As a growth and development reporter in Nashville, most of my work is centered around how fast the city is growing and changing. That means writing about new apartment buildings, subdivisions, corporate HQ relocations and economic development.
I’ve covered construction at the new Nissan Stadium, the thousands of apartment units added to the downtown area and the influx of million-dollar mansions being built in the suburbs.
But it’s not every day I get to drive two hours to Lynchburg, Tennessee to spend time with a farmer who decided to make sure his land won’t be developed. Ever…