Reservoir

TVA is considering a Section 26a application request from Lakshmi Riverbend Marina, LLC for modification to an existing commercial marina and associated harbor on Guntersville Reservoir.

Proposed Section 26a Permit for a Modification to Painter Creek Marina on South Holston Reservoir

TVA is considering a Section 26a application request from Painter Creek Marina to install additional boat slips and a 7.41 acre expansion to existing harbor limits.

Proposed Section 26a Permit for a Modifications to an Existing Commercial Marina on Nottely Reservoir

TVA is considering a Section 26a application request from North Georgia Watersports, LLC to expand their marina infrastructure and expand their harbor limits.

Proposed Section 26a Permit for a New Campground on Douglas Reservoir

TVA is considering a Section 26a application request from Jason and Trena Messer to construct a campground and community water use facility.

Proposed Section 26a Permit for a New Marina on Nickajack Reservoir

TVA is considering a request by West End Property, LLC for a Section 26a permit for a new commercial marina and associated harbor on Nickajack Reservoir.

Proposed Section 26a Permit for a New Marina on Nickajack Reservoir – Bean Bowl, LLC

TVA is considering a Section 26a application request from Bean Bowl, LLC for a new commercial marina and associated harbor on Nickajack Reservoir.

Proposed Section 26a Permit for Modification to Blue Mud Boat Launch on Norris Reservoir

TVA is considering a Section 26a permit request from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) to modify the previous permit for Blue Mud Boat Launch.

Proposed Section 26a Permit for Modifications to Gator Point Marina on Douglas Reservoir

TVA is considering a Section 26a permit application from Gator Point Enterprises, LLC, to install additional boat slips and reconfigure the harbor limits at Gator Point Marina.

Proposed Section 26a Permit for Modifications to Jays Dock on Boone Reservoir

TVA is considering a Section 26a permit application from Jay’s Dock to construct infrastructure to support sewage disposal for approved and existing facilities

Proposed Section 26a Permit for Modifications to Smoky Mountain Lakeside Resort and Marina on Douglas Reservoir

TVA is considering a Section 26a application request from Smoky Mountain Lakeside Resort and Marina to install additional boat slips and a 5.46-acre expansion of the existing harbor limits.

Proposed Section 26a Permit for Modifications to True North Marina, LLC on Chatuge Reservoir

TVA is considering a Section 26a permit request from True North Marina, LLC to modify the previous permit. Modifications include adjustments to Docks A-C.

Recent Decisions

Proposed Easement at Sugar Hollow Park on Beaver Creek Reservoir for Washington County Service Authority

TVA is considering a request to grant a permanent easement on Beaver Creek Reservoir at Sugar Hollow Park in both Bristol and Washington Counties, Virginia for the installation of sewer piping, force mains, and lift stations to improve and expand services to additional customers in the area.

Proposed Easement for Fooshee Pass Recreation Area on Watts Bar Reservoir

TVA is considering a request to grant a 30-year recreation easement over 69.4 acres at Fooshee Pass Recreation Area on Watts Bar Reservoir at Tennessee River Mile 538.2L in Meigs County, Tennessee.

Proposed Easement for Skull Island Campground on Chickamauga Reservoir

TVA is considering a request to grant a 30-year recreation easement over 18.27 acres at Skull Island Campground on Chickamauga Reservoir at Tennessee River mile 485.2 in Hamilton County, Tennessee.

Proposed Easement on Chickamauga Reservoir for the City of Dayton

TVA is considering a request to grant a permanent easement over approximately 7.8 acres on Chickamauga Reservoir at Richland Creek opposite Tennessee River Mile 504.4 in Dayton, Tennessee.

Proposed Easement on Guntersville Reservoir for Electric Board of Guntersville

TVA is considering a request to grant a permanent easement over approximately 3 acres on Guntersville Reservoir at Tennessee River Mile 358.5.

Proposed Easement on Kentucky Reservoir for the Tennessee Department of Transportation

TVA is considering a request to grant a permanent road easement for a bridge improvement project on Kentucky Reservoir at Duck River Mile in Humphreys County, Tennessee.

Proposed Harbor Limit Change on Norris Reservoir

TVA is considering a request to grant a harbor limit change at Flat Hollow Marina on Norris Reservoir at Powell River mile 19.0R.

Proposed Lease Supplement on Fontana Reservoir

TVA is considering supplementing the existing lease with Fontana Village, Inc. (FVI) to modify lease rental terms and tenure.

Proposed Permanent Easement on TVA Muscle Shoals Reservation for Alabama Chapter of American Chestnut Foundation

TVA is considering a request to grant a permanent easement over approximately 7.64 acres of TVA Muscle Shoals Reservation property in Colbert County, Alabama.

Proposed Section 26a for a Commercial Marina on Watts Bar Reservoir

TVA is considering a Section 26a application request by Tennessee National LLC (TNLLC) to convert their previously approved private facility to a commercial marina.

Proposed Section 26a Permit for a Commercial Marina on Douglas Reservoir

TVA is considering a Section 26a application request from The Point Marina to expand their marina infrastructure and harbor limits on Douglas Reservoir.

Proposed Section 26a Permit for a Modification to an Existing Commercial Marina on Cherokee Reservoir

TVA is considering a Section 26a application request from Gilmore Dock Operations, LLC to rebuild its marina store and its supporting infrastructure.

Proposed Section 26a Permit for a Modification to Black Oak Marina on Cherokee Reservoir

TVA is considering a Section 26a application request from Black Oak Marina to construct additional boat slips and reconfigure existing facilities inside their approved harbor limits.

Proposed Section 26A Permit for a Public Park Expansion on Kentucky Reservoir

TVA is considering a Section 26a application request from the City of Clifton to expand the public park at the old ferry landing.

Proposed Section 26a Permit for Cherokee Bay HOA on Cherokee Reservoir

TVA is considering a Section 26a application request from Cherokee Bay HOA to construct an 84 slip floating covered community water-use facility. Section 26a permit approval of this facility will increase the recreational opportunities on Cherokee Reservoir.

Proposed Section 26a Permit for Harbor Limit and Marina Expansion on Chickamauga Reservoir

TVA is considering a request by Jones Bay ASP, LLC for a Section 26a permit for existing permitted commercial marina facilities and the addition of new marina slips requiring expansion of existing harbor limits for Harbor Lights Yacht Club on Chickamauga Reservoir.

Proposed Section 26a Permit for Harbor Limit Modification on Chickamauga Reservoir

TVA is considering a request by Harbor Lights ASP, LLC for a Section 26a permit for existing permitted commercial marina facilities, a wave attenuator, and the expansion of existing harbor limits for Harbor Lights Marina on Chickamauga Reservoir.

Proposed Section 26a Permit for Modifications to an Existing Commercial Marina on Cherokee Reservoir

TVA is considering a Section 26a application request from WaNi Village Resort to install additional boat slips, a concrete ramp, and a 7.57 acre expansion of their harbor limits.

Proposed Section 26a Permit for Modifications to an Existing Commercial Marina on Tellico Reservoir

TVA is considering a Section 26a application request from Tellico Marina Company, LLC to increase their marina’s infrastructure and expand their harbor limits.

Proposed Section 26a Permit for Modifications to Young Harris Water Sports Marina on Chatuge Reservoir

TVA is considering a request by Young Harris Water Sports for a Section 26a permit to modify an existing marina on Chatuge Reservoir.

Review process

TVA is the steward of 293,000 acres of public land, which it manages by carefully balancing public needs and agency goals. Land use requests from the public or private sectors can be submitted to any of TVA's Regional Offices. Major requests, when they’re in accord with TVA’s integrated resource management mission, will be submitted to the TVA Board for approval. The watershed offices can handle minor requests.

TVA’s rulings are governed by the National Environmental Policy Act, which requires that decisions take into account the proposed actions’ environmental impact and their effect on cultural and historical properties and artifacts.

Go to Environmental Reviews for information on environmental impact statements and assessments, and other related documents.