Smoky Mountain Innovation Park and economic development
Summary
The industrial park is getting a $2 million sewer line (no local match) plus final design for three-phase power, broadband, street lights, and water — about $4 million total funded without local taxpayer dollars. Marketing is underway with a June-July timeline.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $4 million in grant-funded work with no local match for county taxpayers.
Future industries locating in the park and residents seeking jobs.
Mentions & discussions (5)
CLB — July 20, 2026
A $6 million no-match federal grant is moving forward for Hall Mountain mountain bike trails; innovation park infrastructure bids came in high and are being rebid, with sewer work underway and prospects visiting.
CLB — June 15, 2026
Sewer installation is nearly done, a $2 million grant is funding water lines, street lights and three-phase power, and bids open June 17. Two prospects have looked at the park and at county property at Highways 411/25-70, and a natural gas line is under discussion.
CLB — April 20, 2026
The industrial park is getting a $2 million sewer line (no local match) plus final design for three-phase power, broadband, street lights, and water — about $4 million total funded without local taxpayer dollars. Marketing is underway with a June-July timeline.
CLB — February 17, 2026
Sewer installation ($2 million, already funded) is underway at the industrial park, with utilities finish expected by May or June. The state awarded $4.5 million to two flood-damaged local industries, preserving about 300 jobs, and the county may acquire another 88 acres for industrial recruitment at little cost.
CLB — January 20, 2026
The mayor and Partnership director reported big wins: a $4.5 million state grant saving 300+ manufacturing jobs, a record ~15,000 jobs, and an industrial park that should open by summer. The bike trail project is moving with appraisals and environmental work underway.
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