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Crying Shame: TMG disrepair worries city

Staff photo by Tommy Millsaps
Numerous large branches and trees are down on the former TMG campus. City officials worry
about the state of the property while its ownership remains in disputed in court.
Published: 8:23 AM, 08/16/2012
 

Author: Tommy Millsaps
Source: The Monroe County Advocate

SWEETWATER-It was once one of the most scenic properties in Sweetwater.

But now some city officials consider the the 144-acre former TMI and Tennessee Meiji Gakuin campus not only an eyesore but a danger to the community, as it sits idle and deteriorating.

"Trees are all over the road," said City Planning and Codes Enforcement Officer Scott Wilson.

Some fear the uncut grass could become a fire hazard and city officials wonder if a fire truck could even make it through the trees and brush to the buildings should one catch on fire.

See full story in the Wednesday, August 15, edition of The Advocate & Democrat.


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