A Boost for Burlington

Chilhowee Park parking lot photo

The city wants a multi-use development to replace a surface parking lot across Magnolia Avenue from Chilhowee Park.

Riverfront High-Rise Stalls

Proposed downtown apartment development rendering.

The city’s Design Review Board postponed action on a proposal for a 17-story apartment building downtown overlooking the Tennessee River.

All Aboard

Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen photo.

The Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen changed course to approve the county’s Growth Policy Plan, setting it up for implementation.

Growth for Chapman and Choto

Margie Grace photo

Over objections from area residents, the Planning Commission approves developments in South and West Knox County.

Opposition Rises to Growth Plan

A section of the proposed growth map, with planned growth areas in yellow.

Fears of lost farmland and rural overdevelopment drive a chorus of concern from farmers, conservationists and community groups.

Second Term Priorities

Mayor Indya Kincannon photo

Kincannon pledges to focus on safety, housing, public spaces and quality of life during her final 1,460 days as Knoxville’s mayor.

Growing Concerns

Farmer Adam Thompson speaks to the Growth Policy Coordinating Committee as county commissioners Kim Frazier and Terry Hill look on.

Advocates for preserving farms and rural areas see danger in the county’s proposed new growth map.

A Possible Course Correction

Photo of Sterchi-Audigier House

With local opposition to a site on Magnolia Avenue mounting, state officials say they’re looking at other options for a new parole office.

Greasing the Wheels of Development

Hancen Sale Photo.

Council OKs a flurry of proposals to make some types of commercial redevelopment and multi-family residential housing easier to build.