Serving nearly 8,500 customers in a rural area east of Nashville, Tennessee, the Gladeville Utility District (GUD) has experienced unprecedented development pressure in recent years. In response to this growth, a comprehensive Water Master Plan (WMP) was completed in 2023 to evaluate existing system performance, identify long‑term infrastructure needs, and establish a cost-effective 20‑year capital improvements strategy. The planning effort identified 17 major projects totaling approximately $97 million, with 11 of these improvements (estimated at approximately $70.7 million) required by 2033 to meet service needs for existing customers as well as the projected growth. Additionally, analysis of the distribution system hydraulic model indicated that expansion of the district’s water treatment plant from an existing capacity of 6 mgd to 12 mgd would be necessary by 2033 to meet projected maximum day demands. Following completion of the WMP, on-call hydraulic modeling support has been conducted to assess the impacts of numerous large-scale development proposals. The district’s rural setting, characterized by abundant undeveloped land, has accelerated the pace and scale of these requests, further stressing existing infrastructure and complicating capital planning. Alternative supply strategies were evaluated to provide flexibility in implementing major improvements. A potential interconnection with the neighboring West Wilson Utility District, supported by a new booster pump station capable of delivering up to 5 mgd, was identified as a viable interim and long-term solution. This approach could defer the treatment plant expansion by approximately 10+ years, reduce the number of projects by one (i.e., 16 total projects), and yield nearly $100 million in cost savings in the next 10 years, while maintaining reliable service during continued growth. This presentation will highlight the analytical methods used to refine project recommendations, and discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with managing rapid, large‑scale development in a rural utility service area.