I had always thought that if it was possible the best use of that area would be to allow Bass Pro Shops to build a location there. Trouble is this area is far too small and not near a major interstate and that's where Bass Pro likes to locate, larger population centers and close to an interstate. Still it would make a great location and in an area that is known for sports as well as being direct access to the river.
From what I understand though because it's a commercial venture TVA would not allow the property to be used in that way. I don't know maybe I'm wrong about that but getting a Bass Pro Shop in the Shoals area is about as likely as that huge amusement park actually breaking ground. That's another thing you'll never hear anything about and it does make you wonder where they ever got the idea to announce something like that in the first place. From what I understand the major partners that were associated with it are dealing with a host of legal problems so maybe they will blame their legal problems on the fact that it will never be built.
I just think it was a no go from the beginning and many others felt that way also. Granted it was nice thinking about the possibilities though if something large was to come to the area. Then again being small and quaint is one thing that makes this area as attractive as it is.