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Knox County · Board of Commissioners

Angela Russell

Republican · District 5 · Sep 1, 2024 – present

Photo: Knox County (official portrait, used for identification)

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

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

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

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

See Angela Russell’s split votes →

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

Source filing →

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

Source filing →

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

Source filing →

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
Aug 25, 2025
Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025
5-I-25-RZ Deny appeal by Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A to CN. APPEAL BY BENJAMIN C. MULLINS OF THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF A REQUEST FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO CN (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-I-25-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT)
Aye
Split Failed
Aug 18, 2025
5-P-25-RZ Rezone 0 Asheville Highway (Parcel ID 072 002 part) A to PC. REQUEST OF BRAD PRUITT FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PC (PLANNED COMMERCIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 ASHEVILLE HIGHWAY / PARCEL ID 072 002 (PART OF). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-P-25-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT)
Aye
Deferred
Aug 18, 2025
RZ-25-8-105 Rezone 323 Brakebill Road (Parcel ID 072 210) A to RA. REQUEST OF NOE SANCHEZ FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 323 BRAKEBILL ROAD / PARCEL ID 072 210. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-L-25-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025
RZ-25-8-104 Rezone 4925 E Emory Road (Parcel ID 029 030) A to RA. REQUEST OF NILS HAY FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4925 E EMORY ROAD / PARCEL ID 029 030. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 6-C-25-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025
RZ-25-8-103 Rezone 6933 Beeler Road (Parcel ID 020MD005) A to RA. REQUEST OF SOUTHERN STANDARD ENTERPRISES LLC FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6933 BEELER ROAD / PARCEL ID 020MD005. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-I-25-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025
RZ-25-8-102 Rezone 7936-7952 Hill Road (Parcel IDs 028 142,143,146) A to RA. REQUEST OF JASON STRANGE FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7936, 7944, 7952 HILL ROAD / PARCEL ID 028 142, 143, 146. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-H-25-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025
RZ-25-8-101 Rezone 0 Ball Road (Parcel ID 078 254) A to PR, up to 1.7 dwelling units/acre. REQUEST OF JOPA PROPERTIES LLC FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 3 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 BALL ROAD / PARCEL ID 078 254. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-Q-25-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT)
Aye
Split
Aug 18, 2025
Approve minutes from previous meeting held on July 21, 2025. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on July 21, 2025 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025
Approve agenda as presented. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA:
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-902 Increase Mineral Severance Tax CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO LEVY AN INCREASE IN MINERAL SEVERANCE TAX FROM FIFTEEN CENTS ($0.15) TO TWENTY CENTS ($0.20) PER TON FOR KNOX COUNTY
Aye
Split
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-502 Approve amendment to agreement with Sacred Ground Hospice House CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SACRED GROUND HOSPICE HOUSE FOR END-OF-LIFE HOSPICE CARE TO UNDER/UNINSURED PERSONS OF KNOX COUNTY, SUBJECT TO THE US. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT’S (HUD) APPROVAL, WHICH AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT TO JUNE 30, 2026 AND PROVIDES ADDITIONAL CDBG-CV FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,804.57 FOR A TOTAL OF $114,562.57 (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV) FUNDS) (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED
Aye
Split
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-501 Approve amendments to Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO KNOX COUNTY’S 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE ANNUAL ACTION PLANS OF PROGRAM YEARS (PY) 2020, (PY) 2021, AND (PY) 2024 FOR VARIOUS PROJECT AND PROGRAM RELATED ACTIVITIES AND ALLOCATIONS BENEFITING LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME PERSONS OF KNOX COUNTY (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT’S (HUD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV), HOME AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (HOME-ARP), AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS) (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Abstain
Split
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-111 Appoint individual to Sheriff's Office Merit System Board of Directors CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHRISTOPHER MANNING ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. MANNING ON THE BOARD (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025)
Aye
Split
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-111 Appoint individual to Sheriff's Office Merit System Board of Directors CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHRISTOPHER MANNING ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. MANNING ON THE BOARD (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025)
Aye
Split
Jul 28, 2025
Approve Notary Public Applications NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS
Aye
Jul 28, 2025
Budget Amendments BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Line Item Transfers LINE ITEM TRANSFERS
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Acceptance of new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve minutes from previous meeting CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON JUNE 23, 2025
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-102 Honor West High School football team for winning back-to-back state titles CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE WEST HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING BACK-TO-BACK STATE TITLES BY WINNING THE TSSAA CLASS 5A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BOTH 2022 AND 2023
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-101 Honor Gibbs High School Softball Team for winning state championship CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2025 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-901 Approve agreement with Richard Mayberry for Law Clerk services CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH RICHARD MAYBERRY FOR SERVING AS A LAW CLERK TO THE CHANCELLORS OF CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FROM JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $115,500.00
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-804 Approve personal property sales agreement for surplus vehicles and equipment CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PERSONAL PROPERTY SALES AGREEMENT AMONG KNOX COUNTY, THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, AND YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO YOUNG-WILLIAMS
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-803 Approve extension of services contract with Young-Williams Animal Center CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF DEFINED SERVICES CONTRACT AMONG KNOX COUNTY, THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, AND YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER OF EAST TENNESSEE TO PROMOTE THE RESPONSIBLE CARE AND WELFARE OF ANIMALS TO EXTEND THE CONTACT TO JUNE 30, 2026 AND INCREASE THE AMOUNT THE CITY AND COUNTY EACH COMPENSATE YOUNG-WILLIAMS TO $1,101,822.00 PER YEAR
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-802 Approve amendment to lawn care contract for Schaad Road medians CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH LASTING IMPRESSIONS LAWN CARE FOR THE ADDITION TO THE CONTRACT OF THE NEW SCHAAD ROAD MEDIANS AT A COST OF $875.00 PER CUT DURING MOWING SEASON
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-801 Approve Change Order #2 for Trane Energy Services Project Phase 3B CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH TRANE U.S. INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $385,711.00 FOR ADDITIONAL WORK ON TRANE ENERGY SERVICES PROJECT PHASE 3B
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-704 Approve amendment to Parks and Youth Sports Facility Use Permit CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY PARKS AND KNOX COUNTY YOUTH SPORTS FACILITY USE PERMIT TO UPDATE THE SPORTS SEASON DATE TABLE ON PAGE 4
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-703 Approve acquisitions for Halls Greenway Connector and sidewalks CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITION FOR FIVE (5) TRACTS OF LAND, A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR EXCESS LAND USAGE, AND USE OF PORTIONS OF TWO (2) EXISTING KNOX COUNTY PARCELS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HALLS GREENWAY CONNECTOR AND ASSOCIATED SIDEWALKS AS SHOWN IN THE ATTACHED RIGHT-OF-WAY PLANS FOR THIS PROJECT.
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-702 Authorize acceptance of property donation for Knox County Park Land CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 KODAK ROAD, PARCEL ID 098 12601, TO BE USED FOR KNOX COUNTY PARK LAND
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-606 Approve Amendment Eight to Indigent Care Program Agreement CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT EIGHT TO THE KNOX COUNTY INDIGENT CARE PROGRAM AGREEMENT, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR REVISIONS TO THE REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES SECTION OF THE AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-605 Approve contract for armed security guard services CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SHIELD & BUCKLER SECURITY, INC. FOR ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-604 Approve grant contract for Dementia: CARE Services CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DEMENTIA: COMMUNITY, ASSISTANCE, RESOURCES AND EMPOWERMENT (CARE) SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2025 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-603 Approve cooperative agreement for Air Pollution Control Program CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 WITH A REQUIRED LOCAL CONTRIBUTION FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT’S ONGOING AIR POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-602 Approve cooperative agreement for PM 2.5 Air Monitoring Program CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,000.00 FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT’S PM 2.5 AIR MONITORING PROGRAM
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-601 Approve grant contract for Viral Hepatitis Program Services CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $93,720.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF VIRAL HEPATITIS PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-409 Approve construction contract for ATMS Phase II traffic signal improvements CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH PROGRESSION ELECTRIC, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,979,885.39 FOR THE ATMS PHASE II TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT 15 INTERSECTIONS IN KNOX COUNTY
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-408 Approve right-of-way acquisition for East Copeland Drive realignment CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION ON ONE (1) TRACT OF LAND FOR THE REALIGNMENT OF EAST COPELAND DRIVE AT GREENWELL DRIVE
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-407 Approve engineering design contract for Powell High School Greenway Project CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $231,000.00 WITH CANNON & CANNON, INC. FOR THE POWELL HIGH SCHOOL GREENWAY PROJECT
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-406 Approve right-of-way acquisitions for Lobetti Road turnarounds CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITIONS ON TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) TURNAROUNDS ON LOBETTI ROAD
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-405 Approve engineering design contract for Johnson Road widening/realignment CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,000.00 WITH LDA ENGINEERING FOR THE JOHNSON ROAD WIDENING AND REALIGNMENT PROJECT
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-404 Approve right-of-way acquisitions for Bakertown Road widening CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY, SLOPE, AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS ON TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND FOR THE WIDENING OF BAKERTOWN ROAD BETWEEN SCHAAD ROAD AND BALL ROAD
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-403 Approve contract for construction engineering inspection services CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING INSPECTION CONTRACT WITH CDM SMITH, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $237,900.00 FOR CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT OF THE ATMS PHASE II TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-401 Approve amendment to litter outreach contract for Adopt-A-Stream Program CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LITTER OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND COORDINATION SERVICES CONTRACT WITH KEEP KNOXVILLE BEAUTIFUL, INC. FOR THE ADDITION OF THE ADOPT-A-STREAM PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,293.00 PER YEAR
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-301 Approve contract for vehicle oil change services CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PINNACLE SALES CO. D/B/A JIFFY LUBE KNOXVILLE FOR THE PROVISION OF VEHICLE OIL CHANGE SERVICES
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-220 Approve grant contract for library services and materials CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $430,500.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES FOR GENERAL LIBRARY SERVICES AND LIBRARY MATERIALS (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-110 Appoint Laura Johns to Air Pollution Control Board CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING LAURA JOHNS (NOMINEE OF THE KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INDUSTRIAL INTERESTS OF KNOX COUNTY) TO SERVE ON THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2029)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-219 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 $59,352.55
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-218 Approve donation agreement with Big History Project, LLC CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DONATION AGREEMENT WITH BIG HISTORY PROJECT, LLC FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026 FOR THE RECEIPT OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 AND CURRICULAR RESOURCES AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT TO INCLUDE FIVE (5) VIRTUAL LEARNING EVENTS AND TWO (2) COHORT-SPECIFIC MEETINGS
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-217 Approve school dental program agreement and grant CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DENTAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH ELGIN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 AND AN ELGIN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION GRANT UP TO $8,000.00 FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROGRAM
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-216 Approve fund balance designation for capital plan, bond payoff and software CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION (GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND) IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,535,114.00 FOR CAPITAL PLAN SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING A QSCB BOND PAYOFF, AND TIME AND ATTENDANCE SOFTWARE
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-215 Approve contract for stage curtains and rigging services CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SCHOOL AND OFFICE SUPPLY FOR THE PROVISION OF STAGE CURTAINS AND RIGGING SERVICES UP TO $125,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-214 Approve contracts for student transportation services CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH CITY SHUTTLE LLC, COLLABORATIVE STUDENT TRANSPORTATION LLC, FIRST STUDENT, MCCONKEY TRANSPORTATION, INC, RPM TRANSIT, INC. AND SCU BUS LINES, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-213 Approve contracts for construction testing services CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH ECS SOUTHEAST, LLC AND UES PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS 19, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION TESTING SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-212 Approve construction contract with Merit Construction for Sterchi Elementary CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MERIT CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,587,000.00 FOR ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS TO STERCHI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-210 Approve Turnitin, LLC agreement for plagiarism checks CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MASTER REGISTRATION AGREEMENT, DATA PROCESSING AGREEMENT, AND SERVICE TERMS WITH TURNITIN, LLC FOR WEST HIGH SCHOOL’S LICENSE TO A SUITE OF PROPRIETARY SOLUTIONS TO RUN PLAGIARISM CHECKS DURING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $6,327.86
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-209 Approve terms of service/license agreement for student instruction products CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PRODUCT TERMS OF SERVICE AND END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH LIMINEX, INC. DBA GOGUARDIAN AND PEAR DECK LEARNING FOR WEST HIGH SCHOOL’S LICENSE TO STUDENT INSTRUCTION PRODUCTS DURING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $9,264.00
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-208 Approve program agreement with Array Education, Inc. for professional development CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH ARRAY EDUCATION, INC. AND ITS TEACH LIKE A CHAMPION PROGRAM FOR A TWO-DAY IN-PERSON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR MAYNARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT A COST OF $32,500.00
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-207 Approve agreement with Best Choice Roofing for facility roof replacement CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BEST CHOICE ROOFING FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF ON THE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL HITTING FACILITY AT HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY AT A COST OF $9,504.25
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-206 Approve agreements with Biltmore for Gibbs Middle School field trip CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH BILTMORE FOR GIBBS MIDDE SCHOOL’S 6TH GRADE FIELD TRIP TO BILTMORE ESTATE ON OCTOBER 16, 2025 AT A COST OF $8,645.19
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-205 Approve MOU with Ford Next Generation Learning for high school pathways CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH FORD NEXT GENERATION LEARNING FOR PHASE 5, YEAR 2 OF THE FORD NEXT GENERATION LEARNING ROADMAP TO ASSIST HIGH SCHOOLS WITH DEVELOPING PATHWAYS TO INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS AND DEGREE CREDENTIALS AT A COST OF $66,420.00
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-204 Approve cloud solutions contract with Carahsoft Technology Corporation CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE USE OF STATE OF TENNESSEE NASPO CLOUD SOLUTIONS CONTRACT 67955 WITH CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION FOR PURCHASE OF USER LICENSES FOR SALESFORCE EDUCATION CLOUD UNLIMITED EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR TRAINING, AND SUPPORT FOR PARTNER MANAGEMENT FOR THE 865 ACADEMIES AT A COST OF $62,803.55
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-203 Approve ACT test terms and conditions with ACT Education Corporation CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING ACT TEST TERMS AND CONDITIONS WITH ACT EDUCATION CORPORATION FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE PREACT FOR 8TH, 9TH, AND 10TH GRADE STUDENTS DURING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $17.50 PER STUDENT
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-202 Approve professional services agreement with Teach for America for tutoring program CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EDUCATION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TEACH FOR AMERICA FOR THE IGNITE TUTORING PROGRAM AT BONNY KATE, DOGWOOD, MOORELAND HEIGHTS, MOUNT OLIVE, NEW HOPEWELL, AND SOUTH KNOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $12,000.00
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
R-25-7-201 Approve subscription agreement renewal for bus transportation safety training CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH VERTICAL ALLIANCE GROUP, INC. FOR COMPANY-LICENSED ACCESS TO THE INFINIT-I WORKFORCE SYSTEM BUS TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ONLINE TRAINING MODULE FOR THE TERM OF JULY 29, 2025 THROUGH JULY 28, 2026 AT A COST OF $8,962.50
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
R-25-7-402 Approve construction contract for Bluegrass Lake pump station CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH _______ IN THE AMOUNT OF $________ FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PUMP STATION AND ASSOCIATED WORK TO PROACTIVELY MANAGE THE ELEVATION OF BLUEGRASS LAKE TO PREVENT FUTURE FLOODING EVENTS
R-25-7-701 Approve bylaws for Parks and Recreation Advisory Board CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE BYLAWS GOVERNING THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Jul 28, 2025
Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025
RZ-25-7-107 Approve Priyanka Patel rezoning from OB Office to CA General Business Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Priyanka Patel for rezoning from OB Office, Medical and Related Services to CA General Business as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 8535 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 062 21101 (partial). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-I-25-RZ)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025
RZ-25-7-106 Approve Graham Corp. rezoning to revise curb cut condition Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Graham Corporation to revise the curb cut condition as noted in the staff report because the property boundary has changed since the condition took effect as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 504 and 520 West Emory Road, Parcel ID 056 12301, 12201. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-F-25-RZ)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025
RZ-25-7-105 Approve Daniel Bruce Crowe rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Daniel Bruce Crowe for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 1515 and 1517 Cunningham Road, Parcel ID 047EA02301, 024. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-A-25-RZ)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025
RZ-25-7-104 Approve 1222 Development, LLC rezoning from I Industrial to OB and PR Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of 1222 Development, LLC for rezoning from I Industrial to OB Office, Medical and Related Services in the CMU Corridor Mixed-Use place type and PR Planned Residential with up to 9 dwelling units per acre in the SR Suburban Residential place type subject to 3 conditions as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 8007 Ball Camp Pike, Parcel ID 091 206. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-H-25-RZ)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025
RZ-25-7-103 Approve Ty Calvin Herrell rezoning from Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Ty Calvin Herrell for rezoning from Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential subject to 1 condition as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 0 Cate Road, Parcel ID 066 08704. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-G-25-RZ)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025
RZ-25-7-102 Approve John Julies rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of John Julies for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 1307 Mourfield Road, Parcel ID 144 04006. (5th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-B-25-RZ)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025
RZ-25-7-101 Approve Sam Hargrove rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Sam Hargrove for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 1412 Chert Pit Road, Parcel ID 105 114. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-J-25-RZ)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025
Approve minutes from June 16, 2025 meeting Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on June 16, 2025
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025
Defer zoning rezoning requests for Nils Hay (Item 8) and Brad Pruitt (Item 10) Amendments to the agenda to defer the following items to the August 2025 meeting: Item #8 - Request of Nils Hay for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential, property located at 4925 East Emory Road, Parcel ID 029 030, (7th Commission District); and Item #10 - Request of Brad Pruitt for rezoning from A Agricultural to PC Planned Commercial, property located at 0 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 072 002 (part of). (8th Commission District).
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
R-25-6-901 Urge TN General Assembly to enact legislation for electing utility board members. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND GOVERNOR TO ENACT LEGISLATION ALLOWING ELIGIBLE VOTERS IN UTILITY DISTRICTS TO ELECT UTILITY BOARD MEMBERS.
Aye
Withdrawn
Jun 23, 2025
R-25-6-701 Approve right-of-way and easement acquisitions for Halls Greenway Connector. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS FOR FIVE (5) TRACTS OF LAND, A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR EXCESS LAND USAGE, AND USE OF PORTIONS OF TWO EXISTING KNOX COUNTY PARCELS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HALLS GREENWAY CONNECTOR AND ASSOCIATED SIDEWALKS AS SHOWN IN THE ATTACHED RIGHT-OF-WAY PLANS FOR THIS PROJECT.
Aye
Withdrawn
Jun 23, 2025
R-25-6-211 Approve MOU with Morgan Wallen Foundation for Gibbs High School grant. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE MORGAN WALLEN FOUNDATION FOR RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,200,000.00 FOR GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL.
Aye
Deferred
Jun 23, 2025
R-25-6-601 Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Electronic Lab Interface. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $80,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC LAB ORDER AND LAB RESULT INTERFACE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
O-25-6-101 Ordinance on First Reading: "Fluoride Prohibition" in Knox County Code. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 38, TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE IX, ENTITLED "FLUORIDE PROHIBITION." (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 38, ARTICLE IX, ESTABLISHING SEC. 28-301) (FIRST READING)
Aye
Split Failed
Jun 23, 2025
R-25-6-904 Authorize $12.50 charge by court clerks for purposes in T.C.A. § 40-3-106. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO AUTHORIZE A TWELVE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENT ($12.50) CHARGE BY THE CLERK OF EVERY COURT IN KNOX COUNTY HAVING JURISDICTION OF STATE MISDEMEANORS AND FELONIES FOR THE PURPOSES AUTHORIZED AND SET OUT IN T.C.A. § 40-3-106.
Aye
Jun 23, 2025
R-25-6-903 Approve resolution re: Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center & Board appointments. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) AUTHORIZING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR TO HIRE A QUALIFIED TRANSITION ADVISOR/INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT TO BE PLACED AT THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER TO SERVE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025; 2) REQUESTING CTAS TO COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER; 3) REQUESTING THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES OFFICE OF CHILD WELFARE SERVICES TO CONTINUE WEEKLY MONITORING VISITS TO THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER; AND 4) APPOINTING FOUR (4) COMMISSIONERS TO THE JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SERVE UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2026.
No
Split
Jun 23, 2025
R-25-6-903 Approve resolution re: Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center & Board appointments. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) AUTHORIZING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR TO HIRE A QUALIFIED TRANSITION ADVISOR/INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT TO BE PLACED AT THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER TO SERVE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025; 2) REQUESTING CTAS TO COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER; 3) REQUESTING THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES OFFICE OF CHILD WELFARE SERVICES TO CONTINUE WEEKLY MONITORING VISITS TO THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER; AND 4) APPOINTING FOUR (4) COMMISSIONERS TO THE JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SERVE UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2026.
Aye
Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 1
Jun 23, 2025
O-25-6-102 Approve Emergency Ordinance O-25-6-102: Repeal and adopt new sections for Juvenile Detention Center. CONSIDERATION OF AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO REPEAL CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 2 (SECTIONS 18-141 THROUGH 18-143) OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE RELATIVE TO THE JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER AND ADOPTING NEW SECTIONS 18-141 AND 18-142 TO PLACE THE OPERATION AND CONTROL OF THE JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER UNDER THE SHERIFF OF KNOX COUNTY AND TO CREATE A BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AMENDS ORDINANCE NUMBER O-91-8-107, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 29, 1991. (FIRST READING)
Aye
Split
Jun 23, 2025
R-25-6-506 Approve 28 Defined Service Agreements funded by FY26 General/Hotel/Motel Tax Funds. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE FOLLOWING TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DEFINED SERVICE AGREEMENTS FUNDED IN THE FY 2026 BUDGET GENERAL FUND AND HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUND: BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000; CASA OF EAST TENNESSEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000; CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF EAST TENNESSEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000; CENTRO HISPANO DE EAST TENNESSEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000; COMMUNITY COALITION AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,500; COMMUNITY MEDIATION CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000; EAST TN FREEDOM SCHOOLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000; EMERALD YOUTH FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000; FRIENDS OF LITERACY IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000; HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000; HELPING MAMAS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000; HILLCREST HEALTHCARE COMMUNITIES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,500; INTERFAITH HEALTH CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000; KEEP KNOXVILLE BEAUTIFUL IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000; KIM HEALTH CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000; KNOXVILLE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000; MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF EAST TENNESSEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000; OLIVE TREE EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,250; REBOOT RECOVERY IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000; ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE OF GREATER KNOXVILLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $425,000; ASIAN CULTURE CENTER OF TN IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000; BECK CULTURAL EXCHANGE CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000; LEGACY PARKS FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000; THE MUSE KNOXVILLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000; ZOO KNOXVILLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,175,000; EAST TN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000; FARRAGUT WEST KNOX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000; AND GREATER KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,270,500.
No
Split
Jun 23, 2025
R-25-6-501 Approve 10 agreements in Opioid Settlement funds for remediation strategies. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING TEN (10) AGREEMENTS IN OPIOID SETTLEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS FOR VARIOUS REMEDIATION STRATEGIES ADDRESSING OPIOID SUBSTANCE MISUSE WITH THE RESTORATION HOUSE OF EAST TN IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000; METRO DRUG COALITION IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000; KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION (AMACHI) IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000; YWCA KNOXVILLE AND THE TENNESSEE VALLEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000; VOLUNTEER MINISTRY CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000; WESLEY HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000; HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER (EMPATH) IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000; HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER (CENTERPOINTE) IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000; KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION (KNOXWORX) IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000; AND SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $425,000.00. (FUNDED WITH OPIOID ABATEMENT AND SUBDIVISION SETTLEMENT FUNDS).
Aye
Split
Jun 23, 2025
R-25-6-113 Appoint Lane Dukart to Knox County Library Advisory Board. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING LANE DUKART (DISTRICT 4 SEAT) TO THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2028)
Aye
Split
Jun 23, 2025
R-25-6-110 Confirm reappointments of Counts and Jordan to Visit Knoxville Board. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENTS OF MARGARET COUNTS AND PAUL JORDAN TO THE VISIT KNOXVILLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (TERMS EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2028)
Abstain
Split
Jun 23, 2025
R-25-6-508 Approve professional services agreement with Martha Pack d.b.a. Adapt & Stay, LLC (heard later). CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM-BASED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARTHA PACK D.B.A. ADAPT & STAY, LLC FOR AGING IN PLACE AND OCCUPATIONAL SERVICES TO ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SERVICES IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S (HUD) OLDER ADULT HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM).
Aye
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Jun 23, 2025
R-25-6-507 Approve 3 CDBG agreements: Knoxville-Knox Co CA C, Neighborhd Housing, UT (HMIS) (heard later). CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) AGREEMENTS IN 2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDS WITH THE FOLLOWING SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS: KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (HOMEWARD BOUND PROGRAM) IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,000, NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING INC. (OPERATION BACKYARD) IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE (HMIS) IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000. (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS) (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
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Jun 23, 2025
R-25-6-505 Approve subscription agreement with Home for Life Design for KCHR Program case mgmt (heard later). CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM-BASED SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH HOME FOR LIFE DESIGN FOR THE CASE MANAGEMENT OF SERVICES RENDERED TO AGING IN PLACE APPLICANTS IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S (HUD) OLDER ADULT HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM)
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Jun 23, 2025
R-25-6-504 Approve master agreement with Trans Union LLC for KCHR Program loan approvals (heard later). CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM-BASED MASTER AGREEMENT FOR CONSUMER REPORTING AND ANCILLARY SERVICES WITH TRANS UNION, LLC FOR LOW-MODERATE INCOME HOMEOWNER REHABILITATION LOAN APPLICATION APPROVALS IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S (HUD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM)
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Jun 23, 2025
R-25-6-503 Approve 10 KCHR Program contracts for contractor services (heard later). CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING TEN (10) CONTRACTS WITH A-1 CERTIFIED SERVICE, INC.; BALLINGER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; FIRST PLACE FINISH, INC.; KWS, INC.; MILLER'S ELECTRIC, LLC; STANLEY HOMES, LLC; SOUTHEAST RESTORATION GROUP OF GEORGIA, INC.; DPN BUILDERS; KRUG & SONS, INC.; AND CONRAD CONTRACTING FOR CONTRACTOR SERVICES IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY).
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Jun 23, 2025
R-25-6-508 Approve professional services agreement with Martha Pack d.b.a. Adapt & Stay, LLC. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM-BASED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARTHA PACK D.B.A. ADAPT & STAY, LLC FOR AGING IN PLACE AND OCCUPATIONAL SERVICES TO ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SERVICES IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S (HUD) OLDER ADULT HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM).
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Jun 23, 2025
R-25-6-507 Approve 3 CDBG agreements: Knoxville-Knox Co CA C, Neighborhd Housing, UT (HMIS). CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) AGREEMENTS IN 2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDS WITH THE FOLLOWING SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS: KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (HOMEWARD BOUND PROGRAM) IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,000, NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING INC. (OPERATION BACKYARD) IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE (HMIS) IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000. (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS) (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
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