The Lindbergh Forest neighborhood is discussing a potential zoning overlay for the historic neighborhood.
In a historic zoning overlay, exterior rehabilitation, new construction, and demolition are reviewed by the Historic Zoning commission or its staff. Draft design guidelines, dates for upcoming meetings, and a public comment option will be available on this website. Stay connected by following along.
Next Meeting
November 5, 2026
Where: South High Senior Living, 835 Tipton Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
When: 6:00 pm
Meeting Inforesources
timeline
Project Timeline
- August
- Planning staff and neighbors develop design guidelines
- September
- Neighborhood meeting held with presentation regarding the overlay from Knox Planning
- February
- 2/1 - 5/319 meetings held to discuss the drafts with homeowner with some meetings held on Saturday to accommodate the work schedules of residents
- June
- 6/1 - 11/30Planning staff and neighborhood residents collaborated to develop the draft design guidelines.
- January
- Planning staff presented options at a neighborhood meeting
- March
- 3/1 - 12/15Neighborhood outreach about historic overlays
- 3/1 - 12/15Survey and overview flyer shared with neighbors
- September
- Survey and overview flyer was mailed
- November
- Planning staff presented at another neighborhood meeting
- November
- The neighborhood reached out to Knox Planning and the City of Knoxville regarding potential neighborhood protections, followed by an initial meeting to discuss overlay options
- Initial neighborhood meeting to discuss overlay options
- February
- Lindbergh Forest was listed as a Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. The area included 50 homes within the original area developed in the late 1920s. The 50 homes were used as the basis for exploring the historic overlay status.
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Design Guidlines
Resources
- National Register Nomination
- Historic Zoning Commission
- City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance
Lindsay Lanois, AICPPrincipal Planner/Design Review Program Manager