Over objections from area residents, the Planning Commission approves developments in South and West Knox County.
Opposition Rises to Growth Plan
Fears of lost farmland and rural overdevelopment drive a chorus of concern from farmers, conservationists and community groups.
Second Term Priorities
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
Advocates for preserving farms and rural areas see danger in the county’s proposed new growth map.
A Possible Course Correction
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
Council OKs a flurry of proposals to make some types of commercial redevelopment and multi-family residential housing easier to build.
Townhouse Uptick
With hillside protection regulations and a hot housing market, developers bring higher-density projects to the Planning Commission.
Building Backlogs
As the population continues to grow, the city and the county are struggling to keep up with the demand for approving construction projects.
On the Map
As Advance Knox enters its final public input phase, officials present details of how and where the county could grow.
Searching for the Missing Middle
A new report recommends the City of Knoxville encourage more housing density near selected commercial centers.