County Commission votes down proposals to rezone property against owners’ wishes, but signals new skepticism of development.
Weekly Watch: Oct. 21-27, 2024
Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Property Rights and Fights
County Commissioner Andy Fox is pushing for something officials say they’ve never seen — downzoning properties against the owners’ wishes.
Thunder Mountain Moves Ahead
Despite local opposition and concerns about amending the county’s brand-new plan, a developer wins votes on South Knox rezoning.
A Receding Red Tide
A dramatic falloff in Republican voting led to Democratic gains in this year’s county election.
Election 2024: County Commission District 9
An unusual three-way race makes things interesting in the hills and neighborhoods of South Knox County
Republican Shakeout
With different influences — and influencers — vying for power in local races, the county primary yielded some unexpectedly wide margins and unexpectedly close calls.
Primary 2024: County Commission District 9
A UT event planner and a politically active lawyer face off in the South Knox Republican primary.
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