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Zoning meeting — October 20, 2025

On October 20, 2025, the Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners recorded 8 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 and considered several rezoning requests. They approved five rezoning applications, including changes from Agricultural to low-density residential and adjustments within planned residential zones. Two rezoning requests were deferred to future meetings, one due to an amendment to the agenda and another because the applicant was not present.

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Everything taken up, in order

Amend agenda to defer Benjamin C. Mullins rezoning request to November 2025.

AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Durrett moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the November 2025 meeting: Item #7 - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential), up to 7 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 205 N Wooddale Road / Parcel ID 062 047. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 7-M-25-RZ) (8th Commission District).

Unanimous Consent Adopted 11-0-0-0

Motion to amend the agenda to defer Item #7 for Benjamin C. Mullins rezoning request to the November 2025 meeting.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Kim Frazier

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Aye 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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Approve minutes from the previous meeting.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting was before the Board of Commissioners.

Unanimous Adopted 11-0-0-0

Motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on September 15, 2025.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Larsen Jay

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Aye 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-25-10-101 · item history →

Approve rezoning for Nathanael Parsons at 2514 Bakertown Road.

REQUEST OF NATHANAEL PARSONS FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2514 BAKERTOWN ROAD / PARCEL ID 091 290. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 9-G-25-RZ) (3RD COMMISSION DISTRICT) Consideration of the request of Nathanael Parsons for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2514 Bakertown Road / Parcel ID 091 290. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-G-25-RZ) (3rd Commission District)

Unanimous Adopted 11-0-0-0

Motion to approve Resolution RZ-25-10-101 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving the request of Nathanael Parsons for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation which includes the following condition: no further disturbance of the slope would be permitted and should be reflected on the final plat.

Moved by Gina Oster · seconded by Terry Hill

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Aye 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-25-10-102 · item history →

Approve rezoning for Noah Hudson at 2909 Bakertown Road.

REQUEST OF NOAH HUDSON FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) AND RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2909 BAKERTOWN ROAD / PARCEL ID 091 242. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 9-L-25-RZ) (3RD COMMISSION DISTRICT) Consideration of the request of Noah Hudson for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and RA (Low Density Residential) to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2909 Bakertown Road / Parcel ID 091 242. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-L-25-RZ) (3rd Commission District)

Unanimous Adopted 11-0-0-0

Motion to approve Resolution RZ-25-10-102 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving the request of Noah Hudson for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and RA (Low Density Residential) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.

Moved by Gina Oster · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Aye 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-25-10-103 · item history →

Approve rezoning for Jeffrey Lawson at 7505 Blacks Ferry Road.

REQUEST OF JEFFREY LAWSON FOR REZONING FROM PR(K) (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE WITH CONDITIONS TO A (AGRICULTURAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7505 BLACKS FERRY ROAD / PARCEL ID 066 051. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 9-C-25-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Consideration of the request of Jeffrey Lawson for rezoning from PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre with conditions to A (Agricultural) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7505 Blacks Ferry Road / Parcel ID 066 051. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-C-25-RZ) (6th Commission District)

Unanimous Adopted 11-0-0-0

Motion to approve Resolution RZ-25-10-103 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving the request of Jeffrey Lawson for rezoning from PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre with conditions to A (Agricultural) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Aye 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-25-10-104 · item history →

Approve rezoning for Robert Campbell at 7335 Green Estates Way.

REQUEST OF ROBERT CAMPBELL FOR REZONING FROM PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7335 GREEN ESTATES WAY / PARCEL ID 047 183. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 9-D-25-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Consideration of the request of Robert Campbell for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 8 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7335 Green Estates Way / Parcel ID 047 183. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-D-25-RZ) (7th Commission District)

Unanimous Adopted 11-0-0-0

Motion to approve Resolution RZ-25-10-104 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving the request of Robert Campbell for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 8 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.

Moved by Rhonda Lee · seconded by Kim Frazier

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Aye 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-25-10-105 · item history →

Approve rezoning for Shannon Schneider at 120/122 Kimberlin Heights Road.

REQUEST OF SHANNON SCHNEIDER FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 120 AND 122 KIMBERLIN HEIGHTS ROAD / PARCEL ID 137DC00201, 00202. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 9-F-25-RZ) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Consideration of the request of Shannon Schneider for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 120 and 122 Kimberlin Heights Road / Parcel ID 137DC00201, 00202. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-F-25-RZ) (9th Commission District)

Unanimous Adopted 11-0-0-0

Motion to approve Resolution RZ-25-10-105 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving the request of Shannon Schneider for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.

Moved by Andy Fox · seconded by Rhonda Lee

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Aye 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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7-M-25-RZ · item history →

Benjamin C. Mullins rezoning request deferred.

REQUEST OF BENJAMIN C. MULLINS FOR REZONING FROM PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL), UP TO 7 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 205 N WOODDALE ROAD / PARCEL ID 062 047. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-M-25-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 11-0-0-0

Motion to amend the agenda to defer Item #7 for Benjamin C. Mullins rezoning request to the November 2025 meeting.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Kim Frazier

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Aye 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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9-E-25-RZ · item history →

Defer Daniel P. Humphreys rezoning request to November 2025 due to applicant no-show.

REQUEST OF DANIEL P. HUMPHREYS FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) AND RB (GENERAL RESIDENTIAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6760 GRASSY CREEK WAY / PARCEL ID 079 03110. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 9-E-25-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Applicant was not present at time of reading. This item was moved to the end of the agenda. IN RE: AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA TO HEAR ITEM #4 AT THIS TIME: IN RE: REQUEST OF DANIEL P. HUMPHREYS FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) AND RB (GENERAL RESIDENTIAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6760 GRASSY CREEK WAY / PARCEL ID 079 03110. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 9-E-25-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Applicant was not present at time of reading.

Deferred Deferred 11-0-0-0

Motion to defer this item to the November 2025 meeting due to applicant no show.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Aye 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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