Lebanon's Sewer Plant Battle | Nashville News

Lebanon’s long-delayed sewage plant finally moves forward after 15 years, as the aging 60s facility faces fines and stifles growth. Mayor Rick Bell warns waiting longer could halt development, but finding a new site is fraught with controversy—neighbors fear smells, plummeting property values, and eminent domain. A committee is vetting sites, including a rejected property near a school and even Cracker Barrel’s HQ, while city officials seek at least 60 acres of flat land near water lines. County officials are stepping in to help, as residents demand a slow, thoughtful process—imagining these plants right next door. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cd6ba1c04c4c9775