Tennessee House fails to protect national treasure in Big South Fork National River

By: Saralee Terry Woods

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: April 15, 2026

Words: 840

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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There is a saying in politics — “whose ox is getting gored”— which I interpret as who will benefit or suffer if the legislation passes or fails.

During the current session of the Tennessee General Assembly, I followed the efforts of Tennesseans who wanted to stop the installation of a multistate regional landfill in Scott County, where my Terry ancestors have lived since the early 1800s.

I grew up in Oneida, graduated from Oneida High …

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