Board extends Haunted Woods seasonal use at Jennings Road site through 2030

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals approved an extension for the seasonal Halloween attraction known as Dead Land Haunted Woods on property at 7040 Murfreesboro Road. Staff and the applicant clarified that a prior review had incorrectly treated the use as expired; the board accepted staff’s correction of the record and voted to extend the special‑use approval through November 2030.

Dana Chapman, who represented the operation at the hearing, said the enterprise hires a large seasonal workforce (the applicant said they hire roughly 93 seasonal staff members each year) and that a multi‑year approval helps justify significant volunteer and financial investments that take months to plan. Board members discussed the potential for new ownership or management but noted the permit attaches to the land title; the property owner would remain the contact for any compliance issues.

The board approved the extension with the business plan and conditions from prior approvals reattached; the action preserves the temporary, seasonal nature of the use and keeps the existing site and operational constraints on the record.