Across the years
Recurring-issue threads
Some matters come back again and again. A thread gathers the related records for one recurring issue into a single chronological timeline, so you can read its whole arc and follow where it goes next. A neutral grouping of the record — never a stance.
- License-plate readers & surveillance cameras Decisions on license-plate readers, surveillance and body cameras, and drones. 21 related decisions
- Data centers Decisions on data-center zoning and moratoria. 7 related decisions
- Growth plan & zoning rewrite Decisions on the growth plan, the comprehensive plan and the zoning rewrite. 48 related decisions
- Property taxes & reappraisal Decisions on property tax rates and reappraisal. 26 related decisions
- Developer tax breaks (PILOTs) Decisions on PILOTs and tax abatements for development projects. 68 related decisions
- Homelessness & shelters Decisions on homelessness services, shelters and related grants. 105 related decisions
- Farragut growth & zoning Farragut decisions on zoning, the Town Center plan and new development. 27 related decisions
- School buildings & new schools Contracts and money the commission approved for school construction, additions, roofs and land. 75 related decisions
- ICE & the 287(g) agreement Commission decisions on 287(g) and cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. 4 related decisions
- The juvenile detention center Decisions on control and oversight of the juvenile service center. 19 related decisions
- Middle housing in Knoxville City decisions on middle housing, duplexes and accessory dwellings. 23 related decisions
- County ethics rules Commission decisions on the county ethics code and ethics committee. 32 related decisions
- Chilhowee Park City decisions on Chilhowee Park, its contracts and its redevelopment plan. 8 related decisions
- Hillside & ridgetop protection Land-use decisions touching development on steep slopes and ridgelines, grouped as they returned before the commission. 84 related decisions
- Pension & retirement obligations Budget decisions on the county’s pension and retiree-benefit obligations as they recurred year over year. 6 related decisions
Threads are curated and reviewed by hand, and may be incomplete. Each one groups records that
appear to be the same recurring matter; every decision links back to its official minutes so you
can check it yourself.