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Residents press commission to oppose proposed TVA facility; county attorney says TVA outside county jurisdiction
Summary
Cheatham County's public forum drew sustained opposition to a proposed Tennessee Valley Authority facility. Residents cited noise, methane and property-value concerns; Economic and Community Development Director Jerome Terrell described the project favorably, and County Attorney Michael Bligh said the county has no jurisdiction over TVA operations.
A series of residents packed the June 26 public forum to express opposition to a proposed Tennessee Valley Authority facility they said would bring noise, blasting and environmental concerns to parts of Cheatham County.
Speakers from District 4 and other neighborhoods urged the commission to press TVA for more information and to hold additional public meetings. Concerns raised included potential methane emissions, blasting during construction, impacts to property values, and doubts about whether the project would benefit local residents.
Opponents included Tracy O'Neill, Martha Wetteman, Marita…
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