The Tennessee Valley Authority's proposal to build a high-voltage transmission line across a historic Sumner County farm began in 2024, but the dispute reached a turning point in early 2026. The family refused to accept the planned corridor, arguing it would permanently damage land their ancestors had farmed for more than two centuries. After months of public opposition, TVA dropped the original route and agreed to evaluate alternatives.
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