Knox County · Board of Commissioners
On May 19, 2025, the Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners recorded 43 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.
Official minutes (PDF) →Our summary — not the record
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.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Motion to amend the agenda to defer specific items to the June 2025 meeting
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Kim Frazier
Motion to amend the agenda to withdraw specific items
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Kim Frazier
Motion to amend the agenda to remove an item from the General Government Consent Calendar
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Kim Frazier
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES IN THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR NON-AREA ELIGIBLE SUMMER LEARNING SITES AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $130,000.00 AND APPROVING A GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,000.00 TO FUND THE MOU
Approve Resolution R-25-5-201
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH HARMONY FAMILY CENTER AND HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER FOR THE PROVISION OF STUDENT TELEHEALTH SERVICES UP TO $70,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JUNE 1, 2025 THROUGH MAY 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS
Approve Resolution R-25-5-202
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSULTING SERVICES AND LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, AN OHIO NONPROFIT CORPORATION, FOR THE ADDITION OF A PROJECT SEARCH SITE AT A COST OF $350.00 ANNUALLY FOR LICENSE RENEWAL FEES
Approve Resolution R-25-5-203
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH THE DBQ PROJECT FOR A LICENSE TO ACCESS DBQ’S PROPRIETARY ONLINE EDUCATIONAL SOCIAL STUDIES MATERIALS AT A COST OF $71,231.25 FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH PORTER ROOFING CONTRACTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,874,357.00 FOR A PARTIAL ROOF REPLACEMENT AT GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL
Approve Resolution R-25-5-205
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH CAROLINA PREMIER WINDOW FILMS, ENERGY CONTROL CONSULTANTS, INC., AND TENNESSEE WINDOW FILMS, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF SECURITY WINDOW FILMS AND INSTALLATION SERVICES UP TO $750,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS
Approve Resolution R-25-5-206
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 TURNAROUND ACTION GRANT (TAG)) 5.0 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,394,649.69
Approve Resolution R-25-5-207
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE, INC. REGARDING TUTORING SERVICES AND RECEIPT OF FUNDING FOR SUMMER TUTORING SERVICES AND/OR SUPPLIES UP TO $114,892.64 FROM TN ALL CORPS/ESSER GRANT FUNDS
Approve Resolution R-25-5-208
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PRESCHOOL ACCESS FOR ALL LEARNING NETWORK COHORT 6.0 GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,000.00
Approve Resolution R-25-5-209
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND RECEIPT OF FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 TO SUPPORT POSTSECONDARY DATA SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS 865 ACADEMIES
Approve Resolution R-25-5-210
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE MORGAN WALLEN FOUNDATION FOR RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,200,000.00 FOR GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND DONATIONS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $88,986.00
Approve Resolution R-25-5-212
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH USI CONSULTING GROUP FOR THE PROVISION OF 403B THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2030, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FIVE (5) ADDITIONAL YEARS
Approve Resolution R-25-5-213
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH GREENHECK FAN CORPORATION FOR THE CREATION OF A STUDENT-RUN SITE-BASED ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISE AT CARTER HIGH SCHOOL AND RECEIPT OF DONATIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING UP TO $2,000,000.00
Approve Resolution R-25-5-214
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THOROUGHBRED AVIATION MAINTENANCE FOR THE PROVISION OF HELICOPTER ENGINE REPAIR AND PARTS
Approve Resolution R-25-5-301
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE VOLUNTEER LANDING MARINA PRICING AGREEMENT AND MARINA BOAT SLIP LEASE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,500.00 FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
Approve Resolution R-25-5-302
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $73,790.00 WITH $46,690.00 PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY AND $27,100.00 PROVIDED BY THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR THE OPERATION OF STREAM GAGING STATIONS IN KNOX COUNTY FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
Approve Resolution R-25-5-401
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $143,500.00 WITH ROBERT G. CAMPBELL & ASSOCIATES FOR THE EBENEZER ROAD BRIDGE AND TURN LANES PROJECT
Approve Resolution R-25-5-402
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $689,600.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF RYAN WHITE PART B SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2025 AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Approve Resolution R-25-5-601
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Shane Jackson
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OF TWO PARCELS, 2302 EAST GOVERNOR JOHN SEVIER HIGHWAY, PARCEL ID #097 05902, AND 0 RISING OAK WAY, PARCEL ID #049 08804, TO BE USED FOR KNOX COUNTY PARK LAND
Approve Resolution R-25-5-701
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF TENNESSEE, INC. FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS UNDER THE KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH CARE PLAN
Approve Resolution R-25-5-901
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $330,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE KNOX RECOVERY COURT AND KNOX COUNTY VETERANS TREATMENT COURT FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Approve Resolution R-25-5-904
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
PRESENTATION: TCAT UPDATE AND IMPACT ON OUR HIGH SCHOOLS AND OUR GREATER KNOX COUNTY AREA – KELLI CHANEY, TCAT PRESIDENT
No published motion on this item.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON APRIL 28, 2025
Approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on April 28, 2025
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Adam Thompson
CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF OLIVE BRANCH LANE BETWEEN SCHAAD ROAD AND CAPESIDE LANE, DISTRICT 6
Approve the closure of a portion of Olive Branch Lane
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier
CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF THE FORMER BALL CAMP PIKE ALIGNMENT AND EXCESS RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED BETWEEN DAYBREAK DRIVE AND BAILEY FARM DRIVE, WHICH IS AN OUTCOME OF THE BALL CAMP PIKE (SCHAAD ROAD) RELOCATION PROJECT, DISTRICT 6
LINE ITEM TRANSFERS
Approve the Line Item Transfers
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Terry Hill
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS
Approve the 163 Notary Public Applications
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
SPREAD OF RECORD THE KNOX COUNTY TRUSTEE’S OFFICE ELECTION OF JARVIS READO TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF JASON DOBBINS ON THE KNOX COUNTY EMPLOYEE INSURANCE BENEFITS COMMITTEE, WHICH TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2027
No published motion on this item.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $689,600.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF RYAN WHITE PART B SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2025 AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Approve Resolution R-25-5-601
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Shane Jackson
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING A GENERAL COUNTY BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE SEVERAL FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
Substitute motion to defer Resolution R-25-5-801
Moved by Andy Fox · seconded by Angela Russell
Motion to call the question to end debate
Moved by Damon Rawls
Approve Resolution R-25-5-801
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Damon Rawls
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING THE KNOX COUNTY TAX RATES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026.
Approve Resolution R-25-5-802
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Shane Jackson
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ADOPTING THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-2030 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE PLAN
Approve Resolution R-25-5-803
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Adam Thompson
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $8,809,000.00 TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
Substitute motion to eliminate funds to East Tennessee Freedom Schools
Moved by Andy Fox · seconded by Angela Russell
Approve Resolution R-25-5-804
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $2,205,846.33 IN OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
Approve Resolution R-25-5-805
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Adam Thompson
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION RULES, RULE II, SECTION D, RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHAIR, BY ADDING A NEW NUMBER 5 REGARDING PUBLIC COMMENTS OF THE COMMISSION CHAIR WHEN HIS/HER POSITION ON AN ISSUE IS AT ODDS WITH THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF THE COMMISSION
Approve Resolution R-25-5-902
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Courtney Durrett
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND GOVERNOR TO ENACT LEGISLATION ALLOWING ELIGIBLE VOTERS IN UTILITY DISTRICTS TO ELECT UTILITY BOARD MEMBERS
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VIII, “FINANCES”, TO ADD A NEW DIVISION 5 ENTITLED “LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR STATE OR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE” TO ESTABLISH NEW PROCEDURES TO REVIEW GRANTS (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VIII, ESTABLISHING DIVISION 5 AND SEC. 2-565, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED - O-25-5-101 (FIRST READING)
Substitute motion to refer Ordinance O-25-5-101 to the Rules Committee
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Damon Rawls
