Land Action Public Notices

Public input is an important part of TVA’s review process when considering new ways to use the public lands and shorelines it manages.

Here's where you can learn about projects open for public comment, concessionaire requests for proposals and pending and final decisions—and about how and when you can participate to make your voice heard.

Open For Public Comment

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 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 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 Commercial Recreation Easement on Chatuge Reservoir

TVA is considering a request to grant a 30-year commercial recreation easement over approximately 2.5 acres at Dukes-Ridges Resort and Marina on Chatuge Reservoir.

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 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 Commercial Recreation Easement on Fontana Reservoir

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is seeking proposals from qualified candidates or companies to develop, operate, and maintain Fontana Village Resort.

Joint Public Notice US Army Corps of Engineers and Tennessee Valley Authority for Commercial Recreation Development on Tellico Reservoir

TVA and the US Army Corps of Engineers is interested in receiving comments on the proposed action’s potential to affect the environment or historic properties, and to identify any other issues associated with this request.

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.

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 Section 26a Permit, Harbor Limit Expansion, and License for Commercial Recreation on Norris Reservoir

TVA is considering a request by Manasa Marina Inc., for a license for commercial recreation purposes and a Section 26a permit for commercial marina facilities and expansion of harbor limits for Whitman Hollow Marina on Norris Reservoir.

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

TVA is considering a request from The Dam Boat Dock, LLC for a Section 26a permit and harbor limit expansion for commercial recreational facilities for Harbor Cove Marina, on Hiwassee Reservoir in Cherokee County, North Carolina.

Proposed Section 26a Permit and Harbor Limit Expansion for Commercial Recreation on Norris Reservoir

TVA is considering a request by Brad Bardo for a Section 26a permit for marina facilities and expansion of harbor limits for Powell Valley Marina on Norris Reservoir.

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

TVA is considering a request by Lake Chatuge Marine for a Section 26a permit for facilities associated with a new marina on Chatuge Reservoir.

Proposed Commercial Recreation Easement on Watts Bar Reservoir

TVA is seeking proposals to develop, operate, and maintain Fooshee Pass Recreation Area under a 30-year term commercial recreation easement over 69.4 acres of TVA land.

Proposed Deed Modification on Chickamauga Reservoir for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

TWRA has requested a deed modification of more than 14 acres on Chickamauga Reservoir to support the restoration of wetland habitat.

Proposed Section 26a Permit for Community Facility at Pangle Point on Chickamauga Reservoir

TVA is considering a Section 26a application request for the construction of a fixed community dock located on Chickamauga Reservoir.

Deed Modification and Commercial Recreation Easement on Watts Bar Reservoir

TVA is considering a request for deed modification over approximately 9.8 acres and a 30-year commercial recreation easement over approximately 24.6 acres on Watts Bar Reservoir at the mouth of King Creek at Tennessee River mile 552.9, in Roane County, Tennessee.

Proposed Commercial Recreation License and Harbor Limits for Emory Cove Development on Watts Bar Reservoir

TVA is considering a request for a commercial recreation license and a Section 26a permit for commercial recreational facilities and establishment of approximately 0.3 acre of harbor limits for Emory Cove Development, on Watts Bar Reservoir in Roane 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.

Recent Land Actions

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 and Harbor Limit Expansion for Commercial Recreation on Norris Reservoir

TVA is considering a request by Brad Bardo for a Section 26a permit for marina facilities and expansion of harbor limits for Powell Valley Marina on Norris Reservoir.

Proposed Section 26a Permit and Harbor Limit Expansion for Harbor Cove Marina on Hiwassee 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 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 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 Chatuge Reservoir

TVA is considering a request by Lake Chatuge Marine for a Section 26a permit for facilities associated with a new marina on Chatuge Reservoir.

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.

Decisions

View pending and final TVA decisions on previous land use and 26a requests.

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 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.