Stronger Together

We are a coalition of involved citizens and community groups advocating for improved and effective planning for future development and growth in Knox County, Tennessee

Help! I saw a rezoning sign or got a postcard in the mail. What should I do?

Land use is a very emotional topic for all parties. We’ve been there. We’ve asked the questions, done the research. We know how overwhelming and frustrating the process can be.

What you need to know: from the time that you receive a public notification, either by mail or signage, the process happens quickly and you will need to act accordingly. The Applicant has had months, maybe years, to prepare for their request. Citizens have weeks to prepare their response, so time is critically important.

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County Commission Signals “Business as Usual” with first Plan Amendment for Advance Knox

Community leaders feel their trust in Advance Knox has been betrayed after a majority of County Commissioners didn’t enforce the new plan’s requirements to change the plan. At the August 19th zoning meeting, the Knox County Commission adopted a Plan Amendment to the...
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Planning Commission Passes an Out-of-Cycle Plan Amendment

In July Planning Commissioners created an exception to the quarterly Plan Amendment process, even before the first-ever quarterly plan amendment started.

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August 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Preview

Engage Agenda Review Meeting - Tues, Aug 6th, 11:30AM, Small Assembly Room. Not broadcast. Current Agenda and Cases Submit comments - due no later than 3PM Wed, Jan 10th View Submitted Comments Request to speak - due 9AM Jan 11th Planning Commission Meeting 1:30 PM...
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 Advocates Statement on the Advance Knox passage

Monday evening, the Knox County Commission approved the second piece of Advance Knox. Our perspective is that this is a mixed outcome. Commissioners Frazier, Schoonmaker and Beeler offered up amendments to the plan over the past week. Many of the less consequential...
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Our Position on the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Plan

A joint position from the Knox County Planning Alliance and the core team of Advocates for Balanced Growth Amendments+Supported+by+Advocates+-+With+ExplanationsDownload The Advance Knox process has had substantial public involvement, and we are grateful for the hard...
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Summary of Proposed Growth Plan Changes

The Knox County Growth Plan is changing! These slides from the Advance Knox consultants provide a comprehensive overview of the process…

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  • Knoxville City Council
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  • Frazier Educational Series - how Planning & EPW work together 9/5/24
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  • TPO Technical Committee Meeting
  • Agenda Review - Knoxville - Knox County Planning
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  • Knoxville - Knox County Planning Commission Meeting
  • Farragut Board of Mayor and Alderman
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  • Knox County Commission Agenda Review
  • Knox County Commission Meeting - Zoning
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  • Knoxville Board of Zoning Appeals
  • Knoxville City Council
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  • TPO Executive Board Meeting
  • TPO Executive Board Meeting
  • Knox County BZA
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