Sean Murphy has taken his legal fight with Farragut and several others over Biddle Farms to the U.S. Supreme Court in hopes of a restart to the litigation.
Weekly Watch: April 7-13, 2025
Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Positive Development
After a 16-year slump, a record year for residential building permits in 2023 restored housing starts to pre-Great Recession levels.
Interstate Makeover
TDOT is planning a comprehensive overhaul of I-40/75 through West Knox County that would include choice lanes and interchange upgrades.
Farragut Board Votes to Reconsider Growth Plan
With one alderman changing his mind after assurances from County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, the planning update looks likely to pass.
County Declares Impasse on Growth Plan
Mayor Glenn Jacobs is seeking state intervention after Farragut voted down his proposed changes.
Farragut Blocks Growth Plan Changes Again
For the second time in four years, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen thwarts County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ efforts.
Crowdsourced Solutions
On special education and a new Farragut school, KCS plans have been shaped by listening to the community.
Farragut ‘Solutions’
After two years of trying, Knox County Schools has found property for a new school at the county’s western edge. Now it just has to decide what kind.
At a Crossroads
Event space, museum displays, offices — Farragut considers the future of its historic Campbell Station Inn.