Planning Debate Sharpens

Protect developers or rural areas? County Commission shows some divides as a new comprehensive plan comes closer to its final form.

County Declares Impasse on Growth Plan

Mayor Glenn Jacobs is seeking state intervention after Farragut voted down his proposed changes.

As Knox County begins work on next year’s budget, some long-term trends are likely to constrain spending.

Despite some uncertainties, County Commission signs off on the Belltown development, which will bring nearly 1,100 homes to North Knox County.

Contending for an open at-large seat are two women with backgrounds as community advocates.

In other primary results, Helsley is the Dems’ county mayor candidate, and Frazier beat Driscoll in the 11th District Commission contest.

In a classic growth-vs.-planning contest, a longtime community leader and a fitness entrepreneur vie for the Republican nomination.

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