Businessman in Tennessee gives land to homeless for tent community

The recent floods in Tennessee displaced the Tent City which was an encampment for homeless. Since the flood last month the camp has been in search of a new place for the camp. A local businessman leased 120 acres to several churches in the area. The camp is helping about 30 residents. However, it would seem that this situation has caused the usual fair of ire from the neighborhood. Nearby residents are unhappy because they were not asked if it was OK with them that the tent community moved to the area. Rather strange as this writer does not usually ask her neighbors what may or may not be done on her property. A city council member is even reported to say that the community should have been consulted before the camp moved into the area. The health department was also it seems called in this case and came out to inspect the camp. The health inspectors said that a camp ground was allowed in the area under the zoning codes. The camp is the subject of a public meeting on June 3rd.

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