Board Approves Zoning Change for Rock City Gondola Project

Posted on by Joe Legge
An artist rendering of what the gathering space for the new gondola ride might look like, with entry occuring in a red barn like structure.

The Walker County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a rezoning request from Rock City Enterprises Thursday night. The Board voted to change a parcel of land on the side of Lookout Mountain from residential to commercial. The move serves as the first of two local governmental hurdles Rock City needs to clear in order to … Continue reading Board Approves Zoning Change for Rock City Gondola Project

Rock City Presents Gondola Addition to Planning Commission

Posted on by Joe Legge
The view from Rock City

Rock City presented a plan to the Walker County Planning Commission to construct a $30-million gondola system to transport visitors from their property at the foot of Lookout Mountain to the main attraction on top. The plan would relocate primary parking for the tourist destination to the bottom of the mountain. The move is projected … Continue reading Rock City Presents Gondola Addition to Planning Commission