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Councilmember,

For over 40 years, Scottsboro/Bells Bend residents have worked to preserve their rural character and protect green space for Nashville.  They stopped a landfill, secured Bells Bend Park, defeated May Town development and helped shape the city’s long term planning through Nashville Next.

Then along came Walker Trucking. After being stopped in Ashland City for operating an illegal quarry and suing residents who had complained about the operation, Walker Trucking purchased land at 5000 Ashland City Highway. They claimed to be building farm sheds. None appeared. Instead, they built a dump truck parking lot on land zoned AR-2A without a zoning variance.  Metro Codes cited them with 4 violations and a Stop Work Order for June 2024. It was ignored and the trucks kept operating. Metro sued Walker Trucking. On Feb. 25th, Environmental Court ordered all operations to cease except for limited refueling.  Yet Walker Trucking presented a letter of support from District One Council Member Joy Kimbrough expressing her support, despite overwhelming community opposition expressed in two meetings. The Court indicated it would await the action of the Planning Commission and Metro Council before issuing a permanent order.

The Planning Commission denied Walker's SP request by a unanimous vote and the Metro Court order remains in effect..

This matter is set for second reading on July 1.  The community respectfully asks Metro Council to oppose the SP for Walker Trucking. This isn’t about councilmanic courtesy. It is about honoring public process and protecting Nashville green space.

Thank you for your consideration,

[YOUR FIRST & LAST NAME]

“The Bells Bend area is still rural and should be preserved for present and future generations... it is a place of unsurpassed beauty adjacent to the Cumberland River, a place that will be cherished by thousands of people now and in the future.”
— Wendell Berry, author

Farms & Local Food

The fertile bottom lands of the corridor have produced many successful farms over the years. We are committed to supplying local, healthy food to Nashville and beyond.

Conservation

We support for land owners seeking conservation easements and provide development & funding for programs on farming education, environmental stewardship and preservation.

Outdoor Recreation

From Beaman to Bells Bend, you’ll find some of Nashville’s most beautiful parks and Greenways here. These areas provide essential green space benefits for our city and state.

 

Upcoming events

Learn more about our annual fundraiser Ring The Bell Dinner, a truly authentic farm-to-table dining experience to promote, preserve, and protect Nashville’s last remaining rural land.

 
 

With money raised we will provide funding to individual land owners seeking conservation easements from the Land Trust for Tennessee.  While developing and funding programs that promote farm education, environmental stewardship, and the importance of land preservation.

We currently have over 350 acres in Tennessee Land Trust Conservation Easements.