The Trees are Coming Down
This is certainly sad news coming from Johnson City. The hotly debated beech trees located at the corner of Market Street and State of Franklin will be cut down by developers. After many years of discussion on the hot topic, the 300-500 year old trees are finally coming down for the sake of profit. It is certainly disappointing that our community leaders are encouraging the removal of these trees; they are giving up a part of our environment for the sake of development and commerce. Northeast Tennessee is certainly known for its beautiful surroundings, but do our elected officials want to continue that reputation? With the removal of these extremely historic trees, one would certainly not sense the ecological-friendliness of our leaders. We need to tell the people that represent us that we care about our surroundings and that we want to preserve our historical and environmental heritage! Myself, I would much rather see those trees sitting on an empty lot than not seeing them at all and with a concrete parking lot in their place!
November 21st, 2005 at 8:35 am
This is sad. Seems like the city could work around these beautiful trees. These trees help give this part of the city character. I wish they could figure out an alternate plan.
November 21st, 2005 at 8:39 am
CRAP! I just looked looked Mr. Rocky Top’s blog and someone said the trees were already gone! That was quick. I guess that is how Johnson City wanted it. To minimize protestors.
Sucks…..