Veterans say landfill odor is impacting health, triggering memories at VA Hospital

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — Veterans in Rutherford County are speaking out about the overwhelming stench coming from the Middle Point Landfill, saying it’s not only affecting their neighborhoods but also following them to the VA hospital.

For some, the odor isn’t just an inconvenience. It’s triggering.

Corporal Richard Farrer, who served three tours with the U.S. Marines, says he never expected to come home from war only to face a new battle with the smell of garbage…

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