The debate over resort-style developments in Cheatham County continues to intensify, as county leaders weigh potential zoning changes that could reshape parts of the rural landscape near the Harpeth River.
Developers are seeking to bring resort-style projects to agricultural areas of the county, but doing so would require amendments to current zoning regulations. After county officials previously rejected a larger proposal, leaders are now considering scaled-down changes aimed at limiting the scope of such developments.
The proposed amendments would still allow rural resorts, but under strict conditions. Plans include large property setbacks, requirements that at least 80 percent of the land remain open space, and caps on hotel size and commercial activity…