Day 27, and our house has been bulldozed down.

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  • čas přidán 20. 08. 2024

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  • @frankworley-lopez2282
    @frankworley-lopez2282 Před měsícem +48

    Eminent domain MUST be constitutionally limited to needed infrastructure and military bases and NEVER for profit or tax revenues. IT is Criminal that government has this power.

    • @bit7561
      @bit7561 Před měsícem +5

      That is the way it uses to be you can all think the state of Connecticut for having a woman's house torn down so they could build a Walmart

  • @Myr25636
    @Myr25636 Před měsícem +68

    I swear that I will avoid Pigeon Forge and all the business thereof. I’ll never spend another penny there. I’ll bypass the Sevierville exit entirely and go through Newport to get to my condo. There’s nothing there that would make me shop there after the way this family was treated.

    • @TinaMarie869
      @TinaMarie869 Před měsícem +2

      Same

    • @1982MCI
      @1982MCI Před měsícem

      I back you 1000% and will follow your lead and do the same!! They will never see another penny of my money or my friends, who used to spend tens of thousands in that town each year, but he is done also!!
      I know we aren’t but a drip in the bucket for their tourism income but it all adds up and before this show is over, hundreds of us will be voting with our wallets and we will just stay in Maggie Valley, piss on Pigeon Forge!!!

    • @curtisb20097
      @curtisb20097 Před měsícem +1

      So they bought this second house for $309000 and it was deemed to be demolished 9 months before the bought it and now want $3 million of tax payers dollars and now you want to avoid pigeon forge?

  • @HotRodDad
    @HotRodDad Před měsícem +46

    Eminent domain, qualified immunity, and civil asset forfeiture should be abolished.

  • @stoney1277
    @stoney1277 Před měsícem +44

    Reach out to the institute for justice. This is heart breaking. I'm so very sorry. The people who did this to you and your family should be fined and jailed. I hope you can prevail in this matter. Be strong and continue fighting these evil people.

    • @TheGadgettracker
      @TheGadgettracker Před měsícem

      Why should the Race family be fined and jailed?

    • @stoney1277
      @stoney1277 Před měsícem +9

      @TheGadgettracker I didn't say the family should be jailed. I said the people ( government officials) that did this should go to jail. Read before commenting.

    • @TheGadgettracker
      @TheGadgettracker Před měsícem +2

      @@stoney1277 Re-read YOUR comment. Don't want to cause a fight on such a horrific situation, but, your comment reads "your family should be fined and jailed." Edit it if that's not what you meant for clarification.

    • @stoney1277
      @stoney1277 Před měsícem +3

      @dougben7477 thank you at least some can properly read English lol

  • @Magdalena-ow7gy
    @Magdalena-ow7gy Před měsícem +18

    So Disgusting that this is happening in the United States of America 😡

  • @savinggracehomestead2687
    @savinggracehomestead2687 Před měsícem +23

    Please, please, please try to reach out to Robert Barnes (Barnes Law LLP) and Free America Law Center. I would love to see him fight this case, and this level of injustice is something he would be outraged by.

    • @1982MCI
      @1982MCI Před měsícem

      But isn’t Robert in Pa? Can he practice in Tn? But I agree he’d give Pigeon Forge the fight of their life!!

  • @mcherry205
    @mcherry205 Před měsícem +18

    Yal need hire one of the best attorneys in Tennessee and file a Lawsuit against the City Pigeon Forge,The Mayor and each City Council Members.

  • @melissalease5476
    @melissalease5476 Před měsícem +19

    Shame on you Pigeon Forge!!!😡😡😡

  • @pierrejamison1239
    @pierrejamison1239 Před měsícem +49

    i keep telling you, thta a recent supreme court ruling (devilliers vs Texas)is in your favor .Its applicable to your case and will result in compensation The Supremes just ruled that the state MUST compensate,Go for it!

    • @keithlarge1151
      @keithlarge1151 Před měsícem +2

      It's the City of Pigeon Forge ...the State of Tennessee isn't involved in this so you can't sue the State for compensation

    • @pierrejamison1239
      @pierrejamison1239 Před měsícem +2

      @@keithlarge1151 doesnt matter it still a case

    • @keithlarge1151
      @keithlarge1151 Před měsícem +1

      @@pierrejamison1239 against the city of Pigeon Forge but not against the State of Tennessee

  • @kf5tjc
    @kf5tjc Před měsícem +18

    I gave your video an upvote. Not because I like what's happening, but because I want this on everyone's feed. Everyone needs to hear about what they're doing.

  • @ronichapman8177
    @ronichapman8177 Před měsícem +6

    Seiverville TN please pay this woman and family for this home.

  • @jeffersonsmith5559
    @jeffersonsmith5559 Před měsícem +3

    I love the Smoky Mountains more than any other place in the world and I come two to three times a year. I usually rotate staying at Pigeon Forge,Gatlinburg and Maggie Valley.What the city of Pigeon Forge has done to this family is just beyond belief. The thing that stinks the most is the rerouting of the highway that was going through where the campground is now going and knowing that this was changed because the campground has some political ties to the politicians of Pigeon Forge. The excuse of the Mayor saying it was not his moral obligation to let this family know tells you a lot about this man. If he will admit this openly in a town meeting there is no telling what he is not telling to his voters. This is by far one of the most down low group of politicians I have ever heard of.I just hope the people of Pigeon Forge will elect all new people to represent them in the future. Boycott Pigeon Forge until they make this right.

  • @debradavis768
    @debradavis768 Před měsícem +21

    I grew up going to Pigeon Forge, TN. My parents took us twice a year. Once in spring for a week and one in fall for a week. Went a lot with my husband and daughter too. No more will I go. I have watched this family's struggle from the first post. The is absolutely heartbreaking. From what I have seen so far you are gathering people around you and evidence that can God willing help you find justice for this nightmare you all are going through. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

  • @angelasparks1975
    @angelasparks1975 Před měsícem +21

    Get you a lawyer, or call the Attorney General's Office!! This isn't fair!!

    • @deedew6430
      @deedew6430 Před měsícem +2

      Trust me they have to s of lawyers on it. N they still won't win.

    • @letuswalkinthelightofthelo5350
      @letuswalkinthelightofthelo5350 Před měsícem

      Why wouldn’t they win? The greedy government robbed them of their house.

    • @1982MCI
      @1982MCI Před měsícem

      @@deedew6430they stand a strong chance cause Pigeon Forge screwed up by not paying them!! I’ve been through a few of these cases in my years and the town can not take property without fair compensation and they have done exactly that , torn down a home they did not yet have free and clear title too and are now subject to treble damages!

  • @ccfarm
    @ccfarm Před měsícem +9

    My heart is still breaking for you guys! Hugs!❤

  • @steveshiriaev5750
    @steveshiriaev5750 Před měsícem +14

    I used to love taking family there! Not anymore! I won't spend a dime there. Maybe when it hurts their pockets, they will realize they're mistake? Boycot Pigeon Forge!!!!

  • @belladuncan9985
    @belladuncan9985 Před měsícem +9

    May God keep you, protect you, and give you the strength to persevere from this injustice. I sense they are messing with the wrong woman. Keep being strong and continue to keep us informed.

  • @JoniJohnson.
    @JoniJohnson. Před měsícem +8

    We go to Gatlinburg about once every couple of years and always visit Pigeon Forge probably 4 or 5 times while we are there. Back and forth on the spur but not anymore, my family won’t spend a dime in PG.

  • @evdallas123
    @evdallas123 Před měsícem +11

    FPF and there lousy mayor

  • @lisahertel2415
    @lisahertel2415 Před měsícem +2

    I’m so sorry! I just saw the first video,& was so hoping you would win over the corruption.

  • @lorettataylor9902
    @lorettataylor9902 Před měsícem +7

    I pray you get justice! My ❤goes out to you and your family.

  • @RestfulLearning
    @RestfulLearning Před měsícem +9

    Terrible-we are visiting this fall and will be avoiding Pigeon Forge now.

    • @gatlinburg-val
      @gatlinburg-val Před měsícem

      czcams.com/video/MynI5ybpHbE/video.htmlsi=tNTGn8yRFfUyDZAi

  • @klf1856
    @klf1856 Před měsícem +3

    What a disgrace Pigeon Forge is. So sorry to hear the news about the house. The time and heart put into your home cannot be replaced by anything.

  • @jmenter1
    @jmenter1 Před měsícem +14

    This show looks like the writers are taking it in a ruby ridge sort of direction. I think Jason Bateman has a bit part.

    • @HoneyBear13
      @HoneyBear13 Před měsícem +1

      What's the show so I'll know to avoid it?

  • @dcsj6837
    @dcsj6837 Před měsícem +5

    That campground is highly suspect in this whole thing.

  • @jg6142
    @jg6142 Před měsícem +9

    I’ll never go to Pigeon Forge again!

  • @MommaRoll712
    @MommaRoll712 Před měsícem +2

    I’ve shared your story with CZcams channels with large following and I’m confident that you’ll be contacted for interviews! As many as you can please share your story! Agree to be interviewed with what you can release to the public! New World Old Soul CZcams channel is a fantastic couple to share your story with! Please everyone following share this story to the big league channels too! The more noise this makes the faster it’s likely to get picked up in the big leagues! Share it even if you don’t think they’ll notice because you may be the one they do notice! God Bless! Keep praying for this family to get the justice they deserve!🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @Hairguysteve
    @Hairguysteve Před měsícem +4

    I’m curious where you not made an offer?

    • @ValerieDee123
      @ValerieDee123 Před měsícem

      Yes they were. However at the time it was sold as residential even though it was actually zoned Comercial. They had plans to do an air bnb. Which would have increased the the price. They were made a residential offer. Which was an incorrect offer. The city did not take into account revenue that would be generated.

    • @wasidanatsali6374
      @wasidanatsali6374 Před měsícem +3

      @@ValerieDee123 Unless they have a proven record of rental income the property generated, saying they were going to make a lot of money with it by renting it out on air bnb will not carry any weight in court.

    • @JayFradd
      @JayFradd Před měsícem

      @@ValerieDee123 The property doesn't even have deeded frontage on Ogle Drive. It has an access easement for a driveway. Commercial land is highly valued, in part, related to its road frontage. In this case it has none. And it sits considerably off the road without high visibility for a prime commercial site. It is +/- 0.36 acres. With setbacks and everything it would make a pretty lousy commercial property despite it being zoned for such. Its highest and best use, in my opinion, would be as a STR (had it not been taken via eminent domain). I'm not in disagreement that the route of the road could have POTENTIALLY been better as a straight shot. But there are a lot of factors involved. Mill Creek floods and everything in the campground is in the flood zone. The property owned by the Race's sits just outside the flood zone. If a road were to be built along Mill Creek the remainder of the portion (campground) it MAY have necessitated more money to construct due to it having to be built up with a lot of dirt, soil compaction, erosion concerns, or dealing with another potential small bridge. I will say that it is morally reprehensible to see all that property improvement taking place and not say anything about it for 7 months. And the way everything handled related to that seems very poor.

  • @Djsexton25
    @Djsexton25 Před měsícem +2

    Pigeon Forge didn’t need your land all that shows is that they are greedy and spiteful!!! I hope you’re sharing this on instagram, TikTok & Facebook!! I pray you get justice 🙏🏻

  • @deanjones2525
    @deanjones2525 Před měsícem +9

    I'm not an American. However, watching your earlier videos and hearing what was done to your family is beyond heartbreaking and criminal. I would like you to know you're not alone. This evil and greed occurs all around the world. This is recorded in the scriptures I Kings chapter 21. The people who signed off on this will pay an unimaginable price for this wickedness. All I can do for you, from this side of the world, is to pray for you and your family.

    • @philklein5130
      @philklein5130 Před měsícem +2

      Again I would tell you to contact the Institute of Justice you have a hell of a lawsuit against the mayor in the city in a RICO action you might even have them jailed😊

  • @TinaMarie869
    @TinaMarie869 Před měsícem +2

    I have always taken our family on vacation there for a month NO MORE!! I am so sorry and pray that God will intervene on your family's behalf. I will tell everyone I know to never go there again!

  • @people_watcher
    @people_watcher Před měsícem +8

    How unfair. My heart breaks for you and your family

  • @deepmarsh
    @deepmarsh Před měsícem +7

    I’m curious if they offered you some money for the house in the beginning and you refused it?

    • @letuswalkinthelightofthelo5350
      @letuswalkinthelightofthelo5350 Před měsícem +4

      Yes from what I have read (comments) on some of the previous videos, they were offered X amount of dollars. That offer was refused by the Races because it did not account for the potential rod it the home was to bring on the future and it did not account for the pricier all purpose land use zoning as opposed to a regular non commercial zoning.

  • @jenkemp
    @jenkemp Před měsícem +2

    it seems like the seller mustve knew a road was coming through and didnt disclose it

  • @williamwallace2325
    @williamwallace2325 Před měsícem +5

    Would this be a path to a resolution? I believe Mrs. Race has mentioned that the Races pay a mortgage payment each month. Maybe the Races paid cash for the home? I don't know. BUT---a LENDER (Bank? Mortgage company?) would not have lent money for purchasing the building/property unless there was a clear deed on it (Assuming that the building/lot were used as the COLATTERAL for the loan.) SO, the lender is in as deep, or deeper, than the Races, who, for example, could declare bankruptcy to get out from under the mortgage in bankruptcy court---assuming they don't have enough equity in the home for the court to EXEMPT according to Tennessee Bankruptcy Exemptions. I'm not suggesting that the family file bankruptcy, but rather that the LENDER is a victim as the Races are, so BOTH together would take legal action against the town/mayor. And generally speaking, a bank has more firepower in the form of lawyers and litigation than your average individual homebuyer. Perhaps a reader here who is familiar with real estate financing could weigh in here.

    • @wasidanatsali6374
      @wasidanatsali6374 Před měsícem

      I’ve done appraising in eminent domain cases. I’m sure they’ve were offered compensation but they probably don’t agree with the valuation. If they don’t agree with the compensation offered, they need to get their own lawyer and appraisal(s) and present their case in court. All this bellyaching on CZcams will get them nowhere. Courts don’t compensate in eminent domain cases for anything other than actual value of the property. They can keep dragging it out if they want but they need to resolve it so they can get on with their lives. It’s just a vacation cabin. It’s not like it was a generational homestead where their family had a long history. It’s not even their primary residence or business. It’s a little cabin. If this lady spent half the time she spends in making videos on moving the process forward, she would have her compensation by now. It’s like she is enjoying making a big deal out of it and playing the victim.

    • @wasidanatsali6374
      @wasidanatsali6374 Před měsícem

      Local news just did a story on this. Apparently the mortgage was paid off by funds held in escrow by the city. The city approved the route in November 22, 2021. The Races bought the 1047SF home for $306,000 on August 17, 2022 nine months after the route was approved. The city offered them $490,000 for the property in October 2023. The Races counter offered with $3 million. The city then offered them $539,000, a figure that represents $514 per square foot. The Races have counter offered with $1.5 million.

    • @williamwallace2325
      @williamwallace2325 Před měsícem +1

      @@wasidanatsali6374 In the videos of Mrs. Race and her son have they spoken of their $3 million offer and the city's $1.5 million counter-offer? I just wondered what their reasoning was in turning down these offers? Also, do the Races concur that they purchased the home AFTER thr route of the road was known? I think people, like me, are confused, and want to understand and do the right thing.

  • @bobdrawbaugh4207
    @bobdrawbaugh4207 Před měsícem +2

    This is nuts! How is this legal for a city government to do this?

    • @Ayverie4
      @Ayverie4 Před měsícem +1

      It's not. Somebody thought they could get away with it, which they have so far....

  • @amyschaefer1140
    @amyschaefer1140 Před měsícem +1

    Unbelievable that this happened in the United States! I pray you will get some resolution.
    New subscriber. ❤

  • @johnevans1969
    @johnevans1969 Před měsícem +1

    I am so sorry for what scumbags are doing to your family. There will be a reckoning I assure you. My house is praying 🙏 for you all and will be to protest this unAmerican injustice. It will be made right. Love to y'all ❤

  • @cherylbglover
    @cherylbglover Před měsícem +2

    Yhe Mayor knew

  • @earlrissel4454
    @earlrissel4454 Před měsícem +1

    Emminet Domain can be fought in court and won if you had an attorney who knows what they are doing. The Saha family in Coatesville PA did it you could have also.

  • @benjamin5028
    @benjamin5028 Před měsícem

    No investors wants to be associated with land perceived as ill gotten by the public. Not that it matters because i believe the money for the project does not exist.

  • @edcapp7654
    @edcapp7654 Před měsícem +2

    Never went there now I won’t

  • @snoodlegirl1794
    @snoodlegirl1794 Před měsícem +2

    Seems like a good lawsuit against owners investors of the project built on empty lot that influenced gov

  • @cindysimpkins7540
    @cindysimpkins7540 Před měsícem +1

    I'm so sorry!😢

  • @ms.tep_
    @ms.tep_ Před měsícem +2

    I am so sorry

  • @sealife564
    @sealife564 Před měsícem +3

    Im so sorry

  • @paconrail1238
    @paconrail1238 Před měsícem +4

    Y’all need better attorneys

  • @tomecalm7
    @tomecalm7 Před měsícem +1

    Sounds to me like you need a Komatsu D355A!

  • @kayadamson4592
    @kayadamson4592 Před měsícem +14

    AEN on CZcams. Published 3 months ago. Says you were offered money but refused to take it because you wanted more money.

    • @conservativehippie9736
      @conservativehippie9736 Před měsícem +3

      Scroll...she comments back that. It's false tho

    • @deedew6430
      @deedew6430 Před měsícem

      They wanted full payment . We're never going to get near that. It's over. They were screwed by Tennessee n there is no winning at this point ​@@conservativehippie9736

    • @kayadamson4592
      @kayadamson4592 Před měsícem +2

      AEN has a video “Pigeon Forge eminent domain: what the Rice Family DOSENT want you to know”. Published 3 months ago. AEN only has 4 followers.

    • @conservativehippie9736
      @conservativehippie9736 Před měsícem

      @@kayadamson4592 just listened 3xs...ill be damn. Unbelievable

  • @letuswalkinthelightofthelo5350

    Wow…..!!!!
    Cannot believe they just destroyed your YOUR house!!

  • @mrjim1973
    @mrjim1973 Před měsícem +1

    Where is your lawyer? Seriously You need to go to court. They can't do this without consequence. They are required to pay you fair market value. I hope you did not reject their initial offer. If you did, you may find yourself on the short end of the stick. They do have the right to do this, but the law states that they must pay you fair market value. Get a lawyer and go to court. Pray for the Lord to guide you. You should not do anything without the Lord our God. He will see you through this.

  • @patriciaarmstrong6601
    @patriciaarmstrong6601 Před měsícem +1

    That’s a crying shame this would Beth best time for the thing called Karma to start paaYING VISITS to everyone that had there dirty little hands in this. I still don’t see how the real estate people and the owners that sold it to you can you say that they didn’t know anything about it because they had to have known

  • @SPUPRR
    @SPUPRR Před měsícem +1

    Marvin Heemeyer

  • @br171
    @br171 Před měsícem

    Shoulda taken the money

  • @merrygolding5628
    @merrygolding5628 Před měsícem +1

    Should have taken the offer of $490,000 instead of countering with $3 million.

  • @amythompson6869
    @amythompson6869 Před měsícem +2

    There is another video out saying you got a certain amount of money. I’m so sorry. I just wanted you to know. It’s an anonymous video of course.😒 I sent you a PM. I live an hour away from you. I’d love to talk to you sometime. God bless!🙏

    • @amythompson6869
      @amythompson6869 Před měsícem +3

      @@stingray8585 I was looking for an update on the Race family and I think it popped up under the name.

    • @lovethewordofgodjn321
      @lovethewordofgodjn321 Před měsícem

      Post a link please. I’m not seeing it.

    • @lisalindsay8472
      @lisalindsay8472 Před měsícem

      Feel for you. Where I live we're battling a coal mine performing long wall mining under our entire community. Homes are destroyed. One dead when his home exploded from methane leak...They should never have been permitted to mine under the homes, park, businesses, schools, churches here according to the rules. But they were, and they're carelessly blazing through, the regulators are nowhere to be found, and the county commissioner hasn't even been out here or contacted residents. He doesn't even answer calls or letters. So, yeah, I feel for you.

  • @mppar3104
    @mppar3104 Před měsícem

    👍🙏❤️

  • @josephthornsberry5659
    @josephthornsberry5659 Před měsícem

    Something really not right here …..

  • @indianbill3123
    @indianbill3123 Před měsícem

    your lawyer / attorney didn’t file for an injunction ?

  • @user-du5tg4si2j
    @user-du5tg4si2j Před měsícem

    ARE YOU GETITNG ANY HACTION?

  • @AhJodie
    @AhJodie Před měsícem

    Wow I am so sorry but there's got to be something that we can do. Start a Go Fund me too.

    • @gatlinburg-val
      @gatlinburg-val Před měsícem

      czcams.com/video/MynI5ybpHbE/video.htmlsi=tNTGn8yRFfUyDZAi

  • @jiggyfun807
    @jiggyfun807 Před měsícem

    You want another house, not money, they'll offer fair market value, which wont be on

  • @MaggieBurns-jo1wm
    @MaggieBurns-jo1wm Před měsícem

    So sad.

  • @LD__
    @LD__ Před měsícem

    🤬

  • @therosarylady
    @therosarylady Před měsícem

    I'm sorry, and sadly not shocked. Please seek legal representation ❤

  • @josephthornsberry5659
    @josephthornsberry5659 Před měsícem

    WHY HAVE YOU NOT RECEIVED COMPENSATION?

  • @chillbilly1975
    @chillbilly1975 Před měsícem

    Haven't received one penny, but how much did you decline? Lol asking for future income was absurd. Lol

  • @michaelcollins6290
    @michaelcollins6290 Před měsícem +2

    A campground will generate more tax revenue than a rental house ( it’s not even close) . You wanted to make a buck of tourist.Pigeon Forge is way overhyped. You should have bought property a few miles from the strip

    • @mikarace
      @mikarace Před měsícem +1

      The house WAS 1 minute from the strip. It is apparent you do not know our story. Maybe watch the first video.

    • @michaelcollins6290
      @michaelcollins6290 Před měsícem +2

      @@mikarace Reminder to everyone every mile someone takes to get to Pigeon Forge ,was TAKEN to make roads this nothing new . I’m not bashing on you it just facts,you were unfortunately the unlucky one this time .One mile is a risky buy from the strip

  • @scotttharp5015
    @scotttharp5015 Před měsícem +1

    2 Sides to EVERY Story , if this is True ( it SUCKS ) but to Me , She's pretty calm for Her House being Bulldozed . . . Just Sayin

    • @bmorris8276
      @bmorris8276 Před měsícem +2

      Ehhh it was a 'investment ' property

    • @TinaMarie869
      @TinaMarie869 Před měsícem

      It's very true. I don't know how I would be if this was done to me but maybe you can.

  • @deedew6430
    @deedew6430 Před měsícem +4

    They w money for that property. It is what is. Wrong as it is . But the government backs it. Just take it as a loss on your taxes taxes.

    • @penni6432
      @penni6432 Před měsícem +3

      You wouldn't say that if it were happening to you or your loved ones.

    • @TinaMarie869
      @TinaMarie869 Před měsícem +1

      Please when they come for your house or parents house tell me how you feel until then zip it

  • @mylesstandish9299
    @mylesstandish9299 Před měsícem +2

    I don't believe you

    • @TinaMarie869
      @TinaMarie869 Před měsícem +3

      You need to go to one of the meetings she is telling the truth. Take a walk around the neighborhood they will tell you she is telling the truth