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Cheatham County commissioners approve zoning changes, defer Paladino request amid resident opposition to Bells Reserve

Cheatham County Legislative Body · April 1, 2026
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Summary

At its March 16 meeting the Cheatham County Legislative Body approved a rezoning for a residential parcel, amended the county zoning rules to set a 1-acre minimum for C‑5 neighborhood commercial lots with public water, and deferred another rezoning after public comments opposing the Bells Reserve development.

Cheatham County commissioners approved two zoning items and amended the county Zoning Resolution at their March 16 regular meeting in Ashland City, while residents used the public forum to press concerns about the proposed Bells Reserve development.

Chairman Tim Williamson opened the public forum at 6:01 p.m., where Linda Ryder, Clay Magness, Jim DeLanis and Deborah Doyle spoke in opposition to the Bells Reserve proposal, urging the commission to consider neighborhood impacts. The public…

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