Board of Commissioners — Process & throughput

The deferral graveyard

Items deferred 3+ times, or sitting 6+ months with no final vote — where items go to wait. Each links to its full lifecycle.

• 1-F-24-RZ — Consider rezoning request for Mary Ward (heard earlier).

  Introduced Feb 26, 2024 · deferred 3 times

• 4-O-24-RZ — Deny rezoning for William Dale Rhoton at 611 W Governor John Sevier Hwy.

  Introduced Aug 19, 2024 · deferred 3 times

• O-25-8-101 — Ordinance on second reading: Merit System Board qualifications

  Introduced Aug 25, 2025 · deferred 3 times

• 4-U-26-RZ — Defer rezoning request of Natalia Efremenko

  Introduced May 11, 2026 · deferred 3 times

• 11-E-21-RZ — Rezoning request by Vinit Sharma

  Introduced Jan 24, 2022 · 56 months, no final vote

• 12-A-21-RZ — Rezoning request by Estate of Carson H. Wilkerson

  Introduced Jan 24, 2022 · 56 months, no final vote

• 3-A-22-RZ — Defer rezoning request 3-A-22-RZ for Gary Duncan to May 23.

  Introduced Apr 25, 2022 · 53 months, no final vote

• 12-E-22-RZ — Defer rezoning request for Benjamin C. Mullins

  Introduced Mar 27, 2023 · 42 months, no final vote

• 6-H-23-RZ — Rezoning request for Roy Anderson and Stephen Padgett (continued)

  Introduced Jul 24, 2023 · 38 months, no final vote

• 4-I-25-RZ — Rezone 1311 W Beaver Creek Dr from A to RA (2nd item)

  Introduced May 12, 2025 · 16 months, no final vote

• 5-P-25-RZ — Rezone 0 Asheville Highway (Parcel ID 072 002 part) A to PC.

  Introduced Jul 21, 2025 · 14 months, no final vote

• R-25-8-904 — Establish legislative review of applications for state or federal financial assistance.

  Introduced Aug 25, 2025 · 13 months, no final vote

• R-25-11-905 — Defer Resolution R-25-11-905 regarding Merit System Rules to May 2026.

  Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · 10 months, no final vote

• R-20-10-408 — Professional survey/engineering for roundabout at Hickory Creek/Hardin Valley.

  Introduced Oct 26, 2020 · 71 months, no final vote

• R-20-10-409 — Approve MOI with Ball Homes, LLC for intersection improvements.

  Introduced Oct 26, 2020 · 71 months, no final vote

• R-20-10-410 — Approve Local Agency Project Agreement with TDOT for I-75 reconstruction.

  Introduced Oct 26, 2020 · 71 months, no final vote

• R-20-10-605 — Approve Amendment to Health Dept. Immunizations Grant Contract.

  Introduced Oct 26, 2020 · 71 months, no final vote

• R-20-12-403 — Defer TDOT Project Agreement for I-75 at Emory Road reconstruction

  Introduced Dec 21, 2020 · 69 months, no final vote

• R-20-12-101 — Defer resolution memorializing former Commissioner Wanda Moody

  Introduced Dec 21, 2020 · 69 months, no final vote

• 9-A-20-RZ — Defer Seth D. Schweitzer rezoning request (PR to A)

  Introduced Dec 21, 2020 · 69 months, no final vote

• R-21-1-303 — Approve construction of video courtroom facility

  Introduced Jan 25, 2021 · 68 months, no final vote

• 1-F-21-RZ — Rezoning from Agricultural to General Business

  Introduced Feb 22, 2021 · 67 months, no final vote

• 1-F-21-SP — East County Sector Plan Amendment

  Introduced Feb 22, 2021 · 67 months, no final vote

• R-21-8-803 — Defer lease renewal for billboard at 4630 Asheville Highway.

  Introduced Aug 23, 2021 · 61 months, no final vote

• 11-B-21-SP — South County Sector Plan Amendment request by Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC

  Introduced Jan 24, 2022 · 56 months, no final vote

• 11-F-21-RZ — Rezoning request by Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC

  Introduced Jan 24, 2022 · 56 months, no final vote

• 12-F-21-RZ — Rezoning request by Jason McMahan

  Introduced Jan 24, 2022 · 56 months, no final vote

• 12-A-21-SNC — Change street name of Venice Road to Summer Bird Drive

  Introduced Jan 24, 2022 · 56 months, no final vote

• O-22-4-101 — Ordinance on first reading - Sheriff's Civil Service Law.

  Introduced Apr 25, 2022 · 53 months, no final vote

• O-22-5-101 — Ordinance to adopt County Sheriff's Civil Service Law of 1974 (First Reading).

  Introduced May 23, 2022 · 52 months, no final vote

• R-22-9-104 — Honor Ed Shouse upon his retirement as Knox County Trustee.

  Introduced Sep 26, 2022 · 48 months, no final vote

• O-22-9-101 — Consider ordinance amending Animal Control Code related to inhumane chaining of dogs (First Reading).

  Introduced Sep 26, 2022 · 48 months, no final vote

• R-22-10-904 — Defer R-22-10-904 to January 2023

  Introduced Oct 24, 2022 · 47 months, no final vote

• R-22-11-101 — Resolution honoring Knox County Finance Department for Triple Crown award

  Introduced Nov 21, 2022 · 46 months, no final vote

• R-22-11-905 — Resolution supporting expansion of Hallsdale-Powell Utility District Board

  Introduced Nov 21, 2022 · 46 months, no final vote

• R-22-11-606 — Tenth amendment to contract with Rural Metro for ambulance services

  Introduced Nov 21, 2022 · 46 months, no final vote

• R-23-2-903 — Authorize subpoena powers for testimony on McAlister's Deli incident.

  Introduced Feb 21, 2023 · 43 months, no final vote

• O-23-2-101 — Amend environmental code to add article on tire storage and disposal.

  Introduced Feb 21, 2023 · 43 months, no final vote

• I-V-23-RZ — Rezone property from A to CA.

  Introduced Feb 21, 2023 · 43 months, no final vote

• R-23-2-112 — Accept resignation and appoint to Library Advisory Board.

  Introduced Feb 21, 2023 · 43 months, no final vote

• R-23-3-102 — Honor Joe and Dale Longmire on retirement

  Introduced Mar 27, 2023 · 42 months, no final vote

• R-23-3-111 — Accept resignation and appoint to Library Advisory Board

  Introduced Mar 27, 2023 · 42 months, no final vote

• R-23-3-410 — Approve MOU with SH Couch Mill, LLC for road improvements

  Introduced Mar 27, 2023 · 42 months, no final vote

• O-23-3-101 — Amend Knox County Procurement Code regarding tax sale property (First Reading)

  Introduced Mar 27, 2023 · 42 months, no final vote

• O-23-3-102 — Amend Knox County Animal Care and Keeping Code (First Reading)

  Introduced Mar 27, 2023 · 42 months, no final vote

• O-23-3-103 — Add Article VII to Knox County Code regarding tire storage/disposal (First Reading)

  Introduced Mar 27, 2023 · 42 months, no final vote

• O-23-3-104 — Add Article V to Knox County Code regarding subdivision road improvements (First Reading)

  Introduced Mar 27, 2023 · 42 months, no final vote

• R-23-5-111 — Accept resignation and appoint individual to TTCDA Board.

  Introduced May 22, 2023 · 40 months, no final vote

• R-23-5-112 — Approve appointments to TTCDA Board of Commissioners.

  Introduced May 22, 2023 · 40 months, no final vote

• R-23-6-103 — Honor Laura Bailey for volunteerism in Powell community.

  Introduced Jun 26, 2023 · 39 months, no final vote

• R-23-6-115 — Accept resignation and appoint to TTCDA Board.

  Introduced Jun 26, 2023 · 39 months, no final vote

• R-23-6-116 — Approve appointments to TTCDA Board.

  Introduced Jun 26, 2023 · 39 months, no final vote

• R-23-6-906 — Approve lease agreement for Corryton Community and Senior Center.

  Introduced Jun 26, 2023 · 39 months, no final vote

• R-23-7-112 — Accept resignation and appoint to TTCDA Board

  Introduced Jul 24, 2023 · 38 months, no final vote

• R-23-7-113 — Approve TTCDA Board appointments

  Introduced Jul 24, 2023 · 38 months, no final vote

• R-23-7-901 — Approve administrative services agreement with BCBS TN

  Introduced Jul 24, 2023 · 38 months, no final vote

• R-23-7-902 — Approve pharmacy benefit agreement with Epiphany Rx, LLC

  Introduced Jul 24, 2023 · 38 months, no final vote

• 6-B-23-RZ — Rezoning request for Domingo Garcia

  Introduced Jul 24, 2023 · 38 months, no final vote

• 5-C-23-RZ — Rezoning request for DC Foundations, Inc.

  Introduced Jul 24, 2023 · 38 months, no final vote

• R-23-7-802 — Approve interlocal agreement for Axle Logistics property swap

  Introduced Jul 24, 2023 · 38 months, no final vote

• R-23-7-903 — Approve contract with TASC for benefit services

  Introduced Jul 24, 2023 · 38 months, no final vote

• 6-I-23-RZ — Rezoning request for Trowbridge Land Holdings, LLC

  Introduced Jul 24, 2023 · 38 months, no final vote

• R-23-8-101 — Memorialize Thomas “Tank” Strickland

  Introduced Aug 28, 2023 · 37 months, no final vote

• R-23-9-112 — Defer appointment to Board of Zoning Appeals (District 4).

  Introduced Sep 25, 2023 · 36 months, no final vote

• R-23-9-401 — Unified Development Ordinance contract deferred.

  Introduced Sep 25, 2023 · 36 months, no final vote

• R-23-9-904 — Resolution on protecting the innocence of children.

  Introduced Sep 25, 2023 · 36 months, no final vote

• R-23-9-907 — Axle Logistics property swap agreement deferred.

  Introduced Sep 25, 2023 · 36 months, no final vote

• R-23-10-111 — Defer appointment to Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals

  Introduced Oct 23, 2023 · 35 months, no final vote

• R-23-11-802 — Resolution regarding Axle Logistics property swap deferred.

  Introduced Nov 20, 2023 · 34 months, no final vote

• O-23-11-101 — Ordinance to designate Knox County as Broadband Ready Community deferred.

  Introduced Nov 20, 2023 · 34 months, no final vote

• O-23-11-103 — Ordinance regarding removal of utility poles deferred.

  Introduced Nov 20, 2023 · 34 months, no final vote

• R-23-12-804 — Amend Bylaws of the Knox County Disability Advisory Council

  Introduced Dec 18, 2023 · 33 months, no final vote

• R-23-12-805 — Approve interlocal agreement for Axle Logistics property swap

  Introduced Dec 18, 2023 · 33 months, no final vote

• R-23-12-904 — Approve grant for purchase of additional voting machines

  Introduced Dec 18, 2023 · 33 months, no final vote

• O-23-12-104 — First Reading: Add Section 66-2 to Knox County Code Chapter 66

  Introduced Dec 18, 2023 · 33 months, no final vote

• R-24-1-101 — Honorary Resolution for Dr. Hank and Debbie Peck and Long's Drug Store.

  Introduced Jan 26, 2024 · 32 months, no final vote

• R-24-1-801 — Approve Interlocal Agreement with Industrial Development Board for Axle Logistics property swap.

  Introduced Jan 26, 2024 · 32 months, no final vote

• R-24-2-803 — Interlocal agreement for Axle Logistics property swap.

  Introduced Feb 26, 2024 · 31 months, no final vote

• 1-A-24-RZ — Rezoning request from Leonard Development LLC.

  Introduced Feb 26, 2024 · 31 months, no final vote

• O-24-2-101 — Ordinance to provide for removal of utility poles (First Reading).

  Introduced Feb 26, 2024 · 31 months, no final vote

• 2-E-24-SP — Consider NE County Sector Plan Amendment for Smithbilt Homes.

  Introduced Mar 25, 2024 · 30 months, no final vote

• 2-J-24-RZ — Consider rezoning request for Smithbilt Homes.

  Introduced Mar 25, 2024 · 30 months, no final vote

• 10-F-23-RZ — Consider rezoning request for R. Jason Barnes.

  Introduced Mar 25, 2024 · 30 months, no final vote

• R-24-3-406 — Approve Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Plan.

  Introduced Mar 25, 2024 · 30 months, no final vote

• R-24-3-901 — Consent to amendment of sublease agreement.

  Introduced Mar 25, 2024 · 30 months, no final vote

• O-09-3-107 — Amend Knox County Code Chapter 4, Article I, "Beer".

  Introduced Jun 24, 2024 · 27 months, no final vote

• R-24-6-102 — Honor Mike and Pam Duncan for Duncan Boat Dock anniversary.

  Introduced Jun 24, 2024 · 27 months, no final vote

• R-24-6-702 — Authorize acceptance of donations for Knox County Parks and Recreation.

  Introduced Jun 24, 2024 · 27 months, no final vote

• R-24-7-904 — Consideration of Assignment and Assumption Agreement for water line construction.

  Introduced Jul 22, 2024 · 26 months, no final vote

• R-24-7-404 — Consideration of State Aid Contract for North Cedar Bluff Road resurfacing.

  Introduced Jul 22, 2024 · 26 months, no final vote

• 6-I-24-RZ — Defer rezoning for Julie Cloninger from A Agric to CN Neighborhood Commercial

  Introduced Sep 16, 2024 · 24 months, no final vote

• R-24-9-904 — Approve policy for mass e-mail formatting through singular software

  Introduced Sep 23, 2024 · 24 months, no final vote

• R-24-10-101 — Honor Officer Tucker Blakely with memorial and bridge naming.

  Introduced Oct 28, 2024 · 23 months, no final vote

• R-24-10-405 — Approve MOU with D.R. Horton for road improvements.

  Introduced Oct 28, 2024 · 23 months, no final vote

• R-25-1-412 — Approve MOU with S&E Properties, LLC for road improvements

  Introduced Jan 27, 2025 · 20 months, no final vote

• R-25-1-111 — Approve appointments/reappointments to Knox County Golf Board

  Introduced Jan 27, 2025 · 20 months, no final vote

• R-25-1-408 — Approve MOA with Knoxville TPO for pavement condition data collection

  Introduced Jan 27, 2025 · 20 months, no final vote

• R-25-1-904 — Request TN General Assembly to allow predictable recording fees

  Introduced Jan 27, 2025 · 20 months, no final vote

• R-25-2-905 — Request TN General Assembly allow Knox County to establish predictable recording fees.

  Introduced Feb 24, 2025 · 19 months, no final vote

• O-25-2-101 — Ordinance regarding county funds and budget procedures - First Reading.

  Introduced Feb 24, 2025 · 19 months, no final vote

• R-25-3-301 — Approve AIA agreement with Barber McMurry Architects for KCSO Academy building design

  Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · 18 months, no final vote

• R-25-3-407 — Approve MOU with Calton Development for signal at Bakertown Rd and Schaad Rd

  Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · 18 months, no final vote

• R-25-3-402 — Approve MOU with Crescent Bend Development LLC for Ebenezer Road improvements

  Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · 18 months, no final vote

• R-25-3-204 — Contract with USI Consulting Group for 403b third-party administrative services

  Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · 18 months, no final vote

• R-25-3-104 — Honor Eddie Mannis and HonorAir Knoxville

  Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · 18 months, no final vote

• 3-H-25-RZ — Request of Ball Homes LLC for rezoning

  Introduced Apr 21, 2025 · 17 months, no final vote

• 4-O-25-RZ — Rezone 8022 Hill Rd from A to PR

  Introduced May 12, 2025 · 16 months, no final vote

• R-25-5-204 — Approve online subscription agreement with The DBQ Project for educational materials.

  Introduced May 19, 2025 · 16 months, no final vote

• R-25-5-211 — Approve MOU with Morgan Wallen Foundation for Gibbs High School grant funding.

  Introduced May 19, 2025 · 16 months, no final vote

• R-25-5-903 — Urge TN General Assembly to enact legislation for utility district board elections.

  Introduced May 19, 2025 · 16 months, no final vote

• R-25-8-111 — Accept resignation of Kyle Nahrebne, appoint individual to Library Advisory Board.

  Introduced Aug 25, 2025 · 13 months, no final vote

• R-25-8-902 — Codify policies, procedures, and permitting related to utility poles.

  Introduced Aug 25, 2025 · 13 months, no final vote

• O-25-8-102 — Repeal Section 58-1 of Knox County Code regarding vehicle registration fees.

  Introduced Aug 25, 2025 · 13 months, no final vote

• R-25-9-903 — Defer resolution granting authority to withhold utility permit applications.

  Introduced Sep 22, 2025 · 12 months, no final vote

• R-25-10-301 — Approve agreement for engineering services at Driver Training Facility.

  Introduced Oct 27, 2025 · 11 months, no final vote

• 10-O-25-RZ — Defer rezoning request for Leonard Development LLC at Winkle Lane.

  Introduced Nov 10, 2025 · 10 months, no final vote

• R-26-2-902 — Designate fund for Sheriff's victims assistance program (deferred)

  Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · 7 months, no final vote

• O-26-3-101 — Ordinance on first reading: Repeal vehicle registration fee code.

  Introduced Mar 23, 2026 · 6 months, no final vote

• R-20-9-805 — Resolution to designate/commit/appropriate funds (FY20-FY21).

  Introduced Sep 28, 2020 · 72 months, no final vote

• R-20-9-406 — Resolution approving supplement from Crook & Company for Canton Hollow Project.

  Introduced Sep 28, 2020 · 72 months, no final vote

• R-20-8-102 — Honorary Resolution for Commissioner Michele Carringer.

  Introduced Oct 26, 2020 · 71 months, no final vote

• R-20-8-103 — Honorary Resolution for Commissioner Hugh Nystrom.

  Introduced Oct 26, 2020 · 71 months, no final vote

• R-20-8-104 — Honorary Resolution for Commissioner Brad Anders.

  Introduced Oct 26, 2020 · 71 months, no final vote

• R-20-11-803 — Authorize Development Agreement for Andrew Johnson Building redevelopment

  Introduced Nov 16, 2020 · 70 months, no final vote

• R-20-11-411 — Approve TDOT Project Agreement for I-75 at Emory Road reconstruction

  Introduced Nov 16, 2020 · 70 months, no final vote

• R-21-7-805 — Lease agreement renewal for billboard at 4630 Asheville Highway.

  Introduced Jul 26, 2021 · 62 months, no final vote

• O-21-7-102 — Amend Merit System regarding Administrative Office (first reading).

  Introduced Jul 26, 2021 · 62 months, no final vote

• R-21-7-902 — Approve quitclaim deed for Collier Preserve property.

  Introduced Jul 26, 2021 · 62 months, no final vote

• 5-E-22-UR — Appeal of Use on Review for certified collision center. DEFER TO OCTOBER.

  Introduced Aug 22, 2022 · 49 months, no final vote

• 5-C-22-TOB — Appeal of Certificate of Appropriateness for auto collision center. DEFER TO OCTOBER.

  Introduced Aug 22, 2022 · 49 months, no final vote

• R-22-9-502 — Approve MOUs for fire/rescue emergency services with Karns, Knox County Rescue, Seymour.

  Introduced Sep 26, 2022 · 48 months, no final vote

• O-23-1-101 — First Reading: Ordinance amending Animal Control Code

  Introduced Jan 23, 2023 · 44 months, no final vote

• R-23-9-501 — Approve MOUs with Karns Fire, Knox Rescue, Seymour Volunteer Fire Dept.

  Introduced Sep 25, 2023 · 36 months, no final vote

• R-23-9-901 — Approve Franchise Agreement with Comcast of the South.

  Introduced Sep 25, 2023 · 36 months, no final vote

• 9-F-23-RZ — Deferred item - Rezoning for Randall J. Sparks

  Introduced Oct 23, 2023 · 35 months, no final vote

• R-24-8-802 — Item withdrawn.

  Introduced Aug 26, 2024 · 25 months, no final vote

• R-24-8-210 — Item withdrawn.

  Introduced Aug 26, 2024 · 25 months, no final vote

• R-24-8-204 — Item withdrawn.

  Introduced Aug 26, 2024 · 25 months, no final vote

• R-24-8-904 — Item withdrawn.

  Introduced Aug 26, 2024 · 25 months, no final vote

• 8-G-24-PA — Defer Logan Higgins Comprehensive Plan amendment

  Introduced Sep 16, 2024 · 24 months, no final vote

• 8-O-24-RZ — Defer Logan Higgins rezoning

  Introduced Sep 16, 2024 · 24 months, no final vote

• R-24-12-402 — Resolution R-24-12-402 (Deferred)

  Introduced Dec 16, 2024 · 21 months, no final vote

• R-24-12-405 — Resolution R-24-12-405 (Deferred)

  Introduced Dec 16, 2024 · 21 months, no final vote

• R-24-12-406 — Resolution R-24-12-406 (Deferred)

  Introduced Dec 16, 2024 · 21 months, no final vote

• R-24-12-803 — Resolution R-24-12-803 (Withdrawn)

  Introduced Dec 16, 2024 · 21 months, no final vote

• R-24-12-902 — Resolution R-24-12-902 (Deferred)

  Introduced Dec 16, 2024 · 21 months, no final vote

• 11-N-24-RZ — No action taken on Hunter Brewster's rezoning appeal.

  Introduced Jan 22, 2025 · 20 months, no final vote

• R-25-9-301 — Deferred to the October 2025 meeting.

  Introduced Sep 22, 2025 · 12 months, no final vote

• R-25-9-904 — Withdrawn from the agenda.

  Introduced Sep 22, 2025 · 12 months, no final vote

• R-25-9-701 — Deferred to the October 2025 meeting.

  Introduced Sep 22, 2025 · 12 months, no final vote

• R-25-11-201 — Resolution R-25-11-201 withdrawn from agenda.

  Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · 10 months, no final vote

• R-25-11-202 — Resolution R-25-11-202 withdrawn from agenda.

  Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · 10 months, no final vote

• R-25-11-101 — Honor Spencer Long for Principal of the Year award.

  Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · 10 months, no final vote

• O-25-11-101 — Defer Ordinance O-25-11-101 on Data Centers to December 2025.

  Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · 10 months, no final vote

• O-25-11-102 — Defer Ordinance O-25-11-102 on Real Property ownership to December 2025.

  Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · 10 months, no final vote

• R-25-12-101-SS — Appoint Judge for Knox County General Sessions Court, Division IV

  Introduced Dec 8, 2025 · 9 months, no final vote

• O-25-12-103 — Ordinance O-25-12-103 (Data Centers) deferred to January 2026

  Introduced Dec 15, 2025 · 9 months, no final vote