Event Brief
Neighbors Alarmed by Dixie Lee Quarry Expansion
Filed: Jun 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: Residents in west Knox County question a proposed 58-acre Dixie Lee Quarry expansion and potential blasting impacts.
WHO: Nearby residents and Vulcan Materials
WHAT: Concerns raised over a proposed $20 million expansion of the Dixie Lee Quarry, including potential blasting effects
WHEN: Jun 11, 2026 at 7:24 AM ET
WHERE: Knox County, Tennessee
WHY: Residents say they were caught off guard by how close the proposed 58-acre expansion could come to nearby homes, with worries about blasting vibrations.
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