Solar farm, new beer permit among items discussed in Henderson Co. Commission meeting

LEXINGTON, Tenn. — The Henderson County Commission held a meeting earlier Tuesday.

They continued to disuses further opportunities with Good Idea Solar.

The lease with Good Idea Solar would bring a 2-3 acre Solar farm to the city.

It would be located behind the Henderson County Criminal Justice Complex.

This would be a 20-year lease agreement with room in the future to negotiate.

“A part of TVA their wanting to expand their resources whether it’s nuclear, solar, or through the TVA system on the Tennessee River. So it adds another blanket of protection for electrical services,” said Henderson County Mayor Robbie McCready.

Commissioners also approved a new beer permit. This prohibits store owners outside the Lexington city limits from selling beer on weekends from eleven to three at night.

They will be notifying all store owners effected by this change in the coming days.

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