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Voicing Opposition to TVA's Route One for the N. Gallatin 161kV Transmission Line
Final supporters
We the undersigned hereby petition the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to construct the North Gallatin 161-kV transmission line using what they have identified as Route 2 instead of Route 1. We recognize that Route 1 would take advantage of existing easements; however, those easements were purchased over 4 decades ago prior to the development of several subdivisions that now include those easements. Route 2 has the least impact on properties with residences, both in terms of properties that would be under the transmission lines and in terms of adjacent properties. Route 1 passes over 39 properties with homes, while Route 2 covers 18 properties with homes. 13 of those properties with homes are common to both routes and will be impacted regardless of which route is selected. So, in terms of direct impact, selecting Route 2 affects 5 additional properties with homes while Route 1 includes 26 additional properties with homes. In addition, because the subdivisions on Route 1 have smaller lot sizes, there are many more properties with homes adjacent to the properties that include the right of way. Construction of this important infrastructure improvement will create a visual eyesore in the landscape no matter where it is located in our beautiful Sumner County. We urge you to choose Route 2 for this transmission line to limit the number of individuals who will be negatively impacted.
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February 17, 2021
I have been walking through the subdivisions along the proposed Route 1 path this week and looking at these homes makes me even more certain we are fighting for the right thing. The developers never should have placed these houses so close to such old easements. We are currently preparing a formal letter to the board to ensure they understand the human cost of their decision.
February 17, 2021
Seeing this kind of momentum brings me such relief because it proves I am not the only one fighting for our neighborhood. Knowing so many of you are behind this gives me the strength to keep pushing for Route 2 when I head to the next meeting.
4 Comments
I own a home in the right of way, which was unbeknownst to us when buying. Route 1 would place wires nearly directly above my home. Consequently, the home would be unsafe for my children and entirely unsalable. I cannot imagine a worse situation.
There is no viable or rational reason to destroy the quality of life of hundreds of families who invested life savings to live their dream or their retirements in peace and in a tranquil place to enjoy. The residents of Sideview and Shiloh beg you to choose an option that doesn't harm hundreds of families.
More potential bad consequences for today’s citizens for the benefit of fast-talking “promise them anything “ developers.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Voicing Opposition to TVA's Route One for the N. Gallatin 161kV Transmission Line
Final supporters
We the undersigned hereby petition the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to construct the North Gallatin 161-kV transmission line using what they have identified as Route 2 instead of Route 1. We recognize that Route 1 would take advantage of existing easements; however, those easements were purchased over 4 decades ago prior to the development of several subdivisions that now include those easements. Route 2 has the least impact on properties with residences, both in terms of properties that would be under the transmission lines and in terms of adjacent properties. Route 1 passes over 39 properties with homes, while Route 2 covers 18 properties with homes. 13 of those properties with homes are common to both routes and will be impacted regardless of which route is selected. So, in terms of direct impact, selecting Route 2 affects 5 additional properties with homes while Route 1 includes 26 additional properties with homes. In addition, because the subdivisions on Route 1 have smaller lot sizes, there are many more properties with homes adjacent to the properties that include the right of way. Construction of this important infrastructure improvement will create a visual eyesore in the landscape no matter where it is located in our beautiful Sumner County. We urge you to choose Route 2 for this transmission line to limit the number of individuals who will be negatively impacted.
Updates
February 17, 2021
I have been walking through the subdivisions along the proposed Route 1 path this week and looking at these homes makes me even more certain we are fighting for the right thing. The developers never should have placed these houses so close to such old easements. We are currently preparing a formal letter to the board to ensure they understand the human cost of their decision.
February 17, 2021
Seeing this kind of momentum brings me such relief because it proves I am not the only one fighting for our neighborhood. Knowing so many of you are behind this gives me the strength to keep pushing for Route 2 when I head to the next meeting.
4 Comments
We retired in the Deshea Hills community outside of the city limits of the city of Gallatin. We wanted to be in the country side yet close to the city. Bringing in these wires in this community is completely going to destroy the tranquility. This area brings us joy and realizing that seeing wildlife everyday will not be the norm is devastating. Realizing that hanging out with neighborhood friends in the front yard will now include a view of these lines is unimaginable! Please choose another option within the city limits.
I own a home in the right of way, which was unbeknownst to us when buying. Route 1 would place wires nearly directly above my home. Consequently, the home would be unsafe for my children and entirely unsalable. I cannot imagine a worse situation.
There is no viable or rational reason to destroy the quality of life of hundreds of families who invested life savings to live their dream or their retirements in peace and in a tranquil place to enjoy. The residents of Sideview and Shiloh beg you to choose an option that doesn't harm hundreds of families.
More potential bad consequences for today’s citizens for the benefit of fast-talking “promise them anything “ developers.
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We retired in the Deshea Hills community outside of the city limits of the city of Gallatin. We wanted to be in the country side yet close to the city. Bringing in these wires in this community is completely going to destroy the tranquility. This area brings us joy and realizing that seeing wildlife everyday will not be the norm is devastating. Realizing that hanging out with neighborhood friends in the front yard will now include a view of these lines is unimaginable! Please choose another option within the city limits.