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Adam Thompson

Republican · District 8 · Sep 1, 2024 – present

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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

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
Full term · Sep 2024–present. Vertical lines mark election dates.

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

See Adam Thompson’s split votes →

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.

  • 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

Source filing →

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

Source filing →

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
Jan 29, 2026
Closure of excess right-of-way from Ball Camp Pike Relocation Project Closure of the remaining excess right-of-way located west of Bailey Farm Drive, north of Schaad Road and east of Parcel 104 05201, which is an outcome of the Ball Camp Pike (Schaad Road) Relocation Project, District 6.
Aye
Split
Jan 29, 2026
Closure of unbuilt right-of-way off Macmont Circle Closure of unbuilt right-of-way off Macmont Circle, between Lot 1 (Block F) and Lot 12 (Block A) in Washington Heights Subdivision, District 6.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Acceptance of new county roads Acceptance of the following new county roads: A. Bogart Lane, Spring Lake Farms Subdivision, Unit 2, District 3. B. Traphill Lane, Spring Lake Farms Subdivision, Unit 2, District 3. C. Poplar Grove Lane, Boulder Point, Phase V, District 6. D. Hunters Knoll Lane, Hayden Hill 1C, District 6. E. Smoky Hill Lane, Hayden Hill 1C, District 6. F. Tallgrass Lane, Hayden Hill 1C, District 6. G. Denali Path Lane, Denali, District 6. H. Bisham Wood Lane, Saint Marc’s, District 7. I. Star Gate Drive, The Meadows at Shannon Valley, Unit 1, District 8. J. Stoneyhurst Lane, The Meadows at Shannon Valley, Units 1, 2, and 3, District 8. K. Savant Lane, The Meadows at Shannon Valley, Unit 1, District 8. L. Fox Point Lane, The Meadows at Shannon Valley, Unit 1, District 8.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve minutes from previous meetings Approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on December 8, 2025 (Public Hearing); December 8, 2025 (Special Session); and December 15, 2025 (Regular Session).
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
R-26-1-111 Accept resignation of Doug Lloyd, appoint Craig Belitz to Board of Zoning Appeals CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF DOUG LLOYD (DISTRICT 3) ON THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AND APPOINTING CRAIG BELITZ TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. LLOYD ON THE BOARD, WHICH TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
R-26-1-110 Reappoint Commissioners Thompson & Jay, appoint farmer and farm woman to Ag Extension Committee CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING COMMISSIONERS ADAM THOMPSON AND LARSEN JAY AND APPOINTING A (FARMER) AND A (FARM WOMAN) TO THE AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION COMMITTEE (TERMS EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2027)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
R-26-1-101 Recognize January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING JANUARY AS HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
R-26-1-908 Approve amendment to Grant Contract with State for South Knoxville Senior Center equipment CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND AGING FOR THE PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE SOUTH KNOXVILLE SENIOR CENTER, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT $8,857.00 FOR A TOTAL OF $25,857.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
R-26-1-907 Approve amendment to Grant Contract with State for Halls Senior Center equipment CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND AGING FOR THE PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE HALLS SENIOR CENTER, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $8,857.00 FOR A TOTAL OF $30,857.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
R-26-1-906 Approve amendment to Grant Contract with State for West Knox Senior Center equipment CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND AGING FOR THE PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE WEST KNOX SENIOR CENTER, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $8,857.00 FOR A TOTAL OF $18,857.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
R-26-1-905 Approve amendment to Grant Contract with State for Corryton Senior Center equipment CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND AGING FOR THE PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE CORRYTON SENIOR CENTER, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $8,857.00 FOR A TOTAL OF $33,857.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
R-26-1-902 Approve contract amendment with FirstBank for banking services and investment interest rate CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH FIRSTBANK TO EXERCISE THE FIRST EXTENSION OF THE BANKING SERVICES CONTRACT THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2027, AND AMEND THE INVESTMENT INTEREST RATE TO THE EFFECTIVE FEDERAL FUNDS RATE MINUS TWELVE BPS (0.12%) WITH A FLOOR RATE OF 0.50%)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
R-26-1-703 Approve grant from Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation for adaptive trail program CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,000.00 FROM THE CHRISOPHER & DANA REEVE FOUNDATION FOR AN ADAPTIVE TRAIL PROGRAM (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
R-26-1-702 Approve agreement with University of Tennessee for student internships in Parks and Rec CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE IN WHICH THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE STUDENTS WILL ENGAGE IN FIELD INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES WITH THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
R-26-1-701 Approve amendment to Wright Contracting, Inc. contract for Concord Park Fishing Pier CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT 25-074 WITH WRIGHT CONTRACTING, INC. FOR CONCORD PARK FISHING PIER UPGRADES IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,962.00
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
R-26-1-501 Approve Grant Contract with TN Dept. of Environment and Conservation for brownfield remediation CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION FOR BROWNFIELD SITE REMEDIATION (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
R-26-1-408 Approve contracts for solid waste equipment maintenance and repairs CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH JOHN’S MOBILE REPAIR AND WELDING, INC., COOPER’S MOBILE SERVICES, LLC, AND MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT, INC. TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
R-26-1-407 Approve SS4A Grant Agreement with USDOT/FHWA for Safe Routes to School Action Plan CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,000.00 WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S (USDOT) FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA) TO RECEIVE A SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR AL (SS4A) GRANT FOR THE SS4A SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL ACTION PLAN FOR KNOX COUNTY (A LOCAL MATCH OF $45,000 IS REQUIRED FOR A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $225,000)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
R-26-1-406 Approve supplement to LDA Engineering contract for Johnson Road project CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUPPLEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,900.00 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH LDA ENGINEERING FOR ADDITIONAL WORK TO EXTEND THE SCOPE OF IMPROVEMENTS ON THE JOHNSON ROAD WIDENING AND REALIGNMENT PROJECT
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
R-26-1-405 Approve MOU with Clear Water Partners II, G.P. for road improvements CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CLEAR WATER PARTNERS II, G.P. FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INTERSECTION OF EAST BEAVER CREEK DRIVE AND STONE CUTTER DRIVE
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
R-26-1-404 Approve contracts for pavement marking materials and road striping services CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACT WITH VOLUNTEER HIGHWAY SUPPLY COMPANY INC. HIGHWAY MARKINGS INC. AND SUPERIOR PAVEMENT MARKING, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF PAVEMENT MARKING MATERIALS AND ROAD STRIPING SERVICES
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
R-26-1-403 Approve contract with Environmental Remediation Consultants, Inc. for water quality devices CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF WATER QUALITY TREATMENT DEVICES, AS NEEDED
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
R-26-1-402 Approve MOU with Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for road improvements CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH HOMESTEAD LAND HOLDINGS, LLC FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INTERSECTION OF MARIETTA CHURCH ROAD AND HARDIN VALLEY ROAD
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
R-26-1-401 Approve contract with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP for Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge CEI services CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH RUMMEL, KLEPPER & KAHL, LLP IN THE AMOUNT OF $569,633.10 FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING INSPECTION (CEI) SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR THE GIBBS PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
R-26-1-204 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 $242,772.00
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
R-26-1-203 Approve Grant Acceptance Agreement with Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation for musical instruments CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT WITH MR. HOLLAND’S OPUS FOUNDATION FOR GRANT OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS VALUED AT $38,717.00 TO WEST HIGH SCHOOL FUNDED BY THE MORGAN WALLEN FOUNDATION
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
R-26-1-202 Approve contract with Andrea L. Ramsey for new musical work for West Valley Middle School CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ANDREA L. RAMSEY FOR THE COMMISSIONING OF A NEW MUSICAL WORK FOR WEST VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL’S PERFORMANCE AT THE 2026 TENNESSEE MUSIC ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE IN APRIL 2026 AT A COST OF $5,000.00
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
R-26-1-201 Approve Educational Services and Data Sharing Agreement with Catapult Learning, LLC CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND DATA SHARING AGREEMENT WITH CATAPULT LEARNING, LLC FOR THE 2025-2026, 2026-2027, AND 2027- 2028 SCHOOL YEARS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A SCHOOL TURNAROUND PLAN, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COACHING FOR NORTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $125,000.00
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Amend agenda: Hear R-26-1-110 and R-26-1-111 after Honorary Resolutions Amend the agenda to hear the following items after Honorary Resolutions: Item #36 - Resolution R-26-1-110 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Commissioners Adam Thompson and Larsen Jay and appointing a (farmer) and a (farm woman) to the Agricultural Extension Committee (terms expire December 31, 2027; and Item #37 - Resolution R-26-1-111 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Doug Lloyd (District 3) on the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals and appointing Craig Belitz to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Lloyd on the Board, which term expires September 30, 2026.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Amend agenda: Defer R-26-1-901 to June 2026 Amend the agenda to defer the following item to the June 2026 meeting: Item #39 – Resolution R-26-1-901 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing the United States Constitution during the Nation’s 250th Anniversary.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Amend agenda: Defer R-26-1-904 to April 2026 Amend the agenda to defer the following item to the April 2026 meeting: Item #41 – Resolution R-26-1-904 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, affirming local discretion consistent with proposed state law and responding to School Board Legislative Priority #6.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Amend agenda: Defer 3 Presentations and R-26-1-903 to Feb 2026 Amend the agenda to defer the following items to the February 2026 meeting: Item #24 - Presentation: A Christian’s Biblical View of Illegal Immigration; Item #25 - Presentation: Bridge to Safety by Mike Hammond, Criminal Court Clerk; Item #26 - Presentation: Rural Metro by Jeff Bagwell; and Item #40 - Resolution R-26-1-903 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, encouraging the Knox County Sheriff’s Office to undertake a Memorandum of Understanding for the 287(G) Task Force Model.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Amend agenda: Withdraw Ordinance O-26-1-101 (Data Centers) Amend the agenda to withdraw the following item: Item #42 – Ordinance O-26-1-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating Article III of Chapter 26 of the Knox County Code, entitled “Data Centers,” to define, add specific requirements, and provide limitations for Data Centers and Data Center Accessory Uses on first reading.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Amend agenda: Add 4 Senior Center Grant Contract Amendments (R-26-1-905 - R-26-1-908) Amendments to the agenda to add the following items: Item #18 - Resolution R-26-1-905 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging for the provision of equipment and supplies for the Corryton Senior Center, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the Grant Contract by $8,857.00 for a total of $33,857.00 (no local match required); Item #19 - Resolution R-26-1-906 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging for the provision of equipment and supplies for the West Knox Senior Center, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the Grant Contract by $8,857.00 for a total of $18,857.00 (no local match required); Item #20 – Resolution R-26-1-907 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging for the provision of equipment and supplies for the Halls Senior Center, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the Grant Contract by $8,857.00 for a total of $30,857.00 (no local match required); and Item #21 - R-26-1-908 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging for the provision of equipment and supplies for the South Knoxville Senior Center, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the Grant Contract $8,857.00 for a total of $25,857.00 (no local match required).
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Adjourn the meeting Adjournment
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
O-25-12-101 Amend zoning ordinance Article 6 on vested rights (first 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 (amending Ordinance O-90-9-130, adopted September 10, 1990) - First Reading
Aye
Split
Jan 20, 2026
RZ-26-1-106 Rezone Sevierville Pike property to Planned Residential Consideration of the request of Jeffrey Young for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 7705 Sevierville Pike, Parcel ID 125 038. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 11-A-25-RZ)
Aye
Split
Jan 20, 2026
RZ-26-1-105 Rezone John Sevier Highway property to low density residential Consideration of the request of William Dale Rhoton for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Property located at 611 West Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 137 14401. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-E-25-RZ)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
RZ-26-1-104 Rezone Greenway Drive property to general business Consideration of the request of Tim Wells for rezoning from I Industrial to CA General Business. Property located at 4229 Greenway Drive, Parcel ID 059JA039 (partial). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-N-25-RZ)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
RZ-26-1-103 Rezone Hammer Road property to low density residential Consideration of the request of Noah Hudson for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Property located at 7309 Hammer Road, Parcel ID 072 228. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-F-25-RZ)
Aye
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone Millertown Pike property to low density residential Consideration of the request of Davyd Markevych for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Property located at 0 Millertown Pike, Parcel ID 050 19702. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-A-25-RZ)
Aye
Deferred
Jan 20, 2026
RZ-26-1-102 Rezone Western Road property to low density residential Consideration of the request of David Koontz for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Property located at 2818 Western Road, Parcel ID 037 19201. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-C-25-RZ)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone Andes Road property to low density residential Consideration of the request of Abdulrahman Qasem for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Property located at 1402 Andes Road, Parcel ID 105 100. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-J-25-RZ)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone Lovell Road property to Planned Commercial Consideration of the request of 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. Property located at 0 Lovell Road, Parcel ID 118 01203. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-G-25-RZ)
Aye
Deferred
Jan 20, 2026
RZ-26-1-101 Rezone Copperwood Lane property to Planned Residential Consideration of the request of David Harbin for rezoning from A Agricultural, RB General Residential, I Industrial and F Floodway to PR Planned Residential up to 12 dwelling units per acre and F Floodway. Property located at 1155 and 1161 Copperwood Lane, Parcel ID 105OC023, 02401. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 11-J-25-RZ)
Aye
Split
Jan 20, 2026
Approve minutes from December 8, 2025 meeting Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on December 8, 2025
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Amend agenda to defer Gourley rezoning to April 2026 Amendment to the agenda to defer Item #5 - 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, (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-D-25-RZ) to the April 2026 meeting
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Amend agenda to defer Mullins rezoning to February 2026 Amendment to the agenda to defer Item #4 - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from 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, (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-Q-25-RZ) to the February 2026 meeting
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
O-25-12-102 First reading of Ordinance O-25-12-102, Prohibiting Real Property Discrimination 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 OR PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY IN KNOX COUNTY. (ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 53 OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) (FIRST READING)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve 143 Notary Applications NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS: There were 143 Notary Applications. Commissioner Jay moved to approve 143 Notary Applications. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Accept new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Pepper Bush Lane located in Hayden Farms Phase 2B, District 6. B. Sawyers Valley Drive located in Hayden Farms Phase 2B, District 6. C. Emory Green Street located in Emory Green, District 6. D. Keenberg Lane located in Emory Green, District 6. E. Stewart Hill Lane located in Emory Green, District 6. F. Jonathan Creek Drive located in Emory Green, District 6. G. Hickory Reserve Road located in Reserve at Hickory Creek Unit 3, District 6. H. Bethel Hollow Drive located in Reserve at Hickory Creek Unit 3, District 6. I. Zenith Lane located in The Highlands at Copeland Unit 3, District 7. J. Solstice Drive located in The Highlands at Copeland Unit 3, District 7. K. Windmead Lane located in Village at Saddlebrook Phase 3, District 7. L. Shoregate Lane located in Villas at Timberlake Approved as Timberlake, Unit 5, District 7. M. Villa Grande Lane located in Villas at Timberlake Approved as Timberlake, Unit 5, District 7. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the above new county roads. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. Commissioner Rawls was absent from the vote. The motion carried 10-0-0-1.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve minutes from previous meeting (Nov 17, 2025) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on November 17, 2025 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on November 17, 2025. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. Commissioner Rawls was absent from the vote. The motion carried 10-0-0-1.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-112 Appoint Gary Anders to Ethics Committee CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF D.J. CORCORAN ON THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING GARY ANDERS TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. CORCORAN ON THE ETHICS COMMITTEE, WHICH TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2029.
Aye
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-112 Appoint member to Knox County Ethics Committee CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF D.J. CORCORAN ON THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING ( _______________ ) TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. CORCORAN ON THE ETHICS COMMITTEE, WHICH TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2029.
Aye
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-112 Appoint member to Knox County Ethics Committee CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF D.J. CORCORAN ON THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING ( _______________ ) TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. CORCORAN ON THE ETHICS COMMITTEE, WHICH TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2029.
Aye
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-103 Honor One Knoxville SC for 2025 USL League One Championship CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING AND CONGRATULATING ONE KNOXVILLE SC FOR ITS 2025 USL LEAGUE ONE CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-102 Honor David Landes and the Keeping the David Landes Miracle Alive Blood Drive CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING DAVID LANDES AND THE KEEPING THE DAVID LANDES MIRACLE ALIVE BLOOD DRIVE.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-101 Honor Spencer Long, Halls High School Principal, as 2025 TN Principal of the Year CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING SPENCER LONG, EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL AT HALLS HIGH SCHOOL, FOR BEING NAMED THE 2025 TENNESSEE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-903 Amend Commission Rules to accommodate electronic voting system CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION RULES, RULE I, SECTION J, "MOTIONS," NEW SECTION K, "VOTING PROCEDURES," AND RULE III, SECTION B, "ROLL CALL VOTE," TO ACCOMMODATE THE ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-902 Approve contract amendment with US Imaging for Register of Deeds AI indexing CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACT WITH US IMAGING, INC. FOR DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT FILE CONVERSION AND SCANNING SERVICES FOR THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE, WHICH AMENDMENT ADDS AI INDEXING SERVICES IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $50,000.00.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-901 Approve agreement with HCC Life Insurance Company for Stop Loss Insurance CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $647,746.00 WITH HCC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR STOP LOSS INSURANCE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-801 Approve contract with BarberMcMurry Architects for Countywide Maintenance Facility CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH BARBERMCMURRY ARCHITECTS LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,300.00 FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PROGRAMMING, MASTER PLANNING, AND DESIGN OF THE COUNTYWIDE MAINTENANCE FACILITY AT 2742 HANCOCK STREET.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-702 Approve adoption of Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-701 Authorize acceptance of donation from Halls Youth Sports for Halls Community Park CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FROM HALLS YOUTH SPORTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,100.00 FOR NEWLY INSTALLED DOWNSPOUTS FOR THE BATTING CAGE AT HALLS COMMUNITY PARK.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-501 Authorize acceptance of grant from William T. Morris Foundation for Operation Hero's Hill CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE WILLIAM T. MORRIS FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000.00 FOR OPERATION HERO'S HILL. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-404 Approve contract amendment with Waste Connections for roll-off hauling services CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH WASTE CONNECTIONS OF TENNESSEE, INC. FOR ROLL-OFF HAULING SERVICES TO TRANSPORT HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE, RECYCLABLES, AND BULKY WASTE FROM CONVENIENCE CENTERS.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-403 Approve utility agreement for Marietta Church Roundabout project CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY CONSTRUCTION AND RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH WATER AND SEWER RELOCATION FOR THE MARIETTA CHURCH ROUNDABOUT PROJECT.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-402 Approve contract with Spectra Environmental Group for used oil and hydrocarbon collection CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SPECTRA ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE USED OIL AND HYDROCARBON COLLECTION SERVICES.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-401 Approve Amendment 1 to TDOT agreement for Powell High School Greenway Project CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO THE LOCAL AGENCY PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE POWELL HIGH SCHOOL GREENWAY PROJECT, WHICH AMENDMENT UPDATES THE SCOPE OF WORK BY SLIGHTLY MODIFYING THE COURSE OF THE GREENWAY AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-304 Approve agreement with Robert G. Campbell & Assoc. for driver training facility engineering CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT G. CAMPBELL & ASSOC., L.P. IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,200.00 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES AT THE DRIVER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FACILITY LOCATED ON FOOTE MINERAL ROAD.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-303 Approve grant agreement for mental health transportation CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT - DIRECT APPROPRIATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $575,059.88 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS FOR THE PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH TRANSPORTATION. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-302 Approve grant contract for training equipment with TN Corrections Institute CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,598.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE CORRECTIONS INSTITUTE FOR THE PROVISION OF TRAINING EQUIPMENT. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-301 Authorize acceptance of donation from Knoxville Wholesale Furniture for Employee Assistance Fund CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.00 FROM KNOXVILLE WHOLESALE FURNITURE FOR THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE FUND.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-206 Authorize acceptance of grant from National Endowment for Arts for Children's Festival of Reading CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS IN SUPPORT OF THE 2026 CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL OF READING. (REQUIRES A 1:1 MATCH)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-111 Approve appointments to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD, AS FOLLOWS: DR. BECKY BOWLING, CHAD CULVER, MATTHEW KELLOGG, AMBER PARKER, MARILYNN CHILDRESS, SHERYL ELY, CAROL EVANS, CHRISTINA MAZER, MICHAEL LEMARBE, CHERYL HILL (HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE), CARLY PEARSON (KNOX COUNTY ADA REPRESENTATIVE), BRYAN BROWN (KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS REPRESENTATIVE), AMY BROOKS (KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING REPRESENTATIVE), AND COMMISSIONER KIM FRAZIER. (ESTABLISHES STAGGERED TERMS EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2027 OR DECEMBER 31, 2029 AND THE COMMISSIONER SERVES A TERM TO COINCIDE WITH TERM OF OFFICE)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-110 Confirm appointments to Emergency Communications District Board CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF TIFFANY MARTIN AND REAPPOINTMENT OF BRIAN GARD TO THE KNOX COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (TERMS EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2030)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-205 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 $45,900.00.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-204 Approve receipt of TN Dept of Education grant for Northwest Middle School CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL TURNAROUND PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000.00 DESIGNATED FOR USE AT NORTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-203 Approve design contract with Smee + Busby Architects for West High School Vestibule Project CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN CONTRACT WITH SMEE + BUSBY ARCHITECTS, P.C. FOR THE WEST HIGH SCHOOL VESTIBULE PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,500.00.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-202 Approve Institutional Participation Agreement with JSTOR for L&N STEM Academy CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INSTITUTIONAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH JSTOR FOR L&N STEM ACADEMY'S LICENSED ACCESS TO JSTOR'S SECONDARY SCHOOL DIGITAL LIBRARY COLLECTION AND RESEARCH PLATFORM AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $1,561.00 FOR ONE (1) YEAR, WHICH MAY BE RENEWED.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
R-25-12-201 Approve consulting and license agreement for Project SEARCH® program CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSULTING SERVICES AND LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, AN OHIO NONPROFIT CORPORATION, FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT SEARCH® PROGRAM AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $350.00.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Hear items #1-23 as a consent calendar AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Thompson moved to hear the following items as a consent calendar at this time: Item #1, Item #2, Item #3, Item #4, Item #5, Item #6, Item #7, Item #8, Item #9, Item #10, Item #11, Item #12, Item #13, Item #14, Item #15, Item #16, Item #17, Item #18, Item #19, Item #20, Item #21, Item #22, and Item #23. Commissioner Rawls seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Move Resolution R-25-12-112 to be heard after Presentations AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Thompson moved to amend the agenda to hear Item #30 – Resolution R-25-12-112 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of D.J. Corcoran on the Knox County Ethics Committee and appointing an individual to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Corcoran on the Ethics Committee, which term expires October 31, 2029 after Presentations. Commissioner Rawls seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Withdraw Resolution R-25-12-904 from agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Thompson moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following item from the agenda: Item #31 – Resolution R-25-12-904 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, granting authority to Knox County Engineering and Public Works to withhold future utility permit applications of utility providers that do not comply with County procedures or promptly address matters such as the removal of surplus equipment/facilities, remediation of hazardous facilities, and the relocation of facilities in conflict with Knox County road projects. Commissioner Rawls seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Defer Ordinance O-25-12-103 to January 2026 meeting AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Thompson moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the January 2026 meeting: Item #33 – Ordinance O-25-12-103 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating Art. III of Chapter 26 of the Knox County Code, entitled "Data Centers," to define, add specific requirements, and provide limitations for Data Centers and Data Center Accessory Uses (First Reading). Commissioner Rawls seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Motion to add item about subpoenaing Brian Bivens failed. Amendment to the Agenda – (Continued): 6. At this time, there was discussion regarding amending the agenda to add the following item: Discussion of issuing a subpoena to Mr. Brian Bivens, former Interim Director for the Richard Bean Detention Center.
Aye
Split Failed
Nov 17, 2025
Mandate Special Session on December 8, 2025 to fill Judge vacancy. Motion and Vote of the Commission to Mandate that the Chair Call a Special Session of the Commission on December 8, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Main Assembly Room for the Purpose of Filling the Vacancy in the Office of Judge of the Knox County General Sessions Court, Division IV
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
O-25-11-103 Approve Emergency Ordinance O-25-11-103 to delay transition of Juvenile Service Center control. Consideration of an Emergency Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Ordinance O-25-6-102 in Reference to Knox County Code Section 18-141 to Delay the Transition of Operation and Control of the East Tennessee Regional Service Center (A/K/A The Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center) to the Knox County Sheriff by Six (6) Months (Amending Ordinance O-25-6-102, Adopted June 23, 2025) - O-25-11-103 – (First Reading)
Aye
Split
Nov 17, 2025
O-25-11-103 Approve Emergency Ordinance O-25-11-103 to delay transition of Juvenile Service Center control. Consideration of an Emergency Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Ordinance O-25-6-102 in Reference to Knox County Code Section 18-141 to Delay the Transition of Operation and Control of the East Tennessee Regional Service Center (A/K/A The Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center) to the Knox County Sheriff by Six (6) Months (Amending Ordinance O-25-6-102, Adopted June 23, 2025) - O-25-11-103 - (First Reading)
Aye
Split
Nov 17, 2025
R-25-11-907 Approve FY2026 budget amendment for employee pay adjustment. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment to increase the total budget in the Amount of $1,500,000.00 for the Purpose of Providing a One-Time Pay Adjustment for Employees in the Amount of $500.00
Aye
Nov 17, 2025
R-25-11-906 Amend Resolution to extend hiring of Interim Superintendent for Juvenile Service Center. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Resolution R-25-6-903 to extend the date by six (6) months for the Knox County Mayor to be authorized to hire a qualified Transition Advisor/Interim Superintendent to be placed at the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center to serve through June 30, 2026 instead of December 31, 2025
Aye
Split
Nov 17, 2025
R-25-11-906 Amend Resolution to extend hiring of Interim Superintendent for Juvenile Service Center. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Resolution R-25-6-903 to extend the date by six (6) months for the Knox County Mayor to be authorized to hire a qualified Transition Advisor/Interim Superintendent to be placed at the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center to serve through June 30, 2026 instead of December 31, 2025
Aye
Split
Nov 17, 2025
R-25-11-904 Amend Commission Rules regarding honorary resolutions. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule VI, Section E, Honorary Resolutions, Proclamations and Discussion items, regarding honorary resolutions
No
Split Failed
Nov 17, 2025
R-25-11-903 Amend Commission Rules regarding non-committee member participation in meetings. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule V, Section B, Committee Meetings Open to Commission Membership, to clarify that commissioners who are not members of a committee may participate in the committee meeting except for the Audit Committee when it is called into a confidential, nonpublic executive session under state law
Aye
Nov 17, 2025
R-25-11-901 Amend Commission Rules to add legislative review of state/federal assistance applications. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule VI, Miscellaneous, to add a new Section L regarding the establishment of legislative review of applications for state or federal assistance through spread of record
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve 106 Notary Public Applications. 106 Notary Public Applications
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $274,745.00. Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $274,745.00
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve closure of former Ball Camp Pike and Hitching Post Drive alignment. Consideration of the closure of the former Ball Camp Pike and Hitching Post Drive alignment and excess right of way located between Daybreak Drive and Bailey Farm Drive, which is an outcome of the Ball Camp Pike (Schaad Road) Relocation Project, District 6
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Acceptance of new county roads. Drives and Roads: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Lillibridge Crossing Lane, Windsor Forest, Unit 1, District 6. B. Sweet Almond Lane, Windsor Forest, Units 3 and 4, District 6. C. Evergreen Terrace Lane, Windsor Forest, Units 1 and 2, District 6. D. Dora Rose Road, Windsor Forest, Units 1 and 3, District 6. E. Truitt Path Lane, Lobetti Landing, Unit 2, District 6. F. Hopson Hollow Road, Lobetti Landing, Unit 1, District 6. G. Mossy Landing Lane, Lobetti Landing, Unit 1, District 6. H. Lobetti Landing Lane, Lobetti Landing, Unit 1, District 6. I. Bailey Landing Lane, Lobetti Landing, Units 1 and 2, District 6. J. Rio Bravo Lane, Foxborough Hills, District 6. K. Swan Song Lane, Foxborough Hills, District 6. L. Eagle Canyon Lane, Foxborough Hills, District 6. M. Yellow Aster Road, The Grange, Unit 2, District 6. N. Red Buckeye Drive, The Grange, Unit 2, District 6. O. Dragon Boat Road, The Grange, Unit 2, District 6.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve minutes from previous meeting (Oct 27, 2025). Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on October 27, 2025
Aye
Unanimous
Report inaccurate data