Knoxville-Knox County Planning

09/29/2026

Weigh in on Knoxville's future! Stop by any of the What's Next Knoxville? input sessions to tell us what matters most to you!

There will be refreshments and kids' activities at each event.

Learn more at WhatsNextKnoxville.com

09/03/2026

Our office will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 7. We will reopen with regular business hours on Tuesday, September 8.

09/02/2026

Save the Date!

This spring we listened and learned.

This summer we shared what we heard and confirmed.

This fall we will present a draft vision statement and goals based on your feedback, plus options to shape Knoxville’s future.

Join us at one of our fall input sessions and weigh in with your priorities!

Learn more at WhatsNextKnoxville.com

Image alt text: Invitation for Input Sessions at various locations in Knoxville from September 21 – October 1.

08/27/2026

What’s Knoxville going to look like in 2050? Your neighbors have weighed in – come see what they said and tell us if you agree! Learn more about What's Next Knoxville? - the City of Knoxville's comprehensive plan update - at our booth at the Neighborhood Resource Fair at the World's Fair Exhibition Hall this Saturday from 9am – 1pm! It's a FREE event with food, activities, and information on City resources for the whole family!

More info at WhatsNextKnoxville.com

08/07/2026

Monday is the first day of school for Knox County, but learning happens beyond the classroom as well. Parks, greenways, libraries, and community spaces all help create opportunities for exploration and lifelong learning! Here's just a few to check out:
Knox County Public Library
Knox County Parks & Rec
City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation
Knoxville's Urban Wilderness
Safety City- Knoxville

Image alt text: A person and a child stand under a covered pavilion in front of a lake on a sunny day. Several ducks are visible along the shoreline in the foreground.