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After months of deferments, the Nashville Metro Zoning Appeals Board (BZA) on Oct. 3 approved Howington Construction's special exception to build a Swingzone in Pegram's Dreamland Estates residential neighborhood off Highway 70.
According to its website, the Swingzone will be a "top-tier" baseball and softball batting facility that helps to "develop the perfect pitch, swing, and catch."
The plans to build the indoor baseball facility on the Cheatham/Davidson County line are moving forward in spite of opposition from area homeowners.
Howington Construction, owned by Pegram Alderman Randy Howington, ultimately decided against building the facility in the Cheatham County portion of the property after an attempt to move the county line, therefore moving the debate out of Pegram government’s hands. The Nashville portion of the property is overseen by Metro BZA member Jason Spain, who represents District 35 (Bellevue). Spain has strongly opposed the Swingzone project.
"We’re thrilled to keep the planning moving forward for our state-of-the-art indoor facility," Howington Construction wrote on its Facebook Page on Oct. 4. "A huge thank you to all our supporters. Soon, your athletes will have the perfect spot to practice their pitch, swing, hit, and catch all year round, no matter the weather. Get ready for year-round training like never before."
According to its website, the Swingzone will offer six services: all-weather practice for home teams; warm-up practice for travel teams; individual lessons; group lessons; conditioning programs; and events.
While it lacks any specifics, the website does say that "Swing Zone offers memberships for individuals and teams as well as day passes to accommodate your schedule and needs."
The Pegram Preservation Association, which was formed out of opposition to the Swingzone, argues that the new batting facility will decrease residential home values in the area; create traffic and safety issues; and adversely affect Pegram’s diverse and rich wildlife.
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