The city and county both need to adopt policies of targeted density around multi-modal transit corridors. Our current model of suburban, single-family development is unsustainable, costly, and, moreover, will result in problems even those who prefer single-family development want to avoid, i.e. traffic, higher infrastructure costs, and less conserved rural land. Building efficient housing in areas conducive to walking, biking, and KAT ridership will not only increase housing affordability by increasing our housing stock but also help Knoxvillians who want to to leave behind the costs of car ownership--both things that will make our area more affordable in the long term. Along those same lines, the city and county need to invest in transforming our current infrastructure into safer models that allow for pedestrian, cyclist, and bus travel, e.g. narrowing roads, widening existing sidewalks and adding new sidewalks where none exist, creating dedicated lanes for bikes and buses, and creating connective paths between useful hubs, making greenways not just recreational but functional.
Rosie, 37917
July 18, 2026
We need to take a hard look at how KCDC evictions and the homelessness crisis are interconnected.
Rosie, 37917
July 18, 2026
We need to spend taxpayers’ money more wisely. We need to invest in proven solutions to homelessness instead of wasting our money on things that don’t bring us any closer to solving the problem. When people have stable housing, they have fewer ER visits and hospitalizations. They have fewer interactions with law enforcement and spend less time in jail. People who have stable housing can address their health needs without worrying about medications and medical equipment being lost or stolen. Addressing homelessness with proven solutions makes our community safer for everyone.
Rosie, 37917
July 18, 2026
We need stable, affordable housing with supports that help people with complex needs overcome homelessness and maintain their housing.
Graham, 37909
July 17, 2026
On behalf of Myself
For one, stop subsidizing projects for billionaires with public dollars. If projects like the stadium are as profitable as the wealthy owners say they are, then let them invest that money themselves. The millions spent on the Smokies stadium could have been used to expand public transit, build more green spaces that Knoxvillians can actually use without paying to get in, redevelop dilapidated parks and build more affordable housing. We have a housing crisis, not a sports crisis. Lack of housing options leads to higher costs of homes, increased homelessness and crime.
Nicole, 37909
July 7, 2026
On behalf of American Heart Association, Greater Knoxville
Expanding Cardiac Emergency Response Across Our Community
Sudden cardiac arrest can happen anywhere, and every second matters. Knoxville can improve community safety by expanding Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs), CPR training, and publicly accessible AEDs in parks, schools, youth sports venues, and other public spaces.
This initiative would:
-Implement CERPs in key community spaces.
-Expand CPR and AED training.
-Increase access to outdoor, publicly accessible AEDs. (note, these outdoor AEDs are only accessible by calling 911 and obtaining access code by 911 dispatcher to open the weather resistant case/cabinet)
-Empower residents to respond during cardiac emergencies.
Dedicated funding is needed to make Knoxville a heart-safe community where lifesaving equipment, training, and emergency response plans are available wherever people live, learn, work, and play.
Grace, 37917
June 25, 2026
invest in maintenance grants for affordable housing, make the PILOT program teethier, please support the affordable housing you invest in.
Grace, 37917
June 25, 2026
Make P&Z meet in the evenings, make the nominations process / open seat schedule more public and accessible. It is not cool that elected officials hold so much unilateral control. it is opaque to everyday people and keeps new voices out of local government.
R, 37938
June 25, 2026
We need a municipal aquatic/fitness center in the community. Many of the communities we travel to - Charlotte, Nashville, Huntsville, Kingsport offer this type of facility. This would be a great asset to the community offering many opportunities for all ages. The facilities at UT are wonderful, but access is limited - along with parking.
sean, 37914
June 24, 2026
On behalf of Knoxville Residential
The city strip of utilities land between Fox Lonas Rd NW and Dutchtown Rd is prime for an official nature trail and paved greenway. As it stands some of the Cedar Bluff residential community already uses the Knox Catholic Church trail and the unofficial trail in this proposed strip of land to recreate after work. Furthermore, Knox Catholic and Webb students currently jog up and down this block via Dutchtown Rd for sports workouts. Currently there is not a park/green space between where 10 mile creek greenway ends and Plumb Creek Park begins. This would provide a great micro green space in this residential zone.
sean, 37914
June 24, 2026
On behalf of City of Knoxville Community
New apartments and neighborhoods have been filling in for years across the stretch of space between Lovell Rd and Cedar Bluff, but we need room to recreate safely. You can now find residents trying to take walks, exercise, and recreate along Lovell, Cornerstone Dr, Cogdill, Murdock, Dutchtown, and Sherill, but added pedestrian infrastructure is needed. These are all low speed limit streets that are wide enough to permit the addition of bike lanes. Creating/maintaining bike lanes and sidewalks in this stretch of land allows these newly modified residential areas to enjoy day to day life locally. It would also successfully allow residents to connect back to where the bike route and greenway end on 10 mile road and cross park drive.
SCOTT, 37914
June 23, 2026
On behalf of Crammond
It would be helpful if traffic lights in low traffic areas and in residential areas do not use their full cycle during slow hours (11pm-6am). It is frustrating to wait at a light that is completed empty for a green arrow or light. It seems more effective to have intersections that are quite slow outside of peak hours to blink red in all directions or blink yellow in the primary direction.
Hope, 37909
June 19, 2026
Knoxville is booming! That is a good thing! We live in a city with abundant natural resources and accessible amenities. The challenge over the next few decades is to make sure that as Knoxville rises, Knoxvillians rise as well. There are several things related to planning and development that will create more opportunities for Knoxvillians to grow and thrive. I would like to see Knoxville and Knox County:
1. Create more opportunities for first-time homeownership, including adding condos and townhouses where appropriate.
2. Increase density by encouraging ADUs on RN-1 properties.
3. Maintain/add requirements that multi-family and commercial developments and renovations include amenities such as sidewalks, EV charging station infrastructure, and fully accessible units.
4. Encourage the development of accessible and senior housing for our growing senior population.
5. Encourage development and infrastructure upgrades along our major corridors.
6. Work with neighborhoods to revisit guidance related to small farm animals (chickens, goats, ducks, etc), lawn standards that use excess water and kill pollinators, front yard gardening, and ADUs. ‘One size fits all’ restrictions may not be necessary.
7. Continue to advocate for and expand public green spaces and connected greenways.
I love this city and I have loved watching it grow over the last 30 years. Thank you for all of the ways that you make our city a great place to live, work, and play!
Heather, 37917-3214
June 17, 2026
I believe that the main concern for anyone leading What is Next in the City of Knoxville should be finding a better solution to the increasing homelessness problem. The growing population is not only a humanitarian crisis and an embarrassment, but it is also a danger to public safety, the future of Knoxville businesses, and housing values. On a personal level, I have noticed the Broadway corridor, which I travel daily, has become less safe and more full of encampments and litter. Ideally I would like to see the 2022 Broadway Corridor Improvement study revisited for some much-needed updating and safety improvements. How many people need to be hit and killed on Broadway? Did you know there is an entire group of residence who live by the motto, NOBO, No Broadway? They take any and every street to avoid driving on Broadway. I also don't think that the main homeless shelter, KARM, should not be a religious organization, and I think at the very least they should be able to coordinate with the city to better manage their trash. I would highly recommend that anyone with any say about the complex problem of homelessness view the readily-available documentary "Seattle is Dying." It outlines the dangers of "housing first" policies and encourages focusing more resources on addiction recovery and mental health treatment. Apparently my message is too long, so this is all I will be able to say.
Tracy, 37917
June 10, 2026
On behalf of Whittle Springs Park Condo Assoc
As far as what we don’t need in Knoxville, one thing is the so called affordable housing that is being approved for the area along Valley View, by the Whittle Springs golf course and our community of Whittle Springs Park. There is already an abundance of such housing along Valley View and it is not well maintained. By adding more units such as what is up for approval now on Valley View, you are adding fuel to the fire of a distressed area. That is totally what our area does not need. Help us out here folks. Require more from what is already here and stop adding more "affordable" housing where it is not needed. Would you do this to your community? We all know the answer to that.
William, 37922
June 9, 2026
Please work toward a rail transit to Gatlinburg, and Regional rail to Nashville/Atlanta/Asheville.
Also incorporation of futsal courts in basketball courts.
Michael, 37917
June 1, 2026
On behalf of self
Knoxville and Knox County are experiencing steady growth, with Knox County’s population reaching approximately 511,500 in 2025. Recent successes, including significant reductions in violent crime (murders down 26% in 2025 to a 10-year low) and ongoing Vision Zero and Complete Streets initiatives, provide a strong foundation.
This proposal outlines integrated strategies: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and order maintenance; Complete Streets and traffic calming for accident reduction; 20-minute neighborhoods; productive urban forestry with fruit, nut, and berry trees; neighborhood and school allotment gardens linked to 4-H, DECA, and similar programs; church partnerships; and a phased government fleet transition to electric vehicles (EVs) with AC charging.
These measures are designed for fiscal conservatism—leveraging existing budgets, grants, partnerships, volunteers, and regulatory streamlining rather than tax increases. Over 10–20 years, they are projected to deliver lower crime and crash rates, healthcare savings of $8–80 million annually, improved diets, modest longevity gains, and stronger communities.
Hezekiah , 37411
June 1, 2026
On behalf of St. James episcopal Church
This was my first Justice knox meeting and I can't wait to come to more.
Mackaveon, 37909
June 1, 2026
Provide KAT bus service down Francis Road at the Pines apartments. This would make public transit easier and more widely accessible to the residents at this apartment complex
Michael, 37914
July 21, 2026
The city and county both need to adopt policies of targeted density around multi-modal transit corridors. Our current model of suburban, single-family development is unsustainable, costly, and, moreover, will result in problems even those who prefer single-family development want to avoid, i.e. traffic, higher infrastructure costs, and less conserved rural land. Building efficient housing in areas conducive to walking, biking, and KAT ridership will not only increase housing affordability by increasing our housing stock but also help Knoxvillians who want to to leave behind the costs of car ownership--both things that will make our area more affordable in the long term. Along those same lines, the city and county need to invest in transforming our current infrastructure into safer models that allow for pedestrian, cyclist, and bus travel, e.g. narrowing roads, widening existing sidewalks and adding new sidewalks where none exist, creating dedicated lanes for bikes and buses, and creating connective paths between useful hubs, making greenways not just recreational but functional.
Rosie, 37917
July 18, 2026
We need to take a hard look at how KCDC evictions and the homelessness crisis are interconnected.
Rosie, 37917
July 18, 2026
We need to spend taxpayers’ money more wisely. We need to invest in proven solutions to homelessness instead of wasting our money on things that don’t bring us any closer to solving the problem. When people have stable housing, they have fewer ER visits and hospitalizations. They have fewer interactions with law enforcement and spend less time in jail. People who have stable housing can address their health needs without worrying about medications and medical equipment being lost or stolen. Addressing homelessness with proven solutions makes our community safer for everyone.
Rosie, 37917
July 18, 2026
We need stable, affordable housing with supports that help people with complex needs overcome homelessness and maintain their housing.
Graham, 37909
July 17, 2026
On behalf of MyselfFor one, stop subsidizing projects for billionaires with public dollars. If projects like the stadium are as profitable as the wealthy owners say they are, then let them invest that money themselves. The millions spent on the Smokies stadium could have been used to expand public transit, build more green spaces that Knoxvillians can actually use without paying to get in, redevelop dilapidated parks and build more affordable housing. We have a housing crisis, not a sports crisis. Lack of housing options leads to higher costs of homes, increased homelessness and crime.
Nicole, 37909
July 7, 2026
On behalf of American Heart Association, Greater KnoxvilleExpanding Cardiac Emergency Response Across Our Community
Sudden cardiac arrest can happen anywhere, and every second matters. Knoxville can improve community safety by expanding Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs), CPR training, and publicly accessible AEDs in parks, schools, youth sports venues, and other public spaces.
This initiative would:
-Implement CERPs in key community spaces.
-Expand CPR and AED training.
-Increase access to outdoor, publicly accessible AEDs. (note, these outdoor AEDs are only accessible by calling 911 and obtaining access code by 911 dispatcher to open the weather resistant case/cabinet)
-Empower residents to respond during cardiac emergencies.
Dedicated funding is needed to make Knoxville a heart-safe community where lifesaving equipment, training, and emergency response plans are available wherever people live, learn, work, and play.
Grace, 37917
June 25, 2026
invest in maintenance grants for affordable housing, make the PILOT program teethier, please support the affordable housing you invest in.
Grace, 37917
June 25, 2026
Make P&Z meet in the evenings, make the nominations process / open seat schedule more public and accessible. It is not cool that elected officials hold so much unilateral control. it is opaque to everyday people and keeps new voices out of local government.
R, 37938
June 25, 2026
We need a municipal aquatic/fitness center in the community. Many of the communities we travel to - Charlotte, Nashville, Huntsville, Kingsport offer this type of facility. This would be a great asset to the community offering many opportunities for all ages. The facilities at UT are wonderful, but access is limited - along with parking.
sean, 37914
June 24, 2026
On behalf of Knoxville ResidentialThe city strip of utilities land between Fox Lonas Rd NW and Dutchtown Rd is prime for an official nature trail and paved greenway. As it stands some of the Cedar Bluff residential community already uses the Knox Catholic Church trail and the unofficial trail in this proposed strip of land to recreate after work. Furthermore, Knox Catholic and Webb students currently jog up and down this block via Dutchtown Rd for sports workouts. Currently there is not a park/green space between where 10 mile creek greenway ends and Plumb Creek Park begins. This would provide a great micro green space in this residential zone.
sean, 37914
June 24, 2026
On behalf of City of Knoxville CommunityNew apartments and neighborhoods have been filling in for years across the stretch of space between Lovell Rd and Cedar Bluff, but we need room to recreate safely. You can now find residents trying to take walks, exercise, and recreate along Lovell, Cornerstone Dr, Cogdill, Murdock, Dutchtown, and Sherill, but added pedestrian infrastructure is needed. These are all low speed limit streets that are wide enough to permit the addition of bike lanes. Creating/maintaining bike lanes and sidewalks in this stretch of land allows these newly modified residential areas to enjoy day to day life locally. It would also successfully allow residents to connect back to where the bike route and greenway end on 10 mile road and cross park drive.
SCOTT, 37914
June 23, 2026
On behalf of CrammondIt would be helpful if traffic lights in low traffic areas and in residential areas do not use their full cycle during slow hours (11pm-6am). It is frustrating to wait at a light that is completed empty for a green arrow or light. It seems more effective to have intersections that are quite slow outside of peak hours to blink red in all directions or blink yellow in the primary direction.
Hope, 37909
June 19, 2026
Knoxville is booming! That is a good thing! We live in a city with abundant natural resources and accessible amenities. The challenge over the next few decades is to make sure that as Knoxville rises, Knoxvillians rise as well. There are several things related to planning and development that will create more opportunities for Knoxvillians to grow and thrive. I would like to see Knoxville and Knox County:
1. Create more opportunities for first-time homeownership, including adding condos and townhouses where appropriate.
2. Increase density by encouraging ADUs on RN-1 properties.
3. Maintain/add requirements that multi-family and commercial developments and renovations include amenities such as sidewalks, EV charging station infrastructure, and fully accessible units.
4. Encourage the development of accessible and senior housing for our growing senior population.
5. Encourage development and infrastructure upgrades along our major corridors.
6. Work with neighborhoods to revisit guidance related to small farm animals (chickens, goats, ducks, etc), lawn standards that use excess water and kill pollinators, front yard gardening, and ADUs. ‘One size fits all’ restrictions may not be necessary.
7. Continue to advocate for and expand public green spaces and connected greenways.
I love this city and I have loved watching it grow over the last 30 years. Thank you for all of the ways that you make our city a great place to live, work, and play!
Heather, 37917-3214
June 17, 2026
I believe that the main concern for anyone leading What is Next in the City of Knoxville should be finding a better solution to the increasing homelessness problem. The growing population is not only a humanitarian crisis and an embarrassment, but it is also a danger to public safety, the future of Knoxville businesses, and housing values. On a personal level, I have noticed the Broadway corridor, which I travel daily, has become less safe and more full of encampments and litter. Ideally I would like to see the 2022 Broadway Corridor Improvement study revisited for some much-needed updating and safety improvements. How many people need to be hit and killed on Broadway? Did you know there is an entire group of residence who live by the motto, NOBO, No Broadway? They take any and every street to avoid driving on Broadway. I also don't think that the main homeless shelter, KARM, should not be a religious organization, and I think at the very least they should be able to coordinate with the city to better manage their trash. I would highly recommend that anyone with any say about the complex problem of homelessness view the readily-available documentary "Seattle is Dying." It outlines the dangers of "housing first" policies and encourages focusing more resources on addiction recovery and mental health treatment. Apparently my message is too long, so this is all I will be able to say.
Tracy, 37917
June 10, 2026
On behalf of Whittle Springs Park Condo AssocAs far as what we don’t need in Knoxville, one thing is the so called affordable housing that is being approved for the area along Valley View, by the Whittle Springs golf course and our community of Whittle Springs Park. There is already an abundance of such housing along Valley View and it is not well maintained. By adding more units such as what is up for approval now on Valley View, you are adding fuel to the fire of a distressed area. That is totally what our area does not need. Help us out here folks. Require more from what is already here and stop adding more "affordable" housing where it is not needed. Would you do this to your community? We all know the answer to that.
William, 37922
June 9, 2026
Please work toward a rail transit to Gatlinburg, and Regional rail to Nashville/Atlanta/Asheville.
Also incorporation of futsal courts in basketball courts.
Michael, 37917
June 1, 2026
On behalf of selfKnoxville and Knox County are experiencing steady growth, with Knox County’s population reaching approximately 511,500 in 2025. Recent successes, including significant reductions in violent crime (murders down 26% in 2025 to a 10-year low) and ongoing Vision Zero and Complete Streets initiatives, provide a strong foundation.
This proposal outlines integrated strategies: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and order maintenance; Complete Streets and traffic calming for accident reduction; 20-minute neighborhoods; productive urban forestry with fruit, nut, and berry trees; neighborhood and school allotment gardens linked to 4-H, DECA, and similar programs; church partnerships; and a phased government fleet transition to electric vehicles (EVs) with AC charging.
These measures are designed for fiscal conservatism—leveraging existing budgets, grants, partnerships, volunteers, and regulatory streamlining rather than tax increases. Over 10–20 years, they are projected to deliver lower crime and crash rates, healthcare savings of $8–80 million annually, improved diets, modest longevity gains, and stronger communities.
Hezekiah , 37411
June 1, 2026
On behalf of St. James episcopal ChurchThis was my first Justice knox meeting and I can't wait to come to more.
Mackaveon, 37909
June 1, 2026
Provide KAT bus service down Francis Road at the Pines apartments. This would make public transit easier and more widely accessible to the residents at this apartment complex