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Officially known as Northwest Tennessee Regional Port Authority and Official Site of The Port at Cates Landing, we're proud of our story. Opening in April of 2013, NWTRPA was formed by Dyer, Lake, and Obion communities in Northwest Tennessee to develop the economy in our area. The port is an independent government agency formed under the Port Authority statures of the State of Tennessee. As a newly fashioned facility, our port includes viable features to ensure a safe and effective shipping experience. Our mission is to serve as the inland waterway's premier facilities development location for marine cargoes.



 Rail connected to the Tenn-Ken

Ed Sumara, Chairman-Lake County

Shelby Barker, Vice Chair-Lake County

Ed Sims, Secretary-Obion County

Ryan Ellegood-Obion County


Jon Parker Dean-Lake County

Doug Roberson-Lake County

Dob Johnson-Dyer County

                           Dyer County


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