Gallatin is Listening

According to Gallatin Mayor Paige Brown, in spite of runaway growth and almost blanket approval for new development, Gallatin IS listening to residents expressing concerns... you know, just NOT taking any action.

Here's more from the Tennessean:

As part of the city’s comprehensive plan, the city held a kickoff lawn party last year to hear from residents, and district open houses have been held in order to garner more input.

While longtime residents feel growth is a threat to the community’s way of life, newer residents are concerned that what attracted them to the city may be negatively impacted by growth, Brown said.

But, Brown added, the city is listening to residents.

Residents have suggested more parks and trails, more green space, and increasing the number of community events, including utilizing the lake for more than just fishing.

“There is a common misconception that we can deny development to preserve our land,” she said. “Of course, that’s not the case.”

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