Hickman County is poised for additional residential, commercial, and industrial growth in the coming years, consistent with other communities in or near the Nashville metropolitan area. Given the challenges associated with effectively managing growth and development, local leaders have recommended that the county update its Future Land Use Plan, which was last updated in 2008.

The objective of the Hickman County Future Land Use Plan Update is to provide a tool that local leaders can deploy to guide zoning and land development decisions going forward. Importantly, the study may require the adoption of zoning amendments or other planning tools as necessary to implement the recommended growth strategies. The primary outcome of the study will be a preferred growth scenario that reflects local land development goals and priorities over the next 20 years.

The interactive tools on this site provide an opportunity to let local leaders know what your vision, goals, and concerns are regarding growth and development in Hickman County. The feedback received will form the foundation of the proposed development types and locations in the plan. It is important to note that - in addition to public preferences - many other factors influence where and when growth and development will occur, including market conditions, topography, transportation network access, and availability of utilities (e.g., water, sewer / wastewater, electric).


Placetypes

Hickman County’s current and future land use can be broken down into placetypes. The placetypes defined below are also used to map the three land use scenarios.

  • Conservation

    • Parks and other areas designated for conservation
    • Mostly undeveloped
    • No sewer/septic
    • Examples: Natchez Trace Parkway, John Noel at Bon Aqua State Natural Area

  • Agricultural Preservation

    • Large plots of land meant for farming or forestry
    • One- or two-story single-family homes
    • Average of one home per five acres
    • Examples: Western Hickman County

  • Rural Places

    • Small farms and large home sites
    • A “middle ground” between large farms and more developed neighborhoods
    • Public sewers unlikely
    • Average of one single-family home per acre
    • Examples: Shady Grove, Primm Springs

  • Residential Growth

    • Single-family homes, duplexes, or townhomes on smaller lots or in traditional subdivisions
    • Half-acre to one-acre lots
    • Public water available
    • Examples: Northeast Hickman County, Lyles

  • Town Residential

    • Homes in the areas of highest growth
    • Predominantly single-family homes, but some multi-family residences
    • Easy access to services such as libraries, parks, and schools
    • Mixed-use developments and commercial areas usually nearby
    • Lots are half an acre or smaller

  • Rural Crossroads

    • Compact groups of small-scale businesses, such as gas stations, small grocery stores, and restaurants
    • Designed to meet the needs of residents in rural parts of Hickman County
    • Some small residential lots may be present

  • Community Commercial

    • Mostly commercial area that falls along major roadways
    • Large grocery stores, strip malls, and medical facilities may be present
    • Examples: Fairfield, Bon Aqua Springs, Highway 46 Corridor

  • Regional Commercial

    • Commercial areas meant to meet the needs of travelers, as well as some heavy industrial areas
    • Businesses that would typically be found along interstate exits, such as gas stations and convenience stores
    • Examples: Bucksnort Interchange on I-40, Rogers Group Hickman Quarry