Pinky’s Point is on its way to becoming an exclamation point on Hamilton County’s map of tourism and recreation opportunities.
County Mayor Jim Coppinger announced the receipt of a $20,000 state grant Tuesday to spark the planning process for the wooded 250-acre parcel of lakefront property just south of Chester Frost Park that county officials hope to develop into an outdoor destination.
The county is matching the grant money, and Coppinger called the Pinky’s Point project “an adventure,” saying it was a jewel when he visited the location as a teenager.
“We think that once we finish with some of our consulting work, we’ll see that this is definitely a win-win situation that the residents of Hamilton County benefit from, as well as visitors to our community,” Coppinger said.
Pinky’s Point is owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority and leased to the county on a month-by-month basis for $1, county General Services Director Lee Norris said.