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Commission adds private roads, approves road‑list changes and directs speed‑limit review on Robinson Road
Summary
Franklin County commissioners approved additions and changes to the county road lists and adopted a resolution directing the county sheriff to recommend a lower speed limit on Robinson Road following a resident petition. Road additions include Gates Lane, Huckleberry Hollow Lane and others.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved a series of road‑list changes and additions on June 15 and also adopted a resolution directing staff and the sheriff to implement a lower speed limit on Robinson Road after receiving a resident petition.
Resolutions adopted by voice vote included adding numerous private roads to the county list (examples approved include Gates Lane, Di Di Lane, Billions Lane, Three Oaks Lane, Huckleberry Hollow Lane and Meadow View Lane) and approving other road name and log‑mile changes. The motions were offered by Commissioner Greg King and seconded by Commissioner Chuck Stines and recorded as approved by unanimous voice vote.
A separate resolution (6m‑0620) to lower the speed limit on Robinson Road cites Tennessee Code Annotated §55‑8‑153(d) and directs the county sheriff to recommend the new posted limit. The minutes record that a petition and a resident survey were attached to the item; the petition asked the county to check and, if appropriate, lower the posted limit for safety reasons. The county clerk’s file includes the petition and surveys submitted by residents.
Why it matters: private‑road additions update county records and affect 911 addressing and maintenance planning; speed‑limit changes are handled at the local level under state law but require new signage and sheriff’s recommendations to take effect.
Sources: Franklin County Commission minutes and attached road exhibits (June 15, 2020).
