Help stop the $65 million Davidson County Sportsplex. Help fund our lawsuit to stop the fiscal irresponsibility!

Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Fellow Residents of Davidson County, Imagine waking up to the roar of construction equipment and the destruction of over a hundred acres of serene woodland wildlife habitat. This isn't a distant nightmare, it's the looming reality of the proposed $65 million Davidson County Sportsplex in Southmont, NC. We need your urgent support to fund a critical lawsuit to halt this ill-conceived project before it's too late.

The Davidson County Sportsplex is a massive 125+ acre development with plans for 16 athletic fields, 3500 parking places, and a 5 acre outdoor water park. While promoters tout it as an "East Coast destination" promising jobs and tourism, it's a "build it and they will come" gamble and the true cost falls squarely on us the taxpayers of Davidson County.

Financial Burden on Taxpayers

This $65 million project (roughly $380 per Davidson County resident) diverts funds from schools, roads, and other much needed infrastructure. Who benefits? Out-of-town developers and event organizers, not our families.

Environmental Devastation

This project would carve up forested areas, threatening local wildlife habitats, increasing flood risks in our already vulnerable watershed, and contributing to air and water pollution from heavy traffic and construction runoff. Our rural charm is what makes Southmont special. Do we really want to trade it for concrete and crowds?

Community Disruption

Noise, light pollution, and surging traffic would shatter the peace of nearby homes and farms. Our kids deserve to play in open fields, not battle for space in overbuilt complexes that prioritize profit over people.

Local opposition is growing

Residents all over Davidson County are uniting against this overreach. But words alone won't stop bulldozers. We need a strong legal challenge to enforce zoning laws, environmental protections, and fiscal accountability.

It's a bad location

The location in Southmont is a twenty minute drive on narrow, winding two lane roads from the nearest interstate. There are no nearby restaurants other than two diners and a gas station that has limited seating. There are only few hotels/motels within twenty minute drive. It's not convenient to the majority of the population in Davidson County, and it's not convenient to most of the schools. The property the county purchased for this massive sports complex is surrounded by an existing residential neighborhood. The noise and light pollution will impact the homes, some of which are only a few hundred feet from the proposed fields.

Our Fight: A Lawsuit for Accountability

We've retained an attorney experienced in land-use law to pursue our legal challenges.

This isn't just a lawsuit—it's a stand for our right to a say in our future. With your help, we can force transparency and give the taxpayers of Davidson county a say in how funds that were intended for infrastructure development, our schools, and first responders are spent.

How You Can Make a Difference

Every dollar raised goes directly to legal fees, expert witnesses, and court filings. Any amount donated helps!

Please share this fundraiser with your friends and family. Share the link or post on Facebook, post it on Nextdoor, and share via email and text. We need your help to spread the word. Join the facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/southmontsportsplexcommunity and/or join our email list at http://southmontsportsplex.com to stay informed.

Fund details

Any money collected that remains after the lawsuit concludes will be donated to Communities In Schools (Lexington/Davidson County). Communities in Schools is a non-profit organization that is focused on ways to keep kids in school so that they can achieve success in life. They do this by purchasing supplies and donating them directly to the schools and students where they can make the biggest impact. They will donate items such as notebooks and writing supplies, warm coats and clothes, and sports equipment. They provide mentors and tutors or whatever is needed to keep kids engaged and focused in the classroom and community. You can find more information here: http://lexington.communitiesinschools.org

Together, we can demand fiscal responsibility and preserve our community.

Donate now—stop the Sportsplex!