Georgetown Property Owners Seek Proposals For Independent Environmental And Archeological Study
“Georgetown property owners said Friday they are going to move forward with soliciting proposals from environment/archeological consulting firms familiar with the Cherokee heritage of the rural community as the Tennessee Valley Authority moves forward…
Are Appalachian Pipelines Being Built to Increase Exports?
“There are at least 15 massive new fracked gas pipelines planned or under development in the Appalachian region, with more proposed for other regions. These new pipelines are expected to lead to enormous increases…
County pays $30K in legal fees in eminent domain case
“Cumberland County was ordered to pay nearly $31,000 in legal fees last May after a failed legal attempt to gain easement access to a water tower on Renegade Mountain in a condemnation suit. The county…
Salute to Schwall: the Tellico Dam eviction stories
“As we say a fond farewell to Ken Schwall, who is retiring this month after more than 35 years at WBIR, we are looking back at some his most memorable stories. Most viewers know Ken…
Germantown settles land value lawsuit
“Germantown settled a lawsuit this week with a property owner whose vacant land became part of Wolf River Boulevard. The city agreed to settlement of $120,00 for Walid Sakaan, who owned 5 acres near where…
Lipscomb: City could use eminent domain at Raleigh Springs Mall
“The City of Memphis hasn’t committed to using eminent domain to acquire Raleigh Springs Mall for a $66 million mixed-use redevelopment – but it could. Robert Lipscomb, the city’s director of housing and community development,…
Alexander, Fincher Raise Questions About Proposal For TVA Purchase Of Oklahoma Wind Power
“U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander and U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher (R-Tenn.) Wednesday sent a letter to Bill Johnson, president and CEO of the Tennessee Valley Authority, to raise questions about a proposal for the utility to…
Childress Klein buys land for $100M apartment project in Nashville
“Childress Klein Properties has paid $6.25 million for the 1.56-acre site off Demonbreun Street where it plans to build a 431-unit apartment community along with 8,000 square feet of ground-level retail space. Construction on the…
Council authorizes eminent domain
“The Cookeville City Council has authorized using eminent domain, if necessary, for upcoming property and right of way acquisitions for the Bennett Road extention project. The next step in the project is to complete right…