| The Mountain Goat Trail is a
rail to trail community outdoor recreation project to convert an
abandoned railroad right-of-way into a multi-use
recreational corridor between Grundy and Franklin
Counties on the Cumberland Plateau in Middle
Tennessee.
 The Mountain Goat Trail Alliance is
working to revitalize the historic Mountain Goat
train line as a premier hiking and biking trail.
The first phase, 1.8 miles
from Sewanee to St. Andrew’s, was completed through
the efforts of Ian Prunty. In 2001, Ian, a senior at
SAS, received word that his three plus year effort
since 1997 to get funding for a bicycle and
pedestrian trail on the “Mountain Goat Railroad”
right-of-way had been successful. After a visit to
the proposed site by Governor Don Sundquist, the
county was awarded a $50,000 grant, with $10,000 to
be raised locally. After the story was featured in
the SAS alumni magazine, Richard Manship, a SAS
trustee, made the donation to the project, which
qualified the trail for matching funds.
Ian explained the initial
motivation. “I was at an SAS Earth Day lecture. A
speaker said ‘somebody ought to clean up that old
railroad and make it into a trail.’ This trail
incorporates the Mountain’s history while providing
progress for the future.” Research began with the
help of County Commissioner Monty Adams, and the
project became a reality.
Since this initial phase,
the Mountain Goat Trail Alliance was created into a
non-profit organization dedicated to the development
of the trail by many volunteer individuals and has
been funded by many generous donations from both
individuals, landowners, other non-profit
organizations, and foundations.
Plans are now underway for
the next two phases from Sewanee through Monteagle
to Tracy City. This 14-mile section will link
communities, their schools, and the Plateau’s
natural areas and historic sites.
***MEDIA ALERT ***
LAR DEVELOPMENT DONATES MORE THAN $10,000 TO
MOUNTAIN GOAT TRAIL ALLIANCE IN GROUNDBREAKING
CELEBRATION
Decherd, Tenn. – Middle
Tennessee’s Mountain Goat Trail is one step closer
to completion. Nearly 100 people were on hand
Saturday, June 18th as LAR Development presented the
Mountain Goat Trail Alliance with a check for more
than $10,000. It was all a part of a celebration to
mark the groundbreaking of Cedar Rock, a new housing
development nestled just below Sewanee University of
the South and St. Andrew’s School.
On top of the initial $10,000 donation, LAR
Development has also made a promise to donate an
additional $1,000 for each lot sold in Cedar Rock in
the name of the lot’s new owner. Already, a recent
sale has netted an extra $1,000 towards the trail’s
construction. If all 100 proposed home sites are
sold, that amounts to $110,000 towards the
completion of the hiking and biking trail.
Once completed, The Mountain Goat Trail will connect
communities, schools, shopping districts,
restaurants and other recreation areas across more
than 30 miles of the Cumberland Plateau -- enhancing
community ties, stronger tourism and economic
development. The Mountain Goat Trail Alliance
continues to accept donations. For more information
on how you can get involved or donate, head to
http://www.MountainGoatTrail.org .
About Cedar Rock
Cedar Rock is Tennessee’s newest mountain
destination, stretching across 790+ acres of
picturesque mountainside land, mature forests,
rippling streams and open meadows. Conveniently
located approximately one hour southeast of
Nashville, the residential community features a full
array of amenities including a private, gated entry;
landscaped common areas; swimming pools; sports
courts, community lodge, resident’s guesthouse,
fitness and yoga center; community parks; and miles
of hiking and biking trails. To discover Cedar Rock
for yourself, go to
www.MyCedarRock.com .
About LAR Development
LAR Development is subsidiary of The Corvaia Group.
LAR holds principal interest in real estate
throughout Latin America, the Caribbean and the
United States, with additional interest in
environmental services, commodities, healthcare,
manufacturing and transportation companies. For more
information, go to
www.larconsultingusa.com .
Media Contact: Kelly Downey, Shamin Abas Public
Relations, 561.366.1226 or
kellyd@shaminabaspr.com
The Mountain Goat Trail Alliance Board receives a
generous donation from the Cedar Rock Group.
CVS
Donates $1,500
The Mountain Goat Trail Alliance (MGTA) recently
received a $1,500 gift
from the CVS Volunteer Challenge Grant program. One
part of the grant is
that Monteagle CVS employees will assist in the
maintenance of the portion
of the trail that will be built across from the
Monteagle CVS store.
At the check presentation were (pictured above, from
left) MGTA board
members Henry Blizzard and Jeannine Clements, CVS
pharmacist Doug
Dye, CVS store manager Ritchie Sullivan handing the
check to MGTA past president
David Burnett, and MGTA board member Clayton Rogers.
Courtesy of the
Sewanee Mountain Messenger
Mountain
Goat Trail Will Link to Monteagle
Mountain Goat Trail Will Link to Monteage
Read the story in PDF, opens in a new window
New Board
Members January 17, 2011
From left to right: Chris Roberts, Nate Wilson,
Advisor to the Board,
Henry Blizzard Co-Treasurer, Clayton Rogers Vice
President
Front row left to right: Deb McGrath- Secretary,
Dede Clements Co-Treasurer
Janice Thomas, President
Not shown: David and Margorie Burnette. David is Co
Vice President
$582,560 Awarded
$145,640 in Matching Funds Needed
Funding for construction and maintenance will be
provided through matching grants, gifts, and
donations. We will need your help.
Please contact us at:
Mountain Goat Trail Alliance
P.O. Box 968
Monteagle, TN 37356
For more information, please contact:
The Monteagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce
931.924.5353
Please
contact us and we will notify you when the web
is updated.
Thanks for your interest and participation.
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