Skillern Elementary addition approved despite conservancy’s objection over public‑access easement

Sep 4, 2026

The commission approved a two‑classroom addition and campus circulation changes at Skillern Elementary; the North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy asked the commission to delay approval, saying the site plan obstructs a 1999 State public‑access easement, but staff said TDEC had no objection to approval while the easement relocation is finalized.

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The Planning Commission approved site and access changes for Skillern Elementary (8459 Springfield Road), including a two‑classroom addition and a revised parent loop, after hearing objections from the North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy over a State public‑access easement.

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