Categorical Exclusion Completed

Hardshell Church Special Use Amendment

Cherokee National Forest Monroe, Tennessee Tellico Ranger District

The Hardshell Church in Tellico Plains, TN is partially located on the Tellico Ranger District. The church submitted a special use application to install a septic tank to add indoor toilets to their facility. The drain field would be located on the previously disturbed area surrounding the church.

Location

The project is located off Rafter Road in Tellico Plains, TN.

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
1/20/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date
2/22/2026

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-28d-USFS
Decision Signed Date2/22/2026
Special use management