Board recognizes Woodbury–Blue Solutions speed-camera agreement amid split vote and constitutional concerns

At the July 10 meeting, the Cannon County Board of Education voted 3–2 to recognize an agreement between the town of Woodbury and Blue Solutions to install speed cameras in school zones near Cannon County High School and Cannon County Elementary/Middle School.

Staff outlined a multi-step rollout: a local traffic study roughly two weeks into the school year, followed by an independent study; both studies must be approved before the Tennessee Department of Transportation would be involved. "We'll be lucky if this gets in place by January," staff said when summarizing the timeline.

During discussion, one trustee asked whether the town would receive funds from speeding tickets and said speed-camera programs have been deemed unconstitutional in some other jurisdictions. "Around the country, this has already been deemed unconstitutional," the trustee said, urging caution. Other trustees asked for clarification about timeline and approvals. The motion to recognize the agreement was made and seconded and passed 3–2 on a roll call.

Board members did not record a specific revenue-sharing arrangement or an implementation date beyond the study and approval steps discussed; TDOT involvement was described as a later step. The recognition on July 10 does not itself authorize camera installation but acknowledges the town's agreement and the district's awareness of the plan.