The dispute over an oversized American flagpole at a Camping World location in Sevierville, Tennessee, is moving to court. The case is similar to an ongoing controversy in Greenville, where the company has also installed a flagpole that exceeds city regulations.
Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis announced on social media that a court hearing is scheduled for April 15 in Sevierville city court. The legal issue began when the city issued a notice of violation on January 30, stating that Camping World’s 130-foot flagpole exceeded the city’s 44-foot height limit for safety reasons.
The company was given a 30-day deadline to bring the flagpole into compliance. Since no action was taken, a citation was issued, and the company is now facing a $50 daily fine starting March 5 until the violation is resolved. Despite the city denying their initial request for the flagpole in February of last year, Camping World proceeded with the installation.
Meanwhile, a similar situation is unfolding in Greenville, where Camping World received a violation notice in January for installing a 130-foot flagpole and a 3,200-square-foot American flag against city regulations. On Thursday, the Greenville City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing and vote on a text amendment that, if passed, would allow the flagpole to remain.
Camping World has not yet paid $6,000 in fines related to the Greenville violation, according to Councilwoman Marion Blackburn. The situation has sparked debate in both communities, with some supporting Camping World’s decision to display the large flag, while others emphasize the importance of following city regulations for safety and zoning compliance.
As the legal proceedings move forward, both cases highlight broader discussions on corporate compliance with local laws, as well as the balance between patriotic displays and municipal regulations.
