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Resident raises sinkhole, road and maintenance complaints during public input

September 24, 2026 | Blount County, Tennessee


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Resident raises sinkhole, road and maintenance complaints during public input
A resident from Ralston Road addressed the commission during public input to describe a safety and maintenance problem in his neighborhood: a large sinkhole had opened on Ralston View near a recent water repair, and gravel and other materials piled in the intersection posed a hazard for children, strollers and bicyclists. The speaker said neighbors have repeatedly requested repairs and expressed frustration at what he described as lack of county response despite other large-dollar projects planned in the county.

The resident asked commissioners where to take the complaint and sought direction on how to get maintenance work completed. Commissioners listened and acknowledged the concern; staff and the appropriate county departments are the customary channels for such maintenance requests and follow-up. The speaker urged clearer communication and more responsive action on neighborhood road safety and drainage issues.

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