By Sam Parsons

The Knoxville city council met last night and they held a public hearing regarding their proposed Ridge Urban Renewal Plan, which concluded with the council approving the plan and a contract with Ridge Development LLC.

The council also approved the third and final reading of their new ordinance to allow the use of golf carts and UTVs within city limits with restrictions that apply.

Golf carts and UTVs may be operated upon the streets of the City by persons possessing a valid operator’s license and at least eighteen (18) years of age. UTVs may be operated upon the streets of the City and on two-lane state highways within the City, but are not allowed on any state divided highway within the City. Further restrictions and details are available on the Knoxville city website.