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This is a commentary expressing appreciation for the town Board of Farragut, in seeing through the completion of the new pickleball courts off of Watt Road at the MBLP. We wish the pickleball players all the best in their new location. These new courts are specifically designed facilities and yes, whether one plays the game, or not, players have the right to enjoy the pursuit of a game that affords camaraderie and exercise.
But the point is this; despite town officials receiving criticism, whether justified or not, we, as residents should feel more than a little positive regarding the board’s action in mitigating a problem that no one really saw coming. For this, we give appreciation, especially to the former vice mayor who went to
great lengths to see what the problem with noise was over in the McFee area. Thanks also go to the mayor and aldermen in place at the time when the decision was made to put Farragut resident’s well-being to the forefront. The new design that the BOMA approved for the newly completed pickleball courts appears efficient, and the Parks & Rec director who diligently oversaw an effective, dedicated facility within reasonable cost parameters.
Finally, this serves as a good lesson as the town moves forward; when new plans for public facilities, parks, walkways and the like are just ideas on the drawing board, can we seek input from those with long-term vision? Advisory boards using residents in adjacent subdivisions would serve to give us a deeper local insight. Farragut is filling in; its open spaces are dwindling; any changes in the future will mean more residents will be affected, their opinions are very valuable and needed.
