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Save our Wildlife
Save our Wildlife
In our cherished community, we are fortunate to coexist with a vibrant tapestry of wildlife. Families here have come to know and love the many animals that inhabit the Montvale area. We have affectionately named some of them: Bob and Betty, our beloved ducks, and their adorable, fuzzy duckling family, which moves not-so-gracefully through our neighborhood.
Each day, we eagerly watch for the falcon, skunks, foxes, salamanders, and other stunning wildlife that make this place their home. This connection to nature is a crucial element of our lives here.
Unfortunately, our oasis of natural beauty is under imminent threat. Developers have set their sights on the 22-acre wildlife refuge at 1407 Montvale, a sanctuary teeming with life and a vital part of our community's ecosystem. Their plans will not only destroy the habitat of countless animals but also severely impact our daily lives.
The development project will contribute to overcrowding our already strained schools and worsen the traffic congestion on our roads. These changes will erode the quality of life in our neighborhood and threaten the balance we've struck between urban living and natural beauty.
Statistics show that urban sprawl can lead to displacement of wildlife, increased pollution, and loss of community identity. According to the National Wildlife Federation, such unchecked urban development endangers not only the ecosystems but also the communities closely tied to them.
We can change this narrative. By halting this destructive project, we preserve not only the wildlife refuge at Montvale but also the fabric of our community.
Let us stand together to save Bob, Betty, and all the wildlife with whom we share this earth. Let us protect our schools, ease our roads, and maintain the harmony between human development and nature.
Please join us in demanding that our local authorities deny any development permits for this project. Together, we can make a difference. Sign this petition to protect our beloved wildlife refuge and uphold the values of preservation and balance in our community.
Your signature is a step toward safeguarding our natural legacy for future generations. Please sign and share this petition widely.
Our Neighborhood Concerns
Our Neighborhood Concerns
Public Safety Risks: Building on top of sinkholes and unstable, cavernous land creates serious dangers for families moving into these homes, as the ground is prone to collapse.
Flooding Hazards: Regrading of the land could worsen water runoff and cause massive flooding, similar to what nearby families have already endured.
Negative Impact on Property Values: The construction of 68 homes on small lots directly behind existing houses will drastically reduce current homeowners’ property values.
Why You Should Be Concerned Too
Why You Should Be Concerned Too
Save our Wildlife
Save our Wildlife
Have you met Bob and Betty and their fuzzy, duckling family? They have lived here for years now and are a staple to life here on Montvale.
Save our Schools
Save our Schools
Our schools are already crowded, and adding 68 new single family homes will only contribute to the strain on our teachers, our facilities, and our own children.
Save our Roads
Save our Roads
The traffic in Maryville is increasingly problematic, and Montvale Road is particularly difficult. This proposed subdivision would extend right up to Montvale Road, causing increased traffic.
How Can We Help?
How Can We Help?
- Sign our Online Petition!
Sign & Share!
Sign & Share!
Simply click HERE and join hundreds of other concerned citizens in letting your voice be heard on this issue.
Share this petition with your friends and family members to help garner support.
2. Show Up!
2. Show Up!
Join us on October 20th
Join us on October 20th
Join us at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the Maryville Municipal Building to stand together and protect Montvale.
400 West Broadway Ave., Maryville, TN 37801
Click HERE to let us know you are attending!
3. Volunteer!
3. Volunteer!
Sign up by Oct. 10th
Sign up by Oct. 10th
Ready to volunteer? We can do this but need your help!
Sign up HERE to gather physical signatures from your own neighbors on this document HERE.
OR, help us gather artifacts to bring to the meeting including:
Printed copies of police records regarding vehicular incidents on Montvale Road in the last 10 years
Printed copies of articles about over-crowded schools
Printed copies of any geological studies regarding the undergrown caverns, sinkholes, and the floodplains in this region
4. Contact your Representative
4. Contact your Representative
Write your Representatives!
Feel free to simply copy and paste this language into an email:
Option 1:
I’m writing to express my concerns about the proposed subdivision at 1407 Montvale Road. This development could endanger families, increase flooding, and lower property values. Please vote to protect our community.
Option 2:
I urge you to oppose the subdivision at 1407 Montvale Road. Building on unstable land risks public safety, worsens flooding, and harms our neighborhood’s quality of life.
Here are the representatives we recommend contacting:
Reference: Preliminary Plat for 1407 Montvale Rd in your email and copy the email addresses listed below:
development@maryville-tn.gov
Michael Brusseau: mabrusseau@maryville-tn.gov
Michael Brusseau: mabrusseau@maryville-tn.gov
Mayor Andy White: awhite@maryville-tn.gov
Vice Mayor Fred Metz: fmetz@maryville-tn.gov
Council member Sarah Herron: sherron@maryville-tn.gov
Council member Tommy Hunt: thunt@maryville-tn.gov
Council member Drew Miles: dmiles@maryville-tn.gov
City Manager Greg McClain: gmcClain@maryville-tn.gov
5. Share this cause with other concerned citizens
5. Share this cause with other concerned citizens
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