County will study a possible Harpeth River watercraft user fee; staff warned a private act and enforcement plan would be required

Jun 22, 2026

Commission directed staff to research calls for service and cost data after hearing a report that a county watercraft fee would likely require a private act, be tied to recoverable costs, and face legal and enforcement challenges; three other Tennessee counties were cited as having fees or permits.

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A commissioner asked staff to research whether Cheatham County should assess a fee or tax on commercial watercraft users on the Harpeth River.

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