Knox County · Board of Commissioners
On May 18, 2026, the Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners recorded 49 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 several agreements, including a contract for asbestos monitoring services, an agreement for school renovation projects, and grant funding for various schools. They also confirmed appointments to boards and accepted resignations. Additionally, the board approved a grant for addiction and veteran treatment courts and a grant for a victim witness coordinator.
Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.
Absent: Kim Frazier (19 of 45 recorded votes)
Consideration of the closure of a portion of the Wye Way Lane terminus located north of River Oak Drive, Commission District 9
Motion to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the June 2026 meeting
Moved by Adam Thompson · seconded by Kim Frazier
Follow & discuss this decision →Substitute motion to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the June 2026 meeting
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Terry Hill
Motion to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items
Moved by Adam Thompson · seconded by Kim Frazier
Follow & discuss this decision →Substitute motion to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Terry Hill
Motion to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items
Moved by Adam Thompson · seconded by Kim Frazier
Follow & discuss this decision →Substitute motion to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Terry Hill
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) for the provision of Meals at the 2026 Summer Learning Camps at an estimated cost of $100,000.00
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-201
Moved by Damon Rawls · seconded by Terry Hill
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Professional Environmental Consulting, Incorporated for the provision of Asbestos Monitoring Services up to $200,000.00 annually for the term of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027, which may be extended for four (4) additional years
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-202
Moved by Damon Rawls · seconded by Terry Hill
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Skilled Services Quality Construction, LLC in the amount of $262,100.00 for Innovative School Model Phase 4 Projects at Austin-East Magnet High School, Fulton High School and West Valley Middle School
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-203
Moved by Damon Rawls · seconded by Terry Hill
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving grant agreements with the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) for receipt of grant funding in the total amount of $35,000.00 for Belle Morris Elementary School, Green Magnet Academy, South-Doyle Middle School and Spring Hill Elementary School
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-204
Moved by Damon Rawls · seconded by Terry Hill
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Regranting Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with Edward Charles Foundation related to a Johnny Knoxville Charity Fundraiser for South-Doyle High School Athletics and Academics
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-205
Moved by Damon Rawls · seconded by Terry Hill
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 $67,442.50
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-206
Moved by Damon Rawls · seconded by Terry Hill
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s reappointments of Joseph Mack and Chris Ooten to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors (terms expire June 30, 2029)
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-110
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nominations of John Huber, Nancy Barger and Richard Levenson for reappointment and Sarah Harris for appointment to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission (terms expire June 30, 2030)
Substitute motion to defer to the June 2026 meeting Resolution R-26-5-111
Moved by Andy Fox · seconded by Rhonda Lee
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-111
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Terry Hill
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Katie Overton from the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission and confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nomination of Wala Habiby for appointment to complete the unfulfilled term of Katie Overton on the Planning Commission which term expires June 30, 2027
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-112
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Chad Culver from the Knox County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and approving the Knox County Mayor’s recommendation of Parker Medley for appointment to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Culver on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (term expires December 31, 2027)
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-114
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with D.R. Phillips, LLC in the amount of $361,710.36 for the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Driving Course - Phase 1
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-301
Moved by Gina Oster · seconded by Courtney Durrett
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a donation of a 2000 Chevrolet Pickup to be utilized by the KCSO facilities department
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-302
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, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-401
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement Agreement with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) in the amount of $3,500.00 for property located at 0 Bridgewater Road for installation of a gas line
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-402
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Dilmar Oil Company, Inc. and Hunter Oil Company, Inc. for industrial lubricant services for the Knox County Fleet Services Center as needed
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-404
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Competitive Edge Refurbishing for the provision of waste tire hauling services to collect discarded tires from Knox County Convenience Centers and other facilities as needed
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-405
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Two to a Grant Contract with Tennessee Department of Human Services for the provision of licensed child care agency immunization record audits, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $78,072.50 for a total amount of $234,217.50 and extends the term to end on September 30, 2027 (no application or local match required)
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-601
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule VI, Section E, “Honorary Resolutions, Proclamations, Discussion Items, Ordinance and Resolutions,” to include a definition of “Presentations” for legislative agendas
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-901
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Damon Rawls
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract renewal with Avertest, LLC dba Averhealth in the amount of $150,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) using Fiscal Year 2027 excess fees from the Knox County Criminal Court Clerk’s Office for the provision of drug and alcohol testing services for Knox County Criminal Court Clerk Services, including General Sessions Criminal Division (Division I - Division V) and Criminal Court Division I - Division III); Knox County Specialized Court, including Knox County Mental Health Court, Recovery Court, and Veterans’ Treatment Courts; and Knox County Probation Services
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-902
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the 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, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 (no local match required)
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-905
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 for the purpose of funding a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Witness Coordinator Position for the Knox County District Attorney’s Office for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 (requires a match of $13,000.00 to be provided by the State of Tennessee)
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-906
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the life and legacy of Matt Hinkin
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-101
Moved by Adam Thompson · seconded by Kim Frazier
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the 50th Anniversary of Knoxville Community Media
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-102
Moved by Gina Oster · seconded by Terry Hill
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the West High School Men’s Lacrosse Team for winning the 2026 TSSAA Class A State Championship
Substitute motion to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the June 2026 meeting
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Terry Hill
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-103
Moved by Shane Jackson · seconded by Larsen Jay
Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on April 27, 2026 (Regular Session)
Motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on April 27, 2026 (Regular Session)
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Terry Hill
125 Notary Public Applications received.
Motion to approve the 125 Notary Public Applications
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay
SPREAD OF RECORD THE ORDER OF THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR REAPPOINTING JOHN GRIESS TO THE FIRST UTILITY DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
No published motion on this item.
SPREAD OF RECORD THE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TENNESSEE OPIOID ABATEMENT TRUST FUND, FOR OPIOID ABATEMENT COUNCIL COMMUNITY GRANTS CYCLE 3 FUNDING, FOR ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN TENNESSEE TO IMPLEMENT OPIOID ABATEMENT REMEDIATION STRATEGIES FOR TENNESSEANS, SUBMITTED BY THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
No published motion on this item.
SPREAD OF RECORD THE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TENNESSEE OPIOID ABATEMENT COUNCIL (OAC) FOR FUNDING SUBMITTED BY KNOX COUNTY GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
No published motion on this item.
SPREAD OF RECORD THE GRANT APPLICATION TO LOWE’S CORPORATE FOR FUNDING SUBMITTED BY KNOX COUNTY GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
No published motion on this item.
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nominations of John Huber, Nancy Barger and Richard Levenson for reappointment and Sarah Harris for appointment to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission (terms expire June 30, 2030)
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-111
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Terry Hill
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Katie Overton from the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission and confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nomination of Wala Habiby for appointment to complete the unfulfilled term of Katie Overton on the Planning Commission which term expires June 30, 2027
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-112
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the appointments of seven (7) members to the East Tennessee Regional Juvenile Service Center Advisory Board, as follows: Michael Smith (citizen of Knox County appointed by Mayor), Ashley Ellis (Health Department representative appointed by Mayor), April Snell (professional expert in juvenile mental health appointed by Juvenile Court Judge), Teresa Parker (professional expert in juvenile social services appointed by Juvenile Court Judge), Katheryn Ogle (professional expert in juvenile legal systems appointed by Juvenile Court Judge), Adam Moncier (citizen of Knox County appointed by Juvenile Court Judge), and a Knox County Commissioner appointed by Commission Chair
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-113
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Terry Hill
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with D.R. Phillips, LLC in the amount of $361,710.36 for the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Driving Course - Phase 1
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-301
Moved by Gina Oster · seconded by Courtney Durrett
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a permanent utility easement for the First Utility District Concord Marina Waterline Extension - R-26-5-403
Motion to defer to the June 2026 meeting
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Terry Hill
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement Agreement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) to grant KUB the necessary easements on one tract for underground and above-ground utilities at 5428 Strawberry Plains Pike (Forks of the River Park) at a cost of $55,216.00
Motion to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the June 2026 meeting
Moved by Adam Thompson · seconded by Kim Frazier
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Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Terry Hill
Motion to defer to the June 2026 meeting
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Terry Hill
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule VI, Section E, “Honorary Resolutions, Proclamations, Discussion Items, Ordinance and Resolutions,” to include a definition of “Presentations” for legislative agendas
Motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-901
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Damon Rawls
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Employees’ Merit System Rules and Regulations, Subsection 3.1.b.6. Structure and Qualifications, to provide for members of the Merit System Board to be eligible to serve if he/she has not previously been employed by the Sheriff’s Office within the five (5) years instead of ten (10) years preceding his/her appointment and to remove the requirement that a person is not eligible to serve on the Merit System Board if any member of the person’s family is or becomes employed by the Knoxville Police Department - R-26-5-903
Motion to defer to the June 2026 meeting
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Terry Hill
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to recommend amendments to the Knox County Zoning Ordinance to define and add specific requirements for Data Centers and Data Center Accessory Uses
Substitute motion to approve Resolution R-26-5-904 with amendment to remove Exhibit A
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Terry Hill
Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 53, “Real Property,” to add a new Article II entitled “Housing,” for the purpose of prohibiting housing market manipulation by large institutional investors; restricting the purchase of single-family homes for rental purposes by certain business entities; establishing enforcement mechanisms; and for other purposes (amending Knox County Code, Chapter 53, establishing Article II, previously reserved) – (FIRST READING)
Substitute motion to defer to the July 2026 meeting Ordinance O-26-5-101 on first reading
Moved by Adam Thompson · seconded by Larsen Jay
Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 4, regarding Receipt and Disbursement of County Funds and Budget Procedures for Defined Service Contracts (establishing Section 2-558, previously reserved) – (SECOND READING)
Motion to approve Ordinance O-26-4-101 on second reading
Moved by Angela Russell · seconded by Rhonda Lee
Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 58, Article III, Section 58-92 regarding Disbursement of County Funds levied through the Hotel Occupancy Tax (amending Ordinance O-91-11-101, adopted January 27, 1992 and Ordinance O-02-6-102, adopted July 22, 2002 – (SECOND READING)
Motion to approve Ordinance O-26-4-102 on second reading
Moved by Andy Fox · seconded by Rhonda Lee
Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating Section 2-885 of Article XI of Chapter 2 of the Knox County Code, entitled “Recognition of Right to Self-Defense on Knox County Owned Property” (establishing Section 2-885 of the Knox County Code, previously reserved) – (SECOND READING)
Motion to approve Ordinance O-26-4-103 on second reading
Moved by Andy Fox · seconded by Adam Thompson
Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2, Section 42-53, “Merit System Board of Directors”, to revise in Subsection (C) the qualifications for members of the Merit System Board to be eligible to serve if he/she has not previously been employed by the Sheriff’s Office within the five (5) years instead of ten (10) years preceding his/her appointment and to remove the requirement that person is not eligible to serve on the Merit System Board if any member of the person’s family is or becomes employed by the Knoxville Police Department (amending Ordinance O-90-9-111, adopted September 10, 1990; Ordinance O-91-8-114, adopted November 25, 1991; Ordinance O-95-4-101, adopted April 24, 1995; Ordinance O-19-1-101, adopted February 25, 2019; and Ordinance O-22-6-103, adopted July 25, 2022) – (SECOND READING)
Motion to defer to the June 2026 meeting
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Terry Hill
No published motion on this item.
Substitute motion to defer to the June 2026 meeting
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Terry Hill
Motion to adjourn the meeting
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Adam Thompson
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