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Zoning meeting — May 12, 2025

On May 12, 2025, the Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners recorded 19 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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Plain-language summary

The Knox County Board of Commissioners met for a zoning session, approving multiple rezoning requests for residential and commercial development across various county locations. They also approved a street name change for Coward Mill Road to Tom Higdon Lane and another, similarly named street to Bull Elk Lane. A request to remove previous conditions from a commercial zone at Riverview Crossing Drive was also approved.

From the minutes

“No one was present to represent the request.”
“No one requested to speak.”

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

Absent: Kim Frazier (all 18 recorded votes)

Everything taken up, in order

Approve minutes from April 21, 2025 meeting

Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on April 21, 2025

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on April 21, 2025

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Damon Rawls — Aye Shane Jackson — Aye Angela Russell — Aye Adam Thompson — Aye Andy Fox — Aye
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RZ-25-5-101 · item history →

Rezone 754 S Gallaher View Rd from A to RA

Consideration of the request of Vyacheslav Dullco for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 754 South Gallaher View Road, Parcel ID 133 018. (4th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-C-25-RZ)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approve the request of Vyacheslav Dullco for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential.

Moved by Shane Jackson · seconded by Adam Thompson

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Damon Rawls — Aye Shane Jackson — Aye Angela Russell — Aye Adam Thompson — Aye Andy Fox — Aye
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RZ-25-5-102 · item history →

Change Coward Mill Rd name to George Coward Lane

Consideration of the request of Cathy Olsen/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of “Coward Mill Road” to “George Coward Lane” from the northeast corner of Parcel 090 075 north to its terminus was before the Board of Commissioners. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-A-25-SNC)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

amendment to delete “George Coward Lane” and replace with “Tom Higdon Lane”

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Larsen Jay

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Damon Rawls — Aye Shane Jackson — Aye Angela Russell — Aye Adam Thompson — Aye Andy Fox — Aye
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Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Cathy Olsen/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of “Coward Mill Road” to “Tom Higdon Lane”, as amended, from the northeast corner of Parcel 090 075 north to its terminus.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Damon Rawls — Aye Shane Jackson — Aye Angela Russell — Aye Adam Thompson — Aye Andy Fox — Aye
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RZ-25-5-103 · item history →

Change Coward Mill Rd name to Bull Elk Lane

Consideration of the request of Cathy Olsen/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of “Coward Mill Road” to “Bull Elk Lane” from a point approximately 375 feet west of Sycamore Creek Lane near the southwest corner of parcel 090 072 west to its terminus was before the Board of Commissioners. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-B-25-SNC)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Cathy Olsen/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of “Coward Mill Road” to “Bull Elk Lane” from a point approximately 375 feet west of Sycamore Creek Lane near the southwest corner of parcel 090 072 west to its terminus.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Larsen Jay

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Damon Rawls — Aye Shane Jackson — Aye Angela Russell — Aye Adam Thompson — Aye Andy Fox — Aye
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RZ-25-5-104 · item history →

Rezone 5732 Ball Rd from A to RA

Consideration of the request of James McKamey for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 5732 Ball Road, Parcel ID 091 180. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-M-25-RZ)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of James McKamey for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Damon Rawls — Aye Shane Jackson — Aye Angela Russell — Aye Adam Thompson — Aye Andy Fox — Aye
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RZ-25-5-105 · item history →

Rezone 0 Hickory Creek Rd et al. from A to PR

Consideration of the request of Ball Homes LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 3.5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Hickory Creek Road; 0, 2300, 2304 West Gallaher Ferry Road, Parcel ID 129 03512, 03513, 03514, 03515, 03516. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 3-H-25-RZ)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Ball Homes LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 3.5 dwelling units per acre with the following conditions: 1) Must access the property from West Gallaher Ferry, widen West Gallaher Ferry Road through the frontage to 20 feet, realign the intersection of Hickory Creek and West Gallaher Ferry Road according to Concept Plan 4-SE-22-C. 2) All offsite road improvements must be completed prior to recording plats at the expense of the applicant and compliant with Engineering and Public Works road standards. This was also in the previous concept plan.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Damon Rawls — Aye Shane Jackson — Aye Angela Russell — Aye Adam Thompson — Aye Andy Fox — Aye
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RZ-25-5-106 · item history →

Rezone 0 & 3110 Gray Hendrix Rd from CA/A to PR

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from CA General Business and A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 12 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 and 3110 Gray Hendrix Road, Parcel ID 091 019, 018. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-H-25-RZ)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from CA General Business and A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 10 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s staff recommendation subject to 1 condition.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Larsen Jay

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Damon Rawls — Aye Shane Jackson — Aye Angela Russell — Aye Adam Thompson — Aye Andy Fox — Aye
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RZ-25-5-107 · item history →

Rezone 1311 Greenwell Dr from A to RA

Consideration of the request of Sam R. and Lenora M. Ensor for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1311 Greenwell Drive, Parcel ID 037 09502. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-B-25-RZ)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Sam R. and Lenora M. Ensor for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.

Moved by Rhonda Lee · seconded by Adam Thompson

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Damon Rawls — Aye Shane Jackson — Aye Angela Russell — Aye Adam Thompson — Aye Andy Fox — Aye
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RZ-25-5-108 · item history →

Rezone 6100 Lacy Rd from A to RA

Consideration of the request of Noah Hudson for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6100 Lacy Road, Parcel ID 068JA011. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-E-25-RZ)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Noah Hudson for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.

Moved by Rhonda Lee · seconded by Adam Thompson

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Damon Rawls — Aye Shane Jackson — Aye Angela Russell — Aye Adam Thompson — Aye Andy Fox — Aye
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4-I-25-RZ · item history →

Rezone 1311 W Beaver Creek Dr from A to RA

Consideration of the request of Trueline Land Surveying, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1311 West Beaver Creek Drive, Parcel ID 056 131. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-I-25-RZ)

Deferred Deferred no recorded vote

This item was deferred to later at the meeting

Moved by unrecorded

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4-O-25-RZ · item history →

Rezone 8022 Hill Rd from A to PR

Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8022 Hill Road, Parcel ID 028 132. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-O-25-RZ)

Deferred Deferred 10-0-0-1

defer to the June 2025 meeting the request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre.

Moved by Rhonda Lee · seconded by Andy Fox

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Damon Rawls — Aye Shane Jackson — Aye Angela Russell — Aye Adam Thompson — Aye Andy Fox — Aye
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RZ-25-5-109 · item history →

Rezone 0 & 4524 Bud McMillan Rd from A to RA

Consideration of the request of Jean L. Root for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 and 4524 Bud McMillan Road, Parcel ID 040KA002, 001 (part of). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-D-25-RZ)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Jean L. Root for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation with the following conditions: (1) No access to Washington Pike; and (2) a creation of a private access or easement for the shared driveways to consolidate the access points where line of site is maximized and spacing is optimal.

Moved by Adam Thompson · seconded by Rhonda Lee

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Damon Rawls — Aye Shane Jackson — Aye Angela Russell — Aye Adam Thompson — Aye Andy Fox — Aye
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RZ-25-5-110 · item history →

Rezone 8216 Norris Fwy from A to PR

Consideration of the request of Justin Vaughn for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8216 Norris Freeway, Parcel ID 028 01702. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: s4-H-25-RZ)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Justin Vaughn for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation with the condition that an approved TDOT access permit shall be obtained before issuance of any building permits.

Moved by Adam Thompson · seconded by Rhonda Lee

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Damon Rawls — Aye Shane Jackson — Aye Angela Russell — Aye Adam Thompson — Aye Andy Fox — Aye
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RZ-25-5-111 · item history →

Remove conditions from PC zone at 6125 Riverview Crossing Dr

Consideration of the request of Brad Pruitt for rezoning to remove previously approved conditions in the PC Planned Commercial District was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6125 Riverview Crossing Drive, Parcel ID 071 001. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-Y-25-RZ)

Adopted 9-0-1-1

Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Brad Pruitt to approve the PC Planned Commercial zone without conditions.

Moved by Adam Thompson · seconded by Rhonda Lee

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Damon Rawls — Aye Shane Jackson — Abstain Angela Russell — Aye Adam Thompson — Aye Andy Fox — Aye
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4-V-25-RZ · item history →

Rezone 7324 Millertown Pike from A to PR

Consideration of the request of 1222 Development LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 7.5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7324 Millertown Pike, Parcel ID 050 204. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number 4-V-25-RZ)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of 1222 Development LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5.1 dwelling units per acre with the following conditions: (1) A ten foot wide Type B buffer with trees planted at a maximum of ten foot centers with expected mature height about 15 feet along the western and southern property lines; and (2) access to Millertown Pike shall be in compliance with subdivision regulations and any variance request must first be supported by Engineering and Public Works to maximize safety and traffic patterns.

Moved by Adam Thompson · seconded by Larsen Jay

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Damon Rawls — Aye Shane Jackson — Aye Angela Russell — Aye Adam Thompson — Aye Andy Fox — Aye
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RZ-25-5-113 · item history →

Rezone 0 E Governor John Sevier Hwy from A to CA

Consideration of the request of Jimmy E. Henderlight, Sr. for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 E Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 096 105, 106. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-X-25-RZ)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Jimmy E. Henderlight, Sr. for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business as per Planning Commission’s recommendation and to include the conditions that were recommended by Planning Commission’s Staff.

Moved by Andy Fox · seconded by Rhonda Lee

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Damon Rawls — Aye Shane Jackson — Aye Angela Russell — Aye Adam Thompson — Aye Andy Fox — Aye
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RZ-25-5-114 · item history →

Rezone 0, 3516-3526 Maloney Rd from A to PR

Consideration of the request of James I. Smith for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0, 3516, 3518, 3524 and 3526 Maloney Road, Parcel ID 135 002, 003, 00301, 00601, 00602. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-N-25-RZ)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of James I. Smith for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation; and the Floodway Zone is to be retained.

Moved by Andy Fox · seconded by Larsen Jay

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Damon Rawls — Aye Shane Jackson — Aye Angela Russell — Aye Adam Thompson — Aye Andy Fox — Aye
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4-I-25-RZ · item history →

Rezone 1311 W Beaver Creek Dr from A to RA (2nd item)

Consideration of the request of Trueline Land Surveying, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1311 West Beaver Creek Drive, Parcel ID 056 131. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-I-25-RZ)

Deferred Deferred 10-0-0-1

defer to the June 2025 meeting the request of Trueline Land Surveying, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential.

Moved by Rhonda Lee · seconded by Shane Jackson

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Damon Rawls — Aye Shane Jackson — Aye Angela Russell — Aye Adam Thompson — Aye Andy Fox — Aye
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