Sutherland Avenue
What local government has decided along Sutherland Avenue.
Where this stands
The record holds 40 decisions on this, from May 2012 to July 2026, at the City of Knoxville City Council and the Knox County Board of Commissioners. [1] [40]
The most recent was on July 27, 2026: Approve Utility Easement with KUB for property at 2455 Sutherland Avenue — adopted 11-0-0-0. [40]
6 of them were deferrals to a later meeting. [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18]
The largest dollar amount stated in these decisions is $754,334, in Resolution authorizing agreement for Sutherland Avenue Bridge Repair Project. [19]
Who voted how — City of Knoxville City Council
| Member | Nov 30, 2021 [26–28] | Jul 26, 2022 [29] | Mar 21, 2023 [30] | Nov 28, 2023 [31] | Apr 28, 2026 [34] | May 12, 2026 [35–36] | May 26, 2026 [37–38] | Jul 7, 2026 [39] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Parker | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent |
| Andrew Roberto | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | — | — | — | — |
| Charles Thomas | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Debbie Helsley | — | — | — | — | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Denzel Grant | — | — | — | — | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Doug Lloyd | — | — | — | — | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Gwen McKenzie | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | — | — | — | — |
| Janet Testerman | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | — | — | — | — |
| Karyn Adams | — | — | — | — | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent |
| Lauren Rider | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | — | — | — | — |
| Lynne Fugate | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Matthew DeBardelaben | — | — | — | — | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Nathan Honeycutt | — | — | — | — | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Seema Singh | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | — | — | — | — |
| Tommy Smith | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | — | — | — | — |
Who voted how — Knox County Board of Commissioners
| Member | Apr 28, 2025 [32] | Aug 25, 2025 [33] | Jul 27, 2026 [40] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Thompson | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Andy Fox | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Angela Russell | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Courtney Durrett | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Damon Rawls | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Gina Oster | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Kim Frazier | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Larsen Jay | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Rhonda Lee | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Shane Jackson | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Terry Hill | Aye | Aye | Aye |
Every step on the record (40 related decisions, oldest first)
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[1] · City of Knoxville City Council
May 15, 20124-D-12-RZ
Rezone Sutherland Ave property from R-2 to R-1
Source: official minutes (PDF) for May 15, 2012.
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[2] · City of Knoxville City Council
May 29, 2012O-82-2012
Rezone Sutherland Ave/Tobler Ln from R-2 to R-1
Source: official minutes (PDF) for May 29, 2012.
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[3] · City of Knoxville City Council
September 17, 2013R-315-2013
Authorize agreement with CSR Engineering for bridge rehabilitation
Source: official minutes (PDF) for September 17, 2013.
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[4] · City of Knoxville City Council
October 29, 2013R-352-2013
Resolution appreciating Pilot Corp. donation for Sutherland Ave. Sidewalk Project
Source: official minutes (PDF) for October 29, 2013.
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[5] · City of Knoxville City Council
April 15, 2014R-136-2014
Resolution authorizing purchase of easements at 3621 Sutherland Ave. for $3,700
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 15, 2014.
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[6] · City of Knoxville City Council
April 15, 20143-A-14-SP
Ordinance approving amendment to Central City Sector Plan for property on Walker St
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 15, 2014.
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[7] · City of Knoxville City Council
April 15, 20143-C-14-RZ
Ordinance to rezone property on Walker Street from R-2 to C-3
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 15, 2014.
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[8] · City of Knoxville City Council
April 15, 20144-H-13-RZ
Ordinance to rezone property on Sutherland Ave from R-1/RP-1 to R-1E
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 15, 2014.
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[9] · City of Knoxville City Council
November 10, 201510-C-15-SP
Approve Central City Sector Plan amendment for York Acquisitions LLC
Source: official minutes (PDF) for November 10, 2015.
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[10] · City of Knoxville City Council
November 10, 201510-B-15-PA
Approve One Year Plan amendment for York Acquisitions LLC
Source: official minutes (PDF) for November 10, 2015.
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[11] · City of Knoxville City Council
November 10, 201510-F-15-RZ
Rezone property on N. Concord Street to RP-2 District
Source: official minutes (PDF) for November 10, 2015.
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[12] · City of Knoxville City Council
December 17, 2015Approve an appeal by Bearden Council regarding use on review for restaurant space
Source: official minutes (PDF) for December 17, 2015.
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[13] · City of Knoxville City Council
January 5, 2016File No. 10-C-15-SP
Amend Central City Sector Plan for York Acquisitions, LLC
Source: official minutes (PDF) for January 5, 2016.
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[14] · City of Knoxville City Council
January 5, 2016File No. 10-B-15-PA
One Year Plan amendment for York Acquisitions, LLC
Source: official minutes (PDF) for January 5, 2016.
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[15] · City of Knoxville City Council
January 5, 2016MPC File No. 10-F-15-RZ
Rezone property on N. Concord Street to RP-2 District
Source: official minutes (PDF) for January 5, 2016.
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[16] · City of Knoxville City Council
January 19, 2016File No. 10-C-15-SP
Amend Central City Sector Plan for property on N. Concord St
Source: official minutes (PDF) for January 19, 2016.
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[17] · City of Knoxville City Council
January 19, 2016File No. 10-B-15-PA
Amend one year plan for N. Concord St property: Med Dens Res/Office to High Dens Res
Source: official minutes (PDF) for January 19, 2016.
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[18] · City of Knoxville City Council
January 19, 2016MPC File No. 10-F-15-RZ
Rezone property on N. Concord St from I-2 to RP-2
Source: official minutes (PDF) for January 19, 2016.
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[19] · City of Knoxville City Council
May 24, 2016R-279-2016
Resolution authorizing agreement for Sutherland Avenue Bridge Repair Project
Source: official minutes (PDF) for May 24, 2016.
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[20] · City of Knoxville City Council
April 9, 2019O-45-2019
Appropriate $2,300 from Community Improvement Fund to Bike Walk Tennessee
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 9, 2019.
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[21] · City of Knoxville City Council
February 11, 2020Ordinance to close unnamed alley between 3617 and 3601 Sutherland Ave
Source: official minutes (PDF) for February 11, 2020.
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[22] · City of Knoxville City Council
February 25, 2020O-39-2020
Close unnamed alley between 3617 and 3601 Sutherland Avenue (File No. 1-A-20-AC)
Source: official minutes (PDF) for February 25, 2020.
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[23] · City of Knoxville City Council
November 16, 202110-C-21-SP
Ordinance amending Central City Sector Plan for property at 1901 Sutherland Ave
Source: official minutes (PDF) for November 16, 2021.
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[24] · City of Knoxville City Council
November 16, 202110-C-21-PA
Ordinance amending One Year Plan for property at 1901 Sutherland Avenue
Source: official minutes (PDF) for November 16, 2021.
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[25] · City of Knoxville City Council
November 16, 202110-C-21-RZ
Ordinance to rezone property at 1901 Sutherland Avenue
Source: official minutes (PDF) for November 16, 2021.
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[26] · City of Knoxville City Council
November 30, 2021O-138-2021
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1901 Sutherland Ave
Source: official minutes (PDF) for November 30, 2021.
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[27] · City of Knoxville City Council
November 30, 2021O-139-2021
One Year Plan Amendment for 1901 Sutherland Ave
Source: official minutes (PDF) for November 30, 2021.
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[28] · City of Knoxville City Council
November 30, 2021O-140-2021
Rezone 1901 Sutherland Avenue to I-H District
Source: official minutes (PDF) for November 30, 2021.
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[29] · City of Knoxville City Council
July 26, 2022O-103-2022
Change zoning for 4050 Sutherland Ave from Office to Neighborhood Commercial
Source: official minutes (PDF) for July 26, 2022.
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[30] · City of Knoxville City Council
March 21, 2023R-82-2023
Add honorary name "Home Run Alley" to Sutherland Avenue segment
Source: official minutes (PDF) for March 21, 2023.
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[31] · City of Knoxville City Council
November 28, 2023R-388-2023
Authorize Mayor to execute encroachment agreement with Sutherland Lofts, LLC
Source: official minutes (PDF) for November 28, 2023.
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[32] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 28, 2025R-25-4-402
Approve contracts for towing services
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 28, 2025.
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[33] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
August 25, 2025R-25-8-804
Approve agreement of sale with Sutherland Partners, LLC for Sutherland Ave property
Source: official minutes (PDF) for August 25, 2025.
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[34] · City of Knoxville City Council
April 28, 2026R-120-2026
Award funds to 3517 Sutherland LLC for preservation/improvements
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 28, 2026.
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[35] · City of Knoxville City Council
May 12, 20264-D-26-SP
Amend Central City Sector Plan for Ailor/Sutherland property
Source: official minutes (PDF) for May 12, 2026.
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[36] · City of Knoxville City Council
May 12, 20264-D-26-PA
Amend One Year Plan for Ailor/Sutherland property
Source: official minutes (PDF) for May 12, 2026.
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[37] · City of Knoxville City Council
May 26, 2026O-39-2026
Amend Central City Sector Plan for Ailor Ave/Sutherland Ave
Source: official minutes (PDF) for May 26, 2026.
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[38] · City of Knoxville City Council
May 26, 2026O-40-2026
Amend One Year Plan for Ailor Ave/Sutherland Ave property
Source: official minutes (PDF) for May 26, 2026.
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[39] · City of Knoxville City Council
July 7, 2026R-179-2026
Authorize agreement for Pedestrian Road Safety Initiative on Sutherland Ave
Source: official minutes (PDF) for July 7, 2026.
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[40] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
July 27, 2026R-26-7-802
Approve Utility Easement with KUB for property at 2455 Sutherland Avenue
Source: official minutes (PDF) for July 27, 2026.
A curated grouping of the record, possibly incomplete.