Keep the Urban Wilderness Peaceful
Citizens for Responsible Zoning and Development
In mid-May, Boyd Hollow Resorts submitted a new use-on-review Rural Retreat application for their wedding and event venue. They had a Rural Retreat use-on-review approved in March. This application is for a much larger venue, similar to the wedding venue Read More
Much has happened with Ancient Lore Village in 2020, prior to and despite the Coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this year, the developer withdrew their application for a resort under the new Planned Development land use-on-review, and pivoted to become a wedding Read More
Members of Keep the Urban Wilderness Peaceful were interviewed by Jim Gaines of the Knox News Sentinel this week. The article can be read on knoxnews.com here. We are glad and encouraged that the media are finally reporting on our Read More
The developer of a proposed fantasy-themed resort in South Knox County was told before the project was to be considered by the county’s planning agency it would not be recommended for approval. The rezoning application for Ancient Lore Village was Read More
On Monday, April 22 (ironically, Earth Day), Boyd Hollow Resorts broke ground on two prototype dwelling units at 7105 Sevierville Pike in South Knox County. At least one appears to be an “in-ground” dwelling, while the other could be a Read More
UPDATED: Rather than being postponed for a third time, the Daniel Levy Sector Plan amendment/Zoning change request was tabled. This means the issue remains on the agenda, but cannot be voted on until it is first voted to be un-tabled. Read More
Last week, bulldozers showed up on the new parcels recently purchased by Boyd Hollow Resorts that run between the original parcels, and Chapman Highway. They have been clearing underbrush, kudzu vines, and have demolished a structurally-unsound garage/small barn. We are Read More
Our members are regularly in contact with the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, who have informed us that Daniel Levy (architect for the project, and the formal applicant of the request) has requested another postponement for the sector plan amendment and Read More
On March 7, 2019, Knox County recorded the purchase of 105 Nixon Rd. and 7116 Chapman Highway by Boyd Hollow Resorts. The new parcels purchased run between the existing parcels and Chapman Highway. Company principal Tom Boyd mentioned to a Read More
Knoxville-Knox County Planning has released the finalized agenda for the March 14 Planning Commission. In the Agenda Package, the sector plan amendment and rezoning request for the parcels for the proposed Ancient Lore Village has been postponed until the April Read More