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We are a coalition of involved citizens and community groups advocating for improved and effective planning for future development and growth in Knox County, Tennessee

Help! I saw a rezoning sign or got a postcard in the mail. What should I do?

Land use is a very emotional topic for all parties. We’ve been there. We’ve asked the questions, done the research. We know how overwhelming and frustrating the process can be.

What you need to know: from the time that you receive a public notification, either by mail or signage, the process happens quickly and you will need to act accordingly. The Applicant has had months, maybe years, to prepare for their request. Citizens have weeks to prepare their response, so time is critically important.

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Screenshot of Tennessee State Legislature page with HB652 SB785

HB652 SB785 – KCPA Position

A bill in the Tennessee state legislature seeks to micro-manage subdivision design at the state level and take it away from local bodies. HB652 SB785 prohibits local governments or planning commissions from requiring more than one means of ingress and egress into a...
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Picture showing two houses 200 feet apart, a line between them, and text saying "A 55 minute walk"

What Happens when we don’t connect new subdivisions?

Two houses in northeast Knox were built 200 feet apart in two different subdivisions. 7301 Foxlair Rd and 6705 Shimmering Brooks Lane share a property line - they have a shared fence between them. Neighborhood connectivity was not a priority, and the neighborhoods...
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Map showing 2-E-25-DP 7514 Millertown Pk

Development Plan for 7514 Millertown Pike

The Planning Commission will consider a development plan for 7514 Millertown Pike at their Thurs, Feb 13th meeting. File 2-E-25-DP. You can submit comments and sign up to speak on that page. Homestead Land Holdings has requested 56 attached houses on these 14 acres....
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First Creek Watershed map

First Creek Watershed Public Input Meeting Tues Feb 11th 5-7PM

There is a public input meeting on Tuesday, Feb 11th, from 5-7PM at New Harvest Park for community input. Knox County is developing an Integrated Watershed Plan to holistically address water quality and quantity challenges across the region. This comprehensive...
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Shipe Rd rezoning withdrawn from County Commission agenda

The rezoning request on Shipe Rd (12-B-24-RZ) has been withdrawn from the County Commission zoning agenda. No reason was provided. This usually indicates that either the developer has backed out, or that the developer has figured out a way to make it work with the...
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Asheville Hwy Rezonings

Wooddale Rd Rezoning Follow-up

Wooddale Rd Rezoning Background: Read the East Knox Community Plan - an excellent Planning document guiding character for the community. Here's an excerpt where the plan defines Rural Character and another that defines Development Corridors. Wooddale Rd - rezoning...
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February 2025

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  • Knoxville City Council
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  • Protect Westland Drive Town Hall Meeting
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  • TPO Technical Committee Meeting
  • Agenda Review - Knoxville - Knox County Planning
  • First Creek Watershed Public Input Meeting
  • Wooddale Rd - Meet the Developer
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  • Knoxville - Knox County Planning Commission Meeting
  • Farragut Board of Mayor and Alderman
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  • Knoxville Board of Zoning Appeals
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  • Knox County Commission - Monthly Meeting
  • Knox County Commission Meeting - Zoning
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  • TPO Executive Board Meeting
  • TPO Executive Board Meeting
  • Knox County BZA
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