December 9, 2021
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

14 Comments

X Date X ZIP Code

11-F-21-RZ

Andrew
37917

11-F-21-RZ
Andrew (37917), November 16, 2021 at 4:10 PM

Please see attached document
View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20211116161029.pdf

November 16, 2021
at 4:10 PM

12-B-21-SU

Priscilla
37917

12-B-21-SU
Priscilla (37917), November 24, 2021 at 10:49 AM

My family (and pups) are super excited about the idea for The Bark. (Not sure why it wasn't thought of sooner!) We think this is a great idea for the community and we are excited to see it hopefully come to fruition.

November 24, 2021
at 10:49 AM

12-B-21-SU

Hannah
37917

12-B-21-SU
Hannah (37917), November 25, 2021 at 12:36 AM

I'm writing to voice my support for the special use request at 601 Lamar St. The Bark will be an excellent addition to our neighborhood and local small business community.

November 25, 2021
at 12:36 AM

12-B-21-SU

Leslie
37917

12-B-21-SU
Leslie (37917), November 29, 2021 at 3:51 PM

I think The Bark will be an amazing addition to the downtown community! Knoxville is such a dog friendly city and there isn’t anything like this in the area. With so many people moving downtown, having a doggie daycare will be a HUGE service to downtown and north Knoxville residents. I know I personally plan on sending my dogs there! Plus, I can have a beer with my dog after work? Sounds fantastic!

November 29, 2021
at 3:51 PM

12-B-21-SU

Dana
37917

12-B-21-SU
Dana (37917), November 29, 2021 at 5:54 PM

I’m so excited for the Bark to be coming to Knoxville! I think it’s such a brilliant idea and can’t wait to see it come to fruition. Once my fiancé and I get our dog next year it is doing to be the only place we will go to hang out.

November 29, 2021
at 5:54 PM

12-B-21-SU

Shawn
37917

12-B-21-SU
Shawn (37917), November 29, 2021 at 6:09 PM

The idea of an indoor dog park with a beer garden is an amazing idea, especially when it comes to how animal friendly Knoxville is. Hanna, who is already established as a canine crusader, is right to bring this to Knoxville. Not only will this be great for people to take their pets to gets some accessible exercise, but it will allow dog owners to come in contact with essential services like training, caretaking or just some socialization with like-minded pet owners, beer drinkers or even potential dog owners. In the small subdivision I'm in, everyone has at least a dog or two, and I couldn't think of a better opportunity that Knoxville has on our hands here.

November 29, 2021
at 6:09 PM

12-B-21-SU

Kim
37917

12-B-21-SU
Kim (37917), November 29, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Hanna and her crew are amazing. The downtown sector will be nothing but lucky to have such an awesome group of people conducting business in the area! Hanna is professional, patient and already a great business owner! She will be a great asset to Knoxville’s small business owners in downtown. If you have any questions about Hanna, the bark or any of her staff please do not hesitate to reach out! Kim Weiss 931-492-0502

November 29, 2021
at 7:00 PM

12-B-21-SU

Zach
37917

12-B-21-SU
Zach (37917), November 29, 2021 at 9:48 PM

Excited about The Bark dog park coming to Knoxville. What a fantastic addition to the city this will be. Finally something for the dog owners and the dogs at the same time.

November 29, 2021
at 9:48 PM

12-B-21-SU

Linda
37917

12-B-21-SU
Linda (37917), November 30, 2021 at 10:18 AM

I am writing to whole-heartedly support development of The Bark in Knoxville. While several parks exist already, Ms. Boyer's plan to include additional services amenities such as cage-free doggie daycare, training, supervised play is uniquely designed for our very dog-friendly city. I have been a client of Ms. Boyer's sister company, "My Curious Canine" since early on in the pandemic, and have found Ms. Boyer and her staff to be the best in the business. She offers individualized plans to strengthen the bond between owners and their pets in a caring, compassionate and effective manner. She expects the best from her staff, and delivers on her promises. I'm also delighted about the addition of a bar so that dog parents have a place they can go to socialize with their dogs and their human friends - a first for Knoxville and an exciting venture!

November 30, 2021
at 10:18 AM

12-B-21-SU

Drew
37917

12-B-21-SU
Drew (37917), November 30, 2021 at 2:44 PM

Attached is a letter about the Bark, as the focus of 12-B-21-SU, and how it'll greatly impact our community.
View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20211130144450.pdf

November 30, 2021
at 2:44 PM

12-B-21-SU

Julia
37917

12-B-21-SU
Julia (37917), December 6, 2021 at 10:29 AM

In the dog-friendly city of Knoxville the addition of an indoor dog park will be welcomed. I think Hanna's concept for The Bark is solid and will be a popular addition to the area. I look forward to seeing it come to life and ask that the plan be approved by committee.

December 6, 2021
at 10:29 AM

12-B-21-SU

Rob
37917

12-B-21-SU
Rob (37917), December 7, 2021 at 4:50 PM

My wife and I are were very excited to hear about the possibility of The Bark opening in our neighborhood! People from all walks of life can connect through a love of dogs, and we believe in this unique concept. We think this business can become a strong asset for the surrounding community, and it will have an ideal location in this increasingly walkable area.

We know first-hand that Hanna is a very capable and successful business owner. Her organization worked with our puppy (Darla) on a regular basis for about 6 months after we adopted her from Young-Williams. Hanna runs a very professional business, and we hope this application will be approved.

December 7, 2021
at 4:50 PM

12-B-21-SU

Wil
37917

12-B-21-SU
Wil (37917), December 8, 2021 at 7:59 AM

Hanna is a fantastic business owner and truly cares about the canine population of Knoxville, TN. She goes above and beyond for those that she is working with and constantly strives to have a positive impact on the Knoxville community. I am so excited for her new business venture and definitely look forward to utilizing its services. It will bring new job opportunities, a new location to build connections in the community, and an awesome opportunity for our pets to be able to interact with other dogs in a safe environment.

December 8, 2021
at 7:59 AM

12-B-21-SU

Cody
37917

12-B-21-SU
Cody (37917), December 8, 2021 at 9:14 AM

I believe this is a great concept and fits in quite well with the small business mindset of Knoxville. Hanna is great at what she does, so I know she'll be great at this as well. I fully support this moving forward.

December 8, 2021
at 9:14 AM