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Access matters: Boring Road resident respondents say Kingston Pike connection should remain
Reactions were mixed regarding the closure of part of Boring Road, when residents were asked to respond to a flyer distributed in their newspaper box. While some want the road at Kingston Pike to remain open, others are relieved it is closed. Against the closure: • Darrell Douglas: “My wife and I are residents of Baldwin Park. It’s my understanding that there were no public hearings about closing this section of Boring Road prior to the decision to close it. “In my opinion, it would be greatly beneficial to keep access open at the Boring/Kingston Pike intersection, with both entry and exit as “right turn only,” he said. “As the number of homes along Boring Road increase, traffic will get worse with Smith Road as its only exit. “Also, where Boring Road intersects with Smith Road, a four-way stop sign should be placed, giving traffic from all side streets at that intersection a safer way to get on to Smith or Boring Road. With the school bus and faculty traffic, plus Stonemeade residents, traffic on Boring will increase significantly. (Editor’s note: A four-way stop is planned for the intersection of Boring Road and Smith Road).
Read MoreGibson to proceed as sheriff-elect
Brent Gibson, who was elected as Republican nominee in the Knox County sheriff in the May 5 Republican primary election, will proceed as the nominee and sheriff-elect. Tennessee Republican Primary Board, at its meeting at Tennessee Republican Party Headquarters Wednesday evening, June 10, voted unanimously to allow the May 5 Knox County Sheriff Republican primary results to stand. There is no Democratic nominee thus far with the General Election being held in August. “I’m just real excited that the Commission upheld exactly what Knox County voters came out to do,” Gibson told TV news staff after the meeting. “Confidence in our election depends on citizens knowing that their votes matter, their voices are heard and their decisions are respected,” he told the Board during the meeting. “ Republican board chairman Scott Golden said the decision ultimately came down to Gibson’s margin, in which he won over 44 percent of the votes. “The margins were there,” he said. “The victory was such that overturning it just really wasn’t an option.” The issue went before the state board after Mike Davis, Republican candidate for sheriff, contested the May 5 election results on Thursday, May 21.
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Farragut students earn collegiate honors Read More
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Rack ready for debut Read More
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Intro to Farragut Class grads reunite Read More
Connor, family celebrate 100th birthday at KCHS Read More
Local author co-pens middle grade time travel adventure Read More
Farragut native graduates from U.S. Naval Academy Read More
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Farragut gymnast earns national recognition Read More
Hunley comes home Read More
Admirals stacking reps through summer hoops Read More
Lions, Warriors game televised Read More
Concord goes 4-0 in pool play at UT 7-on-7 Read More
Farragut baseball tradition continues Read More
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