Alert: They're baaack!
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ALERT: Foxland Harbor Marina everyday proves the truth in the old saying—watch what they do, not what they say.
WHAT THEY SAY—When last we heard from them, marina developers issued a teary, albeit unsigned, Valentine’s Day statement that “it is imprudent to continue the project in its present form. Ultimately, we could not achieve a workable plan for the benefit of the gracious and growing community of Gallatin.”
WHAT THEY DO—Then, we noticed this forlorn sign at the project site’s public boat launch. Despite the dewy-eyed press statements, the sign wasn’t going away. So, we asked the US Army Corps of Engineers about it—twice. Then this morning, this landed in our inbox from an official in the Army Corps’ Nashville District office:
Foxland Harbor has formally requested another 30-day extension to finalize their decision regarding the lease agreement. In the interim, the sign will remain in place until the official termination of the lease. We will be sure to keep you apprised of all progress.
An extension? ANOTHER extension? For what?
We learned last year that marina shape-shifters were fond of telling folks one thing in public meetings, and then slamming their project ahead against the protests of Douglas Bend, Foxland, and Fairvue neighbors,
Meanwhile, Gallatin’s powers that be told everyone the Army Corps lease didn’t matter to the shape of the marina project. But today, for some reason, look who’s extending their lease—two months after they said their project was over.
This is why we’ve continued to follow their trail. And why we’re checking their receipts.
Yesterday, we sent new FOIA requests to the Army Corps to find out exactly what’s going on. We’ll share the results as soon as we have them.
FOHL isn’t going away. Neither should you.
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Concerned Citizens of the Foxland Harbor Marina Project
Our Path Forward
Next Steps
We need your support to oppose the proposed Foxland Harbor Marina Project, a private development that would take over public land currently managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE). The plan includes 112 condominiums, 200+ boat slips, retail shops, and restaurants—built directly on the site of the Station Camp Creek Boat Ramp at Douglas Bend Road and Gallatin Pike. This current proposal is over-sized for the area at the intersection of Douglas Bend Road and Nashville Pike.
This area is one of the last public access points to Old Hickory Lake in Sumner County. It is a popular space for boating, fishing, kayaking, and shoreline recreation. The ACOE is currently conducting a Scoping Study to evaluate safety, environmental, and economic impacts. A decision on the project will be made soon.
Our Concerns:
Loss of Public Access: The ramp serves hundreds of residents and visitors. There is no plan for maintaining access during or after construction.
Environmental Harm: The area supports bald eagles, herons, otters, and other wildlife. Dredging, fuel docks, and waste stations threaten the health of the lake.
Safety Risks: Adding 200+ slips in an already crowded inlet increases boating hazards. Traffic congestion and emergency access on the peninsula would worsen.
We are calling for your signature to help ensure these concerns are fully considered. This project risks turning a valuable public resource into a congested and polluted private marina.
Let us work together to preserve the Station Camp Creek Boat Ramp for safe, clean, and open public use.
Thank you for your support. Please sign our petition, tell your friends, and follow us on our website, www.friendsofoldhickorylake.com
CONTACT YOUR MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AND
LET THEM KNOW YOU OPPOSE THIS PLAN!
Call Mayor Brown and the City Council here and let them know your opposition to this commercial enterprise in the middle of Douglass Bend, Fairvue, and Foxland neighborhoods.
Our cove can't handle the boat traffic and our roads can't handle the vehicle traffic.
Mayor and City Council Mayor Paige Brown: paige.brown@gallatintn.gov | 615-451-5961 Craig Hayes (District 4): craig.hayes@gallatintn.gov | 615-347-8677 Shawn Fennell (Council At-Large): shawn.fennell@gallatintn.gov | 615-426-2011 Steve Fann (Council At-Large): 615-967-6885 Paul Jones (District 1): paul.jones@gallatintn.govTodd Alexander (District 2): todd.alexander@gallatintn.govPascal Jouvence (District 3): pascal.jouvence@gallatintn.gov | 615-983-2663 Steven Carter (District 5): steven.carter@gallatintn.gov | 615-483-6549
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https://www.change.org/.../stop-foxland-harbor-marina-110...
Listen here to the October 7, 2025 meeting
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On May 19, dressed in red to show unity, more than 100 members of Friends of Old Hickory Lake attended the City of Gallatin Planning Commission meeting to voice strong opposition to Bob Goodall’s proposed expansion of the Foxland Harbor Marina. The plan includes a five-story commercial dry-dock storage facility, an eight-story hotel, a restaurant, a convenience market, and six condominiums - placed directly in the center of our residential neighborhoods and Foxland Harbor.
The city's planning staff presented their report to the Planning Commission and recommended several modifications to Mr. Goodall’s amendment. You can read the full staff report beginning on page 279 at the link provided below.
Even with the recommended changes, this proposal remains completely unacceptable to the residents and neighbors of Gallatin. Our attorney, Mr. Tom Lee of Nelson Mullins Scarborough and Riley, delivered a thorough statement to the commission outlining the community's concerns and legal objections.
May 19th Planning Commission Meeting
Listen to the May 19 Planning Commission here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDVg3lWMQow
Public Comments starts at 3:30 ends at 24:40
-Item 17 Discussion Foxland Harbor Marina Amended PMDP Public Comments starts at 1:7:55 ends at 1:33:15
Item 17 Discussion Foxland Harbor Marina Amended PMDP Applicant / Developer Comments & Board Discussion starts at 1:33:25 ends 2:10:35
May 5, 2025 Planning Commission Work Meeting
Monday night, May 5, 2025, developer Bob Goodall’s engineering team appeared before the Gallatin Planning Commission to propose an amendment to their master plan for the Foxland Harbor Marina. The amendment includes a 110-key hotel, 20 condos, a restaurant, a ship-store, additional parking, and updated building requirements for the commercial dry dock structure. A key request was to increase the building height standard from 35 feet to 55 feet for the dry dock facility.
Several members of our team—Mike Schulte, Joseph Slawek, and Debra Maggart—attended the meeting and spoke during the citizen comments portion of the agenda.
Watch or listen to the meeting here: https://www.youtube.com/live/bz4wQqklddg?si=CZHeAEPwerYzm7im - Citizen comments begin at 4:00 - Planning Commission discussions begin at 1:48:00
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Email the City Planning Commission here
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