NEWPORT-Despite multiple meetings, what roads are accepted into the county road system continue to be a focus of debate.

Several roads are on the agenda for Monday's Cocke County Legislative Body meeting and the Cocke County Highway Commission had even more discussions during Tuesday's regular meeting.

Of primary concern are roads in various developments throughout the county, including Blessing Way and roads in the Applewood Estates.

"I've received calls on Applewood Estates, Highpoint and Grandview," said Cocke County Road Superintendent John Holloway. "I don't know what the CLB will do.

"I think the roads should be brought up to the old regulations before they're accepted," said Highway Commission Chairman Ronald Blazer.

Holloway said one call, in particular, upset him because of false allegations.

"There's a rumor that I and (a local builder) are wanting to take in Blessing Way and develop it," said Holloway. "That's the biggest lie. I don't even know who owns it. They said there was a bulldozer up there and wanted to know who it belongs to. I know who it doesn't belong to and that's us. I got furious when I heard about it today."

Blazer encouraged Highway Commission members to be present at Monday's CLB meeting for the road discussions.

In other business Tuesday, commissioners voted to change Snapdragon Way and Sorghum Way to Snapdragon Road and Sorghum Road due to a 911 labeling error.

Danny Fish questioned progress on improvements on Black Mountain Road. Holloway said because the work borders U.S. Forest Service property, "we're having to jump through all the hoops. We've filed every paper they have asked for."

Commissioners also approved a work plan for the next two weeks, with most requests focusing on patching, ditching and grading.