A poll taken in October 2025 by WLAF shows the county’s opposition to the development.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- While Crafted Milestone, LLC continues plans to build a development in the Shanghai Community, WLAF has learned the proposed plans could put the house count well above 600.

The company submitted a site plan to the Campbell County Planning Commission last fall. The plan depicts 558 single family homes. However, it offers an alternative plan. A 25-acre tract designated for 23 homes could be converted to allow condominiums. This would be a net increase of 120 residences on the 525 acres bringing the number of homes to 678, according to the map.

Crafted Milestone, LLC has commissioned a road study, according to WLAF sources. The findings must be brought before the county planning commission.

In the meantime, community members have started a petition to stop ‘Elk Stone at Lake Norris.’ To sign the petition CLICK HERE.

The group believes the proposed development comes with multiple problems ranging from increased traffic on an already narrow road, harm to the environment and a shift in the area’s culture.

To read more on this, CLICK HERE. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 3/30/2026-6AM)

4 Replies to “‘Elk Stone at Lake Norris’ proposes 678 homes; community starts petition”

  1. Please lets work together to stop this development!! This will not benefit anyone except those wanting to stuff their pockets! Schools, traffic, quality of life will all suffer if this is allowed to happen!!

  2. This Lake area is to busy now
    Also the name is a northern name
    This is Norris Lake NOT Lake Norris

  3. What happened to my Post?
    We need funds and development to be spent on housing for the less fortunate citizens. I’m not trying to be sarcastic-i just feel sorry for so many that are helpless-not “sorry people” I’m talking about helpless that need our help for basics and not unnecessary frivolous things. It hurts me for them. Thank You for listening. I meant no harm.

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