Rezoning request for 14.92-acre Highway 70 East parcel draws resident opposition; item moved to regular meeting

The Dickson County Commission held a public hearing Nov. 17 on a rezoning request by property owner Viren Shah for Tax Map 101, Parcel 017.00 — a 14.92-acre tract on Highway 70 East in Dickson, Tenn. The application sought to change the parcel from A-1 (Agricultural) and P/O (General Commercial) to R-3 (Residential). The commission recorded an unfavorable recommendation from the Rezoning Committee.

Multiple residents spoke in opposition during the public hearing. According to the minutes, Dale Brown, Ty Corlew, Don Hixon, Dale Corlew, David Downing and Mark Tenow voiced objections to the rezoning; the minutes do not quote individual speakers verbatim. The objections were entered into the hearing record during the public-hearing portion of the meeting.

After hearing public comment and noting the committee recommendation, Commissioner Danny Williams moved and Commissioner Rusty Grove seconded a motion “to deny, move to the Regular Meeting,” per the minutes. The recorded minutes do not show a vote tally or final disposition for that motion at the Nov. 17 session; the item was moved forward for action at the commission’s Regular Meeting schedule, as reflected in the minutes.

Why it matters: rezoning from agricultural/commercial to a higher-density residential district would change permitted uses and could affect neighborhood density, traffic and stormwater management in the 10th District. The commission’s decision to defer a final vote allows additional consideration and gives opponents and proponents another formal opportunity to present evidence or conditions at the Regular Meeting.

The commission’s next regular session is scheduled for Dec. 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Buford L. (Booty) Reed Jr. County Commission Chamber in Charlotte, where the rezoning item is expected to reappear on the agenda.