Knox County hearing draws dozens as recreation groups, residents oppose vacating Bats Nest Road At an open hearing commissioners heard hours of public comment urging them not to vacate Bats Nest Road, with recreation and business representatives citing tourism and a landowner saying he needs access and may invest in repairs; the board said no decision would be made that day and expected a decision within a week.

Residents and recreation advocates packed the Knox County hearing, passionately arguing against the closure of Bats Nest Road, a vital link for tourism and access.

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