Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Dickson County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues in roads with medium priority
East Piney Road Speed Study
Commissioners advanced two road safety measures: a three-way stop at Cowan and Murrell Roads and a speed limit study on Three Island Ford Road. The Sheriff said both traffic studies should be done by the August 17 regular session.
West Dry Hollow Road Name Change
Duplicate addresses between the new development and old West Dry Hollow have caused misdelivered packages and 911 confusion. Renaming a portion to just 'Dry Hollow' should fix it.
East Piney Bridge federal grant
The county received a $3 million FEMA grant through the CDBG process to replace the East Piney Bridge, with construction expected within 18 to 24 months.
Montgomery Bell Pointe Road Dedication
A subdivision that's been around 20-plus years never had its roads formally dedicated to the county, so residents paid road taxes without county maintenance. The commission recommended fixing that long-running paperwork failure.
Rural Road Speed Limits
Old Stage Road now has a 30 mph limit per the sheriff's recommendation. The Murrell Road speed study got pushed to May because it's not done.
Three-Way Stop at Murrell and Cowen Roads
Since the East Biney bridge closed, traffic has shifted to Murrell Road, where a high bank blocks the view when turning onto Cowen Road. Commissioners want the Highway Department to look at making it a three-way stop before it lands on the August agenda.
Hunter Trail added to county road system
Hunter Trail off Burrow Road looks like a county road but was never formally dedicated. Seven of nine lots are built out and some residents have lived there 30 years. Acceptance by the county commission would let it be repaved at county expense.
2026 Road List
The commission accepted the 2026 road list, setting the county highway department's road projects for the year.
Federal Road and Safety Grants
Highway Superintendent Jackie Hodges landed two big federal grants: $135,000 for streambank stabilization on three roads and $406,000 under Safe Streets for All for safety equipment and demonstrations at dangerous intersections, with the county's matches covered by its own crews and equipment.