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Angela Russell has cast 1,438 published votes on the Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners, attending 100% of recorded roll calls, with 29 motions made and 61 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).
Elected Aug 1, 2024: Angela Russell defeated S. Arthur Moore by 2,022 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
That should have been drafted and in concrete before the first camera was ever put up.
Watch at 2:31:43
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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
- Jul 27, 2026 Abstain Require budget adoption in two readings (First Reading) — failed 2-7-2-0
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Jul 27, 2026
Said
And then the third time they tax it is when they do property taxes.
Watch at 3:20:33
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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 Abstain 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 Abstain 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 No Ordinance on second reading: Juvenile Service Center control and advisory board — adopted 10-1-0-0
- Feb 25, 2026 Abstain Restructure oversight of Juvenile Service Center and create advisory board — adopted 8-1-2-0
- Feb 25, 2026 Aye Restructure oversight of Juvenile Service Center and create advisory board — failed 3-8-0-0
- Feb 25, 2026 Aye 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 Aye 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 Aye Initiate Plan Amendment — failed 3-7-0-1
Attendance
1438 of 1438
recorded votes he or she was present for
present means neither absent nor recused
0
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
157 contested decisions · how these are counted
157
contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on
a decision is contested when at least one member voted the other way
61
of those, voted no on something adopted anyway
29 / 35
motions moved / seconded
Recaps: First 100 days · 2026 in review · 2025 in review · 2024 in review
Patterns
How these are computed ↓Deterministic breakdowns of Angela Russell’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%) | 21 (9%) | 3 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Budget & taxes | 59 | 44 (75%) | 7 (12%) | 8 | 10–0 | See votes → |
| Contracts & purchasing | 207 | 200 (97%) | 4 (2%) | 3 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Personnel & appointments | 100 | 84 (84%) | 7 (7%) | 9 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Schools | 180 | 178 (99%) | 1 (1%) | 1 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Public safety | 63 | 56 (89%) | 4 (6%) | 3 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Roads & infrastructure | 159 | 153 (96%) | 4 (3%) | 2 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Parks & community | 56 | 56 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Intergovernmental & resolutions | 114 | 101 (89%) | 5 (4%) | 8 | 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% | 5 | See votes → |
| 2025 | 698 | 698 | 100% | 22 | See votes → |
| 2026 | 448 | 448 | 100% | 33 | See votes → |
Agreement with other members
Computed over contested votes only — the 157 non-unanimous (split) votes Angela Russell 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rhonda Lee | 126 of 156 (81%) | 156 |
| Andy Fox | 106 of 150 (71%) | 150 |
| Adam Thompson | 90 of 156 (58%) | 156 |
| Kim Frazier | 66 of 127 (52%) | 127 |
| Terry Hill | 54 of 153 (35%) | 153 |
| Gina Oster | 54 of 154 (35%) | 154 |
| Larsen Jay | 53 of 155 (34%) | 155 |
| Shane Jackson | 43 of 135 (32%) | 135 |
| Courtney Durrett | 48 of 151 (32%) | 151 |
| Damon Rawls | 48 of 155 (31%) | 155 |
Motions made & seconded, by topic
| Topic | Made | Seconded | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning & land use | 10 | 9 | See votes → |
| Budget & taxes | 4 | 7 | See votes → |
| Personnel & appointments | 1 | 1 | See votes → |
| Schools | 1 | 1 | See votes → |
| Public safety | 1 | 1 | See votes → |
| Roads & infrastructure | 1 | 0 | See votes → |
| Intergovernmental & resolutions | 2 | 1 | See votes → |
How these breakdowns are computed
Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Angela Russell’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 Angela Russell’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 Angela Russell 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 Angela Russell’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 Angela Russell is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).
Campaign finance
Reproduced from Angela Russell’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campaign Financial Disclosure-2026-06-30 County Commission, District 5 as of Jul 5, 2026 | $0total as filed | $236total as filed | easyvote — Campaign Financial Disclosure-2026-06-30 → |
| Campaign Financial Disclosure-2026-01-15 County Commission, District 5 as of Jan 25, 2026 | $0total as filed | $1,059total as filed | easyvote — Campaign Financial Disclosure-2026-01-15 → |
| 2025 Mid Year Campaign Financial Disclosure County Commission, District 5 as of Jul 6, 2025 | $0total as filed | $250total as filed | easyvote — 2025 Mid Year Campaign Financial Disclosure → |
| Campaign Financial Disclosure-2025-01-15.pdf County Commission, District 5 as of Jan 24, 2025 | $200total as filed | $191total as filed | easyvote — Campaign Financial Disclosure-2025-01-15.pdf → |
| Financial Disclosure 2024 3rdQtr County Commission, District 5 as of Oct 15, 2024 | $865total as filed | $2,007total as filed | easyvote — Financial Disclosure 2024 3rdQtr → |
| Campaign Financial Disclosure County Commission, District 5 as of Jul 25, 2024 | $1,902total as filed | $6,267total as filed | easyvote — Campaign Financial Disclosure → |
| Campaign Financial Disclosure County Commission, District 5 as of Jul 10, 2024 | $11,818total as filed | $1,489total as filed | easyvote — Campaign Financial Disclosure → |
| Russell 1st QTR 2024 County Commission, District 5 as of Apr 9, 2024 | $917total as filed | $6,517total as filed | easyvote — Russell 1st QTR 2024 → |
| Campaign Financial Disclosure County Commission, District 5 as of Feb 27, 2024 summary figures do not add up as filed; reproduced as written | $15,473total as filed | $12,160total as filed | easyvote — Campaign Financial Disclosure → |
| Campaign Financial Disclosure County Commission, District 5 as of Jan 31, 2024 | $4,320total as filed | $440total as filed | easyvote — Campaign Financial Disclosure → |
The county’s structured data does not carry the itemized schedule for the Campaign Financial Disclosure-2026-06-30 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.
Disclosed interests
Reprinted from Angela Russell’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.
2026
| Category | Entity | Held by |
|---|---|---|
| Income source / employer | FARM CREDIT MIDAMERICA - EMPLOYMENT | Official |
| Professional services | Other, APPRAISAL LICENSE - N/A: Furnished by Filer and Spouse | Spouse |
| Professional services | Public Accounting, N/A: Furnished by Filer | Official |
| Investment | REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT - LOUDON CO, TN | Official |
| Investment | REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT - KNOX CO, TN | Spouse |
| Investment | KNOX COUNTY DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN | Spouse |
| Investment | KNOX COUNTY EMPLOYEE MEDICAL EXPENSE RETIREMENT PLAN | Spouse |
| Investment | KNOX COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT AND ASSET ACCUMULATION 401(A) PLAN | Spouse |
| Investment | MORGAN STANLEY - IRA | Spouse |
| Investment | FARM CREDIT FOUNDATIONS - 401K | Official |
| Investment | PINNACLE BANK- ACCOUNT/CD | Official |
| Income source / employer | KNOX GENERAL % KNOX COUNTY PAYROLL - EMPLOYMENT | Spouse |
| Income source / employer | REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT - RENTAL | Official |
| Income source / employer | PINNACLE BANK - INTEREST | Official |
2025
| Category | Entity | Held by |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | RENTAL REAL ESTATE - FARRAGUT, KNOX CO, TN | Official |
| Income source / employer | FARM CREDIT MIDAMERICA - EMPLOYMENT | Official |
| Income source / employer | PINNACLE BANK - INTEREST | Official |
| Income source / employer | REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT - RENTAL INCOME | Official |
| Income source / employer | AGILE TECHNOLOGIES - 1099 INCOME | Official |
| Income source / employer | KNOX GENERAL % KNOX COUNTY PAYROLL - EMPLOYMENT | Spouse |
| Investment | PINNACLE BANK- ACCOUNT/CD | Official |
| Investment | FARM CREDIT FOUNDATIONS - 401K | Official |
| Investment | MORGAN STANLEY - IRA | Official |
| Investment | MORGAN STANLEY - IRA | Spouse |
| Investment | KNOX COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT AND ASSET ACCUMULATION 401(A) PLAN | Spouse |
| Investment | KNOX COUNTY EMPLOYEE MEDICAL EXPENSE RETIREMENT PLAN | Spouse |
| Investment | KNOX COUNTY DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN | Spouse |
| Investment | RENTAL REAL ESTATE - KNOX CO, TN | Official |
| Investment | RENTAL REAL ESTATE - LOUDON CO, TN | Official |
2024
| Category | Entity | Held by |
|---|---|---|
| Income source / employer | PINNACLE BANK - INTEREST | Official |
| Investment | RENTAL REAL ESTATE - LOUDON CO, TN | Official |
| Investment | RENTAL REAL ESTATE - KNOX CO, TN | Official |
| Investment | RENTAL REAL ESTATE - FARRAGUT, KNOX CO, TN | Official |
| Investment | KNOX COUNTY DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN | Spouse |
| Investment | KNOX COUNTY EMPLOYEE MEDICAL EXPENSE RETIREMENT PLAN | Spouse |
| Investment | KNOX COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT AND ASSET ACCUMULATION 401(A) PLAN | Spouse |
| Investment | MORGAN STANLEY - IRA | Spouse |
| Investment | MORGAN STANLEY - IRA | Official |
| Investment | FARM CREDIT FOUNDATIONS - 401K | Official |
| Investment | PINNACLE BANK- ACCOUNT/CD | Official |
| Income source / employer | KNOX GENERAL % KNOX COUNTY PAYROLL - EMPLOYMENT | Spouse |
| Income source / employer | AGILE TECHNOLOGIES - 1099 INCOME | Official |
| Income source / employer | FARM CREDIT MIDAMERICA - EMPLOYMENT | Official |
| Income source / employer | REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT - RENTAL INCOME | Official |
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.
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Aye |
Split
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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).
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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).
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 20, 2026 |
Adjourn the meeting
Adjournment
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Split
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| 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)
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Aye |
Split
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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)
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Aye |
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| 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)
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Aye |
Deferred
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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)
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Aye |
Deferred
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| 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)
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Abstain |
Split
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| Jan 20, 2026 |
Approve minutes from December 8, 2025 meeting
Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on December 8, 2025
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
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| 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.
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Aye |
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| 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.
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Aye |
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Split
Failed
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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)
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No |
Split
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| 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)
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No |
Split
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| 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
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Abstain |
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| 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
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No |
Split
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| 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
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No |
Split
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| 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
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No |
Split
Failed
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| 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
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Abstain |
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 17, 2025 |
Approve 106 Notary Public Applications.
106 Notary Public Applications
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 17, 2025 |
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $274,745.00.
Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $274,745.00
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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