The consultant that’s developing the county’s Unified Development Ordinance has presented revised zoning districts and land uses to public officials.
A Regulatory Realignment
The county’s consultant is winding up its audit of land-use regulations in preparation for drafting the Unified Development Ordinance.
UDO Week
A consultant will present a preliminary look at Knox County’s zoning overhaul during four days of public meetings beginning next Monday.
Weekly Watch: July 28-Aug. 4, 2025
Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Changing Horses
Knox County is swapping out consulting firms working on a zoning ordinance overhaul to implement the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
2024 Revue: The City and the County
From the downtown stadium to Advance Knox, It was a ‘building year’ in more ways than one for Knoxville and Knox County.
Zoning In
County Commission votes down proposals to rezone property against owners’ wishes, but signals new skepticism of development.
Property Rights and Fights
County Commissioner Andy Fox is pushing for something officials say they’ve never seen — downzoning properties against the owners’ wishes.
Commission Adopts New Land Use Plan
A host of amendments add some teeth and detail to the 20-year vision for Knox County growth and development.
Planning Debate Sharpens
Protect developers or rural areas? County Commission shows some divides as a new comprehensive plan comes closer to its final form.











