Bill extending scenic river protections to most of Duck, Buffalo Rivers moves forward

By: Cassandra Stephenson

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: March 13, 2026

Words: 583

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Legislation enshrining scenic river protections for treasured Middle Tennessee waterways is moving forward after lawmakers rejected a change that would have removed a clause barring landfills within two miles of scenic rivers.

The bill, sponsored by Rep. Pat Marsh, a Shelbyville Republican, would designate portions of the Duck River, the Buffalo River and other creeks as Class II pastoral waterways. The classification allows agriculture and traditional rural uses to continue, but comes with protections …

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