A Groundbreaking Ceremony Was Held Monday For The New Track And Field Complex At Smoky Mountain High School. The Event Included Comments From Members Of The Jackson County Public School Board And County Commissioners. Vannoy Construction Will Be In Charge Of The Project To Commence At The Conclusion Of This School Year And Will Feature An Eight-Lane Track, The Only Such Regulation Facility West Of Asheville. The Project Is Expected To Be Ready For The Spring Track And Field Schedule For The Spring Of 2027. The Track Surface Will Be Made Of Ground Rubber Material Which Has Been Used At Numerous Other Facilities Of A Similar Nature. The Design Will Make The Site An Attraction For The Community Citizens Who Want A Place To Walk And Run. It Will Also Have Features In Order To Meet Ada Standards. While There May Be Other Negotiations For Public School Projects Due To Budget Concerns, This Project Has The Green Light To Proceed.
