Commission hears Harpeth Ridge volunteer station proposal to close rural coverage gap

Dec 2, 2025

County leaders discussed accepting roughly 1.5 acres from Harpeth Ridge Fire Department to build a 40-by-50-foot station (estimated cost ~$195,000), lease it back for $1 per year for 50 years to secure five-mile response coverage for about 1,100 homes; commissioners voted to move the proposal to the Dec. 15 regular meeting for further action.

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The Dickson County Commission on (work session) heard a proposal to accept a donation of about 1.5 acres owned by Harpeth Ridge Fire Department on Highway 49 (White Oak Flat) and construct a 40-by-50-foot metal fire station to close a large rural coverage gap.

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