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Residents urge preservation of Braxton Homestead and old schoolhouse; mayor reports film activity and TDOT study
Summary
During public forum at the Aug. 19 meeting, residents asked the commission to help preserve the Braxton Homestead and the old 8th district schoolhouse; the county mayor reported a local film and an upcoming TDOT preliminary report on Sweethome Road and Highway 49.
Public comments opened at 6:04 p.m. during the county’s Aug. 19 meeting in Ashland City.
Mary Webber (1st District) presented a fundraising campaign seeking donations to purchase and preserve the Braxton Homestead. Lisa Walker (1st District) invited residents to the Town of Ashland City’s 160th celebration at River Bluff Park on Sept. 15 and promoted a Forest Hill Cemetery "Living History Tour" with $10 tickets. Jason Bumpus (4th District) thanked the commission for engaging with developers about the proposed increase in the Development Tax. George Spurlock (3rd District) asked commissioners to ensure preservation of the old 8th district schoolhouse; the director of schools later confirmed the board would address the schoolhouse’s maintenance at an upcoming School Board meeting.
County Mayor Kerry McCarver provided updates to the legislative body, saying a Chonda Pierce movie filmed in Cheatham County and that TDOT’s study of Sweethome Road and Highway 49 was underway with a preliminary report expected within weeks. Director of Schools Dr. Cathey Beck also reported that county schools ranked 44th of 145 districts in Tennessee, noted enrollment increases at Pegram (up by 40 students) and that the district would receive a Carl Perkins Grant.
The public forum and updates highlighted preservation and local cultural events; follow-up items include the School Board’s planned consideration of maintenance for the old 8th district schoolhouse and county staff engagement on the TDOT study.
