As public opposition mounts, commissioners kick final approval of a revised ordinance restricting the Board of Zoning Appeals’ authority to next month.
Spending the County Bounty
A new public works building, utility upgrades, nonprofits and a mental health hospital lead Knox County’s plans for $92 million in pandemic aid.
Crash Course
A new map of severe traffic accidents helps planners and engineers identify the region’s most dangerous roads.
Best-Laid Plans
As Knox County prepares to update its vision for the future, officials confront the difficulty of keeping up with changing conditions.
At a Crossroads
Knox County says it wants to do a better job of providing infrastructure for new development. Growth in the Gibbs community shows hard that is.
Water Fight
Knox County moves to address persistent flooding around Cedar Bluff and three other trouble spots.
Walk Which Way?
A greenway study showcases Knox County’s pedestrian ambitions. A sidewalk ordinance tests their limits.
The Northwest Passage
Long planned and delayed, in the next few years the extension of Schaad Road will create a major new corridor in Knox County’s fastest-growing corner.
Codes Confusion
Complaints from homebuilders lead to Knox County reassigning its building official and backing off from recently adopted codes.