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Commission sends rezoning request for Tennessee Steel Buildings to July 21 after split vote
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Summary
After a public hearing with 15 speakers (4 in favor, 11 opposed) and an unfavorable Planning Commission recommendation, the commission recorded a 10–2 vote on a motion to approve rezoning and set the final vote for July 21, 2025.
The Dickson County Commission on June 23 advanced a contested rezoning request for Tennessee Steel Buildings (2271 Nubbin Ridge Rd; Tax Map 69, Parcel 13.03 and part of 13.04, about 22.30 acres) after a public hearing that drew 15 citizen speakers and a split commission response.
Attorney Mills presented maps and addressed the commission during the public hearing. The Planning Commission had issued an unfavorable recommendation, citing concerns about allowable uses and the reduced size of the parcel under proposed conditions. Fifteen citizens spoke during the hearing: four registered in favor of the rezoning and 11 opposed it, according to the minutes.
During other business, Commissioner Mike Petty moved to approve the rezoning and Commissioner James C. Dawson seconded. The motion recorded 10 aye votes with Commissioners Danny Williams and Cindi Gray voting nay. The meeting minutes state the "final vote" was sent to the July 21, 2025 meeting; the record does not show final zoning approval on June 23.
Why it matters: rezoning from A‑1 (Agricultural) to C‑1 (Rural Center District) would change the local zoning category for a 22.30‑acre parcel and could alter future allowable uses and development patterns. The Planning Commission's unfavorable recommendation and the majority of public comments opposing the change underscore community concern about the proposal.
The commission's minutes record the hearing, public comment counts, the Planning Commission recommendation and the preliminary commission action to return the matter for a final vote on July 21.