White Rocks Tower Reconstruction Project
The purpose of this project is to authorize the decommissioning of an existing communications tower and the construction of a new tower and associated improvements on White Rocks mountain in Carter County, TN.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
White Rocks mountain on the Watauga Ranger District in Carter County, Tennessee.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/21/2024 |
| Decision | 02/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Watauga Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
White Rocks Tower Reconstruction Project
Decision Signed Date: 02/28/2025
Forests:
Cherokee National Forest
Districts:
Watauga Ranger District
States:
Tennessee
Counties:
Carter
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Matthew Gilbert
P.O. Box 400
Unicoi, TN 37692
423-743-5925
matthew.gilbert2@usda.gov
Last Updated: 2/28/2025