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Council backs request asking state to preserve Swan Lake at Dunbar Caves
Summary
Councilmember Streetman sponsored a resolution asking the Tennessee State Parks Division to preserve Swan Lake at Dunbar Caves State Park instead of converting it to a stream; he cited historical, recreational and irrigation water‑rights concerns and urged public comments to the state by Feb. 7.
Councilmember Streetman introduced Resolution 33 asking the Tennessee State Parks Division to keep Swan Lake at Dunbar Caves State Park as a lake rather than convert it back to a stream. He said the proposal at a Dec. 17 public meeting drew standing‑room opposition and that local leaders — including the mayor and area state legislators — spoke in favor of maintaining the lake.
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