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Commission split over quarry truck weight‑limit study; motion to fund initial $6,500 study fails 7‑5
Summary
Commissioners debated a $6,500 materials/weight study for North Hummingbird Road aimed at limiting heavy quarry truck traffic; supporters said it would incentivize routing to engineered roads, opponents questioned enforceability and cost, and the motion failed 7–5.
Dickson County commissioners on Nov. 17 considered a proposal to fund a $6,500 materials and weight study on North Hummingbird Road as part of a larger $25,000 program to evaluate three road segments for weight limits intended to reduce heavy truck traffic from a nearby quarry. Commissioner Williams moved for the limited study with Commissioner Grove seconding; after extended debate the motion failed on a roll call vote.
Commissioner Williams, who introduced the item, said the quarry (Vulcan) has legal access that already funnels…
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