Union Baptist Church asked for multiple setback changes; board defers for schematic

Aug 27, 2026

Union Baptist Church asked the board to lower several peripheral setbacks to accommodate a 26-acre campus plan with fields, daycare and a new entrance; the board deferred the case 30 days, asking for a schematic showing all requested changes and exact periphery modifications.

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Representatives of Union Baptist Church asked the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals to approve multiple peripheral setback adjustments to support a master plan for a 26-acre campus that would add ball fields, a pavilion, walking trails, pickleball courts and a dog park along with a second vehicular entrance.

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