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Logan County Pole Dancing Question still Unanswered

Posted: 7:45 PM Apr 24, 2012
Reporter: Michael Gossum

Logan County Pole Dancing Question still Unanswered

This afternoon's meeting at the Red River Fish and Game Club in Adairville saw spirited discussion on whether Sheila Haley should be allowed to have pole dancers in her establishment.

The main opposition features many of the local churches, and this was an opportunity for everyone to give their support or opposition to the issue.

"There is no legal or legitimate reason as to why Judge Chick shouldn't issue me a permit. Just because you don't approve is not a reason for him to turn me down," said Haley.

Logan county Judge-Executive Logan Chick held a public meeting today for everyone to voice their concerns or support.

Those in favor brought up several issues like personal freedom and change.

"I know that it's scary when something new happens. It would freak us out if an alien landed in the parking lot too, but nobody's really looking for that to happen today. It's not that bad, the world is not ending. She wants to do something different," said Tony Jones, for the dancers.

"There are very few places that I've worked over my many years, that I feel safe to stay, go and work, and this is one of them," said dancer with stage name Jen.

The dancers are not nude, they wear bikinis.

However, the opposition cites many reasons why they don't want the pole dancers, such as who has jurisdiction and morality.

"I think before we grant a permit, we need to find out exactly where the line is, so that the right people can regulate it in the right way," said the Oak Grove Baptist Church Pastor.

"I have some concerns about the effect that this type of business has on marriages," said Adairville Baptist Church Pastor, Mark Bond.

"I'm more worried about what will happen six months down the road when your place becomes worth something, and my place becomes worthless," said Jerry Robertson, against the dancers.

"Have they also submitted a floor plan indicating where the dancing would take place? I believe until these question are answered, it would be premature to grant a entertainment license," said Family Foundation Field Rep. Richard Nelson.

Haley feels that both she and Judge Chick are under a lot of pressure.

"You have not only voiced your negative opinions about me and my business, you have put him under so much stress and pressure about the choice he makes to issue me a permit or not. How fair is that?" said Haley.

Haley's business splits the state line, she serves alcohol in Tennessee, and the dancing portion is in Kentucky.

Now the decision rests solely with Judge Chick.

He said he will likely make a decision within the next ten days.