Blackberry Farm + Resort Development

Land Use Planning & Development Feasibility Analysis / Walland, TN

Covering just over 5,200 acres, the Chilhowee Mountain tract (commonly known as the Three Sisters tract) is located less than 15 miles from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Tucked into the valley downhill from Chilhowee, Blackberry Farm Resort ranked as one of the top luxury small hotels in America by Zagat surveys.

The owners of Blackberry Farm hired WDG to evaluate 5,200 acres of pristine mountain land for use as a residential development extension of the elite brand of their nationally ranked hotel and spa.

Our company performed extensive environmental assessments. We identified the physical constraints that would impact the development of the property including topographic assessments, site development engineering feasibility, wetlands impacts, sun/ solar studies, vehicle access, roadway construction, wastewater capacities, and water supply needs. When our development assessment was complete, we prepared a Development Impact Report that also discussed the permitting and design strategy that would be needed for construction.