Hamilton County’s Proposed Land-Use Exchange

Hamilton County’s proposal to open approximately 500 acres of Enterprise South Nature Park (ESNP) for industrial development in exchange for permanently preserving 1,200 acres of McDonald Farm in Sale Creek. If this proposed swap moves forward, it still requires approval at multiple levels—including city, county, state, and federal review—meaning there is still time for public input and community feedback. We created this page to help our community understand and advocate for our trails and access to outdoor recreation. We believe the county can and should preserve both parks. It shouldn’t be a choice between the two.

Statement

Regarding Hamilton County’s proposal to open approximately 500 acres of Enterprise South Nature Park (ESNP) for industrial development in exchange for permanently preserving 1,200 acres of McDonald Farm in Sale Creek.

Statement

Fact Sheet

The land-swap proposal requires review and approval from Hamilton County, the City of Chattanooga, the State of TN, and the U.S. Department of the Interior. Public presentations are expected during October 2025 before the Hamilton County Commission & Chattanooga City Council.

Fact Sheet

Singletracks Article

Popular MTB trails in Chattanooga, TN, are threatened by proposed industrial development. Hamilton County's proposed land swap would preserve 1,300 acres of farmland—but potentially destroy a popular MTB trail at ESNP.

Singletracks Article

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