Nashville's 840 loop prompts Atlanta style sprawl warnings
Nashville confronts Route 840 a 187 mile loop seen by opponents as fueling pollution, traffic, and rapid growth. Critics including songwriter Gene Cotton say Nashville risks Atlanta like congestion, suburban expansion, and lost long term planning. Protests linger in Williamson County as lawsuits delay 17 miles of 840 southern portion.
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New Christian college opens for home schooled students
Purcellville Virginia Patrick Henry College launches as the nation’s first college for home schooled students. Ninety enrollees begin with a Christian perspective, mandatory chapel, and a requirement to show evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Founder Michael Farris says it will not be a party school and notes high SAT scores and selective college offers. He aims to add majors and seek accreditation while rejecting government aid and insisting on religious oversight. Critics question exposure to diverse viewpoints and real world challenges.
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