Ketner’s Mill closes property to public. Annual fair to continue

Staff File Photo / Ketner's Mill, in Marion County is pictured. The mill and creek have been closed to the public amid liability concerns after the new owner, Clint Carroll, said he received communications from attorneys related to past incidents on the property. Staff File Photo / Ketner's Mill, in Marion County is pictured. The mill and creek have been closed to the public amid liability concerns after the new owner, Clint Carroll, said he received communications from attorneys related to past incidents on the property.

By Ben Benton June 2, 2026 4 min read

The owner of the iconic Ketner’s Mill in Marion County has announced the restriction of public access to the property after receiving word of possible litigation from the family of a person involved in an incident on the property.

The closure, effectively immediately, was announced through a statement posted on social media, while noting the annual fair will not be affected.

No active lawsuit appears to have been filed in U.S. District Court in Chattanooga or Winchester, Tennessee, according to Tuesday’s federal court dockets, and Marion County court officials said no suit has been filed there in connection with the property as of Tuesday.

Contacted Tuesday, Ketner’s Mill owner Clint Carroll said the Ketner’s Mill Country Art & Crafts Fair will continue as always, but the property is otherwise closed. Carroll said he has to make sure his own interests are protected.