Skate Rink Stalled by Councilman | Jackson News

A determined entrepreneur, Terranee Brent, faces an unexpected roadblock as her family-friendly skating rink, Nostalgics Skate Center, gets tabled by Councilman Vernon Hartley—despite already having Planning Board approval. While other businesses were greenlit the same day, Hartley claims neighborhood opposition and cites past issues at the site, including a shooting and unapproved construction. Brent insists she followed all regulations, rebranded the space for safety, and even notified nearby property owners. The standoff exposes deeper tensions over community input, zoning compliance, and whether legacy concerns should override modern business development. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/514e5d0ffab4804c