| CLIENT: | Drybar for WellBiz Brands |
| LOCATION: | Knoxville, TN |
| PROJECT TYPE: | Mall TI |
Permit Place recently completed permit expediting services for Drybar, a WellBiz Brands location, supporting a tenant improvement (TI) project in a mall setting in Knoxville, TN. Working directly with the Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Permits and Inspections Department, our team managed the full submittal and coordination process to secure plan check approval for the interior work. This project was part of the broader WellBiz program, where consistency, speed, and code compliance across multiple locations are essential.
From initial coordination through permit issuance, Permit Place oversaw application planning and communication with the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) to ensure the TI scope aligned with local mall requirements and Knoxville-Knox County standards. The result was a streamlined review and approval process completed in 1 day from plan receipt to permit approval.
Challenges
This project proceeded without significant obstacles or unexpected code issues. Because the work was a mall tenant improvement under an established WellBiz program, Permit Place was able to leverage its prior experience, relationships, and internal checklists. Our preparation and planning minimized back-and-forth with the AHJ, allowing the review to move forward smoothly and without delays.
Solutions and Strategies
The success of this Knoxville TI hinged on Permit Place’s established due diligence process and proactive measures taken before submittal. Our team:
- Verified submittal requirements with the Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Permits and Inspections Department
- Confirmed mall-specific standards
- Organized a clean, complete application package
- Maintained proactive communication with both the client and the AHJ
- Applied strategic application planning informed by the broader WellBiz program to avoid corrections and resubmittals
Project Wins
- Achieved same-day plan check approval
- Supported aggressive construction schedules and consistent roll-out timelines for a national program client
- Enabled Drybar to move directly into construction activities without administrative delay
- Reinforced the value of a program-based approach to permitting for mall tenant improvements