Photo: Knox County (official portrait, used for identification)
Adam Thompson has cast 1,439 published votes on the Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners, attending 99.8% of recorded roll calls, with 135 motions made and 33 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).
Elected Aug 1, 2024: Adam Thompson defeated Charles V Chandler by 2,792 votes. Official results (PDF)
On the issues
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License-plate readers & surveillance cameras · voted on 4 decisions · none split
- Aug 31, 2026 Aye Emergency Ordinance limiting surveillance technology deployment — adopted 11-0-0-0
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Jul 27, 2026
Said
or law enforcement agencies that are currently using flock cameras so if you divide that out
Watch at 2:10:19 -
Jul 27, 2026
Said
limitations on the deployment of surveillance technology within Knox County while preserving
Watch at 10:00
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Data centers · voted on 4 decisions · none split
- May 18, 2026 Aye Request Planning Commission to amend zoning for data centers — adopted 9-0-1-1
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Growth plan & zoning rewrite · voted on 2 decisions · 1 split
- Oct 28, 2024 Aye Approve contract for creation of Unified Development Ordinance — adopted 10-1-0-0
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Property taxes & reappraisal · voted on 10 decisions · 1 split
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Aug 31, 2026
Said
And when we have the study, when we're going through advanced knocks it's $444 per acre per year that it's costing in property taxes more than we're gaining.
Watch at 2:10:07 - Jul 27, 2026 No Require budget adoption in two readings (First Reading) — failed 2-7-2-0
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Aug 31, 2026
Said
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Developer tax breaks (PILOTs) · voted on 3 decisions · 3 split
- Aug 31, 2026 No Delegate authority to IDB to negotiate/waive PILOTs for DWF John Sevier, LLC project — adopted 7-4-0-0
- Aug 31, 2026 Aye Delegate authority to IDB to negotiate/waive PILOTs for DWF John Sevier, LLC project — failed 4-7-0-0
- Jul 27, 2026 Aye Delegate authority to IDB for PILOT negotiations for DWF John Sevier, LLC project — deferred 10-1-0-0
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Homelessness & shelters · voted on 3 decisions · 3 split
- Nov 18, 2024 Aye Approve Written Standards for Rapid Re-Housing Program — adopted 8-2-1-0
- Nov 18, 2024 No Approve Written Standards for Rapid Re-Housing Program — failed 2-9-0-0
- Nov 18, 2024 Aye Approve Amendment One to CDBG Contract for Homeward Bound Program — adopted 8-1-2-0
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School buildings & new schools · voted on 17 decisions · none split
- May 18, 2026 Aye Approve agreement with Skilled Services Quality Construction, LLC for school projects — adopted 11-0-0-0
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ICE & the 287(g) agreement · voted on 3 decisions · 1 split
- Aug 25, 2025 Aye Honor Knox County Sheriff's Office and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement — adopted 7-3-1-0
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The juvenile detention center · voted on 13 decisions · 11 split
- Mar 23, 2026 Aye Ordinance on second reading: Juvenile Service Center control and advisory board — adopted 10-1-0-0
- Feb 25, 2026 Aye Restructure oversight of Juvenile Service Center and create advisory board — adopted 8-1-2-0
- Feb 25, 2026 No Restructure oversight of Juvenile Service Center and create advisory board — failed 3-8-0-0
- Feb 25, 2026 No Restructure oversight of Juvenile Service Center and create advisory board — failed 3-8-0-0
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County ethics rules · voted on 14 decisions · 1 split
- Aug 25, 2025 No Amend Commission Rules regarding Commissioners serving on committees with family — failed 1-10-0-0
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Hillside & ridgetop protection · voted on 10 decisions · 3 split
- Mar 16, 2026 No Rezone Ball Camp School Road property to higher density residential — adopted 6-5-0-0
- Aug 18, 2025 Aye Rezone 0 Ball Road (Parcel ID 078 254) A to PR, up to 1.7 dwelling units/acre — adopted 10-1-0-0
- Oct 21, 2024 No Initiate Plan Amendment — failed 3-7-0-1
Attendance
1436 of 1439
recorded votes he or she was present for
present means neither absent nor recused
3
recorded votes marked absent or recused
Counted from roll calls, not a sign-in sheet — a member who was present but recorded no vote is indistinguishable here from one who was absent.
When the board disagrees
172 contested decisions · how these are counted
172
contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on
a decision is contested when at least one member voted the other way
33
of those, voted no on something adopted anyway
135 / 136
motions moved / seconded
Recaps: First 100 days · 2026 in review · 2025 in review · 2024 in review
Patterns
How these are computed ↓Deterministic breakdowns of Adam Thompson’s published record — not a score or a rating. Raw counts are always shown; a percentage appears only once there are at least 10 votes. As of the meeting of August 31, 2026 — the newest published record.
Votes by topic
| Topic | Votes | Aye | No | Abstain | Body median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning & land use | 246 | 222 (90%) | 23 (9%) | 0 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Budget & taxes | 59 | 51 (86%) | 8 (14%) | 0 | 10–0 | See votes → |
| Contracts & purchasing | 207 | 206 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 1 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Personnel & appointments | 100 | 92 (92%) | 7 (7%) | 1 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Schools | 180 | 179 (99%) | 1 (1%) | 0 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Public safety | 63 | 63 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Roads & infrastructure | 159 | 156 (98%) | 3 (2%) | 0 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Parks & community | 56 | 56 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Intergovernmental & resolutions | 114 | 109 (96%) | 5 (4%) | 0 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Surveillance & privacy technology | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11–0 | See votes → |
Attendance & dissent over time
Attendance rate
Dissents (no on adopted)
Sep 2024
present
Source: Knox County Election Commission.
| Year | Votes | Present | Attendance | Dissents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 280 | 280 | 100% | 4 | See votes → |
| 2025 | 698 | 695 | 100% | 11 | See votes → |
| 2026 | 448 | 448 | 100% | 16 | See votes → |
Agreement with other members
Computed over contested votes only — the 172 non-unanimous (split) votes Adam Thompson cast, where the room recorded at least one Aye and at least one No. Unanimous votes are excluded because they carry no signal.
| Member | Voted the same | Shared split votes |
|---|---|---|
| Kim Frazier | 121 of 141 (86%) | 141 |
| Gina Oster | 124 of 169 (73%) | 169 |
| Terry Hill | 122 of 168 (73%) | 168 |
| Courtney Durrett | 116 of 165 (70%) | 165 |
| Damon Rawls | 118 of 170 (69%) | 170 |
| Larsen Jay | 115 of 170 (68%) | 170 |
| Shane Jackson | 96 of 148 (65%) | 148 |
| Rhonda Lee | 105 of 168 (63%) | 168 |
| Angela Russell | 90 of 156 (58%) | 156 |
| Andy Fox | 70 of 162 (43%) | 162 |
Motions made & seconded, by topic
| Topic | Made | Seconded | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning & land use | 40 | 24 | See votes → |
| Budget & taxes | 3 | 4 | See votes → |
| Contracts & purchasing | 16 | 11 | See votes → |
| Personnel & appointments | 7 | 8 | See votes → |
| Schools | 5 | 29 | See votes → |
| Public safety | 2 | 9 | See votes → |
| Roads & infrastructure | 3 | 6 | See votes → |
| Parks & community | 5 | 4 | See votes → |
| Intergovernmental & resolutions | 7 | 8 | See votes → |
| Surveillance & privacy technology | 2 | 1 | See votes → |
How these breakdowns are computed
Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Adam Thompson’s published roll-call votes on Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners — the same record set behind the vote table below. Nothing is a composite score, a grade, or a ranking. The general pipeline (sources, extraction, gates, review) is described on the methodology page.
- Votes by topic. Each published motion is attributed to every distinct neutral topic its agenda items carry — the primary subject and any secondary tags alike, so an item counts under every topic it’s about (and a consent-calendar motion covering several items counts under each); procedural items are excluded, as in the default vote browser. Aye/No/Abstain are counts of Adam Thompson’s own vote. A percentage is shown only when the topic has at least 10 votes. Body median is the median of the Aye and No tallies across the same motion set — the typical room split on that topic.
- Attendance & dissent over time. Bucketed by the calendar year of each meeting. Attendance = votes where Adam Thompson was recorded present (not absent or recused) ÷ total votes that year; the percentage is shown only when the year has at least 10 votes. Dissents = “No” votes on motions the body adopted anyway. The denominators for every year are in the table above.
- Term timeline & election markers. The two trend strips plot the yearly attendance and dissent figures above on a single time axis spanning Adam Thompson’s full term (Sep 1, 2024–present). The vertical lines mark public election-calendar dates — candidate-filing deadlines, primaries, and general elections — that fall within that span, each labeled with its date and type. Those dates are a matter of public record (source: Knox County Election Commission); the timeline itself makes no claim about them. It marks the dates and draws the line; any pattern near an election is the reader’s to notice, not ours to assert.
- Agreement with other members. Computed over contested votes only — motions where the roll call recorded at least one Aye and at least one No. For each colleague, the record set is the split motions where both cast an Aye or No (their seated overlap); “voted the same” counts the motions they cast the identical value on. A percentage is shown only when that shared set reaches 10 votes. Unanimous votes are excluded on purpose: they would launder everyone into near-total agreement.
- Motions made & seconded. Straight counts of published motions where Adam Thompson is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).
Campaign finance
Reproduced from Adam Thompson’s own campaign-finance disclosures — a public record. Amounts are the totals stated on each filing, or the itemized schedule where the filing’s own totals are not machine-readable; each row links to the filed document. We add nothing the filing does not state.
| Report | Raised | Spent | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson mid year report 6-15-26 County Commission, District 8 as of Jul 15, 2026 summary figures do not add up as filed; reproduced as written | $1total as filed | $78total as filed | easyvote — Thompson mid year report 6-15-26 → |
| Thomposon 2025 Year-End supplement County Commission, District 8 as of Jan 22, 2026 | $1total as filed | $940total as filed | easyvote — Thomposon 2025 Year-End supplement → |
| Thompson 2025 mid-year supplemental report County Commission, District 8 as of Jul 15, 2025 | $1total as filed | $199total as filed | easyvote — Thompson 2025 mid-year supplemental report → |
| Thompson 4th quarter financial 2025 County Commission, District 8 as of Jan 24, 2025 | $1total as filed | $166total as filed | easyvote — Thompson 4th quarter financial 2025 → |
| Thompson 2024 3rd Quarter financial report County Commission, District 8 as of Oct 10, 2024 | $801total as filed | $986total as filed | easyvote — Thompson 2024 3rd Quarter financial report → |
| Thompson Pre-General Financial report County Commission, District 8 as of Jul 25, 2024 | $0total as filed | $350total as filed | easyvote — Thompson Pre-General Financial report → |
| [email protected] County Commission, District 8 as of Jul 8, 2024 | $2,500total as filed | $15total as filed | easyvote — [email protected] → |
| Thompson 2024 2nd Quarter financial report County Commission, District 8 as of Jul 8, 2024 | $2,500total as filed | $15total as filed | easyvote — Thompson 2024 2nd Quarter financial report → |
| Thompson financial 1st quarter 2024 County Commission, District 8 as of Apr 7, 2024 | $12,651total as filed | $12,502total as filed | easyvote — Thompson financial 1st quarter 2024 → |
| Thompson financial 2-27-24 County Commission, District 8 as of Feb 27, 2024 | $12,060total as filed | $10,331total as filed | easyvote — Thompson financial 2-27-24 → |
| [email protected] County Commission, District 8 as of Jan 31, 2024 | $6,550total as filed | $5,449total as filed | easyvote — [email protected] → |
The county’s structured data does not carry the itemized schedule for the Thompson mid year report 6-15-26 report, so individual contributors and payees are not listed here. The filing itself lists them — follow its source link above.
Totals are the sum of the itemized contribution and expenditure schedules as disclosed. Schedules are itemized only at or above the filing threshold; sub-threshold amounts and the filer’s stated cover-page totals are not part of this structured record, so they are not shown here rather than guessed.
Interim reports (final-days major-donor disclosures)
An interim report (TN form SS-1123) lists only major contributions and expenditures from the final days before an election — it is not a full-period summary and states no totals, so its items are shown here separately and are never counted in the figures above.
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Thompson Interim report 3-4-24 · filed Mar 4, 2024 · Source →
We don’t have this. The itemized lines on this filing have not been transcribed. Each filing itself lists them — follow its source link. A gap in what we hold, not a statement that nothing was disclosed.
Disclosed interests
Reprinted from Adam Thompson’s annual Statement of Interests (Form SS-8005) — a public record filed with the Tennessee Ethics Commission. Entity names and categories exactly as filed, for the official and spouse; the form states no dollar amounts, and neither do we. Each filing links to its source.
2025
| Category | Entity | Held by |
|---|---|---|
| Loan | TVA CREDIT UNION LOAN: Loan received by Filer | Official |
| Income source / employer | SILAC INSURANCE COMPANY | Official |
| Income source / employer | MUTUAL OF OMAHA INSURANCE COMPANY | Official |
| Income source / employer | THOMPSON & SONS DAIRY | Official |
| Income source / employer | TENNESSEE VALLEY FAIR | Official |
| Income source / employer | ROYAL NEIGHBORS OF AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | Official |
| Professional services | Other, INSURANCE AGENT: Furnished by Filer | Official |
2024
| Category | Entity | Held by |
|---|---|---|
| Income source / employer | SILAC INSURANCE COMPANY | Official |
| Income source / employer | MUTUAL OF OMAHA INSURANCE COMPANY | Official |
| Income source / employer | THOMPSON & SONS DAIRY | Official |
| Income source / employer | TENNESSEE VALLEY FAIR | Official |
| Income source / employer | ROYAL NEIGHBORS OF AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | Official |
| Professional services | Other, INSURANCE AGENT: Furnished by Filer | Official |
| Loan | TVA CREDIT UNION LOAN: Loan received by Filer | Official |
Voting record
| Meeting | Agenda item | Vote | Badges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 |
3-C-26-RZ
Rezone 1117 Granville Conner Road from Agricultural to Low Density Residential
REQUEST OF ANDREW JONES FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1117 GRANVILLE CONNER ROAD / PARCEL ID 056FE003. (PLANNING COMMISSION'S FILE NUMBER: 3-C-26-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 20, 2026 |
2-L-26-RZ
Rezone 0 Fox Road from Office/Medical to Planned Commercial
REQUEST OF BENJAMIN C. MULLINS FOR REZONING FROM OB (OFFICE, MEDICAL, AND RELATED SERVICES) TO PC (PLANNED COMMERCIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 FOX ROAD / PARCEL ID 131 158, 159. (PLANNING COMMISSION'S FILE NUMBER: 2-L-26-RZ) (5TH COMMISSION DISTRICT)
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No |
Split
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| Apr 20, 2026 |
12-D-25-RZ
Rezone 7120 Ball Camp Pike from Agricultural to Low Density Residential
REQUEST OF KARLA GOURLEY FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7120 BALL CAMP PIKE / PARCEL ID 092 048. (PLANNING COMMISSION'S FILE NUMBER: 12-D-25-RZ) (3RD COMMISSION DISTRICT)
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Aye |
Deferred
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| Apr 20, 2026 |
Approve minutes from the March 16, 2026 meeting
Approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on March 16, 2026
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 20, 2026 |
Defer Mesana Investments and Taylor D. Forrester rezoning items to May 2026
Amendments to the Agenda: motion to defer Item #4 – Request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from CA (General Business) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 7920 and 8014 Asheville Highway / Parcel ID 062 164, 165 (partial). (Planning Commission's File Number: 2-E-26-RZ) (8th Commission District); and Item #8 - Request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 2131 E Governor John Sevier Highway / Parcel ID 111 01602 (partial). (Planning Commission's File Number: 3-F-26-RZ) (9th Commission District) to the May 2026 meeting
2-E-26-RZ
Rezone 7920/8014 Asheville Highway from General Business to Planned Residential
REQUEST OF MESANA INVESTMENTS, LLC FOR REZONING FROM CA (GENERAL BUSINESS) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7920 AND 8014 ASHEVILLE HIGHWAY / PARCEL ID 062 164, 165 (PARTIAL). (PLANNING COMMISSION'S FILE NUMBER: 2-E-26-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT)
3-F-26-RZ
Rezone 2131 E Governor John Sevier Highway from Agricultural to Planned Residential
REQUEST OF TAYLOR D. FORRESTER FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2131 E GOVERNOR JOHN SEVIER HIGHWAY / PARCEL ID 111 01602 (PARTIAL). (PLANNING COMMISSION'S FILE NUMBER: 3-F-26-RZ) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT)
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Aye |
Unanimous
Consent
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
Adjourn meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
O-26-2-102
Ordinance on second reading: Juvenile Service Center control and advisory board.
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO REPEAL KNOX COUNTY CODE SECTION 18-141 AND 18-142 RELATIVE TO THE OPERATION OF THE EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER AND ADOPTING NEW SECTIONS 18-141 AND 8-142 TO PLACE THE CONTROL AND SUPERVISION OF THE JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER UNDER THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT JUDGE AN TO CREATE AND ADVISORY BOARD
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Aye |
Split
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
O-26-3-101
Ordinance on first reading: Repeal vehicle registration fee code.
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REPEALING SECTION 58-1 OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE REGARDING VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-03-5-101, ADOPTED JUNE 23, 2003; ORDINANCE O-04-5-101(A), ADOPTED JUNE 28, 2004; ORDINANCE O-92-2-101, ADOPTED MARCH 23, 2009; ORDINANCE O-19-8-101, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019; AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE O-19-9-10, OCTOBER 28, 2019)
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Aye |
Split
Deferred
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-112
Appoint Adam Cook to Sheriff's Office Merit System Board.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF DANIEL HERRERA ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. HERRERA ON THE BOARD, WHICH SUCH TERM TO EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 30, 2028
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Aye |
Split
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
Approve 264 Notary Public Applications.
NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
Approve Line Item Transfers.
LINE ITEM TRANSFERS:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
Accept new county roads.
DRIVES AND ROADS:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
Approve minutes from February 25, 2026 meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 25, 2026 (REGULAR SESSION:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-105
Honor members of the Class of 2026 Junior Commission.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2026 JUNIOR COMMISSION CIVICS EDUCATION PROGRAM UPON THEIR PROGRAM COMPLETION
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-104
Honor former Knox County Commissioner Diane Jordan.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING AND CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF FORMER KNOX COUNTY COMMISSIONER DIANE JORDAN
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-103
Honor the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Postal Service.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-102
Honor Central High School Lady Bobcats Baseball Team.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL LADY BOBCATS BASEBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-101
Honor Sterling “Sterl the Pearl” Henton.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING STERLING “STERL THE PEARL” HENTON FOR HIS DEDICATION TO THE COMMUNITY, PASSIONATE LEADERSHIP, AND UNENDING VOLUNTEER SPIRIT
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-904
Approve Amendment Four to grant contract for IV-D Magistrate services.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT FOUR TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES RELATED TO IV-D MAGISTRATE SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $429,064.02, INCREASES THE LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT BY $221,032.98, AND EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT TO END JUNE 30, 2027
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-903
Approve amendment to Employee Disability Benefit Plan.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE KNOX COUNTY EMPLOYEE DISABILITY BENEFIT PLAN TO ELIMINATE THE 90-DAY WAITING PERIOD FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS; REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PARTICIPANT EXHAUST ACCRUED LEAVE PRIOR TO DISABILITY APPROVAL AND INSTEAD PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF ALL ACCRUED LEAVE UPON APPROVAL OF DISABILITY BENEFITS; AND REQUIRE THAT A PARTICIPANT BE ON APPROVED LEAVE AND NOT ACTIVELY WORKING WITHIN TWO (2) WEEKS OF APPLYING FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS AND DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE DISABILITY REVIEW PROCESS
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-902
Approve sub-easement agreement for Summer Place facility lease.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUB-EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND PEACE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC TO CONTINUE LEASING SPACE IN THE SUMMER PLACE FACILITY IN THE ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $268,891.32 WITH A 3% INCREASE REALIZED ANNUALLY FOR THE NEXT TEN (10) YEARS WITH TWO (2) 5-YEAR ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR RENEWAL
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-901
Approve contract extension for auditing services with Pugh & Company, PC.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF CONTRACT NUMBER 21-799 WITH PUGH & COMPANY, PC FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF THE ACCOUNTS OF KNOX COUNTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $380,500.00
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-801
Request unclaimed balance of accounts remitted to State Treasurer.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE UNCLAIMED BALANCE OF ACCOUNTS REMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER UNDER THE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT FOR THE REPORT YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2023
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-706
Approve revised MOU with NRPA for youth sports grant funds.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A REVISED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION (NRPA) FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 AND $89,580.00 AS AN IN-KIND DONATION FOR THE PROVISION OF YOUTH SPORTS ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMMING (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-705
Approve contract and lease for robotic line marking solutions.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH TINYMOBILEROBOTS AND A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FIRST WESTERN EQUIPMENT FINANCE FOR ROBOTIC LINE MARKING SOLUTIONS FOR KNOX COUNTY SPORTS FIELDS
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-704
Accept donation of a memorial plaque for Knox County Parks and Recreation.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A MEMORIAL PLAQUE FROM THE TENNESSEE FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC., DISTRICT IV, TO KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-703
Accept donation for French drain installation at Gibbs Ruritan Park.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION TO KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FROM JAKE MYNATT, PRESIDENT OF HALLS COMMUNITY PARK, INC., FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FRENCH DRAINS AROUND THE BATTING CAGES AT GIBBS RURITAN PARK
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-702
Approve easement agreement with Walker Enterprises for Mont Richer project.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH WALKER ENTERPRISES, LLC TO GRANT TO WALKER ENTERPRISES THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS ON SIX (6) TRACTS FOR THE MONT RICHER, UNIT 3 PROJECT
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-701
Accept donations and approve donation to Love Kitchen.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING DONATIONS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $5,622.00 AND SEVEN (7) BARRELS OF NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS AND APPROVING THE DONATION OF THE SAME TO THE LOVE KITCHEN
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-601
Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Health for support services.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,755,213.10 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PARENTS AS TEACHERS, TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES, AND EVIDENCE BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2027 (NO APPLICATION OR LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-501
Approve National Opioid Settlement Agreement.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SIX REGIONAL DISTRIBUTORS/DISPENSER REGIONAL DISTRIBUTORS/DISPENSER DEFENDANTS (SIX REMNANT DEFENDANTS)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-408
Approve proposal for professional services for stormwater manual.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR STORMWATER MANUAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $152,420.00 WITH WSP USA INC.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-407
Approve State Aid Contract with TDOT for South Northshore Drive widening.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A STATE AID CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE ENGINEERING OF THE WIDENING OF 2.76 MILES SOUTH NORTHSHORE DRIVE FOR A COST OF $565,745.00, WITH $554,430.10 (98%) PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $11,314.90 (2%) PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-406
Approve right-of-way acquisitions for traffic signal at Schaad Rd and Johnson Rd.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITIONS ON THREE (3) TRACTS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF SCHAAD ROAD AND JOHNSON ROAD
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-405
Approve right-of-way and easement acquisitions for road realignment.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS ON THREE (3) TRACTS FOR THE BAKERTOWN ROAD AND JOE HINTON ROAD REALIGNMENT PROJECT
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-404
Approve construction contract for traffic signal at Lovell Rd and Gilbert Dr.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $278,752.00 WITH STANSELL ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF LOVELL ROAD (STATE ROUTE 131) AND GILBERT DRIVE
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-403
Approve real property agreement of sale for surplus right of way.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A REAL PROPERTY AGREEMENT OF SALE WITH CONNIE AND DANIEL GARD FOR 4,200 SQUARE FEET OF SURPLUS RIGHT OF WAY AT 0 AND 3304 LOBETTI ROAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-402
Approve Jackson Law approval letter to Liberty Tire Recycling for permit process.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A JACKSON LAW APPROVAL LETTER TO LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING, LLC ALLOWING THEM TO PROCEED WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION’S (TDEC) PERMIT BY RULE PERMIT APPROVAL PROCESS
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-401
Approve Amendment 3 to Local Agency Project Agreement with TDOT for ATMS Phase II.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER 3 TO THE LOCAL AGENCY PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE KNOX COUNTY ATMS PHASE II PROJECT TO REVISE EXHIBIT A WITH ADDITIONAL PE-NEPA AND PE-DESIGN FUNDS
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-304
Approve Amendment One to contract for Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF TITLE IV-D CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $281,108.05 WITH A LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT OF $144,813.24 FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2027
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-303
Accept TJX Law Enforcement Grant for surveillance equipment.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING A TJX LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-302
Approve Homeland Security Task Force overtime cost reimbursement agreement.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 HOMELAND SECURITY TASK FORCE OVERTIME COST REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000.00 PER INVESTIGATION IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-301
Approve addendum to MOU with Knoxville Leadership Foundation.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ADDENDUM TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION AND THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE OUTLINING THE FINANCIAL COMMITMENT OF $135,000.00 FROM JULY 1, 2025 TO DECEMBER 31, 2027 FOR FACILITY UTILIZATION AND ACCESS TO INMATE CLIENTELE AT THE ROGER D. WILSON DETENTION FACILITY
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-111
Accept resignation and confirm appointment to Historic Zoning Commission.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF NANCY BARGER (SERVING IN THE SEAT OF A MEMBER OF THE LOCAL PLANNING COMMISSION) FROM THE KNOX COUNTY HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION AND CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF MATTHEW ANDERSON TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MS. BARGER ON THE HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRES MARCH 1, 2030)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-110
Confirm appointment of Cameron Bolin to Historic Zoning Commission.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF CAMERON BOLIN TO SERVE IN THE SEAT OF AN ARCHITECT ON THE KNOX COUNTY HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRES MARCH 1, 2031)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-207
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools.
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 $199,765.46
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-206
Approve extension of grant agreement with Lawson Family Foundation.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF EXTENSION TO THE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH LAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION TO EXTEND THE GRANT PERIOD TO APRIL 10, 2026 FOR KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS’ PROJECT SEARCH TRANSITION-TO-WORK PROGRAM
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-205
Approve receipt of Knox County Government Grant for Carter High School.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING RECEIPT OF A KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENT GRANT FOR CARTER HIGH SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,700.00, WITH REQUIRED MATCHING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,700.00
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-204
Approve fund balance designation for textbooks and instructional materials.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION (GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND) IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,610,000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEWLY ADOPTED TEXTBOOKS AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR PE, HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-203
Approve contract with United Elevator Services for elevators and services.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH UNITED ELEVATOR SERVICES, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF ELEVATORS AND SERVICES UP TO $171,071.00 FOR THE TERM OF MARCH 1, 2026 THROUGH THE LAST DAY OF THE COOPERATIVE RENEWAL DATE
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-202
Approve contracts for advanced academic programs with multiple vendors.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH BEDFORD, FREEMAN & WORTH PUBLISHING GROUP, LLC, COLLEGE BOARD, INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE ORGANIZATION, SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY, LLC, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE FOR THE PROVISION OF ADVANCED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS FOR THE TERM OF APRIL 1, 2026 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FIVE (5) ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIODS
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
R-26-3-201
Approve contract with Marzano Resources for professional development services.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH MARZANO RESOURCES FOR TWO DAYS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ON APRIL 15 AND JUNE 24, 2026 AT A COST OF $14,200.00
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 23, 2026 |
Amend agenda to add 13 items, one presentation, and one proclamation.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 16, 2026 |
Adjourn the meeting
Adjournment
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 16, 2026 |
Rezone Hendron Chapel Road property from Agricultural to General Business
Consideration of the request of Trent Collins for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 115 West Hendron Chapel Road, Parcel ID 138 049 (partial). (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 2-I-26-RZ)
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Aye |
Split
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| Mar 16, 2026 |
RZ-26-3-105
Rezone Strawberry Plains Pike property from Agricultural to General Business
Consideration of the request of Kelly Graham for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7602 Strawberry Plains Pike, Parcel ID 073 040. (8th Commission District) (Panning Commission's file number: 2-K-26-RZ)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 16, 2026 |
Rezone Asheville Highway properties to planned residential
Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from CA General Business to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7920 and 8014 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 062 164, 165 (partial). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 2-E-26-RZ)
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Aye |
Deferred
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| Mar 16, 2026 |
Rezone Byington Beaver Ridge Road property to higher density residential
Consideration of the request of Clouds Rest Development, LLC for rezoning from PR(k) Planned Residential with conditions up to 4 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 4.3 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2713 Byington Beaver Ridge Road, Parcel ID 090 116. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 2-F-26-RZ)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 16, 2026 |
Comprehensive plan amendment for Bakertown Road property to mixed residential
Consideration of the request of James Defenderfer for a Knox County Comprehensive Plan Amendment from SR Suburban Residential to SMR Suburban Mixed Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3320 Bakertown Road, Parcel ID 091 148. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 2-B-26-PA)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 16, 2026 |
RZ-26-3-104
Rezone Buttermilk Road properties to PR up to 2 dwelling units per acre
Consideration of the request of Ball Homes, LLC for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential and PR(k) Planned Residential with conditions up to 2 dwelling units per acre to PR Panned Residential up to 2 dwellings units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 12412 and 12434 Buttermilk Road, Parcel ID 129 103 (partial); 129 096. (6th Commission District 6) (Planning Commission's file number: 2-B-26-RZ)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 16, 2026 |
RZ-26-3-103
Rezone Ball Camp School Road property to higher density residential
Consideration of the request of Kevin Griffin/Clean Slate Realty LLC for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 2.5 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 9717 Ball Camp School Road, Parcel ID 104 026. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 1-D-26-RZ)
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No |
Split
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| Mar 16, 2026 |
RZ-26-3-102
Rezone Lovell Road property from CB to OB
Consideration of the request of ECG Acquisitions, LLC for rezoning from CB Business and Manufacturing to OB Office, Medical and Related Services was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 608 Lovell Road, Parcel ID 131 06504 (partial). (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 2-H-26-RZ)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 16, 2026 |
RZ-26-3-101
Rezone Lovell Road property from CN(k)/TO to PC/TO
Consideration of the request of the SH Build Group Team for rezoning from CN(k) Neighborhood Commercial with conditions and TO Technology Overlay to PC Planned Commercial and TO Technology Overlay was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Lovell Road, Parcel ID 118 01203. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-G-25-RZ)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 16, 2026 |
Approve February 17, 2026 meeting minutes with amendment
Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on February 17, 2026
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 16, 2026 |
Amend agenda to defer Mesana Investments rezoning to April meeting
Amendment to the agenda to defer Item #8 - Request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from CA General Business to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre, property located at 7920 and 8014 Asheville Highway, parcel ID 062 164, 165 (partial), (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 2-E-26-RZ) to the April 2026 meeting
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 25, 2026 |
Adjourn the meeting
Adjournment
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Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Feb 25, 2026 |
O-26-2-102
Create code section on right to self-defense on county property
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) (First Reading)
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Aye |
Split
Deferred
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| Feb 25, 2026 |
O-26-2-101
Restructure oversight of Juvenile Service Center and create advisory board
Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to repeal Knox County Code Sections 18-141 and 18-142 relative to the operation of the East Tennessee Regional Juvenile Service Center and adopting new Sections 18-141 and 18-142 to place the control and supervision of the Juvenile Service Center under the Knox County Juvenile Court Judge and to create an Advisory Board. (First Reading)
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Aye |
Split
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| Feb 25, 2026 |
O-26-2-101
Restructure oversight of Juvenile Service Center and create advisory board
Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to repeal Knox County Code Sections 18-141 and 18-142 relative to the operation of the East Tennessee Regional Juvenile Service Center and adopting new Sections 18-141 and 18-142 to place the control and supervision of the Juvenile Service Center under the Knox County Juvenile Court Judge and to create an Advisory Board. (First Reading)
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No |
Split
Failed
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| Feb 25, 2026 |
O-26-2-101
Restructure oversight of Juvenile Service Center and create advisory board
Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to repeal Knox County Code Sections 18-141 and 18-142 relative to the operation of the East Tennessee Regional Juvenile Service Center and adopting new Sections 18-141 and 18-142 to place the control and supervision of the Juvenile Service Center under the Knox County Juvenile Court Judge and to create an Advisory Board. (First Reading)
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No |
Split
Failed
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| Feb 25, 2026 |
R-26-2-504
Accept HUD award for lead-based paint hazard mitigation
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) award in the amount of $3,800,000.00 to fund the identification and mitigation of lead-based paint hazards. (Requires a local match to be paid from Federal HUD CDBG Funds)
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Aye |
|
| Feb 25, 2026 |
R-26-2-502
Approve HUD funding agreement for Everett Pointe housing project
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Everett Pointe LP in the amount of $744,983.34 in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME Investment Partnership Program funds for the construction of four (4) fixed units of multifamily rental housing to be known as Everett Pointe. (No Local Match Required)
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Abstain |
Split
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| Feb 25, 2026 |
Approve 233 notary public applications
233 Notary Applications
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Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Feb 25, 2026 |
Approve line item budget transfers
Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $709,615.00
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Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Feb 25, 2026 |
Approve prior meeting minutes
Approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on January 29, 2026
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 25, 2026 |
Move Public Forum earlier in the agenda
Amendment to the agenda to hear Public Forum – Open Topics after the Presentation(s)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 25, 2026 |
R-26-2-101
Honor Janice White for community service
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Janice White for her community service and spirit of being a true volunteer
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 25, 2026 |
R-26-2-201
Approve software subscription for employee performance tracking
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Software as a Service Agreement with Target Solutions Learning, LLC dba Vector Solutions for a 12-month subscription to Guardian Tracking-Employee Performance Management Software, Maintenance, and Implementation at a cost of $10,518.72
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Aye |
|
| Feb 25, 2026 |
R-26-2-201
Approve software subscription for employee performance tracking
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Software as a Service Agreement with Target Solutions Learning, LLC dba Vector Solutions for a 12-month subscription to Guardian Tracking-Employee Performance Management Software, Maintenance, and Implementation at a cost of $10,518.72
R-26-2-202
Approve agreement with Knoxville Track Club for track meets
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Knoxville Track Club for the provision of services for elementary track meets for a term of five (5) years at an annual cost up to $5,000.00
R-26-2-203
Approve college/career planning software for Ridgedale School
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a K12 Terms of Service Agreement with SCOIR, Inc. for the provision of a college and career planning management system at Ridgedale School for the term of January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026 at a cost of $284.32
R-26-2-204
Approve playground equipment contracts with five vendors
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Contracts with Bliss Products and Services, Inc., Carolina Recreation and Design, Great Southern Recreation, Playground Solutions Corporation, and Playworld Preferred, Inc. for the provision of Playground Equipment
R-26-2-205
Transfer Fulton High School land parcel for city sidewalk project
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting from the Knox County Board of Education a small parcel of surplus property on the Fulton High School Campus and approving a Real Estate Management Agreement of Sale with the City of Knoxville for the small parcel and temporary easements on the Fulton High School Campus to facilitate the City of Knoxville's Woodland Avenue Sidewalk Project
R-26-2-206
Accept state literacy materials grant
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving receipt of a Tennessee Department of Education 5-year Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Literacy Materials Implementation Support Grant in the total amount of $2,400,000.00
R-26-2-207
Accept two state school improvement grants
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving receipt of a Tennessee Department of Education Turnaround Action Grant (TAG) 6 in the amount of $1,168,728.00 and a State School Improvement Grant (SSIG) 3 in the amount of $866,760.00
R-26-2-208
Accept school improvement grant for five schools
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving receipt of a Tennessee Department of Education Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) 25 Grant in the total amount of $300,000.00 for Mooreland Heights Elementary School and Cedar Bluff, Gresham, Holston and South-Doyle Middle Schools
R-26-2-209
Increase TEMA public assistance grant amount
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for a Public Assistance Grant, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $68,290.76 for a total amount of $1,602,321.50
R-26-2-210
Accept grant funds and donations for schools
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 $146,532.76
R-26-2-301
Approve overtime reimbursement agreement with US Marshals
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Obligation Document with the United States Marshals Service for the reimbursement of overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff's Office in assisting the Joint Law Enforcement Operations Task Force with reimbursement of up to $17,000.00 in overtime expenses for the period of October 27, 2025 to September 30, 2026
R-26-2-302
Approve 10-year lease for Sheriff's West Precinct office
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Lease Agreement for a period of ten (10) years between Corporate Square, L.P. and the Knox County Sheriff's Office for West Precinct office space located at 9000 Executive Park Drive with an annual base rent of $20,430.00 for the first year and increasing slightly each year thereafter
R-26-2-401
Approve MOU for road resurfacing reimbursement
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with First Utility District (FUD) to provide reimbursement to Knox County for the resurfacing of approximately 3140' of George Williams Road
R-26-2-402
Approve rail crossing improvement contract with TDOT
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Project Contract (CRR070592) with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for improvements to two rail crossings located at Westcott Blvd. and Crossland Road
R-26-2-403
Acquire right-of-way for traffic signal on Bakertown Road
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way acquisition of a corner clip from Tract 4 on the southeast corner of the intersection of Schaad Road and Bakertown Road for the installation of a traffic signal pole as part of the Bakertown Road Widening and Realignment project
R-26-2-404
Acquire easements for Johnson Road widening
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way, slope, construction, and permanent drainage easement acquisitions on four (4) tracts for the Johnson Road widening project
R-26-2-405
Approve engineering design contract for Northshore project
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an engineering design contract in the amount of $565,745.00 with Ensafe Inc. for the Northshore Improvements Project between the Concord roundabout and the Choto roundabout
R-26-2-406
Approve wetland mitigation monitoring contract
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a professional services contract with Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $124,200.00 to provide stream and wetland mitigation monitoring for Ball Camp Pike (Schaad Road) Phases I and II
R-26-2-407
Approve donation center collection services contract
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with ATS Operating, LLC d/b/a America's Thrift Stores to provide Attended Donation Center Collection Services
R-26-2-408
Accept TDOT litter grant funding
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Litter Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2026 in the amount not to exceed $171,400.00. (No local match required)
R-26-2-409
Approve construction contract for George Light Road widening
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with PRI of East Tennessee, Inc. in the amount of $244,033.60 for widening of George Light Road along the entirety of the Mesana property frontage and south to Beaver Glade Lane
R-26-2-501
Reduce ARP funds budget with utility district agreement
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement with Hallsdale-Powell Utility District to decrease the total budget by $56,858.87 in Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funds
R-26-2-503
Approve fire inspection services MOU with Farragut
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Farragut to provide fire inspection, plans review, and public education services when requested
R-26-2-601
Accept CHANT health program grant
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount not to exceed $1,291,600.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Community Health Access and Navigation in Tennessee (CHANT) Program Services for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (No local match or application required)
R-26-2-602
Increase public health workforce grant funding
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Three to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of recruiting, retaining and training the Public Health Workforce, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $70,000.00 for a total amount of $1,298,600.00. (No local match or application required)
R-26-2-603
Increase tuberculosis control grant funding
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tuberculosis Control and Prevention Services, which Amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $5,000.00 for a total amount of $811,200.00. (No local match or application required)
R-26-2-604
Accept grant for healthy food and physical activity programs
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount not to exceed $150,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) Change for Healthy Food Environments and Safe and Accessible Spaces for Physical Activity Services, for the period beginning February 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2028. (No local match and no application required)
R-26-2-701
Accept NRPA grant funds for youth sports programming
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) for the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $20,000.00 and $89,580.00 as an in-kind donation for the provision of youth sports activities and programming. (No local match required)
R-26-2-801
Approve KUB utility easement for Operation Hero's Hill
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a utility easement with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for utility services needed as part of the Operation Hero's Hill
R-26-2-901
Renew Munis software service agreement
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Software Service Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. to renew existing Munis software for operational and security purposes for Knox County employees at a total cost of $1,873,641.09
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Aye |
Consent
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| Feb 25, 2026 |
Withdraw two agenda items
Amendment to the agenda to withdraw Item #32 (Presentation: Rural Metro) and Item #39 (R-26-2-903)
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Aye |
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| Feb 25, 2026 |
Defer two agenda items to April meeting
Amendment to the agenda to defer Item #33 (Presentation: Bridge to Safety) and Item #38 (R-26-2-902) to the April 2026 meeting
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Aye |
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| Feb 25, 2026 |
Amend agenda to add four new items
Amendments to the agenda to add Items #21, #29, #37, and #41
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Aye |
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| Feb 17, 2026 |
O-25-12-101
Zoning ordinance amendment on vested rights, second reading
Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 6, revising Sections 6.10, 6.30, 6.40, and 6.50, and adding a new Section 6.90 pertaining to vested rights, following recent legislative actions and the adoption of the Knox County Comprehensive Plan. (Amends Ordinance Number O-90-9-130, adopted September 10, 1990) (Second Reading)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 17, 2026 |
RZ-26-2-106
Rezoning of Strawberry Plains Pike property to Planned Residential density
Request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 9 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 7716 Strawberry Plains Pike / Parcel ID 073 01401. (Planning Commission's File Number: 1-G-26-RZ) (8th Commission District)
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No |
Split
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| Feb 17, 2026 |
RZ-26-2-105
Rezoning of Millertown Pike property from Agricultural to Low Density Residential
Request of Davyd Markevych for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential). Property located at 0 Millertown Pike / Parcel ID 050 19702. (Planning Commission's File Number: 12-A-25-RZ) (8th Commission District)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 17, 2026 |
RZ-26-2-104
Rezoning of McCloud Road property from Agricultural to Low Density Residential
Request of Highland Proper LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential). Property located at 0 McCloud Road / Parcel ID 019 20206. (Planning Commission's File Number: 1-F-26-RZ) (7th Commission District)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 17, 2026 |
RZ-26-2-103
Increase allowed density on Everett Road property under PR zoning
Request of Smart Hospitality LLC for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 12 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 1215 Everett Road / Parcel ID 141 04114 (partial). (Planning Commission's File Number: 1-E-26-RZ) (6th Commission District)
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Aye |
Split
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| Feb 17, 2026 |
RZ-26-2-102
Rezoning of Andes Road property from Agricultural to Low Density Residential
Request of Abdulrahman Qasem for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential). Property located at 1402 Andes Road / Parcel ID 105 100. (Planning Commission's File Number: 12-J-25-RZ) (3rd Commission District)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 17, 2026 |
Rezoning of Lovell Road property to Planned Commercial with Technology Overlay
Request of the SH Build Group Team from CN(K) (Neighborhood Commercial) with conditions and TO (Technology Overlay) to PC (Planned Commercial) and TO (Technology Overlay). Property located at 0 Lovell Road / Parcel ID 118 01203. (Planning Commission's File Number: 12-G-25-RZ) (3rd Commission District)
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Aye |
Deferred
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| Feb 17, 2026 |
RZ-26-2-101
Rezoning of property on Riverside Drive from RB to RP
Request of George Ewart for rezoning from RB (General Residential) to RP (Rural Preservation). Property located at 0 Riverside Drive / Parcel ID 095 00203. (Planning Commission's File Number: 1-B-26-RZ) (1st Commission District)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 17, 2026 |
Approval of January 20, 2026 meeting minutes
Approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on January 20, 2026
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 17, 2026 |
Deferred Mullins rezoning item to May 2026 agenda
Amendment to the agenda to defer Item #4 – Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning CA (General Business) and A (Agricultural) to OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services). Property located at 9247 Floyd Lane; 9226, 9228, 9232 Dutchtown Road / Parcel ID 119 006; 119JA001, 002, 003. (Planning Commission's File Number: 12-Q-25-RZ) (3rd Commission District) to the May 2026 meeting.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 17, 2026 |
Deferred Griffin/Clean Slate Realty rezoning item to March 2026 agenda
Amendment to the agenda to defer Item #6 – Request of Kevin Griffin/Clean Slate Realty LLC for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 2.5 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 9717 Ball Camp School Road / Parcel ID 104 026. (Planning Commission's File Number: 1-D-26-RZ) (6th Commission District) to the March 2026 meeting.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 29, 2026 |
Consider closure of portion of Wye Way Lane terminus
Consideration of the closure of a portion of the Wye Way Lane terminus located north of River Oak Drive, District 9.
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Aye |
Deferred
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| Jan 29, 2026 |
Adjourn meeting
Adjournment.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 29, 2026 |
R-26-1-502
Approve contract amendments for Angelic Ministries and Volunteer Ministry Center
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO CONTRACT 23-743 WITH ANGELIC MINISTRIES AND CONTRACT 23-747 WITH VOLUNTEER MINISTRY CENTER TO PROVIDE TERM OF CONTRACT EXTENSIONS (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG-CV PROGRAM FUNDS)
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Aye |
Split
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| Jan 29, 2026 |
O-25-12-102
Approve Ordinance O-25-12-102 (Real Property - prohibiting discrimination) on second reading
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CREATING CHAPTER 53 OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, ENTITLED “REAL PROPERTY,” AND SECTION 53-1, PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST UNITED STATES CITIZENS IN THE SALE OF PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY IN KNOX COUNTY (ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 53 OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) - O-25-12-102 – (SECOND READING)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 29, 2026 |
Approve 241 Notary Public Applications
241 Notary Public Applications received.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 29, 2026 |
Approve Budget Amendments totaling $28,332,655.82
Budget Amendments – Total Amount of $28,332,655.82
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 29, 2026 |
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $1,277,494.82
Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $1,277,494.82
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Aye |
Unanimous
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