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    Complaint

    127927
    WPC
    7/21/2023
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    Ag / Animal Waste
    Manure, E. coli, Nutrients
    7/21/2023
    21-JUL-2023 12:51PM

    Location based on SITE_ID

    Site ID
    171578
    Site
    Browning Farms
    Location
    Leonard Rd. Location
    City
    Red Boiling Springs
    Description
    140 plus acre farm with reportedly 8,000 head of cattle.
    County
    Clay
    EFO Name
    Cookeville
    Site Owner
    Mr. Trace Browning

    Investigation Results

    Referred to Enforcement
    7/21/2023
    7/21/2023

    Description and Writeup

    Browning Land and Cattle is on 150 acres of mostly hills and contains around 8000 head of cattle. They are operating without a CAFO permit which they have neglected to file for around a year now. The runoff from their cattle operation has completely destroyed the adjoining creeks and natural springs. There is no wildlife living in this creek. This creek has been used for recreational purposes for years . It was known for its swimming holes and fishing spots but the manure and feeding waste runoff has created high levels of E.Coli and ammonia. We are having to warn visitors to stay out of the creek for health reasons. After every rain the runoff smells just like the sewer and the creeks run black. There has no fish for a year now.

    E. mail to Ms. Carlisle regarding the last NOV. the site has been referred for enforcement.
    If you have any questions or comments, call us at (615) 532-0287 or email the TDEC Help Desk at BG-Help_Desk@tn.gov.