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Residents Share Mixed Emotions On Bible Park
Park Would Feature Non-Denominational Entertainment
POSTED: 5:34 pm CDT May 17,
2007
UPDATED: 7:34 pm CDT May 17,
2007
BLACKMAN, Tenn. -- Information has been released about what a proposed Bible-based theme park would feature.
Video: Proposed Bible Park Raises Mixed EmotionsDevelopers are passing out fact sheets in the area that detail their vision.The land where the park could be built is near Interstate 24 and state Route 840.
The park would not focus on any specific religious beliefs. Displays would represent stories from the Bible, including Noah’s Ark and the birth of Jesus.Officials said the park would be for educational and entertainment purposes only.“A Bible theme park that will be based on the Bible but non-denominational, non-particular religions and they have identified this county as one they think with good location, good transportation access,” said Rutherford County Mayor Ernest Burgess.Feelings about the park are mixed. Some residents said they are concerned how the park would affect the area's infrastructure.“And they’re going to go through and widen the roads. If they get as far down as my house, if they widen that part of Blackman, it’s going to take probably half of my front yard, and there goes your property value down,” said John Benton.The developers said they also want to use millions of dollars in taxpayer money to help fund construction.The state Legislature would have to approve use of that money.There is currently no timeline announced for the proposal.The developers are the same company that built the Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Previous Stories:
- May 16, 2007: Property Owners Agree To Sell Land For Bible Park
- May 9, 2007: Bill Advances To Allow Taxes To Fund Bible Park
- April 25, 2007: Some Residents Reject Bible-Based Theme Park
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