Zoning standards for quarries and hazardous waste facilities
Summary
New county zoning rules require landfills, hazardous waste facilities, and mining operations to sit on at least 250 acres and stay 2,000 feet from residential zones. It's a proactive move as West Nashville growth drives demand for quarries and landfill space. Some commissioners worry it could complicate the county's own future landfill needs.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to taxpayers; it shapes where future high-impact facilities can locate.
Residents near residential zones get a buffer against quarries and landfills moving in next door.
Quarry, mining, and landfill operators face tighter siting requirements, and the county may have fewer options for its own future landfill.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Dickson County Commission — May 18, 2026
New countywide rules now set development standards for sanitary or hazardous waste facilities and special exceptions for mining, aimed at keeping rock quarries and landfills away from residential areas. Critics worry it could handcuff the county if it ever needs its own landfill.
Dickson County Commission — April 20, 2026
New county zoning rules require landfills, hazardous waste facilities, and mining operations to sit on at least 250 acres and stay 2,000 feet from residential zones. It's a proactive move as West Nashville growth drives demand for quarries and landfill space. Some commissioners worry it could complicate the county's own future landfill needs.
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