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July 11, 2006
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At one of three public hearings, affected resident Sharon Driscoll said,“I am concerned that should we be annexed against our will, that the taxes and the other fees that we would have to pay would take me to the point, being a single homeowner, that I would have to move out of that neighborhood.”
August 20, 2006
DNJ photo by Seth Dana
A large homemade sign stands on Gresham Lane protesting the possible annexation of the community. August 22, 2006
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Larry Vincent making one of the many red DoNotAnnexUs.com T-shirts for Parade Day.
August 22, 2006
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967 red flags, representing every home in the proposed annexation area.
August 22, 2006
DNJ photo by Rachelle Morvant
Walking near a yard full of red flags signifying the number of homes affected by Murfreesboro's proposed annexation, Ron Pool carries a sign to the John Rice Boulevard roadside Tuesday as he and other Blackman residents show their opposition.
August 23, 2006
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The Murfreesboro Planning Commission met Wednesday to discuss the annexation of nearly 1,000 homes outside the city.
DNJ photo by Aaron Thompson
Gary Farley looks over the Murfreesboro Planning Commission meeting agenda as citizens opposed to the proposed annexation in the Blackman and Salem areas wait to hear comments Wednesday. Residents wore red to express their opposition to annexation of some 1,970 acres.
September 4, 2006
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Homeowners in Murfreesboro who were annexed at the end of July will soon receive an important letter in the mail.
September 5, 2006
Letter sent to the Brinkley Road group from the City of Murfreesboro, ceasing the services that they illegally provided for almost a month - all untaxed, much to the chagrin of established Murfreesboro City residents. Great planning, guys! Click HERE to read the letter in full size.
September 7, 2006
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Annexation is stirring some fierce opposition in Rutherford County. City Council Chambers overflowed beyond capacity.
September 7, 2006
September 7, 2006
DNJ photo by Rachelle Morvant
Ben Cunningham speaks to residents opposed to city annexation on the Civic Plaza about the Tennessee Tax Revolt organization and how they can help.November 9, 2006
DNJ photo by Aaron Thompson
Craig Alea, right, introduces Citizens for Home Rule president John Emison to the annexation opponents before the city council meeting.
November 9, 2006
DNJ photo by Rachelle Morvant
Tammy Baskette points to her home area on a map as she speaks against a proposed annexation during Thursday's public hearing before Murfreesboro's City Council.
November 9, 2006
DNJ photo by Aaron Thompson
Al Van Pliet addresses the Murfreesboro City Council Thursday night in front of a capacity crowd during a public hearing on the proposed annexation of the Gresham Lane to New Salem Highway area.