The South Waterfront apartment development will move forward after a new planning commissioner changes his vote.
New Law Could Slow Development
A statute passed this year prevents Knox County from getting developers to pay the entire cost of needed road improvements.
Kerbela Project Rebuffed Again
A developer failed a second time to get Planning Commission approval for its planned apartment complex on the South Waterfront but can try again.
The Power of Precedents
How a 22-year-old court ruling involving the City of Knoxville and Cherokee Country Club has affected County Commission’s quest to regulate data centers.
Multi-unit Housing Spike
Report: Permitting for single-family homes dropped in 2025, while apartment and condo project approvals boomed.
Weekly Watch: April 6-12, 2026
Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
CareCuts on the Move
Knoxville-Knox County Planning commissioners promote compassion while approving a facility for the homeless in Norwood.
Weekly Watch: Aug. 11-17, 2025
Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Assessing Amenities
A paused project in East Knoxville highlights the complexities for creative developers using the Planned Development process.
Cottages and Duplexes
The Planning Commission recommends ordinance changes to allow cottage courts and subdivided duplexes to increase housing options.