Purchase of Apison land for future community park proposed by local leaders

APISON, Tenn. — Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp, District 7 Commissioner Lee Helton, and county leaders have announced a proposal to purchase approximately 8.5 acres of land in Apison to protect public green space and create a new community park.

“Over the last four years, Commissioner Helton and I have looked for an opportunity to acquire land in Apison for much-needed park space and youth sports fields,” said Mayor Wamp. “The purchase of this land builds on the county’s commitment to preserving land and investing in youth sports.”

The Hamilton County Commission is scheduled to consider the proposed resolution at its July 15 agenda session, with a vote anticipated at its August 5 meeting…

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