Growth plan & zoning rewrite
What the county and the city have decided about the growth plan, the comprehensive plan and the countywide zoning rewrite (Advance Knox) — and how many rezonings are moving.
Where this stands
The record holds 48 decisions on this, from January 2020 to December 2025, at the Town of Farragut Board of Mayor & Aldermen, the Knox County Board of Commissioners and the City of Knoxville City Council. [1] [48]
The most recent was on December 9, 2025: Fund update to comprehensive plan with Knoxville-Knox County Planning — adopted 9-0-0-0. [48]
11 of them were decided by a split vote. [1] [2] [12] [22] [27] [31]
One of them was a deferral to a later meeting. [15]
The largest dollar amount stated in these decisions is $1,181,062, in Approve contract with Kimley-Horn for Comprehensive Plan development. [7]
Who voted how — Town of Farragut Board of Mayor & Aldermen
| Member | Jan 23, 2020 [1–2] | May 25, 2023 [12] | Jul 13, 2023 [13] |
|---|---|---|---|
| David White | — | No | Absent |
| Drew Burnette | No | Aye | Aye |
| Louise Povlin | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Ron Pinchok | Aye | — | — |
| Ron Williams | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Scott Meyer | Aye | Aye | Aye |
Who voted how — Knox County Board of Commissioners
| Member | Apr 22, 2024 [32–39] | Apr 22, 2024 [40] | Apr 22, 2024 [41] | Apr 22, 2024 [42] | Apr 22, 2024 [43] | Apr 22, 2024 [44] | Oct 28, 2024 [46] | Apr 28, 2025 [47] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Thompson | — | — | — | — | — | — | Aye | Aye |
| Andy Fox | — | — | — | — | — | — | No | Aye |
| Angela Russell | — | — | — | — | — | — | Aye | Abstain |
| Carson Dailey | Aye | No | Aye | Aye | Aye | No | — | — |
| Courtney Durrett | Aye | No | Aye | Aye | Aye | No | Aye | Aye |
| Damon Rawls | — | — | — | — | — | — | Aye | Aye |
| Dasha Lundy | Aye | No | Aye | Aye | Aye | No | — | — |
| Gina Oster | Aye | No | Aye | Aye | Aye | No | Aye | Aye |
| John Schoonmaker | Aye | No | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | — | — |
| Kim Frazier | Aye | No | Aye | Aye | Aye | No | Aye | Aye |
| Kyle Ward | Aye | Aye | No | Aye | No | No | — | — |
| Larsen Jay | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | No | Aye | Aye |
| Rhonda Lee | Aye | No | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Richie Beeler | Aye | No | Aye | Aye | Aye | No | — | — |
| Shane Jackson | — | — | — | — | — | — | Aye | Aye |
| Terry Hill | Aye | No | Aye | Aye | Aye | No | Aye | Aye |
Rezonings and plan amendments, last 12 months
- Knox County Board of Commissioners: 81 cases — 75 approved, 3 deferred, 2 heard, 1 withdrawn See every case →
- City of Knoxville City Council: 47 cases — 44 approved, 2 deferred, 1 withdrawn See every case →
- Town of Farragut Board of Mayor & Aldermen: 2 cases — 2 approved See every case →
Also decided outside the bodies we cover
- Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission — votes first on rezonings and on the zoning rewrite, and decides subdivision plats and development plans
Every step on the record (48 related decisions, oldest first)
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[1] · Town of Farragut Board of Mayor & Aldermen
January 23, 2020R-2020-02
Amend Knox County growth policy plan
Motion: Motion to reject Resolution R-2020-02.
Source: official minutes (PDF) for January 23, 2020.
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[2] · Town of Farragut Board of Mayor & Aldermen
January 23, 2020R-2020-02
Amend Knox County growth policy plan
Motion: Voting on the original motion and adding back Section 3.5 of the growth policy plan and amending the density to 1-4 dwelling units.
Source: official minutes (PDF) for January 23, 2020.
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[3] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
June 28, 20215-B-21-SP
Approve Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from AG/HP to RR/HP
Source: official minutes (PDF) for June 28, 2021.
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[4] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
August 23, 20217-D-21-RZ
Approve rezoning for William Wilson Construction from A to PR
Source: official minutes (PDF) for August 23, 2021.
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[5] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
August 23, 20217-I-21-RZ
Approve rezoning for Worley Builders, Inc. from A to PR (1 du/acre)
Source: official minutes (PDF) for August 23, 2021.
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[6] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
August 23, 20217-J-21-RZ
Approve rezoning for John B. Griffith, Sr. from I to RA
Source: official minutes (PDF) for August 23, 2021.
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[7] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
October 25, 2021R-21-10-903
Approve contract with Kimley-Horn for Comprehensive Plan development
Source: official minutes (PDF) for October 25, 2021.
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[8] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
December 19, 202210-B-22-SP
Approve South County Sector Plan amendment for Charles Pruitt
Source: official minutes (PDF) for December 19, 2022.
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[9] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
December 19, 202210-B-22-RZ
Approve rezoning from A to PR for Charles Pruitt
Source: official minutes (PDF) for December 19, 2022.
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[10] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
March 27, 2023Amend agenda to add 8 items, including resolutions and presentations
Source: official minutes (PDF) for March 27, 2023.
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[11] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
March 27, 2023Project update presentation by Advance Knox Consultants
Adopted no recorded voteRoll call & discussion →Source: official minutes (PDF) for March 27, 2023.
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[12] · Town of Farragut Board of Mayor & Aldermen
May 25, 2023Approve professional services agreement with TSW for Town Center Visioning Plan
Source: official minutes (PDF) for May 25, 2023.
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[13] · Town of Farragut Board of Mayor & Aldermen
July 13, 2023Approve steering committee for MUTC visioning plan
Source: official minutes (PDF) for July 13, 2023.
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[14] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
September 25, 2023Amend agenda to defer resolutions R-23-9-401 and R-23-9-907
Source: official minutes (PDF) for September 25, 2023.
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[15] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
September 25, 2023R-23-9-401
Unified Development Ordinance contract deferred
Source: official minutes (PDF) for September 25, 2023.
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[16] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
October 23, 2023Defer 3 agenda items to November meeting
Source: official minutes (PDF) for October 23, 2023.
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[17] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
November 20, 2023Withdraw resolutions R-23-11-406 and rezoning request 10-J-23-RZ from agenda
Source: official minutes (PDF) for November 20, 2023.
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[18] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
November 20, 2023R-23-11-406
Resolution to approve contract with Kendig Keast Collaborative withdrawn
Source: official minutes (PDF) for November 20, 2023.
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[19] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
February 26, 2024R-24-2-901
Amend the Growth Policy Plan
Motion: This item was heard later at the meeting after “Other Business”. (Please see Page____)
Adopted no recorded voteRoll call & discussion →Source: official minutes (PDF) for February 26, 2024.
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[20] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
February 26, 2024R-24-2-901
Amend the Growth Policy Plan
Motion: Motion to approve Resolution R-24-2-901 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to amend the Growth Policy Plan.
Source: official minutes (PDF) for February 26, 2024.
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[21] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
February 26, 2024R-24-2-901
Amend the Growth Policy Plan
Motion: Substitute motion to approve Resolution R-24-2-901 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to amend the Growth Policy Plan contingent upon approval of the Knox County Comprehensive L...
Source: official minutes (PDF) for February 26, 2024.
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[22] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
February 26, 20241-E-24-RZ
Rezoning request of Connor P. Kelly for 1630 Harvey Road
Source: official minutes (PDF) for February 26, 2024.
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[23] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 22, 2024Amend agenda to hear item #35 (Comprehensive Land Use Plan)
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 22, 2024.
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[24] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 22, 2024R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 1)
Approve Text Amendment 1 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 22, 2024.
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[25] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 22, 2024R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 2)
Approve Text Amendment 2 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 22, 2024.
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[26] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 22, 2024R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 3)
Approve Text Amendment 3 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 22, 2024.
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[27] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 22, 2024R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 4)
Approve Text Amendment 4 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 22, 2024.
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[28] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 22, 2024R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 5)
Approve Text Amendment 5 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 22, 2024.
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[29] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 22, 2024R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 6)
Approve Text Amendment 6 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 22, 2024.
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[30] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 22, 2024R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 7)
Approve Text Amendment 7 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 22, 2024.
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[31] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 22, 2024R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 8)
Approve Text Amendment 8 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 22, 2024.
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[32] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 22, 2024R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 9)
Approve Text Amendment 9 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 22, 2024.
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[33] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 22, 2024R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 10)
Approve Text Amendment 10 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 22, 2024.
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[34] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 22, 2024R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 11)
Approve Text Amendment 11 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 22, 2024.
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[35] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 22, 2024R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 12)
Approve Text Amendment 12 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 22, 2024.
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[36] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 22, 2024R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 13)
Approve Text Amendment 13 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 22, 2024.
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[37] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 22, 2024R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 14)
Approve Text Amendment 14 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 22, 2024.
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[38] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 22, 2024R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 15)
Approve Text Amendment 15 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 22, 2024.
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[39] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 22, 2024R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 16)
Approve Text Amendment 16 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 22, 2024.
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[40] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 22, 2024R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 17)
Approve Text Amendment 17 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Motion: Substitute motion to approve the Text as originally written by the Planning Commission.
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 22, 2024.
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[41] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 22, 2024R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 17)
Approve Text Amendment 17 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Motion: Motion to approve the amended text for #17.
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 22, 2024.
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[42] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 22, 2024R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 18)
Approve Text Amendment 18 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 22, 2024.
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[43] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 22, 2024R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 19)
Approve Text Amendment 19 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 22, 2024.
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[44] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 22, 2024Approve Text Amendment 20 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 22, 2024.
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[45] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
October 28, 2024R-24-10-403
Approve contract for creation of Unified Development Ordinance
Motion: Substitute motion to defer item
Failed Failed — died for lack of a secondRoll call & discussion →Source: official minutes (PDF) for October 28, 2024.
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[46] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
October 28, 2024R-24-10-403
Approve contract for creation of Unified Development Ordinance
Motion: Motion to approve Resolution R-24-10-403
Source: official minutes (PDF) for October 28, 2024.
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[47] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 28, 2025R-25-4-407
Approve contract for Unified Development Ordinance creation
Adopted 10-0-1-0Roll call & discussion →Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 28, 2025.
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[48] · City of Knoxville City Council
December 9, 2025R-346-2025
Fund update to comprehensive plan with Knoxville-Knox County Planning
Source: official minutes (PDF) for December 9, 2025.
A curated grouping of the record, possibly incomplete.