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Developers present 560‑acre Kingston Springs resort concept at Cheatham County workshop; commissioners ask for community outreach

5387752 · July 15, 2025
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CB Ragland Company and a development partner presented a concept for a 560‑acre agritourism resort near Kingston Springs that would add cottages, branded residences and on‑site restaurants. Developers described conservation measures, potential economic impact and a plan to conduct door‑to‑door outreach to neighbors.

Developers seeking to build a resort at a site near Kingston Springs described the project to the Cheatham County Commission on July 14, presenting a master plan for a 560‑acre agritourism property currently operating in part as Bells Reserve.

Presenters Bill McKnight and Michael Hayes, representing CB Ragland Company (project partner SV Capital was also named), said the plan centers on clustering development in a large field to preserve tree canopy and to keep new structures set back from the Harpeth River. McKnight said the team pulled buildings back from the water to preserve privacy and stated they intend to “follow a dark skies protocol,” placing buildings and lighting so river users and neighbors would not see them. He said the project would not create a traditional hotel tower;…

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