Public Notice
Tennessee Valley Authority

March 25, 2003

Proposed action
Sale of TVA land for construction of Rarity Pointe Commercial Recreation and Residential Development

Location
Lower Jackson Bend area, Tellico Reservoir, Tennessee

Description
The request includes the sale of 118 acres of TVA land and permits to use an additional nine acres for residential and commercial recreation purposes. The total development consists of approximately 621 acres and includes residential homes, a marina and lighthouse, a lodge and spa, rental cabins, par-3 and 18-hole championship golf courses, and retail shops.

A public informational meeting will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, at Loudon County High School, 1039 Mulberry St., Loudon, Tennessee 37774. Registration will begin at 5 p.m. and presentations will be made at 6:00 and 7:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain public input on the Rarity Pointe draft environmental impact statement (DEIS), which outlines the five alternatives considered by TVA for the property. View the meeting agenda (PDF file, 63 kb).

Directions to TVA Public Informational Meeting

TVA is interested in receiving comments on the DEIS and the proposed action and in identifying any other issues associated with this proposal. These comments will be used in reaching a decision concerning the proposal.

For more information, contact Spencer Boardman at 865-632-1550 or sdboardman@tva.gov. If you would like to attend the meeting and have special needs, please contact him at least five days before the meeting.

View the complete Rarity Pointe draft environmental impact statement.