A growing number of Middle Tennessee counties are passing resolutions to gain more power in city annexation decisions, as local governments clash over urban expansion and tax revenue.
Williamson and Maury counties have already voiced their support for legislation that would require cities to get more approval from counties before annexing property. Sumner County is expected to take up a similar resolution this month.
The proposed bill would mandate cities provide financial impact statements and proof they can deliver essential services like police, fire, water and sewer before annexing county land…