Dear Sewanee Community:

This notice is to inform you of an upcoming obstruction removal project at the Franklin County Airport. The work will include tree trimming, tree removal, and selective clearing in the vicinity of Lake O’Donnell Road, US 41A, and Finney Lane, and along portions of the Mountain Goat Trail. Please be on the lookout for temporary road closures in this area. The Mountain Goat Trail between Airport Road and Hawkins Lane may be closed for several days.

This clearing work is a regular maintenance operation last done in this area approximately 10 years ago. The flight path leading to the airport must be maintained according to Federal Aviation Administration guidelines. The FAA and the Tennessee Department of Transportation have identified the trees that will need to be removed. WestCo Land Services, LLC will begin clearing the obstructions starting on Oct. 27, 2025. The work is expected to take approximately 40 days to complete.

We want to make all University personnel and University leaseholders aware that this project will be taking place during this period.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact the Business Services Office at (931) 598-1133 or by email at <jldavis@sewanee.edu> for additional information.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we complete this project.