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UPDATED Oct 22, 2026 at 6:20 PM ET
Oct 20, 2026 at 10:20 PM ET
Blount County advances 12-month housing moratorium
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Blount County commissioners voted Tuesday to send a resolution recommending a 12-month pause on major new housing developments to the county Planning Commission. It would cover subdivisions with more than 10 lots, apartment complexes and multifamily projects, while exempting smaller subdivisions and projects with prior preliminary approval. Officials cited infrastructure strains, including longer peak-hour commutes.
WHO: Blount County commissioners
WHAT: Commissioners voted to advance a resolution recommending a 12-month moratorium on major new housing developments.
WHEN: Reported Oct 22, 2026 at 4:44 PM ET
WHERE: Blount County, Tennessee
WHY: Commission Chair Nick Bright said the proposed pause would give infrastructure, particularly roads, time to catch up with rapid growth and allow the county to evaluate zoning regulations.
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