Building Permanent Culture in Knoxville

Legalize Knoxville's Hens!

Event Details

Time: January 10, 2010 from 2pm to 4pm
Location: Lawson McGhee Public Library (downtown)
Street: 500 W Church Avenue
City/Town: Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: 525-6322
Event Type: information, and, planning
Organized By: William Dunklin
Latest Activity: Jan 24, 2010

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Event Description

The project to repeal or revise Knoxville's anti-poultry ordinance has made initial contacts in the city government. This meeting will review what has been done and what should be our next steps in the process. All are welcome to come with questions, comments, concerns, information and ideas. Other cities are making this happen - Knoxville can too!

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Comment by Chad Hellwinckel on January 11, 2010 at 4:42pm: Channel 10 story on the meeting

Comment by Kim Pilarski on January 8, 2010 at 10:34am: The Dec. Jan. issue of "Backyard Poultry" has a great article entitled "How to Legalize Hens in Your Community."

Comment by Leaf Myczack on January 8, 2010 at 10:33am: The newest chicken house on our teaching farm is modeled on the traditional saltbox design facing south. This is a good all season design, and far superior to the shed design we originally used. Anyone wishing to view the design, the rain catching features (for watering and washing) and the split function features (roosting / laying and dusting) can contact us at 865-354-8170 or email us at leaf@sustainability-teaching-farm.com

Comment by William Dunklin on January 7, 2010 at 11:50am: I'll bring copies of some other city ordinances to the Sunday meeting. And since I work in the building industry and the proposed ordinance requires a BUILDING PERMIT for any chicken coop, I'll bring a copy of that set of requirements and fees. Lots to discuss. LOTS.

Comment by Chad Hellwinckel on January 7, 2010 at 11:45am: This is the new proposed ordinance written by Knoxville Animal Control Board just received yesterday. It is a draft that they will vote on January 20th to 'recommend' to the mayor and city council. Its very similar to other cities' codes such as Seattle, Portland, Fort Collins, etc. We can recommend changes still. Once they approve it, it will go to the sheriff for approval, then to the mayor and then to City Council for a vote.