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Agency Overview
Knoxville-Knox County Planning (Planning) was established in 1956 by Knoxville and Knox County as the agency responsible for comprehensive county-wide planning and administration of zoning and land subdivision regulations and remains so today, except for the town of Farragut. Funding for Planning activities comes primarily from city and county appropriations and from federal grants for specific studies.
Read MoreBoards, Commissions, and Case Updates
Meeting schedules, up-to-date case info, agenda updates, and minutes are available for the following boards and commissions staffed by Knoxville-Knox County Planning.
Read MoreEast Knox Community Plan
East Knox Community Plan will build upon and enhance existing plans for the area by developing a community vision and identifying a variety of tools to achieve this vision. By using existing plans, and assessing other planning themes not previously addressed in those plans, the East Knox Community Plan will help the community and its stakeholders plan for the future.
Read MoreGov. John Sevier Scenic Highway Corridor Study
This study will develop policy recommendations to protect rich historic assets, rural character and scenic qualities of the corridor.
Read MoreHardin Valley Mobility Study
Knoxville-Knox County Planning and Knox County have partnered to examine existing transportation conditions and future needs in the Hardin Valley area. The study will prioritize improvements with the goal of maintaining mobility and addressing safety for people using different types of transportation.
Read MoreStaff Support
Urban areas like Knoxville and Knox County operate through the interworkings of many groups: profit and nonprofit, government and private, elected and appointed, paid and volunteer. Knoxville-Knox County Planning is a major player among these.
Read MoreTennessee Scenic Highway and Parkway
Scenic Highway and Parkway legislation establish a set of regulations for a system of highways with natural scenic beauty and historical significance across the state.
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