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Residents press commissioners on dangerous intersection, road resurfacing and zoning exceptions
Summary
Public commenters urged action on a dangerous intersection at Bridal Mill and U.S. 411, asked for full resurface of Trenton/Ralston View subdivision roads, and raised concerns about cluster developments and zoning exceptions while praising the county's swift work on data-center restrictions.
During the public-input portion of the Blount County workshop June 11, residents described local safety and infrastructure concerns and urged commissioners to act.
A District 7 resident asked when a previously approved red light at Bridal Mill and U.S. 411 would be installed, saying the intersection is dangerous and that "there's been several killed down there." The chair said staff would follow up after the meeting and clarified that the traffic signal location and schedule may involve non-county roads or partners.
A resident from the Trenton and Ralston View subdivision requested a full resurface rather than spot repairs, citing repeated flooding and a plugged drainage system that had allowed water to reach several feet in depth. The resident said maintenance had been inadequate and asked commissioners to prioritize resurfacing rather than patching.
Tony Satti (District 7) spoke about zoning variances and cluster developments, warning of traffic impacts and other neighborhood effects he associated with certain cluster-style projects. Brian Thompson (District 3) praised the committee’s speed in addressing data centers and crypto mining regulations, and urged the county to consider how often exemptions to industrial zoning are granted by the board of zoning appeals, because frequent exceptions could erode protections.
Officials told commenters that staff or commissioners would follow up after the meeting to provide details and next steps.
