Planning commission approves Rogers Group expansion with conditions after debate over truck traffic and drainage

The Rutherford County Regional Planning Commission on Jan. 27 approved a three‑phase expansion by Rogers Group that adds a concrete batching plant, a quarry maintenance shop and an asphalt plant at an existing quarry site along Burnt Knob Road.

The commission voted to approve the master site plan and phased improvements — including right‑ and left‑turn lanes at the main entrance and stormwater management work — subject to staff comments and further work with the highway department and Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). The motion carried on a roll call vote.

Commissioners and staff focused much of the discussion on traffic, drainage and the effects of additional heavy truck movements on county roads. County engineering staff said the project includes turn‑lane improvements at the site entrance and that a road connection/performance agreement and surety would be used to ensure construction…