APPOMATTOX, VA – In a 3-2 vote Monday, the Appomattox Board of Supervisors approved a wedding venue on Piney Mountain Road, overriding a unanimous recommendation for denial from its own Planning Commission.

The decision followed a public hearing where residents voiced sharp opposition, citing concerns over traffic on the narrow rural road, noise, and light pollution from the proposed Quail Run Wedding and Special Events Venue. The Planning Commission had previously found the project would negatively impact the “harmony and/or character” of the agricultural neighborhood.

“They’re robbing us of our dream,” said Jack Adams, one of several new landowners in an adjacent nine-lot subdivision. “That’s a home for me. It’s a business site for them.”

Applicant Mary Beth Mayes defended the project as a family-run business that would bring revenue and an affordable event space to the county. In a key concession, the board’s approval was granted on the condition that all music must be contained indoors.

The motion to approve was made by Supervisor Trevor Hipps and passed with support from Chairman John Hinkle and Supervisor Ken Wolfskill. Supervisors Samuel Carter and Alfred Jones voted against the permit.