Hickman County Commission Meets Over Fairview Gun Range Project Amid Resident Outcry

Nashville, TN, July 30, 2026 —

HICKMAN COUNTY – The Hickman County Commission convened a special meeting this week to discuss resident concerns regarding a gun range project initiated by the city of Fairview within Hickman County. The project has sparked significant controversy among local residents who feel they were not properly notified about its development.

Construction on the gun range, spearheaded by the city of Fairview, had reportedly begun before many affected residents became aware of the project. This lack of communication has led to frustration and a strong desire among residents to understand and potentially oppose the development.

During the meeting, county commissioners received advice from legal counsel regarding the commission’s purview over the project. The legal assessment indicated that the Hickman County Commission does not possess the authority to halt the construction of the Fairview gun range. This legal limitation means the county government cannot unilaterally stop the project.

Despite the legal constraints on the county commission, residents expressed their continued determination to pursue their opposition to the gun range. The exact nature of their ongoing plans was not detailed, but a commitment to continue their efforts was evident.

The core of the residents’ discontent appears to stem from a perceived lack of transparency and inadequate public information regarding the gun range project before and during its initial construction phases. The special meeting served as a platform for these concerns to be aired before the county governing body.

Story summarized from the original created by Braden Ross on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.

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