Beyond Advance Knox

As the county’s two-year planning process wraps up, the hard work of putting it into practice begins.

Pay as You Grow?

Two Hardin Valley subdivisions highlight the county’s challenge in funding infrastructure — and the sway it gives developers.

Despite vocal opposition, the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission approves a 475-unit subdivision for a farm in East Knox County.

As Knox County prepares to update its vision for the future, officials confront the difficulty of keeping up with changing conditions.

Does Knox County need a standalone planning commission? Some county commissioners think it would allow more orderly growth. Others aren’t so sure.

Citing concerns about traffic and ‘irresponsible development,’ the town board turns down an amendment pushed by County Mayor Glenn Jacobs.

By a razor-thin margin, City Council opted to ease restrictions on development in Knox County’s rural areas.

With support from county and city leaders, a proposal to reduce restrictions on rural development clears its first hurdle.

An alliance of residents and civic groups across Knox County comes together to push for better planning and infrastructure.

Representatives of residential groups call for better planning in the fast-growing, unincorporated areas of Knox County.