A new technology project is set to bring quantum computing connectivity to Walker County as BridgTRK has purchased four acres in Rossville’s Peerless community to construct one of the region’s first commercial access points to EPB’s Quantum Network.
According to information released by Walker County Government, the project will establish a compact access node on Bulldog Drive that will connect BridgTRK customers to the quantum computing capabilities of EPB’s Quantum Center in neighboring Chattanooga.
Officials say the development represents a projected multi-million-dollar investment in Rossville’s historic mill district while positioning the city as a destination for Industrial Internet of Things (IoT), advanced analytics, logistics and healthcare computing.
Unlike a traditional data center, the facility will be a small, secure connection point designed specifically for connectivity rather than large-scale computing. The compact access node requires no water and operates using standard electrical service, placing minimal demands on local infrastructure.
Once operational, the node will provide BridgTRK users with access to advanced encryption and data protection through EPB’s quantum network. Company officials say the facility will offer organizations access to quantum-grade security technology while establishing Walker County as a strategic gateway for next-generation cybersecurity capabilities.
BridgTRK’s ownership group said completing the land purchase marks a significant milestone for the project.
“Completing the land acquisition is an important milestone for our team,” the ownership group said in a statement. “We are excited to begin bringing this technology to the Peerless community and look forward to working with local residents and community leaders as the project moves ahead.”
The company is owned by three partners with deep ties to Northwest Georgia and the Chattanooga area.
Joe Morgan, a Ringgold native, brings 56 years of experience in the communications industry and recently purchased a second home in Rossville to spend more time overseeing the project. Jim Chandler, a Chattanooga native, entrepreneur and professional pilot, is married into the Vassey family, longtime owners of Vassey’s Men’s Shop in Rossville. The third partner, J.T. Suggs, is an electrical engineer with professional experience in both the nuclear power and automotive industries.
Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority President and CEO Matt Harris said the investment supports ongoing revitalization efforts in Rossville.
“We are proud to work with local and regional entrepreneurs to see the revitalization of Rossville while preserving the quality of life and character of our community,” Harris said.
By leveraging direct access to EPB’s Quantum Center, local officials believe Rossville could attract businesses that rely on emerging technologies, including industrial automation, logistics operations, healthcare computing and advanced data analytics.
BridgTRK develops wireless security and data protection technologies designed to enhance public safety and cybersecurity throughout Northwest Georgia and the surrounding region.
EPB, headquartered in Chattanooga, operates one of the nation’s commercially available quantum networks, allowing organizations to develop, test and deploy quantum technologies, including quantum-grade encryption and advanced data protection.
Construction timelines and additional deployment phases for the Rossville facility are expected to be announced as development progresses.