WILLIAMSON COUNTY’S OFFICIALLY-DESIGNATED “VILLAGES” REFLECT HISTORY, RURAL LIFESTYLES BY SUSAN LEATH ER S
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illiamson County’s I-65 corridor is definitely where the action is when it comes to commerce, tourism, dining, shopping and entertainment. From the northern border of Brentwood to Spring Hill straddling the Maury/Williamson county line, the green spaces that once sepa36
rated the county’s largest cities are quickly disappearing. But if you’ll take the time to follow the roads less traveled, specifically those that lead you to the county’s four official “villages,” you’ll discover beautiful landscapes, “Century” farms, homegrown businesses, country diners
and a lifestyle that many who live closer to the interstate long for. The villages – Leiper’s Fork and Grassland to the west, College Grove and Triune to the east – were identified by the county a decade ago as distinctive from one another but sharing similar traits, among them being crossroads communities of historic significance and located in areas with increased growth pressure. Each now has its own specific Special Area Plan to guide its growth and help preserve its past. Details on all of these plans can be found at the county’s official website, www. williamsoncounty-tn.gov. Search “Villages” to learn about the processes used to devise the plans and who was involved in crafting them. In the meantime, let’s take a little road trip to each of them in case you want to discover for yourself what the heart and soul of Williamson County is really like.
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