ELIZABETHTON â The Elizabethton City Council took a step forward Thursday in plans to develop the cityâs rivers for recreation. By a unanimous vote, the council agreed to hire the Colorado firm of River Restorations to move forward with studies on the future recreational development of the cityâs two rivers and whether the focus should be on the Watauga, the Doe, or a combination of the two rivers. The council has designated $38,082.88 for the contract with River Restorations. The company is to investigate whether a white-water park could be constructed and successful in Elizab...