Limestone

Greenback Faces Legal Showdown Over Limestone Quarry Amid Community Outcry and Zoning Disputes

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Greenback, Tenn. — Tensions are rising in Greenback as legal battles unfold over the proposed development of a limestone quarry within the city limits. The Hutton Farm, known by locals and targeted for this development, has become a point of contention after the city filed a motion for summary judgment, arguing that the quarry could violate longstanding land use regulations. The quarrel began when quarry developers alleged their rights were compromised by new zoning ordinances enacted by Greenback earlier this year, which occurred shortly after they initiated work on the property. This pushback from the … Read more

Man Convicted of Child Sexual Abuse at Local Limestone Church

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LIMESTONE, Tenn. – A Tennesee jury has convicted a man on charges of raping a child in a church setting, highlighting a disturbing violation of trust within a supposed place of safety. The case, which was concluded earlier this week, revolved around severe accusations against an individual, whose identity has not been revealed to protect the victim’s privacy. The man was found guilty of multiple counts of child rape that reportedly occurred at a church in Limestone, a small community known for its close-knit ties and religious foundations. Testimonies during the trial painted a harrowing … Read more