July 6th, 2026 - Informal Montgomery County, TN Commission Meeting

The Montgomery County, Tennessee Commission held an informal meeting on July 6, 2026, addressing several community concerns and zoning matters. Public speakers raised issues related to the death of Darius Chapel in custody, demanding accountability and transparency from local officials. The commission reviewed zoning requests including a proposal to rezone 2.18 acres at Rossview Road and Kirkwood Road from agricultural to general commercial for a convenience store, and a request to rezone three acres near Sango Drive for a dental office. The planning commission recommended disapproval of the first zoning case due to infrastructure and traffic concerns, while the second case received a recommendation for approval despite staff disapproval. The commission also discussed a partial right-of-way abandonment for Perry Road, with differing recommendations from the planning commission and the county highway supervisor regarding the extent of abandonment. Several resolutions were approved, including acceptance of state grant funds totaling over $1.2 million for emergency management and animal care, and participation in an opioid settlement agreement with Publix Supermarkets. Nominations for various county boards and committees were presented, and reports from the highway department, school board, and health council were given. The meeting concluded with a call for legislative oversight and compassion regarding the ongoing investigation into Darius Chapel's death.