knoxville-knox county planning

Middle Housing Takes Center Stage

Council takes a first look at Mayor Indya Kincannon’s ‘missing middle’ housing proposal for the city’s older neighborhoods.

Organized opposition from high-income residents kills an affordable housing project planned for the Choto area of Southwest Knox County.

Planning commissioners approve a wedding venue in East Knox County, even though it’s been operating for the past two years.

With hillside protection regulations and a hot housing market, developers bring higher-density projects to the Planning Commission.

As the population continues to grow, the city and the county are struggling to keep up with the demand for approving construction projects.

Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.

The Planning Commission votes to rezone South High in anticipation of a sale to the McNabb Center.

The McNabb Center plans to convert South High into a drug treatment facility, while Historic Knoxville High is open to younger tenants.

Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.

The Planning Commission approves doubling the number of overnight accommodations at Ancient Lore Village.