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September 19, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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September 11, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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Blount County is taking a bold step towards revitalization by forming a task force to overhaul zoning ordinances in line with a new comprehensive plan!

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Blount County commission backs zoning review task force to implement comprehensive plan updates
Commissioners voted Sept. 1 to create a zoning review task force to implement zoning ordinance updates tied to the revised comprehensive plan; a formal resolution will follow the September workshop meeting.
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September 4, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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Blount County is taking a bold step to protect family farms by proposing a new act to defer taxes on inherited agricultural land!

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Commission adopts resolution asking state to authorize private act to help preserve inherited farmland
The board adopted an amended resolution asking the Tennessee General Assembly to authorize a private act allowing Blount County to defer taxes or otherwise create limited protections for qualifying inherited agricultural parcels. Sponsors said the tool would buy families time to preserve land.
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August 22, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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Blount County's recent commission meeting was packed with pivotal decisions, including the naming of the courthouse annex and a significant budget boost for public safety!

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Votes and actions at a glance: Blount County commission, Aug. 18, 2026
Key actions: agenda and consent calendar adopted; courthouse annex naming; budget and reappropriation resolutions approved; ARPA utility dedications approved; election-commission pay proposal referred to budget; NEMT vehicle ordinance postponed; farmland-preservation private-act request adopted.
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August 22, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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Blount County just approved a groundbreaking $48 million investment in utility infrastructure, promising enhanced water service reliability for local communities!

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Commission dedicates $48M of ARPA-funded utility upgrades to local districts
Commissioners voted to dedicate ARPA-funded utility assets back to several utility districts, a package mayoral staff said represented roughly $48 million in water and interconnection projects improving resilience in multiple service areas.
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August 22, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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Blount County bids farewell to Mayor Ed Mitchell after 16 years of transformative leadership, celebrating his efforts in education, healthcare, and community growth.

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Blount County honors Mayor Ed Mitchell with proclamations as he retires after 16 years
The Blount County Board of Commissioners and the county school board presented proclamations Aug. 18 honoring Mayor Ed Mitchell’s 16 years in office. Mitchell thanked the county and highlighted investments in schools, health partnerships and debt reduction.
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August 22, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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A heated debate in Blount County reveals a clash between safety standards for medical transport and the critical need for accessible services for vulnerable residents.

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Debate over medical-transport rules highlights tension between safety standards and patient access; ordinance postponed
Commissioners heard medical professionals and local transport operators Aug. 18 on a proposed ordinance limiting vehicle age/mileage for ambulance and non-emergency transport providers. Supporters of high standards cited safety; operators and nurses warned limits could reduce access and raise costs. The county postponed the ordinance for further work.
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August 22, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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Blount County is taking a bold step to protect its cherished farmland, proposing a new measure to help heirs preserve their agricultural legacy against developer encroachment.

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Commission adopts amended resolution asking state for private-act authority to preserve inherited farmland
The commission approved Resolution 268018 as amended, asking the Tennessee General Assembly to consider a private act that would let Blount County defer taxes or purchase inherited agricultural parcels to prevent immediate forced sales and preserve rural character.
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August 20, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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Alabama sheriff Mark Moon says he’s resigning and his name removed from the Republican ballot, saying questions surrounding his character and integrity have taken a toll on his and his family’s mental and physical health.
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August 12, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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Blount County is hitting pause on AI data centers and cryptocurrency mining for a year, as officials grapple with zoning laws and community concerns.

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Planning commission recommends one-year moratorium on AI data centers, crypto mining
The Blount County Planning Commission recommended a one-year moratorium on AI data centers, cryptocurrency mining and related blockchain computing centers while staff drafts zoning amendments and legal completes review; staff noted a proposed 5,000-foot buffer and GIS-identified constraints.
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July 25, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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Blount County commissioners are wrestling with how to define data centers, aiming to balance legal precision with the rapid evolution of AI technology.

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Planning commission debates definitions, buffer size and legal risk in drafting data center rules
Commissioners and staff debated whether to use firm definitions, a 5,000-foot buffer, drought protections, and how broadly to target AI data centers versus ordinary data centers before recommending a one-year moratorium while staff drafts language.
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July 25, 2026 at 1:22 AM
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Blount County is hitting the pause button on AI data centers and cryptocurrency mining for a year to draft new zoning laws—what does this mean for the future of tech in the area?

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Planning commission recommends one-year moratorium on AI data centers and crypto mining
The Blount County Planning Commission voted to recommend a one-year moratorium on AI data centers, cryptocurrency mining and blockchain computing centers while staff drafts zoning amendments and legal reviews possible language.
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July 25, 2026 at 1:10 AM
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Blount County residents are rallying against invasive Flock license-plate cameras, raising urgent concerns about privacy, misuse, and the potential expansion into drone surveillance.

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Residents urge Blount County to remove Flock license‑plate cameras, cite privacy and misuse risks
During public input July 16, multiple residents urged the commission to remove or limit the county’s Flock ALPR cameras and to decline expansion to drones, citing privacy, past misuse by officers in nearby jurisdictions, subscription costs, and lack of public authorization.
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July 21, 2026 at 12:10 AM
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Blount County has just approved an $8 million investment in the Alcoa South Plant, but concerns over contamination and financial responsibility are raising eyebrows among residents.

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Blount County approves $8 million toward purchase of Alcoa South Plant after debate over contamination and oversight
The Blount County Commission voted 19–2 July 16 to commit $8 million toward acquiring the 162‑acre Alcoa South Plant via the Industrial Development Board; supporters cited economic development and brownfield protections, while residents and some commissioners warned of contamination and unclear long‑term costs.
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July 21, 2026 at 12:08 AM
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The Blount County Commission just approved a controversial $5 million deal for the Pellissippi Parkway extension, igniting a heated debate over contract terms and funding uncertainties.

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Commission approves $5 million for Pellissippi Parkway right‑of‑way over residents’ objections
The county voted 14–7 to provide $5 million and enter an agreement with TDOT to acquire right‑of‑way for the Pellissippi Parkway extension; residents and several commissioners objected to contract terms, project funding uncertainty and timing.
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July 21, 2026 at 12:07 AM
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July 17, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Blount County is facing backlash after a proposal to use local funds for the Pellissippi Parkway extension moves forward despite strong public opposition!

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After strong public opposition, Blount County workshop forwards $5 million for Pellissippi Parkway right-of-way
The workshop forwarded Resolution 267002, a $5,000,000 budget increase to enter an agreement with TDOT for right-of-way acquisition for the Pellissippi Parkway extension, after extensive public comment opposing use of local funds; the measure passed the workshop 11–5.
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July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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Blount County commissioners have sparked controversy by advancing a $5 million proposal for the Pellissippi Parkway extension, despite overwhelming public opposition and unanswered funding questions.

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Commission forwards $5 million for Pellissippi Parkway right-of-way after public outcry
After extensive public comment opposing local funding, the Blount County workshop voted 11-5 to refer Resolution 267002 — $5 million for TDOT right-of-way acquisition for the Pellissippi Parkway extension — to the full commission.
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July 12, 2026 at 9:25 AM
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Blount County is on the brink of a contentious decision to buy the Alcoa South plant for $20 million, sparking heated debates over transparency and taxpayer dollars.

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Blount County workshop advances plan to buy Alcoa South plant after procedural dispute
After an hours-long debate over procedure and control, the workshop voted to forward Resolution 267001—an agreement to purchase the Alcoa South plant (total sale price cited at $20,000,000; county share $8,000,000)—to the full commission for final action. Opponents cited zoning, contamination and lack of budget committee support.
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July 12, 2026 at 9:24 AM
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Blount County commissioners are on the brink of a controversial $8 million decision to purchase the Alcoa South Plant, sparking fierce debate over local control and environmental risks.

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Commission workshop forwards $8 million plan to buy Alcoa South Plant after heated debate
Blount County commissioners voted to forward Resolution 267001 — an $8 million county share to buy the Alcoa South Plant via the Industrial Development Board — to the full commission after extended debate over process, contamination, zoning and local control.
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July 12, 2026 at 9:21 AM
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Blount County commissioners just took significant steps to enhance local safety and library services with unanimous votes on key budget items!

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Blount County commissioners forward library maintenance appropriation, SRO grant and insurance change
The commission unanimously advanced a $263,332 library maintenance appropriation, a $1.575 million school resource officer grant application for 21 positions, and a resolution adding employees to the county's government crime insurance policy; another set of reappointments was postponed until after Sept. 1.
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July 12, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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Blount County's budget committee has approved significant funding for community projects, but a crucial $8 million plant purchase floundered without support.

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Budget committee forwards multiple budget increases and grants to commission; Alcoa plant purchase fails for lack of second
The Blount County budget committee advanced a series of budget increases and grant applications — including funds for library repairs, a residential treatment facility and school resource officers — to the full commission, while a proposed $8 million purchase of the Alcoa South Plant failed for lack of a second.
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July 12, 2026 at 9:15 AM