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Parsons Planning Commission to Review Bear Creek Subdivision Plat

The Parsons Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 12:00 p.m. in the Parsons Municipal Building to consider approval of a subdivision plat filed by James and Connie Keen for property along Bear Creek Road. The hearing allows residents to speak for or against the proposal; the commission's decision could shape development, infrastructure demands, and land-use patterns in Decatur County's local community.

Marcus Williams

•2 min read•07:28 AM

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Approximately 11,800 residents

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Decaturville, Tennessee

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345 square miles in western Tennessee

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