Commissioners approve Franklin Overlook preliminary plat after traffic study debate
Oct 22, 2026
Oct 22, 2026
The Blount County Planning Commission approved a 49‑lot preliminary plat for Franklin Overlook after commissioners debated whether to delay action until a Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) traffic study was complete; the project engineer said a deceleration lane assessment is pending.
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The Blount County Planning Commission on a voice vote approved the preliminary plat for Franklin Overlook, a proposed 49‑lot subdivision on Officer River Road, after a split discussion about traffic safety and outstanding permitting items.
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