Cheatham County Commissioners are considering a zoning amendment that could open the door for a large-scale development in an agricultural area near the Harpeth River.
The proposal would create a new category in the county zoning resolution for “Rural Resorts,” mixed-use developments that could include homes, restaurants, spas, and more. Under the amendment, a Rural Resort must be at least 375 acres and located next to a Tennessee state park or wildlife management area, which is the exact site where C.B. Ragland CEO Michael Hayes is proposing a luxury resort on the current Bell’s Reserve property near the Narrows of the Harpeth.
The project would include more than 100 cottage-style units, restaurants, spas, and other amenities…