Council flags safety concerns over closed interstate rest area, seeks protocols with highway patrol
Council members and public‑safety officials told the Monteagle City Council that the long‑closed interstate rest area increases hazards on the mountain and that the Tennessee Highway Patrol often relies on local fire and police to provide traffic control; council asked staff to pursue clearer protocols and potential reimbursement mechanisms.
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Monteagle — Public‑safety officials and council members at the Dec. 15 Monteagle City Council meeting said the prolonged closure of an Interstate rest area and informal mutual‑aid practices are creating safety risks for first responders and motorists.
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