Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,
Just to clear up some misconceptions about the development throughout our town in recent years....not everyone has the same vision or dream, nor should they. At 46 years old, we are still going through some growing pains. First of all, the Town Center/Mixed Use is not a new concept. Several years ago when my husband was Mayor, we traveled to several states throughout the Southeast. There are some who dislike the apartment sand development along Kingston Pike. But recently I had the opportunity to question visitors about where they live So many said the apartments and how convenient it was to just walk across the highway.
They like the walkable area. As things develop, the Town Center will eventually include events that will draw crowds. But nothing happens overnight. In conversations with them I found that many of them are seniors, couples awaiting their home to be built, and singles who cannot afford a home right now, and there is nothing wrong with that. We have a nice start with that and I believe it will develop nicely.
Being a part of the founding of the town in 1980, I believe that Louise Povlin is trying to carry out what the vision was then. She has served the town in various positions. My husband saw this in her many years ago when he appointed her to the planning commission. Unlike some of the board members who do not study materials and do their homework on issues, she works tirelessly trying to keep the dream alive. The future is ours for the taking, and she is what we need.
And, by the way if you get a chance to read the book about the founding of Farragut, You may learn where I am coming from.
In the meantime....Full Speed Ahead for Louise Povlin MAYOR OF FARRAGUT!!!!
Marianne McGill
Former Alderman
and Vice Mayor
Farragut, TN
