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Kingston Springs resident urges commissioners to block Bells Reserve rezoning near Narrows of the Harpeth
Summary
A Kingston Springs resident told the Cheatham County Commission the proposed Bells Reserve planned unit development conflicts with the county growth plan and state law, raising concerns about flood risk, sewage, traffic and local services.
Linda Ryder, a Kingston Springs resident and former commercial-construction professional, told the Cheatham County Commission on Aug. 18 that a proposed planned unit development called Bells Reserve — led by developer Michael Hayes and described in public materials as a luxury, high‑end rental community — is not appropriate for the site at 1548 Old Cedar Hill Road near the Narrows of the Harpeth.
Ryder said the property, which she described as roughly 460–567 acres and adjacent to Harpeth River State Park, was being marketed as a roughly $250 million commercial investment that would include about 80 upscale rental cottages and about 40 large rental residences, two restaurants, a spa and other visitor amenities. “This development is not for the general enjoyment of agricultural activities to the general public,” Ryder said, arguing it does not meet the Tennessee definition of agritourism and is instead a luxury, gated subdivision intended for short‑term rental…
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