Fellow friends,
We are getting positive feedback that possibly the majority of the Walden Planning Commission is in favor of new TC – 1 zoning that would allow a 30,000 SF grocery store. However, the final decision will be made by Mayor Davis and Alderpersons Scmidt and Cassidy. NOW is the time for action, to voice your support and to show up!
As a supporter of a new grocery store and Walden View, please plan to attend the next Walden Board of Mayor and Alderman meeting, set for Tuesday Aug. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, and be prepared to vocally express your support for adoption of a TC-1 zone without a size limit. This meeting will have the first reading of the proposed TC-1 zoning district, which would be applied to the land for the Walden View project. While the meeting is not specifically about the Walden View development, if the TC-1 zone that is adopted includes an arbitrary cap on the size of the grocery store of anything less than 30,000 square feet in building size, then the Walden View development could not proceed. This meeting is incredibly impactful to be able to move the project forward. It is critical to voice your support now, as this TC-1 zone will dictate the permitted footprint of Walden View.
When you arrive at the meeting, simply sign in as a speaker if you wish to address the town officials on this topic, as there is a sign-in sheet provided by the town. Attendees must sign in to be permitted to speak at the meeting.
Spread the word!
In addition, please continue sharing your thoughts here and reaching out to your elected officials to express your support.
The process to move the Walden View development forward has been long and tedious. Thank you to all the supporters who have patiently stood by, shared information and voiced their support of Walden View!
Email and phone number:
Mayor Lee Davis: ldavis@waldentn.gov
423-886-4362
Vice-Mayor Lizzy Schmidt: lschmidt@waldentn.gov
423-886-4362
Alderwoman Angela Cassidy: acassidy@waldentn.gov
423-886-4362
Thank you,
Friends of Walden, TN Grocery Store