State pushes for new bridge despite Duck River concerns - Nashville Banner

State pushes for new bridge despite Duck River concerns - Nashville Banner

For more than two years, residents of Manchester have battled to preserve the 118-year-old truss bridge that crosses the Duck River within Old Stone Fort State Park. The handmade structure is believed to be the last ever built by the Nashville Bridge Company. A citizen group researched state laws, hired an expert, wrote letters and got two state lawmakers on their side. They were successful in pausing the project prior to an administrative heari…