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Residents urge preservation of Braxton Homestead and old schoolhouse; schools and economic development update
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During public forum at the Aug. 19 meeting, residents called for preservation of the Braxton Homestead and the old 8th District schoolhouse; the schools director also reported increased enrollment, a higher state ranking and an upcoming School Board maintenance discussion.
ASHLAND CITY, Tenn.
Residents used the public forum at the Cheatham County Legislative Body meeting on Aug. 19 to press officials on local preservation and community events, while county education and economic development leaders gave updates.
Mary Webber of the 1st District appealed for donations to help purchase and preserve the Braxton Homestead. Lisa Walker, also of the 1st District, invited the public to Ashland Citys 160th celebration at River Bluff Park on Sept. 15 and announced a $10 ticketed "Living History Tour" of Forest Hill Cemetery. Jason Bumpus (4th District) thanked commissioners for engaging with developers during discussions about the development tax increase; George Spurlock (3rd District) urged the commission to ensure preservation of the old 8th District schoolhouse.
Director of Schools Dr. Cathey Beck updated the Legislative Body that the Cheatham County School District was ranked 44th out of 145 districts in Tennessee and said Pegrams enrollment increased by about 40 students. Dr. Beck reported the bus barn property is being cleared and that the district will receive the Carl Perkins Grant; she said maintenance of the old 8th District schoolhouse would be on the upcoming School Board agenda.
Economic and Community Development director Jerome Terrell said he has 11 projects in the pipeline, with four he described as having strong potential to bring "hundreds of jobs and millions in capital investment." Terrell also said the county would partner with Dickson County on a "Give Grant" to support trade-job training.
The meeting record also notes a county update by Mayor Kerry McCarver on a Tennessee Department of Transportation study of Sweethome Road and Highway 49, with a preliminary report expected in a few weeks, and a brief mention that a Chonda Pierce movie filmed in Cheatham County.
The commission adjourned at 7:43 p.m.