March 5, 2026
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

21 Comments for

X Date X ZIP Code

Keara
37932

3-A-26-DP
Keara (37932), February 15, 2026 at 12:40 PM

As a homeowner in the Everett wood’s community that will be across from this development, I oppose this getting built. Everett road already deals with truckers trying to use it to bypass the weigh station as well as people avoiding the interstate when there is too much traffic. We already have issues leaving our neighborhood out of the Yarnell side and with more traffic being added due to the apartments, this will just only create more issues. Being that it’s wooded area animals will be displaced and start to wander to other overdeveloped areas and lose their homes. I don’t think Hardin valley schools can handle anymore students. This is just a few things that will be an issue if these get built.

February 15, 2026
at 12:40 PM

Andrew
37932

3-A-26-DP
Andrew (37932), February 15, 2026 at 1:39 PM

Please see attached PDF.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260215133922.pdf

February 15, 2026
at 1:39 PM

Russell
37932

3-A-26-DP
Russell (37932), February 15, 2026 at 2:20 PM

Hello, I am writing this to voice my concern for the proposed apartments being built on Everett Road. Everett road does not have the infrastructure to support more than 200 families traveling that road daily. Adding this daily traffic will cause MAJOR traffic issues with the current state of the surrounding roads.
Also, Everett Road is very heavily biked road due to the greenways nearby. Adding this traffic is an imminent safety issue to these bikers and the resulting influx in traffic will end in tragedy for a biker(s) It is already dangerous for them to ride their bike on this road, but adding an apartment complex is a major safety issue for them. Please do not build this complex without creating a safer road to accommodate an already overcrowded section of road. This complex will add traffic to an already dangerous road that is full of road bikers. Please don't create an environment that lends itself to getting these bikers hit by one of 100's of cars that will be considered new traffic in the area. DO NOT BUILD THIS APARTMENT COMPLEX.

February 15, 2026
at 2:20 PM

Jennifer
37932

3-A-26-DP
Jennifer (37932), February 15, 2026 at 2:39 PM

See attached
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260215143955.pdf

February 15, 2026
at 2:39 PM

Joshua
37932

3-A-26-DP
Joshua (37932), February 15, 2026 at 3:47 PM

This complex would be an absolute disaster to the area. There is nowhere near enough infrastructure on the roadways to account for that many new residents traffic. An apartment complex in that area would be one of the worst things for the area.

February 15, 2026
at 3:47 PM

Michael
37932

3-A-26-DP
Michael (37932), February 15, 2026 at 3:48 PM

224 apartment units is going to be be devastating to Everett Road traffic. It is already a 20 minute endeavor to get to the highway in the mornings and evenings with the trucker amenities at the exit to Watt Road. Without extremely significant improvements to traffic management at Everett/Yarnell and Everett/Watt this development will cause a significant impact to home values at the Everett Woods subdivision, and a significant impact to home value growth. 224 units is obscene considering the location and traffic patterns. The location is also forest watershed for I-40, and should be considered with high concern for this,

February 15, 2026
at 3:48 PM

Kailey
37932

3-A-26-DP
Kailey (37932), February 15, 2026 at 6:44 PM

See Attached: Formal Opposition to Proposed Vintage Knoxville West Development (Case: 3-A-26-DP)
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260215184443.pdf

February 15, 2026
at 6:44 PM

Connie
37932

3-A-26-DP
Connie (37932), February 18, 2026 at 2:27 PM

My name is Connie M. I stand against anything being built on this land.
If you haven't visited this site in person, make it a priority. It's a TINY piece land right off of interstate 40, DIRECTLY across from an established neighborhood.
I'm mother to three boys and have made it an essential priority to get my children outside playing and to teach them about the value of nature. This includes how precious the "small piece of land across the street" is. This small piece of land is essential forestry to plants, animals, water flow, etc and I absolutely cannot imagine this being a successful venture to build on.
If you are concerned about the need for places to live, there is an apartment complex going in at Watt Rd (less than one mile away) and multiple offerings in Hardin Valley, including multiple apartment and townhome options- All which are going to stress the Hardin Valley school system even MORE. There are more than plenty living other spaces available- there is absolutely no need for this area to be developed.
Please do the RIGHT thing and don't approve this. PLEASE look at these details, the land, the people, the animals, the traffic, and other factors this development will negatively impact this community.
This isn't a welcomed build or a welcomed new neighbor

February 18, 2026
at 2:27 PM

Chris
37932

3-A-26-DP
Chris (37932), February 18, 2026 at 6:10 PM

Regarding the proposed apartment development on Everett Rd opposite Everett Woods Subdivision.
1. Everett Road is a small 2 lane road that is already heavily traveled. Driving is difficult due to the curves and hills, and in wet, snowy or icy weather this road is almost impassable. The is no shoulder to the road, and one side has a steep drop-off. Vehicles use it as a short-cut to the Interstate and Turkey Creek shopping center. Two years ago, an OTR truck broke down and blocked this road for 3 days.
Yarnell Rd has heavy traffic, and this road is in terrible condition due to dump trucks and cement trucks frequently using it. We have had multiple accidents at the corner of Everett Rd and Yarnell Rd due to the narrow intersection. Construction will cause local roads to deteriorate faster.
2. Putting 2 entrances together will cause traffic backups with cars entering and exiting at the same spot. Everett Woods only has one full entrance and exit, as the back is only an exit. The back exit is a bus stop which causes impressive congestion multiple times a day. Adding 300 cars to this small area will cause gridlock.
3. If approved, support infrastructures are essential (sewer, water, drainage, turn lanes, blinking lights, etc.). Many developments do not provide adequate infrastructure support, so people who live in the area suffer from this lack of foresight.
Please reconsider the size and adverse effects this complex will create for this area.

February 18, 2026
at 6:10 PM

Paige
37932

3-A-26-DP
Paige (37932), February 19, 2026 at 11:08 AM

I am a homeowner directly adjacent to this proposed development and strongly oppose its approval due to serious infrastructure and safety concerns.
Everett Road is already inadequate for existing traffic. Semi-trucks regularly become stuck near our neighborhood entrance because of roadway geometry, clearly demonstrating that the road is not designed to handle increased density. Adding a 224-unit apartment complex will significantly increase daily traffic, turning conflicts, and congestion on a roadway that is already functionally strained.
Our local schools are also overcrowded, and drop-off and pickup traffic currently creates dangerous gridlock. Approving high-density housing without funded, completed road and school improvements places existing residents at risk.
I urge the Commission to deny this proposal until infrastructure is truly equipped to support it.

February 19, 2026
at 11:08 AM

Cassandra
37932

3-A-26-DP
Cassandra (37932), February 19, 2026 at 11:21 AM

To whom it may concern;
Please hear us when we say this is not an area that is able to carry more homes and people. We lose power in Everett Woods multiple times a week, the grid cannot handle anything else. The roads are narrow and rough to start with and more truck and construction traffic is only going to make it worse. Many people drive off the sides of the road already causing accidents or near accidents, semi trucks get stuck, it's a heavy area for bicyclists and races for cyclists.
There are also many children in this neighborhood whose privacy would be threatened by having looming apartments overhead. We would not have the privacy to play in our backyards that we bought on purpose to let our kids play in without people peering over at us.
Please, please do not build these apartments. There is nothing that can hold it up to be a good investment.
Please!!
Cassandra S.

February 19, 2026
at 11:21 AM

Lindsey
37932

3-A-26-DP
Lindsey (37932), February 19, 2026 at 11:35 AM

These roads are not meant to handle the level of congestion this new development would bring. Adding almost 2k new vehicles is going to create pure chaos and extreme congestion. Additional concerns: Our public schools are full. Where are these kids going to go to school? We are already waiting on infrastructure improvements. Another large development is going to worsen already struggling conditions. Please, please reconsider this development.

February 19, 2026
at 11:35 AM

Nicole
37932

3-A-26-DP
Nicole (37932), February 19, 2026 at 11:44 AM

I strongly oppose the proposed apartment complex. This area already faces significant traffic congestion, and Hardin Valley Academy is overcrowded. Adding a large residential development will only worsen existing infrastructure and safety concerns. This area is already too congested to support additional high-density housing.

February 19, 2026
at 11:44 AM

Dusty
37932

3-A-26-DP
Dusty (37932), February 19, 2026 at 11:45 AM

Our community is already overwhelmed. Traffic in this area is a daily struggle, and Hardin Valley Academy is beyond capacity. Families sit in long car lines every morning and afternoon, and emergency access is already a concern. Adding a high-density apartment complex will only increase congestion, strain our schools, and reduce the quality of life for the families who already call this area home. This community is already stretched too thin, and this development pushes it beyond a breaking point.

February 19, 2026
at 11:45 AM

Olivia
37932

3-A-26-DP
Olivia (37932), February 19, 2026 at 12:30 PM

I strongly oppose the proposed apartment complex planned across from our neighborhood. While growth and development are inevitable, this particular project raises serious concerns regarding safety, infrastructure, and environmental impact.
First, the surrounding roads were not designed to handle the significant increase in traffic that a high-density development would bring. Increased congestion will not only create daily inconvenience for residents but also raise safety risks for families, school buses, pedestrians, and emergency response vehicles that rely on safe and efficient road access.
Additionally, this area currently supports local wildlife and natural green space that would be disrupted by large-scale construction. The loss of habitat and increased human activity could displace wildlife, increase roadway animal incidents, and negatively impact the character and ecological balance of our community. We respectfully ask decision-makers to consider the long-term impact this development would have on traffic safety, environmental preservation, infrastructure capacity, and the overall quality of life for current residents. Thoughtful growth should prioritize compatibility with existing neighborhoods, proper infrastructure planning, and preservation of the natural environment that makes this community a desirable place to live.

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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260219123018.pdf

February 19, 2026
at 12:30 PM

Anthony
37932

3-A-26-DP
Anthony (37932), February 19, 2026 at 12:49 PM

Please see attached PDF
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260219124903.pdf

February 19, 2026
at 12:49 PM

Bailey
37932

3-A-26-DP
Bailey (37932), February 19, 2026 at 1:25 PM

Please see attached PDF.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260219132552.pdf

February 19, 2026
at 1:25 PM

William
37932

3-A-26-DP
William (37932), February 19, 2026 at 2:54 PM

See attachment for my concerns about this project
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260219145445.pdf

February 19, 2026
at 2:54 PM

Annette
37932

3-G-26-DP
Annette (37932), February 24, 2026 at 4:48 PM

I am concerned about sediment and pollution run off into the existing spring fed pond on the property. We own the agricultural land down stream from the pond. This creek feeds another pond past us and flows into Hickory Creek. The creek that flows from it is the sole water source for our horses. I request bioretention, higher water quality standards, a larger than 60 ft buffer, the buffer to be revegetated, the existing 60 ft buffer of vegetation around the pond not be disturbed. I want to be a good neighbor to the subdivision and not cause problems. The water quality is a huge concern for the welfare of all animals that use this creek. It includes our horses, migrating geese, ducks, fish, turtles, deer, fox, coyote, and many smaller animal species

February 24, 2026
at 4:48 PM

Chase
37932

3-A-26-DP
Chase (37932), February 27, 2026 at 12:10 PM

I want to voice my disapproval of this project: see attached.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260227121032.pdf

February 27, 2026
at 12:10 PM

Cherie
37932

3-A-26-DP
Cherie (37932), March 3, 2026 at 7:47 AM

My husband and I are residents of the subdivision directly across from the proposed complex. Attached are our comments regarding our opposition to the construction of this complex at this time.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260303074757.pdf

March 3, 2026
at 7:47 AM