Loudon County · City of Lenoir City

Lenoir City, Tennessee

A Loudon County city with its own codes and planning department, a utility board established under the City Charter, and TVA rules on reservoir shoreline structures

The Municipal Technical Advisory Service lists Lenoir City in Loudon County, Tennessee, as a city incorporated in 1907 and chartered under home rule in 1954. A mayor and council govern it, and its Codes Enforcement and Planning department handles permits and zoning. TVA lists Fort Loudoun Dam at a Lenoir City address and Lenoir City Utilities Board as offering electric, gas, water and wastewater services.

In short: Lenoir City is a city in Loudon County, Tennessee, with a home rule charter, its own codes and planning department, and a utility board established under the City Charter.

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Overview

Lenoir City at a glance

Lenoir City, Tennessee. Updated .
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StatusA city under a Home Rule charter dated 1954, with an incorporation date of 02/01/1907 (Private Acts 1907), according to the Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS). The city’s own council page describes a “Mayor-Alderman form of government,” established in 1907 when the city was re-incorporatedNotes 7, 11
CountyMTAS lists Loudon County. Wikipedia’s lead says the city is “located primarily in Loudon County,” with a small portion extending into neighboring Roane County, and its infobox says “Loudon, Roane.” Sources differ, so confirm the county for a given parcelNotes 11, 14
Governing bodyMTAS lists a mayor, a vice mayor and five aldermen. The city’s council page describes a seven-member board elected at large on a non-partisan basis for four-year staggered terms, with elections on the first Tuesday of November in even-numbered years. That page’s text list and its member profiles do not match each other, so confirm the current roster with the city. MTAS lists council meetings on the 2nd and 4th Monday at 6:00 PM at City HallNotes 7, 11
City Hall530 Highway 321 N., Lenoir City, TN 37771, (865) 986-2715. The city’s home page lists hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, while MTAS lists 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMNotes 1, 11
Population and land areaThe Census Bureau QuickFacts page shows 10,117 at the April 1, 2020 census and 12,530 as the July 1, 2025 estimate (V2025), with land area of 8.40 square miles (2020). MTAS lists 12,530 as a 2026 estimate certified by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. Wikipedia gives a total area of 8.63 square miles, all land, so the area sources differNotes 11, 13, 14
Planning and permitsThe city’s Codes Enforcement & Planning department includes Building Inspection & Permits, a Code Enforcement Board of Appeals, Planning & Zoning, property maintenance and Storm Water. Its Planning & Zoning page lists board meetings on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM at City Hall, and a home-page notice calls the October 6, 2026 meeting a regularly scheduled BZA/Planning Commission meetingNotes 1, 2, 3
Adopted building codesThe city’s permit page says it enforces the 2021 residential, commercial, pool, fire, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, existing building and property maintenance codesNote 4
Fort Loudoun DamTVA lists the dam at 1280 City Park Dr., Lenoir City. Construction ran from 1940 to 1943, and TVA calls Fort Loudoun the uppermost of nine reservoirs forming a navigable channel to Paducah, KentuckyNote 26
Fort Loudoun ReservoirTVA gives 379 miles of shoreline and 14,600 acres of water surface. A short canal links it to Tellico Reservoir. TVA’s land plan places the reservoir in Blount, Knox and Loudon countiesNotes 26, 27
UtilitiesMTAS lists electric, garbage, gas, sewer and water for the city. TVA’s local power company profile says Lenoir City Utilities Board (LCUB) offers electric, gas, water and wastewater services in Knox, Loudon and Roane counties. LCUB’s own site could not be opened for this guide, and a 2025 news article describes the area differently (Loudon County, extending into West Knox County, Solway and portions of Roane and Anderson counties), so confirm service for the addressNotes 11, 15, 17

Related guides: Fort Loudoun Lake, Farragut, Vonore, Tellico Village and Knoxville. The Census figures are the Bureau’s own and are not ABODE estimates.

Setting

How is Lenoir City laid out?

A Loudon County city that Wikipedia places along the Tennessee River and TVA reservations on its southern boundary, with annexation documents posted by the city and its own stormwater and stream-buffer rules (Notes 5, 9, 14).

  • TVA gives the address of Fort Loudoun Dam as 1280 City Park Dr., Lenoir City (Note 26). Wikipedia, a secondary source, says the Tennessee River and TVA’s Fort Loudoun and Watts Bar reservations provide the city’s southern boundary, and that U.S. Route 321 crosses Fort Loudon Dam “south of the city” (Note 14). None of the sources opened says which Fort Loudoun shoreline parcels, if any, are inside the city limits.
  • Fort Loudoun Reservoir is TVA’s reservoir on the Tennessee River. TVA says a short canal carries water to and from Tellico Reservoir (Note 26). For lake-edge parcels, shoreline rules and the lake itself, see the Fort Loudoun Lake guide and the Tellico Lake guide.
  • Wikipedia describes U.S. 11 as running roughly parallel to the river, U.S. 321 as crossing the city, and Interstate 75 serving the city from exit 81 (Note 14). The article gives two different orientations for U.S. 321 (north-to-south and southeast to northwest), so treat the road description as general.
  • The city’s zoning ordinance, in the copy read, divides the city into zoning districts that include residential (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-1-S, R-4), commercial (C-1 through C-4), office-professional (O-1), industrial (M-1, M-2), a planned development district (PDD), an F-1 floodway district and an HZ historical overlay (Note 10).
  • The city’s Codes Enforcement announcements page lists annexation documents by title only, including “Public Hearing 7-14-25,” an annexation resolution and a plan of services titled Hwy 321-70, a plan of services for a parcel labeled M 15M-G A-P4 4.01, and an annexation resolution titled 103 Robinson and Highland Park (Note 9). The documents themselves were not opened. City limits can change, so confirm that a parcel is inside the city as of today.
  • Stormwater: the city posts a Stormwater Ordinance dated 6-18-24, an ordinance numbered 2024-07-08-2402-B, and an update to the stream buffer ordinance in Municipal Code Title 14, Chapter 3 (Note 5).
  • Utilities cross the city line. A State audit report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 says LCUB’s electric system encompasses 220 square miles, serving Lenoir City, Farragut, a portion of Knoxville and unincorporated areas of northern Loudon County and western Knox County (Note 16). See the Farragut guide.
Local rules

Who sets the rules in Lenoir City?

Inside the city limits, the city’s council, Planning Commission and Codes Enforcement & Planning department set zoning and building rules. Loudon County values property and its County Commission sets the county tax rate, and TVA approves shoreline structures on its reservoirs.

  • The council governs (Notes 7, 11). MTAS lists a Building & Codes Official among the city’s officials (Note 11).
  • The Planning Commission meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM at City Hall (Note 3). The zoning ordinance copy reviewed calls it the “Lenoir City Regional Planning Commission” and requires it to approve the site plan for commercial projects before the Building Official can issue a permit, with an exception for small additions (Note 10). The city’s agenda list shows combined “BZA-Planning Commission” agendas, and its home page announces a special called Planning Commission meeting on October 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM at City Hall (Notes 1, 9).
  • The ordinance copy reviewed defines “The Lenoir City Board of Zoning Appeals,” whose duties include deciding district boundary questions and approving certain nonconforming changes (Note 10). The city’s Code Enforcement Board of Appeals page lists quarterly meetings on the third Friday of January, April, July and October at 3:00 PM at City Hall, but does not say what the board decides, so ask the city which board hears which appeal (Note 6).
  • Building permits. The city’s permit page says a building permit is required before any new construction, addition, demolition or change of use. Storage buildings need no permit unless the cost reaches $1,000. Applications go through an online permit portal, residential plans are uploaded with the application and reviewed by the city, and commercial plan review is handled by a third-party reviewer. Starting work without a permit carries a penalty of double the permit fee (Note 4).
  • Contractor and owner-builder rules. The permit page says contractor licensing is required for projects of $25,000 or more, that an owner-builder may act as their own contractor only once every two years, and that a hired plumber or electrician must be state-licensed (Note 4).
  • Electrical inspections are scheduled through Lenoir City Utilities, according to the permit page (Note 4).
  • Zoning ordinance and copies. The city links a Zoning Ordinance PDF and Subdivision Regulations PDF (Notes 2, 3). The copy of the zoning ordinance read for this guide has blanks where its adoption date should be, says the city is divided into “thirteen (15)” districts while listing fifteen, and is written as an amendment to Title 11, while MTAS lists zoning as Title 14 and Title 11 as municipal offenses in a city code last updated on its site on January 14, 2013 (Notes 10, 12). The text read was also cut off before the flood supplement. Ask the city for the current ordinance and map.
  • Stormwater. The city’s Storm Water page lists the ordinances above and refers visitors to TDEC’s NPDES construction permit page; it does not describe permit requirements in text (Note 5).
  • Property tax. The Loudon County Property Assessor discovers, lists, classifies and values property for tax purposes, the Trustee collects the tax and does not set the rate, and the County Commission sets the county rate (Notes 21, 22, 25). Tennessee’s Comptroller says residential and farm property is assessed at 25% of appraised value (Note 25). See the checks below for the county rate and the city’s role.

City Hall is at 530 Highway 321 N., Lenoir City, TN 37771; the Codes Enforcement & Planning phone is (865) 986-9876, and the permit page lists (865) 986-7224 for the Building Inspection office for new commercial buildings (Notes 2, 4). Rules and fees change; confirm with the city.

Due diligence

What should you check before buying in Lenoir City?

Checks for a city parcel, including acreage and lake-adjacent land. Sourced where noted.
CheckWhy it matters hereSource
Inside or outside city limits, and which countyMTAS lists Loudon County and Wikipedia adds a small part in Roane County, so confirm the county for the parcel. Loudon County’s planning page says its Planning Commission represents unincorporated areas of the county and Greenback, and does not mention Lenoir City. The city lists annexation resolutions and plans of services, and Loudon County’s fiscal year 2025-26 levy resolution sets a different combined county rate inside and outside Lenoir City limits. Confirm limits and the taxing counties for the parcel with the city and the AssessorNotes 9, 11, 14, 18, 23
Zoning district and current ordinanceAsk the Codes Enforcement & Planning department for the parcel’s district and the ordinance text now in force. The copy found for this guide has blanks, a district-count error and a title numbering that differs from MTAS. The flood supplement was not in the text readNotes 3, 10, 12
Permit history and codesThe city requires permits for new construction, additions, demolition and change of use and says it enforces 2021 code editions. Loudon County Planning and Codes, at 101 Mulberry Street, Suite 101, Loudon, TN 37774, (865) 458-2055, lists 2012 editions on its building codes page and does not say whether that page covers land inside Lenoir City, so ask which office issued each permit. Ask for permits, final inspections and electrical inspection records, and for any site plan the Planning Commission approvedNotes 4, 10, 19, 20
Flood zone and floodplain rulesLook up the address on FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center and ask for any elevation certificate. The zoning copy includes an F-1 floodway district, and its flood definitions refer to TVA flood studies for the Tennessee River near Lenoir City. The city’s flood damage prevention ordinance and floodplain administrator were not found on the pages opened, so ask the city who reviews floodplain development. Loudon County’s planning page links a county flood plain regulations file whose name suggests May 7, 2007 but does not mention Lenoir CityNotes 5, 10, 18, 36
Stormwater and stream buffersThe city posts a stormwater ordinance and a stream buffer update, both dated 6-18-24. For grading or building on acreage, ask the city what plan review and erosion controls applyNote 5
TVA jurisdiction on the shorelineTVA says its Section 26a jurisdiction on reservoirs typically reaches the limits of the 500-year floodplain or the upper limit of TVA flowage rights, whichever is higher. TVA defines flowage easement shoreland as privately owned property where TVA has the right to flood the land. Ask a surveyor and TVA what lies between the lot line and the waterNotes 27, 29, 30
Dock and shoreline permitsTVA requires approval before construction, operation or maintenance of covered works such as boat docks, piers and boathouses, and a permit conveys no property interest. A buyer must apply for a permit in their own name within 60 days of closing; the page lists a usual reissue fee of $250. Ask for the existing permit and compare it with what is builtNotes 28, 31, 32
Waivers for older shoreline developmentTVA’s Shoreline Management Policy dates from 1999, and TVA considers waivers where the shoreline was developed before November 1, 1999. Ask TVA whether any waiver appliesNote 33
Water levelsTVA’s Fort Loudoun lake-levels page, as opened, gave no seasonal pool elevations, so none is stated here. Ask TVA which elevations matter to a specific dock or lotNote 37
Sewer or septicMTAS lists sewer among the city’s utilities, and the State audit report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 describes LCUB’s sewer system as serving Lenoir City and the immediate surrounding area, approximately 60 square miles. That does not show that a given parcel is connected, so ask LCUB. Where there is no sewer, Tennessee requires a septic system construction permit for installation or repair. The zoning copy sets, for single-family homes not served by public sewer in its R-1 and R-1-S districts, a lot area that depends on Health Department approval after soils tests and is never less than 15,000 square feetNotes 10, 11, 16, 34, 35
Electric, water and gas providersLCUB offers electric, gas, water and wastewater service, and the fiscal 2021 audit describes different service areas for each: water approximately 57 square miles around Lenoir City, gas in the city and parts of Loudon County. The audit is five years old. Confirm the provider and the account for the addressNotes 15, 16
Property taxLoudon County’s levy resolution for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 lists combined county rates of $1.7683 per $100 outside Lenoir City limits and $1.3883 inside. The scan has some text errors, but its fund rates add up to both totals, and the $0.3800 education debt service rate is charged only outside the city limits. These are county rates, not a city rate. A June 2024 news report said the city council approved a budget with a 5% property tax decrease and gave no rate. The city’s own real-property tax rate and billing office were not confirmed. Confirm the parcel’s bill with the Assessor, the Trustee and the cityNotes 8, 21, 22, 23, 24

This is a checklist, not advice. Confirm each item with the city, the county, LCUB, TVA and your attorney.

Comparison

How does Lenoir City compare with nearby places?

How Lenoir City differs from nearby places in who sets the rules. Sourced where noted.
CommunitySettingHow it differs
FarragutTown; MTAS lists Knox and Loudon countiesMTAS lists Farragut as a General Law Mayor-Aldermanic town incorporated in 1980; Lenoir City is a Home Rule city incorporated in 1907. A Town staff column says Farragut does not receive any portion of property tax revenue, while the Loudon County levy resolution distinguishes Lenoir City limits from the rest of the county. The Town’s Building & Fire Codes page says LCUB performs electrical inspections (Notes 11, 23, 38, 40, 41)
Vonore, TennesseeTown in Monroe County, per MTASMTAS lists Vonore as a General Law Mayor-Aldermanic town incorporated in 1965 with sewer as its listed utility. Lenoir City lists electric, garbage, gas, sewer and water, and MTAS lists it in a different county (Notes 11, 39)
Tellico VillageCommunity on Tellico LakeWikipedia calls it unincorporated, and the official pages in its guide describe no city or town government; see that guide for how its property owners association, the Tellico Reservoir Development Agency and the counties each play a part
Knoxville, TennesseeCity in Knox CountyThe City of Knoxville mails its own property tax bills and does not appraise property; the Knox County Property Assessor provides the assessments. In Lenoir City the Loudon County Assessor values property, and the city’s own billing arrangement was not confirmed (Notes 21, 42)
Fort Loudoun LakeTVA reservoirTVA gives the dam’s address as Lenoir City and places the reservoir in Blount, Knox and Loudon counties. Its land plan covers 1,513.3 acres of TVA public land, and Section 26a approval for shoreline structures is a TVA requirement. None of these sources shows which shoreline parcels are inside Lenoir City (Notes 26, 27, 28)
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Fort Loudoun Lake

TVA reservoir guide: Section 26a dock permits, flowage easements, county rules, septic and flood checks.

Farragut

A Knox County town: town government, county tax, flood checks and TVA lake rules

Tellico Village

Property owners association, county and TRDA roles, TVA shoreline rules and buyer checks

Tellico Lake

TVA Section 26a dock permits, flowage easements, county jurisdiction, septic and flood checks

Knoxville

City versus county rules, floodplain and TVA checks, and the property tax authorities

Questions

Lenoir City real estate: frequently asked questions

Is Lenoir City a city, and what county is it in?

Lenoir City is a city with a Home Rule charter dated 1954, incorporated in 1907, and MTAS lists Loudon County (Note 11). Wikipedia says a small part extends into Roane County (Note 14), so confirm the county for a specific parcel.

Who handles zoning and building permits in Lenoir City?

The city’s Codes Enforcement & Planning department includes Building Inspection & Permits and Planning & Zoning, and the Planning Commission meets the first Tuesday of the month (Notes 1, 2, 3). A building permit is required before new construction, additions, demolition or change of use (Note 4). Ask the city for the current zoning ordinance, because the copy found for this guide has gaps (Note 10).

Does Lenoir City have public sewer?

MTAS lists sewer among the city’s utilities (Note 11), and a State audit report describes LCUB’s sewer area as Lenoir City and the immediate surrounding area as of June 30, 2021 (Note 16). It does not say which parcels are connected, so ask LCUB. Where there is no sewer, a septic system needs a construction permit from TDEC (Notes 34, 35).

Who provides electricity, water and gas in Lenoir City?

Lenoir City Utilities Board offers electric, gas, water and wastewater service, according to TVA’s profile of the utility (Note 15). The board was established under the City Charter, according to the 2021 State audit report (Note 16). Its service areas extend beyond the city; confirm service for the address.

Who sets property tax in Lenoir City?

The Loudon County Property Assessor values property, the Trustee collects the tax and the County Commission sets the county rate (Notes 21, 22, 25). The county’s levy resolution for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 lists combined county rates of $1.7683 per $100 outside and $1.3883 inside Lenoir City limits (Note 23). The city’s own rate was not confirmed, so ask the city and the Trustee for the parcel’s bill.

Is Lenoir City in a flood zone?

It depends on the parcel. FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center is the official public source for flood hazard information (Note 36). The city’s zoning copy includes an F-1 floodway district (Note 10). Ask the city who reviews floodplain development and ask for any elevation certificate.

Do you need TVA approval for a dock on Fort Loudoun Lake?

Generally yes. TVA requires approval before construction, operation or maintenance of covered works such as docks, piers and boathouses (Note 28), and says to get a permit before any shoreline construction begins (Note 31). Permits do not carry over automatically; a buyer applies in their own name within 60 days of closing (Note 32). See the Fort Loudoun Lake guide for more.

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Sources and notes

  1. City of Lenoir City (official site): home page. Source for City Hall address, phone and hours, the department list, Codes Enforcement & Planning sections, and notices of Planning Commission meetings. The page does not state the form of government, the city code or any utility information. Checked October 10, 2026.
  2. City of Lenoir City: Codes Enforcement & Planning. Source for the department’s sections, phone (865) 986-9876, and links to the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations PDFs. It gives no members, meeting times or floodplain information; it lists the Stormwater/Codes Enforcement number 865-986-9876. Checked October 10, 2026.
  3. City of Lenoir City: Planning & Zoning. Source for the “Board Meeting Info” line (first Tuesday of the month, 6:00 PM, City Hall); the page header image is labeled Planning Commission, but the line does not name the board. It lists no annexation documents. Checked October 10, 2026.
  4. City of Lenoir City: Building Inspection & Permits. Source for the permit requirement, adopted 2021 codes, permit portal, commercial plan review, penalty, owner-builder and contractor licensing statements and electrical inspection scheduling. It does not mention septic or floodplain permits. Checked October 10, 2026.
  5. City of Lenoir City: Storm Water. Source for the stormwater ordinance, the 2024 ordinance number and the Title 14, Chapter 3 stream buffer update. The page does not describe the program, the MS4 permit or floodplain rules. Checked October 10, 2026.
  6. City of Lenoir City: Code Enforcement Board of Appeals. Source for the quarterly meeting schedule. The page does not say what the board decides or who sits on it. Checked October 10, 2026.
  7. City of Lenoir City: City Council. Source for the seven-member, at-large council with four-year staggered terms and the “Mayor-Alderman form of government” established in 1907. The text list of members and the profiles do not match. Checked October 10, 2026.
  8. City of Lenoir City: Property Tax (business personal property). This page covers business personal property tax, not real estate property tax. It says a business inside city limits is liable with both the City and Loudon County, and states no rate. It mentions 2014. Checked October 10, 2026.
  9. City of Lenoir City: Announcements, Minutes, and Agendas. Source for the titles of the 2026 BZA-Planning Commission agendas, the October 12, 2026 special called meeting agenda and the annexation document titles (the only date is the July 14, 2025 public hearing). The documents themselves were not opened. Checked October 10, 2026.
  10. City of Lenoir City: Zoning Ordinance (PDF copy). Source for the district list, the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals roles, the F-1 floodway district reference and the minimum lot areas where public sewer is not available. The adoption dates are blank, the district count is misstated in the text and only part of the document was readable, so confirm the current ordinance with the city. Checked October 10, 2026.
  11. MTAS (UT Municipal Technical Advisory Service): Lenoir City city directory. Source for “Home Rule - 1954,” incorporation date 02/01/1907, Loudon County, the officials and meeting schedule, utilities listed, and the population estimate certified by TNECD. Checked October 10, 2026.
  12. MTAS: Lenoir City municipal code. Source for the title list (Title 14 zoning and land use control; Title 11 municipal offenses; Title 12 building codes) and the “Last updated on January 14, 2013” statement. The combined code PDF it links was read, but the text available ended early, so no code section is quoted. Checked October 10, 2026.
  13. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Lenoir City city, Tennessee. Source for the 2020 census count (10,117), the July 1, 2025 estimate (12,530, V2025 vintage) and land area (8.40 square miles, 2020). The page also shows a different V2025 estimates base for April 1, 2020 (10,091), which is not used. Checked October 10, 2026.
  14. Lenoir City, Tennessee (Wikipedia). Secondary source, used only for the small Roane County portion, the southern boundary on the river, the road descriptions and the 8.63 square mile area. Not used as sole support for any legal claim. Checked October 10, 2026.
  15. TVA: Lenoir City Utilities Board (local power company profile). Source for LCUB offering electric, gas, water and wastewater services in Knox, Loudon and Roane counties. The page also gives a customer count and an address that are not used here. Checked October 10, 2026.
  16. Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury: Lenoir City Utilities Board audit report, fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. Source for LCUB being established under the City Charter, the nine-member board, its services and the service-area sizes as of June 30, 2021. The transmittal letter and the notes describe board appointments differently. Five years old; confirm current service. Checked October 10, 2026.
  17. Knox TN Today: LCUB names new COO and general manager (April 21, 2025). News article, used only to show that descriptions of LCUB’s service area differ: it says LCUB serves Loudon County, with its area extending into West Knox County, Solway and portions of Roane and Anderson counties, while TVA’s profile names Knox, Loudon and Roane counties. It also says LCUB was formed in 1938. Checked October 10, 2026.
  18. Loudon County Planning and Codes: Planning, Zoning & Development. Source for the Loudon County and Loudon City planning commissions’ coverage and the county “Flood Plain Regulations” link, whose file name (not the page text) suggests May 7, 2007. It does not mention Lenoir City. Checked October 10, 2026.
  19. Loudon County Planning and Codes: residential permit information. Source for the county planning office address (101 Mulberry Street, Suite 101, Loudon, TN 37774) and phone (865) 458-2055. The page does not say whom it covers and does not mention Lenoir City. Checked October 10, 2026.
  20. Loudon County Planning and Codes: Building Codes. States that the county has adopted the 2012 editions of the International Building Code and others. It does not address jurisdiction, so it is not used to describe Lenoir City. Checked October 10, 2026.
  21. Loudon County Property Assessor. Source for the assessor’s role (discovering, listing, classifying and valuing property for tax purposes), address, phone (865) 458-2059 and a “2026 Reappraisal Calculator” link. The page does not say who sets the rate. Checked October 10, 2026.
  22. Loudon County Trustee. Source for the Trustee collecting property tax and not being responsible for setting the rate. Bills mailed in September; delinquent after the last day of February. It does not say which cities’ taxes it collects. Checked October 10, 2026.
  23. Loudon County: 2025-26 Tax Levy Resolution. Passed June 30, 2025 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. Lists county fund rates (general, libraries, highway, education, debt service and capital projects) that add up to combined rates of $1.7683 per $100 outside Lenoir City limits and $1.3883 inside; the difference is the $0.3800 education debt service rate outside only. A scanned copy with some text errors (header and signature line); it is a county levy and does not show any city levy. Checked October 10, 2026.
  24. WATE 6 On Your Side: Lenoir City approves first property tax cut since 2016. News article dated June 27, 2024. Says the council unanimously approved a proposed budget that included a 5% decrease in property taxes. It gives no city rate and is over two years old; news report only. Checked October 10, 2026.
  25. Tennessee Comptroller: How to figure your tax bill. Source for the 25% assessment ratio for residential and farm property and for the county commission setting the county rate. Checked October 10, 2026.
  26. TVA: Fort Loudoun (hydroelectric). Source for the dam’s address, construction dates, shoreline miles, water surface acres, the canal to Tellico and the nine-reservoir description. Checked October 10, 2026.
  27. TVA: Fort Loudoun Reservoir Land Management Plan. Source for the counties covered (Blount, Knox and Loudon), 1,513.3 acres of TVA public land and Zone 1 as non-TVA shoreland with TVA land rights. Checked October 10, 2026.
  28. TVA: Section 26a regulations (18 CFR part 1304). Source for the approval requirement, covered works, permits conveying no property interest and flowage easement structures. The page is long and the final part was not read. Confirm current text with TVA. Checked October 10, 2026.
  29. TVA: Section 26a jurisdiction. Source for the reach of TVA jurisdiction on reservoirs. It does not mention Fort Loudoun by name. Checked October 10, 2026.
  30. TVA: Section 26a definitions. Source for the definition of flowage easement shoreland. Checked October 10, 2026.
  31. TVA: Shoreline construction permits. Source for the permit-before-construction statement, the usual $250 reissue fee for a new owner (fees change) and the (800) 882-5263 and plic@tva.gov contact. Checked October 10, 2026.
  32. TVA: Buying or Selling Waterfront Property. Source for the advice to request the permit, compare it with the site, and apply in your own name within 60 days of closing. Checked October 10, 2026.
  33. TVA: Shoreline Management Policy (SMP) waivers. Source for the 1999 Shoreline Management Policy and the November 1, 1999 waiver date. It does not name reservoirs. Checked October 10, 2026.
  34. TDEC: Septic System Construction Permit. Source for the permit requirement for installation and for repair of a faulty system, and for applications going to the Division of Water Resources at the appropriate Environmental Field Office. Checked October 10, 2026.
  35. TDEC: Subsurface Sewage Disposal System (SSDS) permits. Lists installation of a septic system and repair of an existing faulty system as the situations covered by the construction permit. It does not mention sewer connections. Checked October 10, 2026.
  36. FEMA Flood Map Service Center. FEMA’s page describing the Flood Map Service Center as the official public source for flood hazard information. It does not explain the address search. Flood zone is parcel specific. Checked October 10, 2026.
  37. TVA: Fort Loudoun lake levels. The page as opened carried no seasonal pool elevations or drawdown description, so none appears in this guide. Checked October 10, 2026.
  38. MTAS: Farragut city directory. Source for Farragut’s town type, General Law Mayor-Aldermanic charter, 1980 incorporation and the “Knox and Loudon” county listing. The page lists no utilities. Checked October 10, 2026.
  39. MTAS: Vonore city directory. Source for Vonore’s town type, General Law Mayor-Aldermanic charter, 1965 incorporation, Monroe County and sewer as its listed utility. Checked October 10, 2026.
  40. Town of Farragut: Building & Fire Codes. Official Town page. Source for the Town’s Building and Fire Codes Division enforcing the adopted codes and Lenoir City Utilities Board performing electrical inspections. Checked October 10, 2026.
  41. Farragut Press, February 18, 2026: Town staff column on property tax revenue. Town staff column. Says the Town of Farragut does not receive any portion of property tax revenue and that all property taxes paid by Farragut residents go directly to Knox County. See the Farragut guide for how sources differ on Farragut’s counties. Checked October 10, 2026.
  42. City of Knoxville: Property Taxes. Source for the City mailing its own tax bills and not appraising property, with the Knox County Property Assessor providing assessments. The rate is not quoted because the page states no fiscal year. Checked October 10, 2026.
  43. ABODE local knowledge. The description of ABODE’s Tennessee licensing and Knoxville office reflects ABODE’s own records and is not a statistic.