Blount County Public Services Appeals Committee | 3/2/2026

The Blount County Public Services Appeals Committee held a meeting on March 2, 2026, to address an appeal concerning property cleanup at 1140 Chula Vista, Friendsville, Tennessee. The committee reviewed citizen complaints and a cleanup bid of $30,800 related to the property, which is in significant disrepair. The property owner, Larry Crowwell, requested an extension to resolve the issue, citing ongoing efforts to sell the property "as is" and difficulties in managing the cleanup. The committee discussed statutory timelines, including a 60-day judicial review period, and emphasized the need to resolve the longstanding issue, noting that the property had been neglected for several years despite multiple notices. After deliberation, the committee voted to take action to enforce cleanup requirements, signaling a move to uphold the building commissioner's determination and address the public's concerns about property maintenance and community standards.