$2M in Grants to Fund Destroyed Roan Mountain Park's Restoration

$2M in grants to fund destroyed Roan Mountain park's restoration

ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WJHL) - Carter County has secured up to $2 million in grant funding to rebuild and improve Erik Anderson Park in Roan Mountain, which was destroyed by Hurricane Helene. A news release from the office of Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby states both the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and the Tennessee Department [...]

Carter County secures $2M in grants to rebuild Erik Anderson Park

ROAN MOUNTAIN — Carter County has secured up to $2 million in grant funding to rebuild and improve Erik Anderson Park, which was destroyed by Hurricane Helene, according to a release from the Carter County Mayor’s Office. An engineering firm has been selected and awarded the project, allowing restoration work to move forward. The funding comes from two sources, providing flexibility to replace destroyed amenities and add new features. The Mayor’…