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Keep the Urban Wilderness Peaceful

Keep the Urban Wilderness Peaceful

Citizens for Responsible Zoning and Development

  • Who We Are
    • Our Mission
    • Responsible Development
    • Keep the Urban Wilderness Peaceful Position Paper
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Our Mission

Our Mission

To preserve the unique, "urban wilderness" character of our neighborhoods and community in South Knoxville/South Knox County by promoting responsible development that adheres to the South Sector Plan and stated...

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Responsible Development

Responsible Development

It might seem like an oxymoron, but it’s not. With both West and North Knoxville's development expanding rapidly and with little forethought in planning, South Knoxville is undoubtedly the next...

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Ancient Lore Village

Ancient Lore Village

What is Ancient Lore Village? Updated May, 2020: Ancient Lore Village now to be a wedding venue, but many concerns remain. Ancient Lore Village is the brainchild of Knoxville businessman...

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How You Can Help

How You Can Help

If you're concerned about how Ancient Lore Village and other zoning changes in south Knox County could damage the environment and destroy the peace and natural beauty of our area,...

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Our Current Objective

Ensure that Ancient Lore Village and other developments adhere to zoning and land use policy, and enhance the community. Advocate for responsible development in Knox County.

Incompatible with Sector Plan

The Sector Plan is a 15-Year Plan that includes goals, policies and proposals to guide...

Does not Meet Zoning Requirements

Zoning protects the rights of property owners while promoting the general welfare of the community....

Environmental Damage

Damage has already been done to the parcels for which a sector plan amendment and...

Changes the Character of a Neighborhood

The area surrounding the proposed resort location is residential and agricultural, and lacks the necessary...

Who We Are

Keep the Urban Wilderness Peaceful is a grassroots group of neighbors, friends and supporters of South Knoxville. We are committed to protecting and maintaining the integrity of our agriculturally zoned residential community. South Knoxville has the unique, nationally recognized Urban Wilderness and protected Brown Mountain Ridge. We believe that it is our duty to protect this area and the wildlife that resides here with us. Keep the Urban Wilderness Peaceful promotes sustainable economic development compatible with designated zoned land use as outlined in the South Sector Plan and zoning regulations. We stand strongly in opposition to commercialization of agricultural and...

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Latest News

21May

Boyd Hollow Resorts Submits New Use On Review Application

In mid-May, Boyd Hollow Resorts submitted a new use-on-review Rural Retreat application for their wedding...

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21May

Ancient Lore Village Approved as Wedding Venue

Much has happened with Ancient Lore Village in 2020, prior to and despite the Coronavirus...

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03Aug

Keep the Urban Wilderness Peaceful featured in Knox News Sentinel

Members of Keep the Urban Wilderness Peaceful were interviewed by Jim Gaines of the Knox...

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If this project is approved, then no neighborhood or residential community is safe from commercial development.

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