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‘We’re being railroaded.’ Hickman County residents fight back against Fairview Police gun range
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Braden Ross , WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 20, 2026
· 3 min read
What This Story Is AboutResidents in the Lyles area of Hickman County gathered for a public meeting Sunday night to discuss how they can fight back against a police training and gun range facility being built in their neighborhood.Why It MattersSeveral residents who live nearby say they only lear...
Key takeaway Why It MattersSeveral residents who live nearby say they only learned the true nature of the project after WSMV reported on it last week.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The controversy over the Fairview Police gun range in Hickman County raises questions about intercounty cooperation and the impact of development on rural communities. With Fairview having already committed over $1.3 million to the project, it's clear that the city is invested in seeing it through. However, the lack of transparency and communication with Hickman County residents has led to widespread frustration and feelings of disenfranchisement. As the project moves forward, it will be important to watch how Hickman County officials balance the needs of their constituents with the requirements of the agricultural zoning that permits the gun range. The fact that the facility is being built over 30 minutes from Fairview's police station also raises questions about the logistics of the project and its potential impact on emergency response times in the area.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? What This Story Is AboutResidents in the Lyles area of Hickman County gathered for a public meeting Sunday night to discuss how they can fight back against a police training and gun range facility being built in their neighborhood.Why It MattersSeveral residents who live nearby say they only lear...
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