Bible Park rezoning denied in Murfreesboro

I don’t make it a habit of covering Murfreesboro business news, but I thought this deserved a brief mention. If you think McMinnville’s Planning and Zoning Commission stymies potential development with its refusal to alter zoning restrictions, Rutherford County planners are every bit as stubborn.

A new theme park attraction called Bible Park USA was recently denied rezoning that would support a 282-acre park in the Blackman community. The measure failed by an 8-7 vote.

Talk about taking a positive project and shoving it down the drain. Such a Bible-themed park would attract thousands of tourists a year, all eager to spend their money at the Bible park and around Murfreesboro. I think it would make a great addition.

I think the city of Murfreesboro, and entire Midstate, could miss out on a great opportunity if this decision is not reversed. Developers say they plan to take the matter before the Rutherford County Commission in hopes of a different outcome.