Event Brief
Durrett proposal would shift zoning appeal power
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 27, 2026 at 11:20 PM ET
Summary: Knox County Commissioner Courtney Durrett is proposing a change that would move appeals involving mining and airports from the county commission to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The proposal follows comments from the county law director’s staff and comes after the commission approved expanding the Dixie Lee Quarry in West Knoxville.
WHO: Knox County Commissioner Courtney Durrett; county law director’s staff of attorneys; Commissioner Justin Cofer; Knox County Commission; Board of Zoning Appeals
WHAT: A proposed transfer of zoning-appeal authority for mining and airport matters from the county commission to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
WHEN: Sep 27, 2026
WHERE: Knox County, Tennessee
WHY: The proposal was made after a comment from a member of the county law director’s staff of attorneys.
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