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Residents urge Cheatham County to reject rural-resort zoning amendment for Bell's Reserve
Summary
At a Cheatham County Commission workshop, multiple residents opposed a proposed rural-resort zoning amendment and the Bell's Reserve project, citing late-night noise, potential harm to the Narrows of the Harpeth and a statewide developer footprint; supporters countered with projected tax and tourism revenue.
Dozens of residents told the Cheatham County Commission on April 13 that a proposed rural-resort zoning amendment and the Bell's Reserve project do not belong near existing homes, farms and the Narrows of the Harpeth State Park.
"There was a party out there that lasted till 2 a.m., and there was loud music until 1:30 a.m. — we could hear it inside our house," Jeremy Whitaker said, identifying himself as a nearby resident, and adding that organizers have collected "over 3,300 signatures in opposition to this resort concept." Whitaker said the event violated the county noise ordinance and left his children unable to sleep.
Several other speakers echoed…
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