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Board authorizes talks to explore purchase of 821 Lincoln Avenue parcel
Summary
The Hamblen County Board approved staff to enter formal discussions with the owner of 821 Lincoln Avenue about a possible purchase; district staff said the parcel connects to about 30 acres the district already owns and could be used as a wrestling facility or other school purpose.
The Hamblen County Board of Education voted to begin formal discussions with the property owner at 821 Lincoln Avenue to explore terms of sale after hearing from staff that the parcel adjoins roughly 30 acres of district-owned land.
Mister Bunch told the board the district examined the property and suggested it could be used "possibly as a wrestling facility or maybe something else." The motion to begin discussions was moved by Miss Clawson and seconded by Miss Smith and approved by voice vote.
Why it matters: acquiring land adjacent to existing district property could expand athletic or program space without requiring offsite leases. Board members voiced routine support; one board member noted a personal interest in nearby property, but no conflict of interest or final purchase decision was recorded in the transcript.
What happens next: staff were authorized to continue working with the property owner to review options and report back; no purchase price or timetable was disclosed in the meeting record.
The board recorded no roll-call tally; the transcript entry shows a motion, brief explanation from Mister Bunch about the site's location and purpose possibilities, and the voice approval by the board.
