Petition to Save the County Farm as Greenspace / Park!

Washington County, TN, Commissioners are debating whether or not to sell the County Farm on County Farm Road, Jonesborough, TN. The farm has already been appraised.

By signing this petition, you are letting the Washington County Commissioners know that you oppose selling the County Farm and that you believe this historic property should be preserved as greenspace / park for all of Washington County.

The County Farm is a uniquely valuable property. Its approximately 47 acres of fields, wetlands, and mature hardwood forest are ideal for preservation as greenspace/low-impact park. Rapid development is taking place throughout Washington County, and people want parks for health and recreation. Parks are also economic assets.

The County Farm has a rich history. For over a hundred years, it housed the poor of Washington County. When it closed, it was the last operational county poor farm in Tennessee and one of the last in the US. The property contains an old paupers’ cemetery.

Join our fight to save the County Farm for all Washington County!

Sign this petition to let the Washington County Commissioners know that you oppose selling the County Farm and that the smart choice is preserving the farm for greenspace / park.

To sign this petition, you must be a resident of, or a property owner in, Washington County, TN. This petition is not soliciting funds.