The highly anticipated first reading and vote on the proposed rezoning of the 48.5-acre parcel adjacent to Oak Pointe has been unexpectedly tabled according to the Coopertown website. The board will not take action on the request to rezone the land from Agricultural (AG) to Mixed Use Residential/Commercial (MURC) at the July 22nd meeting, and no new date has been announced for when it will come back for consideration.
What Happens Now?
What this means is simple: the issue isn’t necessarily over. It’s only delayed. The proposed rezoning could return to the BOMA agenda at any time or future meeting. With no timeline currently set, residents should remain ever vigilant and informed. This pause offers an important opportunity to continue public dialogue and make your voice heard. This issue will likely be back. What remains unknown is when. When that day comes, citizen voices—already making an impact—will be just as vital.
Take Action: Share Your Views
Whether you support or oppose the rezoning, now is the time to engage. Residents are strongly encouraged to contact Mayor Smith and members of the Board of Aldermen directly to share their opinions. (details below)
Residents who oppose the rezoning can still sign and share the petition here:
https://forms.gle/NHummdLE8c6XbQuA7
Tell Us What You Think
Get Involved
As always, residents are encouraged to attend the July 22 meeting in person.
Location: Pleasant View VFD Fire Station 5
Time: 6:00 PM
Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
To receive updates, follow the Coopertown Times and local community Facebook pages for real-time developments.
Residents can send feedback on this matter via email to the Mayor and BOMA members directly and should monitor official announcements for upcoming meeting dates and agendas.
Mayor@coopertowntn.org
ward2alderman@coopertowntn.org
aldermanward2_1@coopertowntn.org
ward1alderman@coopertowntn.org
robertdaleanderson@yahoo.com
Read more here: https://coopertowntimes.com/hwy-49-mixed-use-rezoning-proposal-on-the-agenda-at-july-22-boma-meeting/
