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Knox County · Budget season

Fiscal year 2025

July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025

Every budget & taxes decision the body made in this fiscal year, in the order it happened. Each step shows who moved it, how the body voted, and any dollar figure written into the motion — and links to that meeting and its source minutes.

What this shows — and what it doesn't. This is the sequence of published motions carrying the budget & taxes topic whose meeting fell in this fiscal year (Knox County's runs July 1 – June 30). It is not the county budget document, not actual money spent, and not a complete account of budget deliberations. Movers, votes, and dollar amounts are copied from the record; nothing is inferred. Amounts sum only across adopted motions.

Excludes 13 motions not yet published. Contested and deferred votes publish only after review, so this arc can run short until the queue clears.

23

budget decisions on the record

19

adopted

$35,751,238.01

written into adopted motions across 12 figures

  1. August 26, 2024 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners met and approved various contracts and agreements related to education, public safety, and infrastructure. Key decisions included approving grants for pre-K and other educational programs, funding for opioid misuse remediation, and resources for fire and rescue services. The board also approved road improvements and a lease for a new county satellite office.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  2. October 28, 2024 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners met and approved several contracts and agreements. These included funding for school programs, road and infrastructure maintenance, and mental health services. The board also appointed new members to the Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board. Additionally, they approved a contract for the creation of a Unified Development Ordinance.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  3. November 18, 2024 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners met to approve various measures including school nutrition programs, employee raises, and infrastructure projects. They also voted on grants for housing and public health services and accepted resigned board members' positions. A resolution to honor Officer Tucker Blakely passed, while a resolution on child innocence protection failed.

    From the minutes

    “Commissioner Lee read the resolution into the record.” — Commissioner Lee

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  4. December 16, 2024 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners convened to approve numerous items, including several contracts for road and infrastructure improvements, fencing services, and various grant agreements for schools, public safety, and health services. The commission also authorized the acceptance of donated parkland and confirmed appointments to county boards.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  5. January 27, 2025 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners met to approve various contracts and agreements, including those related to school programs, infrastructure improvements, and public safety initiatives. They also accepted new county roads and approved changes to the Sheriff's Office Merit System rules. Several items were deferred to the next meeting, and a presentation on eviction prevention was given.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  6. February 24, 2025 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners met and approved several contracts and agreements related to infrastructure and public services. Key decisions included approving $2 million in federal funds for senior home modifications and a contract for forensic genetic genealogy testing services. Additionally, the board amended its rules regarding board appointments and road closures.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  7. March 31, 2025 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners met to address legislative matters, approving numerous contracts and agreements. Key decisions included funding for IT services, science textbooks, and various community and infrastructure projects. The board also made changes to the Audit Committee's charter and approved a lease agreement with the Town of Farragut.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  8. April 28, 2025 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners met and approved numerous contracts and agreements, including those for school construction and maintenance, public works facilities, and various county services like towing and equipment repair. They also approved grant funding for mental health court and other programs, as well as donations for park improvements. Several resolutions were passed to honor individuals and groups for their contributions.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  9. May 19, 2025 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners met and approved the county's budget and tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year, and authorized significant funding for non-profit organizations. They also approved contracts for various services including student telehealth, education software, and infrastructure projects. Several items were deferred to a future meeting, and one ordinance regarding grant review procedures was referred to committee.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  10. June 23, 2025 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved numerous contracts and agreements for various county services and projects, including education, infrastructure, and public health initiatives. They also approved changes to the operation of the Juvenile Detention Center, officially placing it under the Sheriff's control. Additionally, several appointments were made to advisory and directorship roles across different county boards and committees.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

How this is built. The arc is every published motion carrying the neutral budget & taxes topic whose meeting fell in this fiscal year, ordered by meeting date. Movers, dispositions, tallies, and dollar figures are read straight from the record; amounts are copied verbatim and summed only across adopted motions. This is a view of the record, not the budget document itself. See spending approved and Methodology.