BELLEVUE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Neighbors in Bellevue say the nearby rock quarry is rocking their houses.

Controlled explosions are causing some concern in the community, but the company says they're not doing anything wrong.

Lisa Bradley has houses in West Park and in Cross Timbers, both in Bellevue.

She told News 2 both houses shake when Vulcan Materials Company performs a blast, and she's concerned it's impacting her home's structure.

Bradley she felt a blast from a rock explosion on Monday—the biggest one she's felt since last year.

She said it's a scary feeling, somewhat like an earthquake, and wished she was aware of when they were going to happen.

Her main concern is her home's foundation, she told News 2.

"When there's big ones like that I think they could sometimes be over what they're allowed to do," Bradley said. "I don't know who is keeping track of that or who is checking on that, or if they are testing it."

Vulcan Materials Company sent News 2 a statement reading, "Vulcan Materials has operated the River Road Quarry for decades. As part of producing construction materials for roads, bridges, hospitals, schools, and infrastructure projects, we conduct blasting, historically on average, less than twice per month. Blasts last for less than a second and we track ground vibrations, from multiple monitoring stations, to ensure we are well within state-required limits. Prior to any blasting, we notify nearly 50 neighbors who have signed up for notifications from our quarry. At Vulcan, we make every effort to be a good neighbor, which includes supporting local organizations and hosting on-site tours and open houses."

To reach Vulcan Materials, contact [email protected]. 

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