Brightspeed of Appalachia, LLC submitted a special use authorization request for the installation and operation of approximately 2,300’ of underground fiber optic cable and 13,581’ of aerial fiber optic cable, and ancillary facilities within the project area.
Location
Approximately 8 miles northeast of Elizabethton, TN
Project timeline
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NEPA Start Date
8/1/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date
9/24/2026
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | USDA-28d-USFS |
| Decision Signed Date | 9/24/2026 |