Clinton Highway
What local government has decided along Clinton Highway.
Where this stands
The record holds 37 decisions on this, from May 2016 to July 2026, at the City of Knoxville City Council and the Knox County Board of Commissioners. [1] [37]
The most recent was on July 27, 2026: Approve Supplement 2 to JMT agreement for Clinton Hwy/W. Beaver Creek Dr. intersection improvements — adopted 11-0-0-0. [37]
3 of them were decided by a split vote. [1] [30] [32]
2 of them were deferrals to a later meeting. [30] [35]
The largest dollar amount stated in these decisions is $3,365,000, in Authorize agreement with Twin K Construction for intersection improvements. [5]
Who voted how — City of Knoxville City Council
| Member | Jan 29, 2019 [12] | Oct 18, 2022 [19] | Feb 6, 2024 [23] | Feb 20, 2024 [24] | Mar 3, 2026 [30] | Mar 17, 2026 [32] | May 26, 2026 [35] | Jun 9, 2026 [36] |
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| Amelia Parker | — | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Andrew Roberto | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | — | — | — | — |
| Charles Thomas | — | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | No | Aye | Abstain |
| Debbie Helsley | — | — | Aye | Aye | No | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Denzel Grant | — | — | — | — | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Doug Lloyd | — | — | — | — | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Finbarr Saunders | Aye | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| George C. Wallace | Aye | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gwen McKenzie | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | — | — | — | — |
| Janet Testerman | — | Aye | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Karyn Adams | — | — | — | — | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Lauren Rider | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | — | — | — | — |
| Lynne Fugate | — | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Mark Campen | Aye | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marshall Stair | Aye | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matthew DeBardelaben | — | — | — | — | No | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Nathan Honeycutt | — | — | — | — | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent |
| Seema Singh | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | — | — | — | — |
| Stephanie Welch | Aye | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tommy Smith | — | Aye | Aye | Aye | — | — | — | — |
Who voted how — Knox County Board of Commissioners
| Member | Jun 26, 2023 [20–21] | Dec 18, 2023 [22] | Sep 23, 2024 [25] | Dec 16, 2024 [26] | Jan 22, 2025 [27–28] | Apr 27, 2026 [33] | May 11, 2026 [34] | Jul 27, 2026 [37] |
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| Adam Thompson | — | — | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Andy Fox | — | — | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Angela Russell | — | — | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Carson Dailey | Aye | Aye | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Courtney Durrett | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Damon Rawls | — | — | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| Dasha Lundy | Aye | Aye | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gina Oster | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| John Schoonmaker | Aye | Aye | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kim Frazier | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Kyle Ward | Aye | Aye | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Larsen Jay | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Rhonda Lee | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Richie Beeler | Absent | Aye | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shane Jackson | — | — | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Terry Hill | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
Every step on the record (37 related decisions, oldest first)
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[1] · City of Knoxville City Council
May 24, 20164-C-16-PA
Ordinance for Fenton Nissan: One Year Plan Amendment on Clinton Highway
Source: official minutes (PDF) for May 24, 2016.
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[2] · City of Knoxville City Council
May 24, 2016Resolution to purchase property at 1110 Merchant Drive for intersection improvements
Source: official minutes (PDF) for May 24, 2016.
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[3] · City of Knoxville City Council
November 7, 201710-F-17-RZ
Rezone property to General Commercial district
Motion: Motion to amend ordinance to add condition regarding access drive
Failed Failed — died for lack of a secondRoll call & discussion →Source: official minutes (PDF) for November 7, 2017.
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[4] · City of Knoxville City Council
November 7, 201710-F-17-RZ
Rezone property to General Commercial district
Motion: Motion to approve ordinance on first reading
Source: official minutes (PDF) for November 7, 2017.
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[5] · City of Knoxville City Council
December 19, 2017R-427-2017
Authorize agreement with Twin K Construction for intersection improvements
Source: official minutes (PDF) for December 19, 2017.
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[6] · City of Knoxville City Council
April 10, 20182-A-18-RZ
Rezone property on NW Kermit Drive from SC-1/C-3 to C-3
Motion: Motion to amend the ordinance
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 10, 2018.
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[7] · City of Knoxville City Council
April 10, 20182-A-18-RZ
Rezone property on NW Kermit Drive from SC-1/C-3 to C-3
Motion: Motion to approve the amended ordinance on first reading
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 10, 2018.
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[8] · City of Knoxville City Council
April 24, 2018O-56-2018
Rezone property on Kermit Drive from SC-1/C-3 to C-4
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 24, 2018.
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[9] · City of Knoxville City Council
July 31, 2018R-276-2018
Amend contract for Merchant Dr/Clinton Hwy Intersection Improvements
Motion: Motion to approve
Source: official minutes (PDF) for July 31, 2018.
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[10] · City of Knoxville City Council
July 31, 2018R-276-2018
Amend contract for Merchant Dr/Clinton Hwy Intersection Improvements
Motion: Motion to approve on consent
Source: official minutes (PDF) for July 31, 2018.
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[11] · City of Knoxville City Council
September 11, 2018R-319-2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for A to Z, Inc. liquor license renewal
Source: official minutes (PDF) for September 11, 2018.
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[12] · City of Knoxville City Council
January 29, 2019R-38-2019
Amend contract with Volkert, Inc. for Merchant/Clinton Hwy project
Source: official minutes (PDF) for January 29, 2019.
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[13] · City of Knoxville City Council
May 21, 2019R-176-2019
Amend Volkert Inc. contract for Merchant Dr/Clinton Hwy intersection
Source: official minutes (PDF) for May 21, 2019.
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[14] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
December 21, 2020R-20-12-401
Approve Stormwater Facilities Covenants with Igor Cheban
Source: official minutes (PDF) for December 21, 2020.
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[15] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
January 25, 2021R-21-1-413
Approve right-of-way, slope, construction easements for West Beaver Creek Drive
Source: official minutes (PDF) for January 25, 2021.
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[16] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
July 26, 2021R-21-7-405
Approve professional services agreement with Vaughn & Melton for intersection
Source: official minutes (PDF) for July 26, 2021.
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[17] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
November 15, 2021R-21-11-208
Accept donation of land from Little Rabbit Holdings LLC
Source: official minutes (PDF) for November 15, 2021.
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[18] · City of Knoxville City Council
October 4, 20229-C-22-RZ
Rezone Clinton Highway properties from AG to RN-1
Source: official minutes (PDF) for October 4, 2022.
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[19] · City of Knoxville City Council
October 18, 2022O-138-2022
Rezone properties on Clinton Highway from Agricultural to Single-Family Residential
Source: official minutes (PDF) for October 18, 2022.
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[20] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
June 26, 2023R-23-6-401
Approve design proposal for West Emory Road improvements
Source: official minutes (PDF) for June 26, 2023.
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[21] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
June 26, 2023R-23-6-404
Approve MOU for West Emory Road transportation improvements
Source: official minutes (PDF) for June 26, 2023.
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[22] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
December 18, 2023R-23-12-402
Approve Supplement 1 to agreement with JMT for intersection improvements
Source: official minutes (PDF) for December 18, 2023.
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[23] · City of Knoxville City Council
February 6, 2024Remove SC-2 Shopping Center planned district designation from property at 0 Clinton Highway
Source: official minutes (PDF) for February 6, 2024.
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[24] · City of Knoxville City Council
February 20, 2024O-23-2024
Amend Knoxville Zoning Code to remove SC-2 designation from 0 Clinton Highway (Nedkov)
Source: official minutes (PDF) for February 20, 2024.
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[25] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
September 23, 2024R-24-9-404
Approve civil design contract with Robert G. Campbell & Associates for West Emory Road widening
Source: official minutes (PDF) for September 23, 2024.
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[26] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
December 16, 2024R-24-12-404
Approve construction contract for W. Emory Road widening
Source: official minutes (PDF) for December 16, 2024.
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[27] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
January 22, 202512-G-24-RZ
Rezone property at 6350 Clinton Highway from A Ag/CA Gen Bus to RB Gen Res
Source: official minutes (PDF) for January 22, 2025.
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[28] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
January 22, 202512-H-24-RZ
Rezone property at 6356 Clinton Highway from A Ag/CA Gen Bus to CA Gen Bus
Source: official minutes (PDF) for January 22, 2025.
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[29] · City of Knoxville City Council
November 11, 2025R-306-2025
Enter agreement with TDOT for traffic signal upgrades on Clinton Highway
Source: official minutes (PDF) for November 11, 2025.
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[30] · City of Knoxville City Council
March 3, 2026Overturn Planning Commission decision on special use application for 5200 Clinton Highway
Source: official minutes (PDF) for March 3, 2026.
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[31] · City of Knoxville City Council
March 17, 20261-A-26-SU
Appeal of Planning Commission approval of a special use permit at 5200 Clinton Highway
Motion: Motion to approve the appeal
Failed Failed — died for lack of a secondRoll call & discussion →Source: official minutes (PDF) for March 17, 2026.
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[32] · City of Knoxville City Council
March 17, 20261-A-26-SU
Appeal of Planning Commission approval of a special use permit at 5200 Clinton Highway
Motion: Motion to deny the appeal
Source: official minutes (PDF) for March 17, 2026.
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[33] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 27, 2026R-26-4-405
Approve acquisition of right-of-way for left-turn lane on Old Callahan Dr
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 27, 2026.
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[34] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
May 11, 20264-V-26-RZ
Rezone property at 6612 Clinton Highway (Mullins)
Source: official minutes (PDF) for May 11, 2026.
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[35] · City of Knoxville City Council
May 26, 2026Appeal of Zoning Administrator's determination for CareCuts
Source: official minutes (PDF) for May 26, 2026.
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[36] · City of Knoxville City Council
June 9, 2026Approve appeal overturning zoning decision for proposed use at 5200 Clinton Highway
Adopted 7-0-1-1Roll call & discussion →Source: official minutes (PDF) for June 9, 2026.
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[37] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
July 27, 2026R-26-7-402
Approve Supplement 2 to JMT agreement for Clinton Hwy/W. Beaver Creek Dr. intersection improvements
Source: official minutes (PDF) for July 27, 2026.
A curated grouping of the record, possibly incomplete.