Piperton public meetings in 2025

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Piperton Board of Mayor and Commissioners will consider adopting a comprehensive set of 2024 international building codes and amending the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget. The meeting also includes the approval of financial reports and the consideration of bids for a surplus property.

• Adoption of 2024 international building codes (Ordinance No. 413-25)
• Amendment to FY 2025-2026 budget (Ordinance No. 414-25)
• Review of financial and departmental reports
• Consideration of bids for surplus 9.05 parcel in Ridgewood Grove Subdivision
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 413-25

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 session, with all votes affirmative. They approved all departmental reports presented. The Board accepted a $350,000 bid for the surplus Ridgewood Grove parcel, also approving accessory structures for the Teague property at 1985 Raleigh LaGrange and the development contract for Piperton Preserve Phase 7. The meeting was recessed to hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 413.25.

• Adopt agenda (all affirmative votes)
• Adopt November 18, 2025 minutes (all affirmative votes)
• Approve all departmental reports (all affirmative votes)
• Accept bid of $350,000 for Ridgewood Grove parcel (all affirmative votes)
• Approve accessory structures for 1985 Raleigh LaGrange (all affirmative votes)
• Approve Development Contract for Piperton Preserve Phase 7 (all affirmative votes)
• Recess meeting to hold public hearing on Ordinance No. 413.25 (all affirmative votes)

Planning Commission

The Piperton Planning Commission will review several applications, including a zoning map amendment to rezone about 82.75 acres from Rural Conservation to Mixed Use Planned Development. It will also consider two accessory‑structure requests, a cluster mailbox plan, and the Piper Park site plan. Decisions will be recommended to the Board of Zoning Appeals or adopted by the commission as appropriate.

• Rezoning of ~82.75 acres from R‑C Rural Conservation to Mixed Use Planned Development (Blue Sky Communities, Inc.)
• Setback variance for a 180 sf accessory structure at 20 Farmhouse Cove, Madeline Farms (Jerry and Theresa Fisher)
• Approval of a 2,016 sf accessory structure at 5605 Raleigh‑LaGrange Road (Robert Conrad)
• Cluster mailbox plan approval for Crown Vista Estates (Hugh Davis, Jr.)
• Piper Park site plan review (City of Piperton)

The commission adopted the agenda and approved the November 11 minutes with unanimous votes. It recommended and approved forwarding a setback variance for a 12 × 15 ft accessory structure to the Board of Zoning Appeals (3‑yes, 1 recused). It also approved and recommended the 2,016‑sq‑ft accessory structure at 5605 Raleigh LaGrange Road to the Board of Mayor and Commissioners. The election of officers was postponed to the January meeting.

• Adopted agenda (all affirmative votes)
• Approved November 11 minutes (all affirmative votes)
• Recommended and approved forwarding 180‑sq‑ft setback variance to BZA (3 affirmative, 1 recused)
• Approved and recommended 2,016‑sq‑ft accessory structure at 5605 Raleigh LaGrange Rd to Board of Mayor and Commissioners (all affirmative)
• Postponed election of Planning Commission officers to January meeting

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Piperton Board of Mayor and Commissioners will consider a resolution to adjust a letter of credit for the Piper Hollow Phase 1 project. The board will also consider Ordinance No. 413-25, which repeals Ordinance 310-19 and adopts a suite of 2024 International Codes covering building, fire, plumbing, mechanical, zoning and related standards. Additional agenda items include review of financial and departmental reports and adoption of the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Resolution No. 25-319 to adjust the letter of credit for Piper Hollow Phase 1 (Grove View Investments on behalf of Arbor View Development, LLC)
• Ordinance No. 413-25 repealing Ordinance 310-19 and adopting 2024 International Building, Residential, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Swimming Pool and Spa, Property Maintenance, Existing Building, Zoning, Wildland‑Urban Interface, ICC Performance, Green Construction, Private Sewage Disposal, and Energy Conservation Codes
• Review and approval of Financial Reports, Building and Code Compliance Report, Public Works Report, Fireman’s Report, Police Report, and Development Activity Report
• Adoption of the Minutes from the Regular Session of October 21, 2025

The Piperton Board approved Ordinance No. 413‑25, adopting the 2024 International Building, Residential, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Swimming Pool and Spa, Property Maintenance, Existing Building, Zoning, Wildland‑Urban Interface, Performance, Green Construction, Private Sewage Disposal, and Energy Conservation Codes. The board also approved Resolution No. 25‑319, lowering the letter of credit for Grove View Investments – Arbor View Development from $200,000 to $25,000. All report packages and routine agenda items were adopted unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance No. 413‑25 adopting 2024 International building and related codes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑319 reducing letter of credit to $25,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted all financial, building, public works, fire, police, and development reports (unanimous)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the minutes of the October 21, 2025 regular session (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a resolution to adopt the proposed 2025 Major Road Plan. The body will also consider three development applications regarding signage and plat approvals.

• Resolution 25-318 to adopt the proposed updated 2025 Major Road Plan
• Sign application for 84 Lumber at 300 Commerce Road
• Cluster Mailbox plan approval in Crown Vista Estates
• Revised plat approval for Shaw’s Creek Reserve CD-O, Phase 1

The commission approved the sign application for 84 Lumber at 300 Commerce Road, accepted the revised plat for Shaw’s Creek Reserve Phase 1, and adopted Resolution No. 25‑318 updating the 2025 Major Road Plan. All motions received unanimous affirmative votes. Agenda item 6 was removed from the agenda.

• Approved 84 Lumber sign application at 300 Commerce Road (unanimous)
• Approved revised plat for Shaw’s Creek Reserve CD‑O, Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑318 updating the 2025 Major Road Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda with removal of item 6 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the October 14, 2025 regular session (unanimous)
• Removed agenda item 6 (Cluster Mailbox plan) from consideration

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners will hold a public hearing and a second reading for an ordinance to adopt a new Comprehensive Fee Schedule. The board will also consider the release of two specific credits.

• Ordinance No. 412-25 to repeal Ordinance No. 390-24 and adopt a Comprehensive Fee Schedule
• Resolution No. 25-316 to release and cancel a $100,000.00 letter of credit for Power & Tel on behalf of Threesco, Inc.
• Resolution No. 25-317 to release and cancel a $75,000.00 surety credit for Pyramex Safety Products, LLC

The Piperton Board unanimously approved a $30,000 FEMA gas‑meter grant. It also approved a new contract with Axon for body cameras, tasers and license‑plate cameras, projected to save about $40,000. All reports presented were approved, and the agenda was adopted with a short public works presentation.

• Approved gas grant (all affirmative votes)
• Approved Axon public‑safety contract (all affirmative votes)
• Approved all presented reports (all affirmative votes)
• Adopted agenda with added public works presentation (all affirmative votes)
• Adopted minutes of September 16, 2025 meeting (all affirmative votes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss proposed amendments to the Major Road Plan. The session also includes the approval of minutes from two September 9, 2025, meetings.

• Discussion of proposed amendments to the Major Road Plan

The commission established quorum and adopted the meeting agenda with all affirmative votes. It approved the minutes of the September 9, 2025 special work session and regular session, each by unanimous consent. No votes were taken on the discussed Major Road Plan amendments, which were deferred to future meetings. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:22 p.m.

• Adopt agenda – all affirmative votes
• Approve minutes of Special Called Work Session Sep 9 2025 – all affirmative votes
• Approve minutes of Regular Session Sep 9 2025 – all affirmative votes
• No vote on Major Road Plan amendments – deferred to next month
• Adjourn meeting – all affirmative votes

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Piperton Board of Mayor and Commissioners will hold public hearings and second‑reading votes on ordinances that change water service rates, sanitary sewer service rates, and water connection fees. They will also consider a first‑reading ordinance to repeal a prior ordinance and adopt a comprehensive fee schedule for the city. Financial and departmental reports will be reviewed before adjournment.

• Ordinance No. 409-25 (2nd Reading) – adjust water service rates and charges
• Ordinance No. 410-25 (2nd Reading) – adjust sanitary sewer service rates and charges
• Ordinance No. 411-25 (2nd Reading) – adjust water connection fees inside and outside city limits
• Ordinance No. 412-25 (1st Reading) – repeal Ordinance 390-24 and adopt a comprehensive fee schedule
• Review/approval of financial, building, public works, fire, police, and development reports

The Board adopted Ordinance No. 409-25 to raise water service rates, Ordinance No. 410-25 to raise sanitary sewer rates, and Ordinance No. 411-25 to increase water connection fees. It also approved Ordinance No. 412-25 to adopt a comprehensive fee schedule. The purchase of a chief’s truck for $87,271 and all departmental reports were approved, each with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved Ordinance No. 409-25 to increase water service rates (all affirmative votes)
• Approved Ordinance No. 410-25 to increase sanitary sewer service rates (all affirmative votes)
• Approved Ordinance No. 411-25 to raise water connection fees (all affirmative votes)
• Approved Ordinance No. 412-25 to adopt a comprehensive fee schedule (all affirmative votes)
• Approved purchase of chief’s truck for $87,271 (all affirmative votes)
• Approved all financial, building, public works, fire, police, and development reports (all affirmative votes)

Planning Commission

The Piperton Planning Commission meeting on September 9, 2025 will adopt its agenda and approve the minutes from the August 12 session. It will consider an application for a cluster mailbox in Crown Vista Estates submitted by Hugh Davis, Jr. The commission will also review proposed revisions to the Piperton Zoning Ordinance. The meeting will conclude with any additional business before adjourning.

• Application for cluster mailbox approval in Crown Vista Estates (applicant: Hugh Davis, Jr.)
• Proposed revisions to the Piperton Zoning Ordinance

The Planning Commission appointed Commissioner Bob Archer as secretary for the session. The agenda was adopted as presented and the minutes from the August 12 meeting were approved, each with all affirmative votes. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. with unanimous consent.

• Appointed Commissioner Bob Archer as secretary (all affirmative votes)
• Adopted agenda as presented (all affirmative votes)
• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (all affirmative votes)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:35 p.m. (all affirmative votes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a special called work session to discuss an Infrastructure Funding Study. The meeting includes a period for questions from the audience.

• Discussion of Infrastructure Funding Study

The Piperton Planning Commission held a special work session to discuss a Transportation Impact Fee Study and various development fee options. No formal actions or ordinances were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that received all affirmative votes.

• Adjourned meeting (all affirmative votes)

Industrial Development Board

The Board of Directors will meet to review previous minutes and receive updates on local activities and projects. The meeting includes comments from Police Chief Jonathan Roney.

• Comments from Police Chief Jonathan Roney
• Update on Piperton activities and projects from Henry Coats

The Industrial Development Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 27, 2025 by unanimous vote. No other actions or votes were taken; the remainder of the meeting was a presentation on police operations and permit statistics. The next board meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2025.

• Approved agenda and May 27 minutes (unanimously)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Piperton Board of Mayor and Commissioners will review routine reports and vote on several key items. The most consequential decision is whether to rescind a development contract for Shaw’s Creek Phase 3. They will also consider first readings of ordinances to adjust water and sewer service rates and fees, and review a cybersecurity plan update.

• Rescind Shaw’s Creek Phase 3 Development Contract for Shaw’s Creek Builders LLC
• Ordinance No. 409-25 (1st Reading) to adjust Water Service Rates and Charges
• Ordinance No. 410-25 (1st Reading) to adjust Sanitary Sewer Service Rates and Charges
• Ordinance No. 411-25 (1st Reading) to adjust Water Service Rates and Connection Fees inside/outside city limits
• Resolution No. 25-315 to update City of Piperton Utilities Cyber Security Plan

The Piperton Board unanimously approved all reports presented and adopted the agenda and prior meeting minutes. It also unanimously adopted Resolution No. 25‑313, which rescinds the Shaw’s Creek Phase 3 development contract with Shaw’s Creek Builders LLC.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of July 15 2025 regular session (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of July 29 2025 special session (unanimous)
• Approved all financial, building, public works, fire, police, and development reports (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑313 rescinding Shaw’s Creek Phase 3 contract (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to provide recommendations on two outbuildings located on the southern side of the park. The board will also discuss and make a recommendation regarding a Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthy Place grant.

• Recommendation on two outbuildings on the park's Southern side
• Discussion and recommendation on Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthy Place grant

The board adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 15, 2025 session by unanimous vote. The board voted to turn down applying for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthy Place grant, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 5:37 p.m. with all votes in favor.

• Adopted agenda – motion received all affirmative votes
• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes – motion received all affirmative votes
• Rejected Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthy Place grant application – motion received all affirmative votes
• Adjourned meeting – motion received all affirmative votes

Planning Commission

The Piperton Planning Commission will consider a fence application and a request to rescind a plat for Shaw’s Creek Ph. 3. The body will also hold discussions regarding metal structures and the TN Right To Farm Act.

• Fence application for 2520 Highway 57 (Applicant: Elton Crawford)
• Request to rescind Shaw’s Creek Ph. 3 plat and conditions (Applicant: Shaw’s Creek Builders, LLC)
• Discussion of metal structures by Mueller, Inc.
• Discussion of TN Right To Farm Act and hobby farms in R-C Rural Conservation zoning district

The commission approved Elton Crawford’s request for a 4‑foot wrought‑iron fence at 2520 Highway 57 with three conditions, unanimous vote. It also voted to recommend to the Board of Mayor and Commissioners that the Shaw’s Creek Phase 3 plat and its conditions be rescinded without Phase 1 improvement responsibility, passing 2‑1 with the chairman voting nay. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved 4‑foot fence at 2520 Hwy 57 (unanimous)
• Recommended rescinding Shaw’s Creek Phase 3 plat and conditions (2‑1)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 8, 2025 session (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners will review and potentially award bid contracts for two infrastructure projects. Both projects are supported by American Rescue Plan Act, Coronavirus State and Local Recovery Fund grant funding.

• Bid contract for Highway 196 Water Line Improvements
• Bid contract for Sanitary Sewer extension in Piperton Farms Subdivision along Oak Tree Drive, Hickory Nut Road and Keough Drive

The Piperton Board accepted the lowest bid from Enscor, LLC to construct the Highway 196 water line improvements at $1,083,410.90. It also approved D&E Construction's bid to install a sanitary sewer extension in the Piperton Farms Subdivision for $550,000.00. Both motions received unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved Enscor, LLC water line contract for $1,083,410.90 (unanimous)
• Approved D&E Construction sewer extension contract for $550,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will acknowledge a grant for trail and lighting improvements. The board will also discuss the future of two outbuildings and erosion solutions for the lake.

• TDEC Grant of $392,000.00 for Piper Park trail and lighting project
• Recommendation on two outbuildings on the park's Southern side
• Update on lake erosion issues and solutions

The Piperton Parks and Recreation Advisory Board adopted the agenda, adding a new item on fish stocking, and approved the minutes from the December 10, 2024 special session. The board then adjourned the meeting. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made; the discussion covered park buildings, erosion control, a state grant, and fish‑stocking plans.

• Adopted agenda with added item 8 (fish stocking) – unanimous
• Approved minutes of the Dec 10, 2024 special session – unanimous
• Adjourned the meeting – unanimous

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners will review financial, police, fire, and public works reports. The meeting includes an overview of future items regarding sewer policies and impact fee studies.

• Review of Financial, Building and Code Compliance, Public Works, Fireman, Police, and Development Activity Reports
• Overview of future Water/Sewer Rate Study (Rate/Fee Changes)
• Overview of future Sewer Use Policy/Ordinance
• Overview of future Infrastructure/Transportation Impact Fee Study
• Overview of future Personnel Manual Update

The Board adopted the agenda and the minutes from the June 10 and June 24 meetings with unanimous votes. It then approved all presented reports—including financial, building, public works, fire, police, and development activity reports—by unanimous consent. No other actions were taken.

• Adopt agenda (all affirmative votes)
• Adopt June 10 and June 24 meeting minutes (all affirmative votes)
• Approve all departmental reports (all affirmative votes)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a building setback variance application for the property at 30 Kimberly Cove. The board will also review and adopt the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting.

• Building setback variance application for 30 Kimberly Cove (Applicant: Steven Davis; Owner: Jeremy Berry)

The Board adopted the minutes of the May 13, 2025 meeting unanimously. It approved a building setback variance for 30 Kimberly Cove, reducing the required setback to 22 feet. The motion passed with a 2‑1 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved building setback variance for 30 Kimberly Cove, reducing setback to 22 ft (2‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Piperton Planning Commission will meet to review a sign application. The body will consider a request for a second building sign for Heavy Machines.

• Application for a 2nd Building Sign for Heavy Machines

The commission approved Heavy Machines' request for a second wall sign on the north side of its building, with one permitting condition. The motion was moved by Vice‑Mayor Mike Binkley, seconded by Commissioner Bob Archer, and passed with all affirmative votes. The commission also adopted the agenda, approved the June 10, 2025 minutes, and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the June 10, 2025 session (unanimous)
• Approved second wall sign for Heavy Machines with one condition (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider the annual budget and a tax rate of $0.4051 for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting includes a second reading of a budget amendment for FY 2024-25 and new fireworks regulations.

• Ordinance No. 408-25: Annual Budget and Tax Rate of $0.4051 for FY 2025-26
• Ordinance No. 404-25: Repeal and amendment of municipal code to add Chapter 4, 'Fireworks'
• Ordinance No. 407-25: Third Amendment to the FY 2024-25 Budget
• Resolution No. 25-214: Maximum employer contribution rate for the Deferred Compensation Plan for FY 2026

The Piperton Board adopted the agenda with a typographical correction and approved the May 20 minutes, both by unanimous vote. All departmental reports—including finance, building, public works, fire, police, and development—were approved unanimously. The Board then approved Ordinance No. 407-25 on its second reading, which amends the FY 2024‑25 budget with revenue adjustments, rescinded expenditures, and new line items. Every motion received all affirmative votes.

• Adopted agenda with correction to Resolution No. 25-314 (unanimous)
• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved all departmental reports (unanimous)
• Recessed to hold public hearing on Ordinance No. 404-25 (unanimous)
• Reconvened after recess (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 407-25 on second reading, amending FY 2024‑25 budget (unanimous)
• Recessed to hold public hearing on Ordinance No. 407-25 (budget amendment) (unanimous)
• Reconvened after second recess (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners will hold a special session to conduct first readings of two ordinances. These include a third amendment to the current budget and the adoption of the budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year.

• First Reading of Ordinance No. 407-25 to amend the FY 2024-2025 Budget
• First Reading of Ordinance No. 408-25 to adopt the FY 2025-2026 Budget
• Proposed tax rate of $0.4051 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025

The Piperton Board of Mayor and Commissioners approved Ordinance No. 407-25, the third and final budget amendment for FY 2024‑2025, on first reading. The motion was moved by Vice‑Mayor Mike Binkley, seconded by Commissioner Joel Townsend, and received all affirmative votes. No other substantive actions were recorded in this session.

• Approved Ordinance No. 407-25 (third budget amendment) – unanimous

Planning Commission

The Piperton Planning Commission will meet to consider a recommendation for an accessory structure. The request concerns a property at 30 Kimberly Cv. and will be referred to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Recommendation for an accessory structure at 30 Kimberly Cv. (Owner: Jeremy Berry; Applicant: Steven Davis)

The Piperton Planning Commission adopted the meeting agenda with all affirmative votes, approved the June 10, 2025 minutes with three affirmative votes, and agreed that the City Recorder will schedule a Board of Zoning Appeals meeting to consider the accessory structure at 1985 Kimberly Cove. The meeting was then adjourned with all affirmative votes.

• Adopt agenda (all affirmative votes)
• Approve minutes of June 10, 2025 (three affirmative votes)
• Schedule Board of Zoning Appeals meeting for 1985 Kimberly Cove accessory structure
• Adjourn meeting (all affirmative votes)

Industrial Development Board

The Piperton Industrial Development Board will hold its quarterly meeting to conduct procedural business, approve minutes, introduce a new member, and receive an update on local activities. No substantive decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

The Industrial Development Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 25th, 2025 meeting. No other decisions, approvals, or denials were made during the session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Feb 25, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Piperton Board of Mayor and Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from prior sessions, review financial and department reports, and take final votes on two ordinances. One ordinance would repeal and amend sections of the municipal code to add a new chapter on fireworks regulations. The board will also consider rescinding a development contract for Shaw’s Creek, Phase 3.

• Rescind development contract for Shaw’s Creek, Phase 3 – Shaw’s Creek Builders, LLC
• Ordinance No. 404-25 (1st Reading): repeal and amend portions of Ordinance No. 1B-78 Chapter 2 and Ordinance No. 3-38 Chapter 3; add Chapter 4, 'Fireworks', to Title 7 of Municipal Code
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 405-25 (2nd Reading): amend zoning ordinance for solar energy systems
• Consideration of Ordinance No. 405-25 (2nd Reading): amend zoning ordinance for solar energy systems
• Review FY 2026 health insurance plan bids and preliminary budget presentation

The Board approved Ordinance No. 404-25, adding a fireworks chapter to the municipal code, on first reading with unanimous support. It also unanimously voted to table Resolution No. 25-313 that would rescind the development contract for Shaw’s Creek Phase 3. The meeting was recessed to hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 405-25, which would amend the zoning code to address solar energy systems. Earlier agenda items, including the minutes and financial reports, were approved unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 1 and April 15 sessions (unanimous)
• Approved all financial, building, public works, fire, police, and development reports (unanimous)
• Accepted Ordinance No. 404-25 on first reading (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution No. 25-313 regarding Shaw’s Creek Phase 3 (unanimous)
• Recessed meeting to hold public hearing on Ordinance No. 405-25 (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Piperton Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider a single agenda item: a request for a special exception renewal to continue a non-conforming use at 410 Hwy 57. The applicant is Abdelhamid Abdelhamid. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Special exception renewal request for continuance of a non-conforming use at 410 Hwy 57 (applicant: Abdelhamid Abdelhamid)

The Board adopted the minutes from the October 8, 2024 meeting by unanimous vote. It approved a renewal of the special exception for the non‑conforming B‑2 use at 410 Highway 57, adding three conditions and removing a fourth. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:44 p.m. by unanimous consent.

• Adopted October 8, 2024 minutes – all affirmative votes
• Renewed special exception for 410 Hwy 57 with three conditions – all affirmative votes
• Adjourned meeting at 5:44 p.m. – all affirmative votes

Planning Commission

The Piperton Planning Commission will hold a regular session on May 13, 2025. Items for consideration include an application for accessory structures and fencing at 1985 Raliegh LaGrange Dr., and a revision to the final subdivision plat for Phase 1 of Piperton Hills, involving the Keough Rd. streetscape. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and other routine business.

• Application for Accessory Structures and Fencing at 1985 Raliegh LaGrange Dr. (Applicant: Alex Teague)
• Revision to Final Subdivision Plat for Phase 1 of Piperton Hills, CD-O (Keough Rd. streetscape revision) (Applicant: Bruce Yancey)
• Approval of Minutes from April 8, 2025 regular session

The commission adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 session. It unanimously approved Alex Teague’s application for accessory structures and fencing at 1985 Raleigh LaGrange Dr with six conditions. It also unanimously approved revisions to the final subdivision plat for Phase 1 of Piperton Hills, adding streetscape conditions and assigning HOA maintenance responsibilities. The meeting was adjourned at 6:27 p.m.

• Adopt agenda as presented – unanimous
• Approve April 8, 2025 minutes – unanimous
• Approve accessory structures and fencing at 1985 Raleigh LaGrange Dr with six conditions – unanimous
• Approve revisions to Piperton Hills Phase 1 subdivision plat and Keough Road streetscape, with HOA maintenance condition – unanimous
• Adjourn meeting – unanimous

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners will hold public hearings on a budget amendment and the Ridgewood Grove CD-O Master Development Plan. The body will also consider bids for a gravity sewer project and updates to zoning regarding solar energy systems.

• Bids for the Piperton Farms Gravity Sewer Project (ARP Funding)
• Ordinance No. 402-25: Amending the Ridgewood Grove CD-O Master Development Plan
• Ordinance No. 403-25: FY 2025 Budget 2nd Amendment
• Ordinance No. 405-25: Zoning updates regarding Solar Energy Systems
• Resolution No. 25-312: Cell tower improvement land lease agreement

The Board unanimously reinstated the expired Piperton Hills Phase 2 Development Agreement. It also rejected all bids for the Piperton Farms Gravity Sewer Project and approved Ordinance No. 402‑25 (second reading) amending the Ridgewood Grove CD‑O Master Development Plan. All reports were approved by unanimous vote.

• Reinstated Piperton Hills Phase 2 Development Agreement (all affirmative votes)
• Rejected all bids for Piperton Farms Gravity Sewer Project (all affirmative votes)
• Approved Ordinance No. 402‑25 (second reading) amending Ridgewood Grove master plan (all affirmative votes)
• Approved all financial, building, public works, fire, police, and development reports (all affirmative votes)
• Adopted agenda with added item 7 (all affirmative votes)
• Adopted minutes of March 18, 2025 session (all affirmative votes)
• Recessed meeting to hold public hearing on Ordinance No. 402‑25 (all affirmative votes)
• Moved to adopt agenda after change (all affirmative votes)

Planning Commission

The Piperton Planning Commission will review a subdivision plat and proposed revisions to the Solar Farm Ordinance. The body will also discuss an application for accessory structures and fencing at a specific residential address.

• Ridgewood Grove Phase 1 Subdivision Plat
• Revisions to the Solar Farm Ordinance
• Accessory Structures and Fencing application for 1985 Raliegh LaGrange Dr. (Applicant: Alex Teague)

The commission adopted the agenda change unanimously, approved the March 11 minutes with three affirmative votes, and voted to amend the Ridgewood Grove Phase 1 subdivision plat to convert a drip field into a conservation lot. It also approved and recommended Ordinance No. 405‑25 (solar farm ordinance revisions) to the Board of Mayor and Commissioners, and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Adopted agenda with language change to item 7 – unanimous vote
• Approved minutes of March 11, 2025 session – 3 affirmative votes
• Amended Ridgewood Grove Phase 1 subdivision plat to add conservation lot – unanimous vote
• Approved and recommended Ordinance No. 405‑25 (solar farm ordinance revisions) to Board – unanimous vote
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous vote

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners holds a retreat/work session to discuss the FY 2026 operating budget and FY 2026-27 capital budget priorities. They will also conduct a high-level SWOT analysis of the city. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and planning session.

• High-level Piperton SWOT analysis
• Discussion of FY 2026 budget
• Discussion of FY 2026-27 capital budget priorities

The Board discussed a SWOT analysis, the FY 2026 budget, FY 2026‑27 capital budget priorities, and Piper Park, but took no action on any of these items. Vice‑Mayor Mike Binkley moved to adjourn, which was seconded and approved by all present. The session ended at 6:15 p.m.

• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will receive a presentation regarding the Piper Park Trail and Lighting project. The discussion covers the project's budget, design elements, and funding through an RTP Grant.

• Presentation on Piper Park Trail and Lighting RTP Grant
• Review of preliminary site plan and project timeline
• Discussion of Tennessee Outdoors Vision 2030

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Piperton Board of Mayor and Commissioners will consider several items including a donation of a drone for police and public works, an accessory structure at 4650 Hwy 196 N, the FY 2024 audit presentation, a resolution for matching funds for the 2025 Recreational Trails Program grant, two ordinances (amending the Ridgewood Grove CD-O Master Development Plan and amending the FY 2025 budget), and an appointment to the Industrial Development Board. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and various departmental reports.

• Consideration of donation of drone for Police/Public Works from Jim Ragen
• Accessory structure at 4650 Hwy 196 N (applicant Steve Woodard)
• Resolution 25-310 for matching funds for 2025 Recreational Trails Program Grant
• Ordinance 402-25 amending Ridgewood Grove CD-O Master Development Plan
• Ordinance 403-25 amending FY 2025 budget (2nd Amendment)

The Board accepted a $10,000 donation from Jim and Mimi Ragon for a police/public works drone, approved an accessory structure at 4650 Hwy 196 N with conditions, approved the FY 2024 audit and FY 2025 audit agreement, authorized a $98,000 match for a recreational trails grant, and passed two ordinances on first reading (Ridgewood Grove CD-O amendment and FY 2025 budget amendment). All votes were unanimous.

• Accepted $10,000 drone donation from Jim and Mimi Ragon (unanimous)
• Approved accessory structure at 4650 Hwy 196 N with barn/camper cover connection (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024 audit presentation and FY 2025 audit agreement with Linda's Accounting Firm (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-310 authorizing $98,000 match for 2025 Recreational Trails Program grant (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 402-25 on first reading amending Ridgewood Grove CD-O Master Development Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 403-25 on first reading amending FY 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Appointed David Cantey to Industrial Development Board (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Piperton Planning Commission will meet on March 11, 2025, to consider a building setback variance at 340 Poplar Acres Road and a request to rezone 47.79 acres from Rural Conservation to Conservation Design Overlay. The meeting also includes approval of the previous month's minutes and a public comment period.

• Building Setback variance at 340 Poplar Acres Road (applicant: Rodney Baumgardner, consultant: MNB Architecture)
• Rezoning of 47.79 acres (parcels 184 030.01 and 184 030.05, SE of Hwy 196 and Patrick Dr.) from R-C Rural Conservation to CD-O Conservation Design Overlay (applicant: Legacy Tree, LLC; engineer: The Bray Firm)
• Approval of minutes from the February 11, 2025 regular session
• Opportunity for public comment and questions

The Piperton Planning Commission discussed the Legacy Tree, LLC rezoning application for 47.79 acres at SE of Hwy 196 and Patrick Dr. (parcels 184 030.01 and 184 030.05) from R-C Rural Conservation to CD-O Conservation Design Overlay. The applicant was not present, and the commission decided to postpone action until the April meeting, requiring the applicant to address outstanding conditions, including fire access, drainage, and site plan details. No formal vote was taken on the rezoning; the item was removed from the agenda earlier in the meeting.

• Removed agenda item 5 (building setback variance at 340 Poplar Acres Rd) from the agenda
• Approved agenda with removal of item 5 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 11, 2025 (3-0, Chairman abstained)
• Postponed rezoning application for Legacy Tree, LLC until April meeting (no vote taken)
• Added condition 9 to staff report requiring applicant to address Master Development Plan specifications before Board review

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hear a presentation on a proposed trail and lighting project at Piper Park, funded by an RTP Grant. The presentation covers project justification, funding, budget, site suitability, timeline, and design elements. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Presentation on Piper Park Trail and Lighting project under RTP Grant
• Discussion of project funding and budget
• Review of site suitability, location, and topography
• Overview of project timeline and design elements
• Presentation of vicinity maps and preliminary site plan

Industrial Development Board

The board will meet to conduct annual business and elect officers for 2025. Henry Coats will provide an update on Piperton activities and projects.

• Election and confirmation of 2025 officers
• Update on Piperton activities and projects from Henry Coats
• Approval of December 3, 2024 meeting minutes

The Industrial Development Board approved its agenda and prior minutes, then unanimously re-elected Mark Jenkins as Chair, Jack Murphy as Vice-chair, and Pete Pinckney as Secretary for 2025. The board discussed local business updates, including ABC Supply's site search, the pending zip code, and construction delays, but took no substantive action on these items. The next meeting is set for May 27, 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 27, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Re-elected Mark Jenkins as Chair for 2025 (unanimous)
• Re-elected Jack Murphy as Vice-chair for 2025 (unanimous)
• Elected Pete Pinckney as Secretary for 2025 (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for May 27, 2025

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners will consider appointing a new Commissioner and hold a public hearing on a municipal code amendment. The meeting also includes a presentation of the FY 2024 Audit.

• Resolution No. 25-309: Appointment of vacant Commissioner Position
• Ordinance No. 400-25: Adding Clerk’s Fee to Court Administration
• FY 2024 Audit presentation by Linda Coffman
• Resolution No. 25-308: Nomination and disposal of surplus Fire Department property

The board appointed Ronnie Gross to fill the vacant commissioner position left by Bret Morris's resignation, and he was sworn in. The board also approved the purchase of a speed trailer using $12,181 from the vehicle fund, and approved Ordinance No. 400-25 adding a clerk's fee for court administration. The FY 2024 audit and development activity report were tabled to the March meeting.

• Appointed Ronnie Gross to vacant commissioner seat (all affirmative)
• Approved purchase of speed trailer from vehicle fund (all affirmative)
• Approved Ordinance No. 400-25 adding clerk's fee on second reading (all affirmative)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-308 for disposal of surplus fire department property (all affirmative)
• Approved January 2025 minutes (all affirmative)
• Approved financial and department reports (all affirmative)
• Tabled FY 2024 audit and development activity report to March meeting
• Adopted agenda with changes (all affirmative)

Beer Board

The Piperton Beer Board will meet to consider and possibly act on a beer permit application from Piperton Travel Center, Inc., located at 530 Hwy 57. No other substantive business is scheduled beyond the call to order, public comment, and adjournment.

• Application for a Beer Permit for Piperton Travel Center, Inc at 530 Hwy 57 (Map 203 Parcel 001.00)

The Piperton Beer Board held a special called session and approved the beer permit application for Piperton Travel Center, Inc. at 530 Hwy 57. The motion was made by Vice-Mayor Mike Binkley, seconded by Commissioner Russ Fletcher, and received all affirmative votes. The remaining bond and pro-rated privilege tax will be submitted after approval.

• Approved beer permit for Piperton Travel Center, Inc. at 530 Hwy 57 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Piperton Planning Commission will hold a regular session. Items include a request for an accessory structure, a parking lot revision for Piperton Baptist Church, and an application to amend the Master Development Plan of the Ridgewood Grove CD-O.

• Accessory structure at 4650 Hwy 196 N (applicant: Steve Woodard)
• Parking lot revision for Piperton Baptist at 205 E. Old State Line Rd. (applicant: L. Keith Wynn Jr. Architecture)
• Amendment to Master Development Plan of Ridgewood Grove CD-O (applicant: City of Piperton)

The Piperton Planning Commission approved a request for multiple accessory structures at 4650 Hwy 196 N, allowing metal siding via an exception under Article 3.3.K, with conditions including connecting two structures with a breezeway. They also approved a parking lot expansion for Piperton Baptist Church with eight conditions, and recommended approval of an amendment to the Ridgewood Grove Master Development Plan to create a conservation lot. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved accessory structure exception at 4650 Hwy 196 N with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved parking lot revision for Piperton Baptist Church with 8 conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ridgewood Grove Master Development Plan amendment to conservation lot (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing and second reading for Ordinance 401-24, which would rezone 15.29 acres from Rural Conservation to a planned development overlay allowing commercial, office, and light manufacturing uses, known as the 57 Floors PD-O. Commissioners will also consider a development agreement for Piperton Hills Phase 2, a new ordinance adding a clerk's fee to the municipal code, and a resolution to approve banking services contracts. Routine items include approval of minutes, financial reports, and department reports.

• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 401-24 to rezone 15.29 acres for 57 Floors PD-O (R-C to PD-O/B-2, O, M-1)
• Consideration of a Development Agreement for Piperton Hills, Phase 2
• Ordinance 400-25 to add a clerk's fee to Municipal Code Title 3, Chapter 2, Section 3-205
• Resolution 25-307 to contract with approved depositories for banking services

The Board approved the rezoning of 15.29 acres from R-C to PD-O/B-2, O, M-1 (Planned Development Overlay) for the 57 Floors project, with 15 conditions. They also approved the Piperton Hills Phase 2 development agreement, which includes water and sewer fee credits. Additionally, they approved a first reading of an ordinance adding a clerk's fee to court administration and a resolution to contract with two banks for banking services.

• Approved rezoning of 15.29 acres to PD-O/B-2, O, M-1 (unanimous)
• Approved Piperton Hills Phase 2 development agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 400-25 on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-307 for banking services (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda and minutes (unanimous)
• Approved all monthly reports (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Piperton Planning Commission will hold a regular session to adopt the agenda, approve minutes from December 10, 2024, and review its 2024 workload while discussing goals and objectives for 2025. The meeting also includes time for public comment and unfinished business. No rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are on the agenda.

• Review of Planning Commission’s 2024 workload and discussion of goals and objectives for 2025

The Piperton Planning Commission held a regular session with no substantive decisions. They approved the agenda and the minutes of the December 10, 2024 meeting. The main discussion was a review of the 2024 workload and setting goals for 2025, along with a public inquiry about the timeline for preliminary subdivision approvals. The meeting adjourned without any formal votes on policy or projects.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved the minutes of the December 10, 2024 regular session (unanimous)