https://tttmember.org/2018/02/property-acquisition-intro/

The Tennessee Tree Toppers (TTT) is purchasing 5.8 acres on our
north property line at the Henson Gap launch from Bryan Burnside, a founding
member of the TTT who found Henson Gap originally! Another founding Tree Topper,
Honorary Board Member and an old friend of Bryan’s, Mike Nash, stepped forward
to offer negotiation assistance as Bryan and the TTT began to express mutual
interest. Thanks to his efforts and those of our Board of Directors, we are now
moving toward closing.

This purchase will enlarge our footprint on the mountain from four acres to
almost ten. It includes what is perhaps the best location anywhere in the
vicinity on the ridge to launch anything. We intend to construct a paragliding
launch there quickly, answering the need for a TTT owned paragliding site
established in our 2015 Bylaws revision. Of course, it will also offer much
needed extra event camping area, a potential RV area, and perhaps even a glider
shop and storage area. The possibilities are considerable!

As you may know, the TTT’s priority of site ownership is written in our bylaws,
so it should be no surprise that we’ve been saving since our inception for the
inevitable and expensive opportunities that arise from time to time. An LZ
within reach of our Whitwell launch has been our priority for decades. Because
we will be using part of our Property Acquisition or “Landing Field” Fund for a
down payment, it is imperative that we raise funds as quickly as possible to pay
our debt and restore our savings.