Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners — Votes

Meeting	Agenda item	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Sep 28, 2026	adjourn the meeting	Adopted	announced unanimous
Sep 28, 2026	A resolution approving a deed for the transfer of property located at 1105 Liberty Street, known as Heroes Hill to Knoxville Community Development Corporation for use as veterans permanent supportive housing.	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Pinnacle Bank for Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) administration. (Benefits) Item history →	Adopted	10-0-1-0
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-116 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing _______________ to the Knox County Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board of Directors. (Term expires September 30, 2029) (Commissioner Hill) Item history →	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-115 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ________________ (District 9 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Fox) Item history →	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-114 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ________________ (District 7 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Beeler) Item history →	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-113 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing ________________ (District 5 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Russell) Item history →	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ________________ (District 3 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Huckaby) Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ________________ (District 1 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Rawls) Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Krystal Gibson from the Knox County Ethics Committee and appointing _________________ to complete the unfulfilled term of Ms. Gibson on the Ethics Committee, which term expires on October 31, 2027. (Commissioner Hill) Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 28, 2026	Motion to approve 179 notary public applications.	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18869 — Budget Amendments — Total amount of $9,342,265.95. (Finance) Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-17994 — Consideration of the closure of a portion of the Wye Way Lane terminus located north of River Oak Drive, Commission District 9. (DEFERRED FROM JUNE AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Previously Deferred from January to April by Majority Vote of Commission, April to May and May to June at Request of Engineering and Public Works) (Commissioner Fox) Item history →	Adopted	6-5-0-0	Split
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18734 — Consideration of the acceptance of an additional 420' of Tipton Lane, located off E Beaver Creek Drive, Commission District 7. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history →	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18794 — Consideration of the acceptance of Bull Elk Lane and Tom Higdon Lane, located north of Coward Mill Road, Commission District 6. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 28, 2026	approval of minutes of the previous meeting	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-106 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and honoring local organizations working to increase education and awareness in our community on cancer risks. (Commissioner Huckaby) Item history →	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-105 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Dolly Parton Children's Imagination Library. (Commissioner Jackson) Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-104 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Commissioner Kim Frazier for her service on the Knox County Commission. (Full Commission) Item history →	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Commissioner Larsen Jay for his service on the Knox County Commission. (Full Commission) Item history →	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Commissioner Rhonda Lee for her service on the Knox County Commission. (Full Commission) Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a License Agreement with Knoxville Expo Center, LLC for use of exhibit hall space for the 2027 Knox County Schools Nutrition Food Show on February 11, 2027 at an estimated cost of $9,402.00. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Engagement with Pugh & Company, P.C. to examine Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) Fiscal Year 2025 census data at a cost not to exceed $7,500.00. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Guided Inquiry Design® District Partnership Agreement with BLV Consulting, LLC to establish the partnership structure and terms of the Knox County Schools' partnership license at a cost of $3,000.00 through August 14, 2027, which may be extended for four (4) additional years. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-204 — 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 3 of the Ford Next Generation Learning Roadmap to assist high schools with developing pathways to industry certifications and degree credentials at a cost of $52,660.00. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Alcoholism Services of Knoxville, Inc. Midway Rehabilitation Center for the provision of drug and alcohol testing services at an annual cost up to $17,000.00 for the term of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, which may be extended for four (4) additional years. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Gallaher and Associates, Inc., Massey Construction, Inc., and SafeT Systems, Inc. for the provision of Fire Alarm Monitoring and Related Services at an annual cost up to $100,000.00 for the term of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029, which may be extended for six (6) additional years. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with American Fidelity Assurance Company for the provision of Section 125 Administration for the term of January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029, which may be extended for an additional two (2) years. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Increase to the Design Contract with Thomas Caldwell, Architect in the amount of $63,940.00 for costs related to additional work on the Gibbs High School Partial Roof Replacement. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $480,000.00 for the purchase of Maintenance and Operations Department vehicles. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tennessee Department of Education Fiscal Year 2027 Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) Grant in the amount of $2,216,087.92 with required in-kind matching funds of $1,932,000.00. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tennessee Department of Education U.S. Department of Agriculture Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Grant in the total amount of $383,050.00 for multiple Knox County Schools. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-212 — 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, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and an Elgin Children's Foundation Grant up to $8,000.00 for student transportation costs associated with the program. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-213 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Change Order to the design contract with Design Innovation Architects, Inc. for the Innovative School Model Project at Fulton High School at a cost of $19,993.05. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-214 — 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 $5,289.70. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Amendment to Agreement with Starr Equipment Co., Inc. for the provision of kitchen equipment, repair of kitchen equipment and supplies. (Sheriff) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an engineering design contract with Ensafe Inc. in the amount of $225,125.00 for the design of the proposed roundabout and realignment of the Everett Road and Yarnell Road intersection. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with SA Recycling, LLC for the provision of scrap metal services. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Volunteer Erosion Control, LLC for the provision of Surface Stabilization and Sediment Control Services. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a supplement in the amount of $38,245.00 to the existing professional services contract with Gresham Smith for additional work to extend the scope of improvements on the Hardin Valley Phase 1 Project. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a supplement in the amount of $12,000.00 to the existing professional services contract with Gresham Smith for additional work to extend the scope of improvements on the Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge Project. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts for the provision of Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Services with Waste Management, Inc. at a rate of $31.00 per ton at the Chestnut Ridge Landfill; Santek Environmental, LLC d/b/a Republic Services at a rate of $32.87 per ton at the Loudon County Matlock Bend Landfill; and Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. at a rate of $35.00 per ton at the Prosser Road Transfer Station. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with Knoxville Knox County Planning in the amount of $85,000.00 with a local match in the amount of $15,000.00 for the provision of transportation planning and coordination activities related to the Knox-Blount Greenway Connector Study. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving budget amendments to two (2) Agreements with Knox County Parks and Recreation in the amount of $865,218.41 and the Public Building Authority (PBA) in the amount of $17,603,474.89, funded through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). (No Local Match Required) (DEFERRED FROM AUGUST AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Community Development) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Knox County Emergency Communications District in the amount of $119,050.00 for emergency call processing and dispatch services for fire and rescue emergency response within Knox County. (Community Development) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Notice of Award for the acceptance of $273,554.00 in grant funds from the United States Department of Labor (DOL) through the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP). (No local match required) (Community Development) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-601 — 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 Results Interface for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending November 30, 2027. (No application or local match required) (Health Department) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the approval of a Notice of Award for the acceptance of funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the provision of the overdose Data to Action local program to increase the original award amount by $224,361.00 for a total amount $1,544,866.00. (No application or local match required) (Health Department) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Four to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of STI prevention services, which Amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $123,624.99 for a total amount of $904,864.62. (No application or local match required) (Health Department) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-604 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the 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, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (No application or local match required) (Health Department) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-605 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Agreement for a Direct Appropriation Grant in the amount of $206,100.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of the State HIV Surveillance and Prevention Program for Knox County. (No application or local match required) (Health Department) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Bass, Berry & Sims, PLC for the provision of Bond Counsel Services. (Finance) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Easement Deed for the donation of a permanent drainage easement, permanent slope easement, and temporary construction easement to the City of Knoxville for parcel 059-005. (Procurement) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Sub-Easement Agreement between Knox County and Peace Communications, LLC to continue leasing space in the Summer Place Facility. (Public Building Authority) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with QuynhTech Strategies, LLC in the amount of $150,000.00 for Pre-Implementation and Readiness Assessment for the Court Technology Modernization Project. (Criminal Court Clerk) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Dr. William Oliver to provide forensic pathology services for the Knox County Regional Forensic Center in the amount not to exceed $84,000.00 for the term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (Forensic Center) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18686 — Presentation from Second Harvest Food Bank. (DEFER TO OCTOBER AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Previously Deferred from July to August and August to September at Request of Sponsor) (Commissioner Thompson) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18794 — Consideration of the acceptance of Bull Elk Lane and Tom Higdon Lane, located north of Coward Mill Road, Commission District 6. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18734 — Consideration of the acceptance of an additional 420' of Tipton Lane, located off E Beaver Creek Drive, Commission District 7. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-17994 — Consideration of the closure of a portion of the Wye Way Lane terminus located north of River Oak Drive, Commission District 9. (DEFERRED FROM JUNE AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Previously Deferred from January to April by Majority Vote of Commission, April to May and May to June at Request of Engineering and Public Works) (Commissioner Fox) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18868 — Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $1,940,852.00. (Finance) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18869 — Budget Amendments — Total amount of $9,342,265.95. (Finance) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18867 — Spread of Record the Knox County Mayor's appointment of James Dee to serve on the Knox County Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board of Directors. (Term expires September 30, 2029) (County Mayor) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18853 — Spread of Record the grant application to the Department of the Tennessee Emergency Management Authority (TEMA) for funding submitted by Knox County Grants and Community Development. (Community Development) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18851 — Spread of Record for the Grant Application to the USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant submitted by Knox County Engineering and Public Works Department. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18727 — Spread of Record Karns Senior Center $30,000.00 grant application with TN Department of Aging and Disability. (Senior and Veterans Services) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18735 — Spread of Record Corryton Senior Center grant application to TN Department of Aging and Disability for $50,000.00 for capital improvements. (Senior and Veterans Services) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18736 — Spread of Record Senior Services grant application with TN Department of Aging and Disability for $26,000.00 for capital improvements. (Senior and Veterans Services) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18737 — Spread of Record Halls Senior Center grant application with TN Department of Aging and Disability for $13,000.00 building improvements and equipment. (Senior and Veterans Services) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18738 — Spread of Record the grant application to the State of Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging for funding submitted by Knox County Senior Services. (Senior and Veterans Services) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Krystal Gibson from the Knox County Ethics Committee and appointing _________________ to complete the unfulfilled term of Ms. Gibson on the Ethics Committee, which term expires on October 31, 2027. (Commissioner Hill) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ________________ (District 1 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Rawls) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ________________ (District 3 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Huckaby) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-113 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing ________________ (District 5 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Russell) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-114 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ________________ (District 7 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Beeler) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-115 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ________________ (District 9 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Fox) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-116 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing _______________ to the Knox County Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board of Directors. (Term expires September 30, 2029) (Commissioner Hill) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hardin Valley Business and Community Alliance for the landscape maintenance of the following three constructed or plans to construct traffic roundabouts at the following intersections: 1) Marietta Church Road and Hardin Valley Road; 2) Hardin Valley Road and Hickory Creek Road; and 3) Steele Road and Sam Lee Road. (WITHDRAW AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Pinnacle Bank for Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) administration. (Benefits) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to recommend amendments to the Knox County Zoning Ordinance to remove any provision that requires the Knox County Commission to consider a use on review. (Commissioner Durrett) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to rescind the FY 27 pay increase for Knox County Commissioners. (WITHDRAW AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (County Mayor) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18866 — Motion and vote of the Knox County Commission to override the Knox County Mayor's veto of R-26-8-905 pursuant to the Knox County Charter, Section 2.10. (WITHDRAW AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Commissioner Hill) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	O-26-9-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article II, “County Commission,” by adding a new Section 2-32, requiring that any increase to the compensation of County Commissioners and Knox County Board of Education members be equal to the percentage increase set by the state for other County Officials pursuant to TCA §8-24-102(d). (Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article II, establishing Section 2-32, previously reserved). (FIRST READING) (TO BE ADDED) (DEFER TO OCTOBER AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Commissioner Huckaby and County Mayor) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a License Agreement with Knoxville Expo Center, LLC for use of exhibit hall space for the 2027 Knox County Schools Nutrition Food Show on February 11, 2027 at an estimated cost of $9,402.00. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Engagement with Pugh & Company, P.C. to examine Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) Fiscal Year 2025 census data at a cost not to exceed $7,500.00. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Guided Inquiry Design® District Partnership Agreement with BLV Consulting, LLC to establish the partnership structure and terms of the Knox County Schools' partnership license at a cost of $3,000.00 through August 14, 2027, which may be extended for four (4) additional years. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-204 — 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 3 of the Ford Next Generation Learning Roadmap to assist high schools with developing pathways to industry certifications and degree credentials at a cost of $52,660.00. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Alcoholism Services of Knoxville, Inc. Midway Rehabilitation Center for the provision of drug and alcohol testing services at an annual cost up to $17,000.00 for the term of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, which may be extended for four (4) additional years. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Gallaher and Associates, Inc., Massey Construction, Inc., and SafeT Systems, Inc. for the provision of Fire Alarm Monitoring and Related Services at an annual cost up to $100,000.00 for the term of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029, which may be extended for six (6) additional years. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with American Fidelity Assurance Company for the provision of Section 125 Administration for the term of January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029, which may be extended for an additional two (2) years. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Increase to the Design Contract with Thomas Caldwell, Architect in the amount of $63,940.00 for costs related to additional work on the Gibbs High School Partial Roof Replacement. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $480,000.00 for the purchase of Maintenance and Operations Department vehicles. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tennessee Department of Education Fiscal Year 2027 Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) Grant in the amount of $2,216,087.92 with required in-kind matching funds of $1,932,000.00. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tennessee Department of Education U.S. Department of Agriculture Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Grant in the total amount of $383,050.00 for multiple Knox County Schools. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-212 — 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, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and an Elgin Children's Foundation Grant up to $8,000.00 for student transportation costs associated with the program. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-213 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Change Order to the design contract with Design Innovation Architects, Inc. for the Innovative School Model Project at Fulton High School at a cost of $19,993.05. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-214 — 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 $5,289.70. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Amendment to Agreement with Starr Equipment Co., Inc. for the provision of kitchen equipment, repair of kitchen equipment and supplies. (Sheriff) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an engineering design contract with Ensafe Inc. in the amount of $225,125.00 for the design of the proposed roundabout and realignment of the Everett Road and Yarnell Road intersection. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with SA Recycling, LLC for the provision of scrap metal services. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Volunteer Erosion Control, LLC for the provision of Surface Stabilization and Sediment Control Services. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a supplement in the amount of $38,245.00 to the existing professional services contract with Gresham Smith for additional work to extend the scope of improvements on the Hardin Valley Phase 1 Project. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a supplement in the amount of $12,000.00 to the existing professional services contract with Gresham Smith for additional work to extend the scope of improvements on the Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge Project. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts for the provision of Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Services with Waste Management, Inc. at a rate of $31.00 per ton at the Chestnut Ridge Landfill; Santek Environmental, LLC d/b/a Republic Services at a rate of $32.87 per ton at the Loudon County Matlock Bend Landfill; and Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. at a rate of $35.00 per ton at the Prosser Road Transfer Station. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with Knoxville Knox County Planning in the amount of $85,000.00 with a local match in the amount of $15,000.00 for the provision of transportation planning and coordination activities related to the Knox-Blount Greenway Connector Study. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving budget amendments to two (2) Agreements with Knox County Parks and Recreation in the amount of $865,218.41 and the Public Building Authority (PBA) in the amount of $17,603,474.89, funded through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). (No Local Match Required) (DEFERRED FROM AUGUST AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Community Development) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Knox County Emergency Communications District in the amount of $119,050.00 for emergency call processing and dispatch services for fire and rescue emergency response within Knox County. (Community Development) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Notice of Award for the acceptance of $273,554.00 in grant funds from the United States Department of Labor (DOL) through the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP). (No local match required) (Community Development) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-601 — 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 Results Interface for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending November 30, 2027. (No application or local match required) (Health Department) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the approval of a Notice of Award for the acceptance of funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the provision of the overdose Data to Action local program to increase the original award amount by $224,361.00 for a total amount $1,544,866.00. (No application or local match required) (Health Department) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Four to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of STI prevention services, which Amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $123,624.99 for a total amount of $904,864.62. (No application or local match required) (Health Department) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-604 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the 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, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (No application or local match required) (Health Department) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-605 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Agreement for a Direct Appropriation Grant in the amount of $206,100.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of the State HIV Surveillance and Prevention Program for Knox County. (No application or local match required) (Health Department) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Bass, Berry & Sims, PLC for the provision of Bond Counsel Services. (Finance) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Easement Deed for the donation of a permanent drainage easement, permanent slope easement, and temporary construction easement to the City of Knoxville for parcel 059-005. (Procurement) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Sub-Easement Agreement between Knox County and Peace Communications, LLC to continue leasing space in the Summer Place Facility. (Public Building Authority) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with QuynhTech Strategies, LLC in the amount of $150,000.00 for Pre-Implementation and Readiness Assessment for the Court Technology Modernization Project. (Criminal Court Clerk) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Dr. William Oliver to provide forensic pathology services for the Knox County Regional Forensic Center in the amount not to exceed $84,000.00 for the term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (Forensic Center) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18686 — Presentation from Second Harvest Food Bank. (DEFER TO OCTOBER AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Previously Deferred from July to August and August to September at Request of Sponsor) (Commissioner Thompson) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18794 — Consideration of the acceptance of Bull Elk Lane and Tom Higdon Lane, located north of Coward Mill Road, Commission District 6. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18734 — Consideration of the acceptance of an additional 420' of Tipton Lane, located off E Beaver Creek Drive, Commission District 7. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-17994 — Consideration of the closure of a portion of the Wye Way Lane terminus located north of River Oak Drive, Commission District 9. (DEFERRED FROM JUNE AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Previously Deferred from January to April by Majority Vote of Commission, April to May and May to June at Request of Engineering and Public Works) (Commissioner Fox) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18868 — Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $1,940,852.00. (Finance) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18869 — Budget Amendments — Total amount of $9,342,265.95. (Finance) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18867 — Spread of Record the Knox County Mayor's appointment of James Dee to serve on the Knox County Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board of Directors. (Term expires September 30, 2029) (County Mayor) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18853 — Spread of Record the grant application to the Department of the Tennessee Emergency Management Authority (TEMA) for funding submitted by Knox County Grants and Community Development. (Community Development) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18851 — Spread of Record for the Grant Application to the USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant submitted by Knox County Engineering and Public Works Department. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18727 — Spread of Record Karns Senior Center $30,000.00 grant application with TN Department of Aging and Disability. (Senior and Veterans Services) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18735 — Spread of Record Corryton Senior Center grant application to TN Department of Aging and Disability for $50,000.00 for capital improvements. (Senior and Veterans Services) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18736 — Spread of Record Senior Services grant application with TN Department of Aging and Disability for $26,000.00 for capital improvements. (Senior and Veterans Services) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18737 — Spread of Record Halls Senior Center grant application with TN Department of Aging and Disability for $13,000.00 building improvements and equipment. (Senior and Veterans Services) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18738 — Spread of Record the grant application to the State of Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging for funding submitted by Knox County Senior Services. (Senior and Veterans Services) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Krystal Gibson from the Knox County Ethics Committee and appointing _________________ to complete the unfulfilled term of Ms. Gibson on the Ethics Committee, which term expires on October 31, 2027. (Commissioner Hill) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ________________ (District 1 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Rawls) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ________________ (District 3 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Huckaby) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-113 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing ________________ (District 5 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Russell) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-114 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ________________ (District 7 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Beeler) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-115 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ________________ (District 9 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Fox) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-116 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing _______________ to the Knox County Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board of Directors. (Term expires September 30, 2029) (Commissioner Hill) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hardin Valley Business and Community Alliance for the landscape maintenance of the following three constructed or plans to construct traffic roundabouts at the following intersections: 1) Marietta Church Road and Hardin Valley Road; 2) Hardin Valley Road and Hickory Creek Road; and 3) Steele Road and Sam Lee Road. (WITHDRAW AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Pinnacle Bank for Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) administration. (Benefits) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to recommend amendments to the Knox County Zoning Ordinance to remove any provision that requires the Knox County Commission to consider a use on review. (Commissioner Durrett) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	R-26-9-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to rescind the FY 27 pay increase for Knox County Commissioners. (WITHDRAW AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (County Mayor) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	RLA-18866 — Motion and vote of the Knox County Commission to override the Knox County Mayor's veto of R-26-8-905 pursuant to the Knox County Charter, Section 2.10. (WITHDRAW AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Commissioner Hill) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 28, 2026	O-26-9-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article II, “County Commission,” by adding a new Section 2-32, requiring that any increase to the compensation of County Commissioners and Knox County Board of Education members be equal to the percentage increase set by the state for other County Officials pursuant to TCA §8-24-102(d). (Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article II, establishing Section 2-32, previously reserved). (FIRST READING) (TO BE ADDED) (DEFER TO OCTOBER AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Commissioner Huckaby and County Mayor) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous	Consent
Sep 21, 2026	O-26-8-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 6, Sections 6.30, 6.40, and 6.90, pertaining to public notice requirements and vested rights. (Ord. No. O-90-9-130, adopted 9-10-90, as amended). Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve the proposed amendments to the Knox County Zoning Code, Article 6 pertaining to public notice requirements and vested rights, by a vote of 9-0 Consent. (SECOND READING) (A Public Hearing is scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in the Main Assembly room) (Planning Commission) Item history →	Adopted	announced unanimous
Sep 21, 2026	8-A-26-RZ — Request of R. Paul Wallace for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CR (Rural Commercial). Property located at 7729 Strawberry Plains Pike / Parcel ID 073 01403. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve the CR (Rural Commercial) zone because of changing conditions in the area and it is consistent with the plan designation as amended, by a vote of 12-1. (Commission District 8) Item history →	Adopted	announced unanimous
Sep 21, 2026	8-A-26-PA — Request of R. Paul Wallace for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from SR (Suburban Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) to RCC (Rural Crossroads Commercial) and HP (Hillside Protection). Property located at 7729 Strawberry Plains Pike / Parcel ID 073 01403. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve the RCC (Rural Crossroads Commercial) place type because of changing conditions in the area and it supports the policies, actions, goals, and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, by a vote of 12-1. The HP (Hillside Protection) area would be retained. (Commission District 8) Item history →	Adopted	announced unanimous
Sep 21, 2026	8-F-26-RZ — Request of Reliance Development for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5.25 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 6806 and 6812 E Emory Road / Parcel ID 020 117, 119. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve the PR (Planned Residential) zone up to 5.25 du/ac because it is compatible with surrounding development and consistent with previously approved plans, by a vote of 13-0 Consent. (Commission District 8) Item history →	Adopted	9-2-0-0	Split
Sep 21, 2026	7-O-26-RZ — Request of Rhonda Vineyard for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 4628 Crippen Road / Parcel ID 039 024 (partial). Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre subject to the condition that the developer provide to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works a certification from a licensed surveyor that there is adequate sight distance on Crippen Road before County Commission approval, by a vote of 13-0. (Commission District 7) Item history →	Adopted	6-5-0-0	Split
Sep 21, 2026	7-O-26-RZ — Request of Rhonda Vineyard for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 4628 Crippen Road / Parcel ID 039 024 (partial). Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre subject to the condition that the developer provide to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works a certification from a licensed surveyor that there is adequate sight distance on Crippen Road before County Commission approval, by a vote of 13-0. (Commission District 7) Item history →	Failed	—	Failed
Sep 21, 2026	8-E-26-RZ — Request of William David Hurst for rezoning from CA (General Business) to LI (Light Industrial). Property located at 0 E Raccoon Valley Drive / Parcel ID 026 076 (partial). Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve the LI (Light Industrial) zone because it is compatible with surrounding development and changing conditions, by a vote of 13-0 Consent. (Commission District 7) Item history →	Adopted	voice vote, announced unanimous
Sep 21, 2026	8-B-26-PA — Request of William David Hurst for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from CC (Corridor Commercial) and HP (Hillside Protection) to BP (Business Park) and HP (Hillside Protection). Property located at 0 E Raccoon Valley Drive / Parcel ID 026 076 (partial). Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve the BP (Business Park) place type because it is consistent with established development and changing conditions, by a vote of 13-0 Consent. The HP (Hillside Protection) area will be retained. (Commission District 7) Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 21, 2026	8-C-26-RZ — Request of Christy Gedelman for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential). Property located at 6427 McFall Road / Parcel ID 039 067. Planning Commission Action: Approve the RA (Low Density Residential) zone because it is consistent with the Knox County Comprehensive Plan and will bring the property into compliance with the zoning code, by a vote of 13-0 Consent. (Commission District 7) Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 21, 2026	8-B-26-RZ — Request of Randall Buckner for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential). Property located at 5317, 5501, 5507 E Emory Road; 0 Quarry Road / Parcel ID 029 02302, 02309, 098, 106. Planning Commission Action: Approve the RA (Low Density Residential) zone because it is consistent with the Knox County Comprehensive Plan and surrounding development, by a vote of 13-0 Consent. (Commission District 7) Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 21, 2026	RZ-26-9-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Knox County Commission, approving and authorizing a moratorium on data centers in Knox County. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve a moratorium on data centers in Knox County through June 30, 2027, or until the Knox County Commission adopts new regulations governing the placement and operation of data centers, by a vote of 12-0. (All Commission Districts) Item history →	Adopted	10-0-1-0
Sep 21, 2026	Motion for approval of the minutes from the previous meeting.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 21, 2026	Motion to approve the minutes.	Adopted	voice vote
Sep 1, 2026	R-26-9-112-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner ________________ to the Knox County Retirement and Pension Board. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-112-SS Item history →	Adopted	voice vote
Sep 1, 2026	R-26-9-112-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner ________________ to the Knox County Retirement and Pension Board. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-112-SS Item history →	Adopted	voice vote
Sep 1, 2026	R-26-9-111-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner ________________ to the Board of Directors of the Knox County Railroad Authority. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-111-SS Item history →	Adopted	voice vote
Sep 1, 2026	R-26-9-109-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing Commissioners _____________, _____________, ______________ and _______________ to serve on the Personnel Committee along with the Chair of Commission. (Full Commission) R-26-9-109-SS Item history →	Adopted	voice vote
Sep 1, 2026	R-26-9-109-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing Commissioners _____________, _____________, ______________ and _______________ to serve on the Personnel Committee along with the Chair of Commission. (Full Commission) R-26-9-109-SS Item history →	Adopted	voice vote
Sep 1, 2026	R-26-9-108-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner ________________ to the Metro Drug Coalition Board of Directors. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-108-SS Item history →	Adopted	voice vote
Sep 1, 2026	R-26-9-108-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner ________________ to the Metro Drug Coalition Board of Directors. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-108-SS Item history →	Adopted	voice vote
Sep 1, 2026	R-26-9-107-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Knox County Mayor's recommendation of Commissioner Adam Thompson for appointment to the Knox County Golf Board. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-107-SS Item history →	Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
Sep 1, 2026	R-26-9-106-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioners ________________ and _________________ to serve on the Fire and Technical Rescue Committee. (One At-Large Commissioner is required to serve) (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-106-SS Item history →	Adopted	voice vote
Sep 1, 2026	R-26-9-106-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioners ________________ and _________________ to serve on the Fire and Technical Rescue Committee. (One At-Large Commissioner is required to serve) (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-106-SS Item history →	Adopted	voice vote
Sep 1, 2026	R-26-9-105-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing Commissioners _______________, ________________ and ________________ to the Knox County Code Commission. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-105-SS Item history →	Adopted	voice vote
Sep 1, 2026	R-26-9-105-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing Commissioners _______________, ________________ and ________________ to the Knox County Code Commission. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-105-SS Item history →	Adopted	voice vote
Sep 1, 2026	R-26-9-104-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner __________________ to the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) Board. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-104-SS Item history →	Adopted	voice vote
Sep 1, 2026	R-26-9-104-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner __________________ to the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) Board. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-104-SS Item history →	Adopted	9-2-0-0	Split
Sep 1, 2026	R-26-9-103-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner __________________ to the Knox County Audit Committee. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-103-SS Item history →	Adopted	voice vote
Sep 1, 2026	R-26-9-103-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner __________________ to the Knox County Audit Committee. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-103-SS Item history →	Adopted	6-5-0-0	Split
Sep 1, 2026	R-26-9-103-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner __________________ to the Knox County Audit Committee. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-103-SS Item history →	Adopted	voice vote
Sep 1, 2026	R-26-9-102-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner _________________ to complete an unfulfilled term expiring December 31, 2026 and Commissioner _________________ to complete an unfulfilled term expiring December 31, 2027 on the Agricultural Extension Committee. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-102-SS Item history →	Adopted	voice vote
Sep 1, 2026	Vote for Vice Chair of Finance: Rawls vs. Jackson	Adopted	6-5-0-0	Split
Sep 1, 2026	Vote for Chair of Finance: Russell vs. Rawls	Adopted	9-2-0-0	Split
Sep 1, 2026	Motion to cease nominations and approved by acclamation.	Adopted	voice vote
Sep 1, 2026	Motion to cease nominations and approved by acclamation.	Adopted	voice vote
Sep 1, 2026	Motion to cease nominations and affirm by acclamation	Adopted	voice vote
Sep 1, 2026	RLA-18760 — Recess to convene the Beer Board, Finance Committee, Insolvency Board, Legislative Affairs Committee, Rules Committee and the Telecom Committee to elect the Chair and Vice Chair. Item history →	Adopted	voice vote
Sep 1, 2026	R-26-9-101-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioners to the Standing Committees of the Knox County Commission. (Standing Committees not composed of the entire membership of the Commission include the Beer Board, Insolvency Board, Legislative Affairs Committee and Rules Committee) (At least One At-Large Commissioner is required to serve on the Beer Board) (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-101-SS Item history →	Adopted	voice vote
Sep 1, 2026	R-26-9-101-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioners to the Standing Committees of the Knox County Commission. (Standing Committees not composed of the entire membership of the Commission include the Beer Board, Insolvency Board, Legislative Affairs Committee and Rules Committee) (At least One At-Large Commissioner is required to serve on the Beer Board) (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-101-SS Item history →	Adopted	—
Sep 1, 2026	R-26-9-101-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioners to the Standing Committees of the Knox County Commission. (Standing Committees not composed of the entire membership of the Commission include the Beer Board, Insolvency Board, Legislative Affairs Committee and Rules Committee) (At least One At-Large Commissioner is required to serve on the Beer Board) (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-101-SS Item history →	Adopted	voice vote
Sep 1, 2026	R-26-9-101-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioners to the Standing Committees of the Knox County Commission. (Standing Committees not composed of the entire membership of the Commission include the Beer Board, Insolvency Board, Legislative Affairs Committee and Rules Committee) (At least One At-Large Commissioner is required to serve on the Beer Board) (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-101-SS Item history →	Adopted	voice vote
Sep 1, 2026	R-26-9-101-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioners to the Standing Committees of the Knox County Commission. (Standing Committees not composed of the entire membership of the Commission include the Beer Board, Insolvency Board, Legislative Affairs Committee and Rules Committee) (At least One At-Large Commissioner is required to serve on the Beer Board) (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-101-SS Item history →	Adopted	voice vote
Sep 1, 2026	RLA-18758 — Consideration of the Re-organization of the Knox County Commission with the election of Chair and Vice Chair. Item history →	Adopted	6-5-0-0	Split
Aug 31, 2026	Adjourn meeting. Adjournment.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Ordinance requiring budget adoption in two readings (Second Reading). O-26-7-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 4, Section 2-548, "Adoption of Consolidated Budget, Tax Rates, and Appropriations Resolution; Effect of Failure to Adopt," to require the Budget to be adopted in Two Readings. (Amends Ordinance Number O-90-9-122, adopted September 10, 1990) (SECOND READING) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Ordinance restricting institutional investors from buying single-family homes for rent (Second Reading). O-26-7-102 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 53, "Real Property," to add a new Article II entitled "Housing," for the purpose of prohibiting housing market manipulation by large institutional investors; restricting the purchase of single-family homes for rental purposes by certain business entities; establishing enforcement mechanisms; and for other purposes. (Knox County Code, Chapter 53, establishing Article II, previously reserved) (SECOND READING) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	8-3-0-0	Split
Aug 31, 2026	Ordinance restricting institutional investors from buying single-family homes for rent (Second Reading). O-26-7-102 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 53, "Real Property," to add a new Article II entitled "Housing," for the purpose of prohibiting housing market manipulation by large institutional investors; restricting the purchase of single-family homes for rental purposes by certain business entities; establishing enforcement mechanisms; and for other purposes. (Knox County Code, Chapter 53, establishing Article II, previously reserved) (SECOND READING) Zoning & land use Item history →	Failed	3-8-0-0	Split Failed
Aug 31, 2026	Ordinance prohibiting amplified Islamic call to worship (First Reading). O-26-8-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating the Knox County Code, Chapter 50, Article I, Section 50-4, prohibiting an amplified Islamic Call to Worship. (FIRST READING) Item history →	Withdrawn	—	Withdrawn
Aug 31, 2026	Emergency Ordinance limiting surveillance technology deployment. O-26-8-102 — Consideration of an Emergency Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 42, "Law Enforcement," to add a new Article III for the purpose of establishing limitations on the deployment of surveillance technology within Knox County while preserving legitimate law enforcement and emergency response capabilities. (EMERGENCY ORDINANCE) Surveillance & privacy technology Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Emergency Ordinance limiting surveillance technology deployment. O-26-8-102 — Consideration of an Emergency Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 42, "Law Enforcement," to add a new Article III for the purpose of establishing limitations on the deployment of surveillance technology within Knox County while preserving legitimate law enforcement and emergency response capabilities. (EMERGENCY ORDINANCE) Surveillance & privacy technology Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Accept new certified tax rate and establish official tax rate for FY2026-2027. R-26-8-911 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the new certified tax rate based on the reappraisal and establishing an official tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Establish Pedestrian Beverage Zone Pilot Program at Belltown Commons. R-26-8-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, establishing a Pedestrian Beverage Zone Pilot Program and designating Belltown Commons as the initial Pedestrian Beverage Zone. Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
Aug 31, 2026	Delegate authority to IDB to negotiate/waive PILOTs for DWF John Sevier, LLC project. R-26-8-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, delegating to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox the authority to negotiate, accept and/or waive Payments in Lieu of Taxes in connection with a project proposed by DWF John Sevier, LLC and finding that such payments or the waiver thereof are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-53-305. Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	7-4-0-0	Split
Aug 31, 2026	Delegate authority to IDB to negotiate/waive PILOTs for DWF John Sevier, LLC project. R-26-8-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, delegating to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox the authority to negotiate, accept and/or waive Payments in Lieu of Taxes in connection with a project proposed by DWF John Sevier, LLC and finding that such payments or the waiver thereof are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-53-305. Budget & taxes Item history →	Failed	4-7-0-0	Split Failed
Aug 31, 2026	Approve Ground Lease with Strong Stock Farm, LLC for property at 8217 Rutledge Pike. R-26-8-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Ground Lease with Strong Stock Farm, LLC for lease of approximately 120 acres on a portion of property located at 8217 Rutledge Pike. Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan. R-26-8-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan prepared by Knoxville's Community Development Corporation. Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Authorize Fifth Amendment to Development Agreement for Andrew Johnson Building. R-26-8-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing a Fifth Amendment to Development Agreement between Knox County and BNA Associates, LLC and Americana Knoxville, LLC relating to the Andrew Johnson Building. Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Authorize issuance of $155M General Obligation Bonds, terms, and tax levy. R-26-8-804 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds of Knox County, Tennessee in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $155,000,000, in one or more series; making provision for the issuance, sale and payment of said bonds, establishing the terms thereof and the disposition of proceeds therefrom; and providing for the levy of taxes for the payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the bonds. Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve resolution regarding issuance of $155M General Obligation Bonds. R-26-8-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, regarding the issuance of not to exceed One Hundred Fifty-Five Million Dollars ($155,000,000) General Obligation Bonds of Knox County, Tennessee. Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve scope and budget amendments for ARPA funded internal projects. R-26-8-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving scope of work and budget amendments to two (2) Memorandums of Understanding with Knox County departments for internal Knox County projects funded through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). (No Local Match Required) Budget & taxes Item history →	Deferred	—	Deferred
Aug 31, 2026	Approve 249 Notary Applications. There were 249 Notary Applications received.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve Budget Amendments totaling $743,759.38. Budget Amendments - Total amount of $743,759.38.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $15,452,957.79. Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $15,452,957.79.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Close portions of Beaver Ridge Road and Ball Camp Pike rights of way. Consideration of the closure of a portion of excess Beaver Ridge Road Right of Way, which is the result of the road relocation in 2008, and the closure of a portion of the 6600 block of Ball Camp Pike.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve minutes of previous meeting held July 27, 2026. Approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on July 27, 2026.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Presentation from Second Harvest Food Bank.	Deferred	—	Deferred
Aug 31, 2026	Honor Grace Christian Academy for TSSAA State Championship win. R-26-8-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Grace Christian Academy for its TSSAA State Championship win in High School Boys Soccer. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve Second Amendment to Admin Services Agreement with BCBST for medical insurance. R-26-8-910 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Second Amendment to the Administrative Services Agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. for the administration of employee medical insurance benefits under the Knox County Government Health Care Plan. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve contract with EyeMed Vision Care, LLC for Employee Vision Benefit Services. R-26-8-909 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with EyeMed Vision Care, LLC for the provision of Employee Vision Benefit Services. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve receipt of donation from Food City Stores for senior center coffee service. R-26-8-908 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving receipt of a donation of approximately $7,000.00 from Food City Stores for coffee service at six (6) Knox County Senior Centers for the period beginning September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. (Valued at $7,000). (No match required) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve agreement with Microsoft for products and services. R-26-8-907 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Microsoft for the provision of Microsoft products and services. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve MOU for exploring redevelopment of Knoxville Municipal Golf Course. R-26-8-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding among the City of Knoxville, Knox County, The Sports Authority of the County of Knox and City of Knoxville, and the Knoxville Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc., dba Visit Knoxville, exploring the potential redevelopment and improvement of Knoxville Municipal Golf Course. Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve Service Agreement with Trane for Library facilities maintenance. R-26-8-806 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Service Agreement with Trane for preventative maintenance and repair services for Library facilities. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve Service Agreement with Trane for Sheriff's facilities maintenance. R-26-8-805 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Service Agreement with Trane for preventative maintenance and repair services for Sheriff’s facilities. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Designate, commit, and appropriate funds from FY2026 to FY2027. R-26-8-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, designating/committing and appropriating funds in the amount of $4,396,415.48 from Fiscal Year 2026 to Fiscal Year 2027 for various funds and departments. Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve transfer of Fairview Technology Center property to Industrial Development Board. R-26-8-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a transfer of approximately 3.1 acres located at 11020 Solway School Road, Knoxville, TN 37931, and known as the Fairview Technology Center, to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox. Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Authorize acceptance of donations for Knox County Parks and Recreation. R-26-8-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of donations for Knox County Parks and Recreation as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $70,463.00. Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for TB Control and Prevention Services. R-26-8-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $852,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tuberculosis Control and Prevention Services for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending on June 30, 2027. (No application or local match required) Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for immunization services. R-26-8-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $426,800.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of immunization services for the period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2030. (No application or local match required) Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve EPA Assistance Amendment for Air Quality Management PM2.5 Monitoring-IRA program. R-26-8-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Assistance Amendment with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Knox County Air Quality Management's PM2.5 Multipollutant Monitoring-IRA program for the provision of extending the term end date from July 31, 2026 to July 31, 2027 with no change to the initial award amount of $80,000.00. (No application or local match required) Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve Grant Agreement with Points of Light Foundation for Operation Hero's Hill. R-26-8-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Agreement with Points of Light Foundation, d/b/a Points of Light, in the amount of $100,000.00 through the Lowe's Community Impact Grant Program to support Operation Hero's Hill. (No local match required) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Authorize acceptance of donations for Operation Hero's Hill. R-26-8-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of donations for Operation Hero’s Hill as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $52,570.98. Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve Professional Service Agreement with JMT for right of way acquisition. R-26-8-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Professional Service Agreement with Johnson, Miriam, & Thompson (JMT) for right of way acquisition services for intersection improvements at Maryville Pike and Tipton Station Road in the amount of $108,000.00. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve TDOT State Aid Contract for resurfacing Guinn Road. R-26-8-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a State Aid Contract with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the resurfacing of Guinn Road from Oak Ridge Highway to Solway Road for an estimated project cost of $929,844.30 with $911,247.41 (98%) being provided by TDOT and $18,596.89 (2%) being provided by Knox County. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve construction contract with Whaley Construction for Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge Project. R-26-8-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with Whaley Construction, LLC in the amount of $2,844,120.38 for construction of the Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge Project. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve budget supplement for Ardurra contract on Coward Mill Phase II project. R-26-8-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Budget Supplement Agreement not to exceed $30,250.00 to the existing professional services contract with Ardurra (formerly Cannon & Cannon) for additional work to extend the scope of improvements on the Coward Mill Phase II project. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve TDOT Litter Grant Program contract for FY2027. R-26-8-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Litter Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2027 for an amount up to $170,900.00. (No local match required) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve contracts with APAC-Atlantic, PRI Pavement, and Rogers Group for Hot Mix Materials. R-26-8-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with APAC-Atlantic, Inc., PRI Pavement Restorations, Inc., and Rogers Group, Inc. for the provision of Hot Mix Materials. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve MOU with KUB for resurfacing Oakvale Dr, River Oak Dr, and Wye Way Lane. R-26-8-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) to provide reimbursement to Knox County for the resurfacing of approximately 1047 feet of Oakvale Drive, 1996 feet of River Oak Drive, and 800 feet of Wye Way Lane. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Authorize acceptance of $20,000 grant from NEA for 2027 Children's Festival of Reading. R-26-8-212 — 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 2027 Children's Festival of Reading. (Requires a 1:1 match) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Appoint Patrick Core to the Knox County Board of Construction Appeals. R-26-8-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Patrick Core to the Knox County Board of Construction Appeals. (Term expires December 31, 2032) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Confirm reappointment of Rob Quillin as Hearing Officer for Sexually Oriented Businesses Ordinance. R-26-8-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor's reappointment of Rob Quillin as the Hearing Officer for violations associated with the Ordinance regulating Sexually Oriented Businesses within Knox County. Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-26-8-211 — 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 $40,273.00. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve TN Dept. of Education FY2027 Turnaround Program Grants for two schools. R-26-8-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Tennessee Department of Education Fiscal Year 2027 Turnaround Program Grants in the total amount of $250,000.00 for Green Magnet Academy and Northwest Middle School. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve TN Dept. of Education FY2027 Preschool Access for All Network Grant. R-26-8-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tennessee Department of Education Fiscal Year 2027 Preschool Access for All Network Grant in the amount of $60,000.00. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve Contract Number 26-451 related to School Safety. R-26-8-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Contract Number 26-451 related to School Safety. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve K12 Terms of Service Agreement with Scoir, Inc. for career readiness software. R-26-8-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a K12 Terms of Service Agreement with Scoir, Inc. for a subscription to a career readiness software platform for career exploration, discovery, and guidance management at all KCS middle schools and the KCS Virtual School at a cost of $31,677.60 for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve Professional Services Agreement with Teach for America for Ignite Tutoring Program. R-26-8-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Professional Services Agreement with Teach for America for the Ignite Tutoring Program at Amherst, Bonny Kate, Dogwood, New Hopewell, Lonsdale, and Norwood Elementary Schools and Vine Middle School at a cost of $25,000.00 for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, which may be extended for four (4) additional years. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve ACT Test Terms and Conditions with ACT Education Corp for PreACT administration. R-26-8-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving ACT Test Terms and Conditions with ACT Education Corporation for the administration of the PreACT for 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students during the 2026-2027 school year at a cost of $17.50 per student. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve consulting agreement with Jessica Swanson Consulting, LLC for school programs. R-26-8-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Consulting Agreement with Jessica Swanson Consulting, LLC for the provision of technical assistance on best practices in the systems and structures of Knox County Schools' Federal Programs Department and the allocation of resources to schools at a cost of $22,500.00. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve contract with Powerschool Group, LLC for Technology Solutions, Products, and Services. R-26-8-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Powerschool Group, LLC for Technology Solutions, Products, and Services at a cost up to $250,000.00 for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with two (2) additional one (1) year options to renew. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve contract with Hatching Results, Inc. for Secondary School Counseling Support. R-26-8-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Hatching Results, Inc. for Secondary School Counseling Support at an estimated cost of $63,000.00 for the term of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, which may be extended for four (4) additional years. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Approve contract with Public Consulting Group LLC for Alternative Schools Redesign. R-26-8-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Public Consulting Group LLC for an Alternative Schools Redesign at an estimated cost of $110,000.00 for the term of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, which may be extended for four (4) additional years. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Amend agenda to defer presentation from Second Harvest Food Bank and resolution for ARPA projects. Motion to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the September 2026 meeting: Item #38 – Presentation from Second Harvest Food Bank; and Item # 46 – Resolution R-26-8-502 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving scope of work and budget amendments to two (2) Memorandums of Understanding with Knox County departments for internal Knox County projects funded through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). (No Local Match Required).	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Amend agenda to withdraw ordinance prohibiting amplified Islamic call to worship. Motion to amend the agenda to withdraw the following item from the agenda: Item #56 – Ordinance O-26-8-103 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating the Knox County Code, Chapter 50, Article I, Section 50-4, prohibiting an amplified Islamic Call to Worship.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026	Amend agenda to add resolutions for parks donations, sheriff & library facilities maintenance, and honoring Grace Christian Academy. Motion to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #27 – Resolution R-26-8-701 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of donations for Knox County Parks and Recreation as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $70,463.00; Item #30 – Resolution R-26-8-805 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Service Agreement with Trane for preventative maintenance and repair services for Sheriff’s facilities; Item #31 – Resolution R-26-8-806 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Service Agreement with Trane for preventative maintenance and repair services for Library facilities; and Item #37 – Resolution R-26-8-101 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Grace Christian Academy for its TSSAA State Championship win in High School Boys Soccer.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 24, 2026	Adjournment ADJOURNMENT:	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 24, 2026	Ordinance amending zoning code regarding public notice and vested rights O-26-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING CODE, APPENDIX A - ZONING, ARTICLE 6, SECTIONS 6.30, 6.40, AND 6.90, PERTAINING TO PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS AND VESTED RIGHTS. (O-26-8-101) (FIRST READING): Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 24, 2026	Rezoning for Wesley Gibson Construction Inc. from A to PR at 0 Tipton Station Road 4-L-26-RZ — REQUEST OF WESLEY GIBSON CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 2.3 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 TIPTON STATION ROAD / 137 067. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 4-L-26-RZ. (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 24, 2026	Rezoning for Joe Davis from A to PR at 0 Strawberry Plains Pike 7-F-26-RZ — REQUEST OF JOE DAVIS FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 STRAWBERRY PLAINS PIKE / PARCEL ID 062 269, 26901, 26902, 26903, 26904. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-F-26-RZ. (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →	Deferred	11-0-0-0	Deferred
Aug 24, 2026	Rezoning for Reece Valeriano from CA/A to PR at 0 Andrew Johnson Hwy/Sherrod Rd 7-E-26-RZ — REQUEST OF REECE VALERIANO FOR REZONING FROM CA (GENERAL BUSINESS) AND A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 12 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 ANDREW JOHNSON HIGHWAY AND 0 SHERROD ROAD / PARCEL ID 062 097; 063 04904, 04908. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-E-26-RZ. (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
Aug 24, 2026	Rezoning for Parker Feagins from CA/A to CR at 0 & 7801 Strawberry Plains Pike 5-L-26-RZ — REQUEST OF PARKER FEAGINS FOR REZONING FROM CA (GENERAL BUSINESS) AND A (AGRICULTURAL) TO CR (RURAL COMMERCIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 AND 7801 STRAWBERRY PLAINS PIKE / PARCEL ID 062 05402, 05405. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-L-26-RZ. (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 24, 2026	Rezoning for Ned Ferguson from A to RA at 8322 Collier Road 7-H-26-RZ — REQUEST OF NED FERGUSON FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8322 COLLIER ROAD / PARCEL ID 046 15001. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-H-26-RZ. (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 24, 2026	Rezoning for Landmark Engineers & Surveyors LLC from A to RB 7-C-26-RZ — REQUEST OF LANDMARK ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS LLC FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RB (GENERAL RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7843 OLD CLINTON PIKE / PARCEL ID 055MA018 (PARTIAL). PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-C-26-RZ. (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 24, 2026	Conditional Use Permit for Vulcan Lands Inc. for quarry expansion 7-B-26-UR — REQUEST OF THOMAS M. HALE / VULCAN LANDS, INC. FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MINING AND MINERAL EXTRACTION (QUARRY) EXPANSION IN A (AGRICULTURAL) DISTRICT. PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 0, 1624 GRAYBEAL ROAD / PARCEL ID 129 080 (PARTIAL), 08001, PURSUANT TO KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 4.50.02.B. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-B-26-UR. (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
Aug 24, 2026	Conditional Use Permit for Vulcan Lands Inc. for quarry expansion 7-B-26-UR — REQUEST OF THOMAS M. HALE / VULCAN LANDS, INC. FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MINING AND MINERAL EXTRACTION (QUARRY) EXPANSION IN A (AGRICULTURAL) DISTRICT. PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 0, 1624 GRAYBEAL ROAD / PARCEL ID 129 080 (PARTIAL), 08001, PURSUANT TO KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 4.50.02.B. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-B-26-UR. (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →	Failed	5-6-0-0	Split Failed
Aug 24, 2026	Conditional Use Permit for Vulcan Lands Inc. for quarry expansion 7-B-26-UR — REQUEST OF THOMAS M. HALE / VULCAN LANDS, INC. FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MINING AND MINERAL EXTRACTION (QUARRY) EXPANSION IN A (AGRICULTURAL) DISTRICT. PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 0, 1624 GRAYBEAL ROAD / PARCEL ID 129 080 (PARTIAL), 08001, PURSUANT TO KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 4.50.02.B. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-B-26-UR. (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 24, 2026	Rezoning for Michael Girard from CA to PR at 0 Byington Beaver Ridge Road 7-L-26-RZ — REQUEST OF MICHAEL GIRARD FOR REZONING FROM CA (GENERAL BUSINESS) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 12 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 BYINGTON BEAVER RIDGE ROAD / PARCEL ID 090DA00401. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-L-26-RZ. (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →	Deferred	11-0-0-0	Deferred
Aug 24, 2026	Rezoning for LeMay and Associates from A/PR to RA at 0 Harbor Crest Way 6-A-26-RZ — REQUEST OF LEMAY AND ASSOCIATES FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) AND PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 3 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 HARBOR CREST WAY / PARCEL ID 162 05815 (PARTIAL). PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 6-A-26-RZ. (5TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 24, 2026	Rezoning for Ken Bowman from A to CA at 9664 Middlebrook Pike 7-I-26-RZ — REQUEST OF KEN BOWMAN FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO CA (GENERAL BUSINESS). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9664 MIDDLEBROOK PIKE / PARCEL ID 104 18901. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-I-26-RZ. (3RD COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 24, 2026	Approve minutes of the previous meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 24, 2026	Rezoning for Michael Girard from CA to PR at 0 Byington Beaver Ridge Road 7-L-26-RZ — REQUEST OF MICHAEL GIRARD FOR REZONING FROM CA (GENERAL BUSINESS) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 12 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 BYINGTON BEAVER RIDGE ROAD / PARCEL ID 090DA00401. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-L-26-RZ. (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Aug 24, 2026	Rezoning for Joe Davis from A to PR at 0 Strawberry Plains Pike 7-F-26-RZ — REQUEST OF JOE DAVIS FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 STRAWBERRY PLAINS PIKE / PARCEL ID 062 269, 26901, 26902, 26903, 26904. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-F-26-RZ. (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jul 27, 2026	Adjournment ADJOURNMENT	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026	Require budget adoption in two readings (First Reading) O-26-7-103 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VIII, DIVISION 4, SECTION 2-548, “ADOPTION OF CONSOLIDATED BUDGET, TAX RATES, AND APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION; EFFECT OF FAILURE TO ADOPT, “ TO REQUIRE THE BUDGET TO BE ADOPTED IN TWO READINGS (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-90-9-122, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990) – (FIRST READING) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	10-0-1-0
Jul 27, 2026	Require budget adoption in two readings (First Reading) O-26-7-103 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VIII, DIVISION 4, SECTION 2-548, “ADOPTION OF CONSOLIDATED BUDGET, TAX RATES, AND APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION; EFFECT OF FAILURE TO ADOPT, “ TO REQUIRE THE BUDGET TO BE ADOPTED IN TWO READINGS (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-90-9-122, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990) – (FIRST READING) Budget & taxes Item history →	Failed	2-7-2-0	Split Failed
Jul 27, 2026	Prohibit housing market manipulation by large institutional investors (First Reading) O-26-7-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 53, “REAL PROPERTY,” TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE II ENTITLED “HOUSING,” FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROHIBITING HOUSING MARKET MANIPULATION BY LARGE INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS; RESTRICTING THE PURCHASE OF SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES FOR RENTAL PURPOSES BY CERTAIN BUSINESS ENTITIES; ESTABLISHING ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (AMENDING KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 53, ESTABLISHING ARTICLE II, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) - (FIRST READING) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-2-0-0	Split
Jul 27, 2026	Repeal Section 58-1 of Knox County Code regarding Vehicle Registration Fees (First Reading) O-26-7-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REPEALING SECTION 58-1 OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE REGARDING VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-03-5-101, ADOPTED JUNE 23, 2003; ORDINANCE O-04-5-101(A), ADOPTED JUNE 28, 2004; ORDINANCE O-09-2-101, ADOPTED MARCH 23, 2009; ORDINANCE O-19-8-101, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019; AND ORDINANCE O-19-9-101, ADOPTED OCTOBER 28, 2019) - (FIRST READING) Budget & taxes Item history →	Failed	3-8-0-0	Split Failed
Jul 27, 2026	Request review of Sheriff's Office ARC, ALPR/LPR technology, and policies R-26-7-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ADVANCED RESEARCH & COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (ARC), ASSOCIATED AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER (ALPR/LPR) TECHNOLOGY, AND RELATED POLICIES PRIOR TO OPERATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION Surveillance & privacy technology Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026	Establishing a Pedestrian Beverage Zone Pilot Program R-26-7-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING A PEDESTRIAN BEVERAGE ZONE PILOT PROGRAM AND DESIGNATING BELLTOWN COMMONS AS THE INITIAL PEDESTRIAN BEVERAGE ZONE Zoning & land use Item history →	Deferred	—	Deferred
Jul 27, 2026	Designate Bridge to Safety Program & Family Justice Center to receive Victims Assistance Assessment monies R-26-7-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DESIGNATING THE KNOX COUNTY BRIDGE TO SAFETY PROGRAM AND THE KNOXVILLE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER TO RECEIVE THE VICTIMS ASSISTANCE ASSESSMENT MONIES WITH FUNDS TO BE SPLIT EQUALLY BETWEEN THE TWO PROGRAMS IN FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND FISCAL YEAR 2027-2028 AND THE BRIDGE TO SAFETY PROGRAM TO RECEIVE ALL FUNDS GENERATED BY THE ASSESSMENT BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 2028-2029 AND THEREAFTER Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026	Delegate authority to IDB for PILOT negotiations for DWF John Sevier, LLC project R-26-7-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DELEGATING TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX THE AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE, ACCEPT AND/OR WAIVE PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES IN CONNECTION WITH A PROJECT PROPOSED BY DWF JOHN SEVIER, LLC AND FINDING THAT SUCH PAYMENTS OR THE WAIVER THEREOF ARE DEEMED TO BE IN FURTHERANCE OF THE PUBLIC PURPOSES OF THE BOARD AS DEFINED IN TENNESSEE CODE ANNOTATED § 7-53-305 Budget & taxes Item history →	Deferred	10-1-0-0	Split Deferred
Jul 27, 2026	Transfer of Fairview Technology Center property to Industrial Development Board R-26-7-808 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TRANSFER OF APPROXIMATELY 3.1 ACRES LOCATED AT 11020 SOLWAY SCHOOL ROAD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37931, AND KNOWN AS THE FAIRVIEW TECHNOLOGY CENTER, TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX Zoning & land use Item history →	Deferred	—	Deferred
Jul 27, 2026	Authorization of General Obligation Bonds issuance R-26-7-807 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $275,000,000, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES; MAKING PROVISION FOR THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS, ESTABLISHING THE TERMS THEREOF AND THE DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS THEREFROM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL OF, PREMIUM, IF ANY, AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS Budget & taxes Item history →	Deferred	—	Deferred
Jul 27, 2026	Issuance of General Obligation Bonds R-26-7-806 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ($275,000,000) GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE Budget & taxes Item history →	Deferred	—	Deferred
Jul 27, 2026	Approve Amendment Two to Grant Contract with TN Dept. of Health for Family Planning Services R-26-7-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT REALLOCATES STATE FUNDING TO FEDERAL FUNDING WITH NO CHANGE TO THE TOTAL GRANT AMOUNT OF $4,149,000.00 OR THE TERM ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2027 (NO APPLICATION OR LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Adopted	10-0-1-0
Jul 27, 2026	Appoint two individuals to the Knox County Audit Committee R-26-7-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING TWO (2) INDIVIDUALS TO THE KNOX COUNTY AUDIT COMMITTEE TO SERVE TERMS EXPIRING AUGUST 31, 2030 Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026	Appoint individuals to IDB and Health & Ed. Board R-26-7-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHARLEY BIBLE AS A DIRECTOR ON THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX (IDB) AND THE HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND HOUSING FACILITY BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX (HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND HOUSING FACILITY BOARD) AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. BIBLE ON THE IDB AND HEALTH & ED. BOARD, WHICH TERM EXPIRES JULY 15, 2028; AND 2) APPOINTING FOUR (4) INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE AS DIRECTORS OF THE IDB AND HEALTH & ED. BOARD FOR TERMS EXPIRING JULY 15, 2032 Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026	Appoint individuals to IDB and Health & Ed. Board R-26-7-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHARLEY BIBLE AS A DIRECTOR ON THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX (IDB) AND THE HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND HOUSING FACILITY BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX (HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND HOUSING FACILITY BOARD) AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. BIBLE ON THE IDB AND HEALTH & ED. BOARD, WHICH TERM EXPIRES JULY 15, 2028; AND 2) APPOINTING FOUR (4) INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE AS DIRECTORS OF THE IDB AND HEALTH & ED. BOARD FOR TERMS EXPIRING JULY 15, 2032 Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026	Appointing/reappointing individual to the Knox County Board of Construction Appeals R-26-7-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF CONSTRUCTION APPEALS (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2032) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Deferred	—	Deferred
Jul 27, 2026	Approve 236 Notary Public Applications NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026	Budget Amendments BUDGET AMENDMENTS	Withdrawn	—	Withdrawn
Jul 27, 2026	Approve Line Item Transfers LINE ITEM TRANSFERS	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026	Acceptance of new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous

Sep 28, 2026

Adopted

announced unanimous

Sep 28, 2026

A resolution approving a deed for the transfer of property located at 1105 Liberty Street, known as Heroes Hill to Knoxville Community Development Corporation for use as veterans permanent supportive housing.

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Pinnacle Bank for Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) administration. (Benefits) Item history →

Adopted

10-0-1-0

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-116 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing _______________ to the Knox County Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board of Directors. (Term expires September 30, 2029) (Commissioner Hill) Item history →

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-115 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ________________ (District 9 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Fox) Item history →

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-114 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ________________ (District 7 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Beeler) Item history →

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-113 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing ________________ (District 5 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Russell) Item history →

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ________________ (District 3 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Huckaby) Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ________________ (District 1 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Rawls) Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Krystal Gibson from the Knox County Ethics Committee and appointing _________________ to complete the unfulfilled term of Ms. Gibson on the Ethics Committee, which term expires on October 31, 2027. (Commissioner Hill) Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 28, 2026

Motion to approve 179 notary public applications.

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18869 — Budget Amendments — Total amount of $9,342,265.95. (Finance) Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-17994 — Consideration of the closure of a portion of the Wye Way Lane terminus located north of River Oak Drive, Commission District 9. (DEFERRED FROM JUNE AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Previously Deferred from January to April by Majority Vote of Commission, April to May and May to June at Request of Engineering and Public Works) (Commissioner Fox) Item history →

Adopted

6-5-0-0

Split

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18734 — Consideration of the acceptance of an additional 420' of Tipton Lane, located off E Beaver Creek Drive, Commission District 7. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history →

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18794 — Consideration of the acceptance of Bull Elk Lane and Tom Higdon Lane, located north of Coward Mill Road, Commission District 6. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 28, 2026

approval of minutes of the previous meeting

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-106 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and honoring local organizations working to increase education and awareness in our community on cancer risks. (Commissioner Huckaby) Item history →

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-105 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Dolly Parton Children's Imagination Library. (Commissioner Jackson) Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-104 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Commissioner Kim Frazier for her service on the Knox County Commission. (Full Commission) Item history →

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Commissioner Larsen Jay for his service on the Knox County Commission. (Full Commission) Item history →

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Commissioner Rhonda Lee for her service on the Knox County Commission. (Full Commission) Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a License Agreement with Knoxville Expo Center, LLC for use of exhibit hall space for the 2027 Knox County Schools Nutrition Food Show on February 11, 2027 at an estimated cost of $9,402.00. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Engagement with Pugh & Company, P.C. to examine Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) Fiscal Year 2025 census data at a cost not to exceed $7,500.00. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Guided Inquiry Design® District Partnership Agreement with BLV Consulting, LLC to establish the partnership structure and terms of the Knox County Schools' partnership license at a cost of $3,000.00 through August 14, 2027, which may be extended for four (4) additional years. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-204 — 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 3 of the Ford Next Generation Learning Roadmap to assist high schools with developing pathways to industry certifications and degree credentials at a cost of $52,660.00. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Alcoholism Services of Knoxville, Inc. Midway Rehabilitation Center for the provision of drug and alcohol testing services at an annual cost up to $17,000.00 for the term of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, which may be extended for four (4) additional years. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Gallaher and Associates, Inc., Massey Construction, Inc., and SafeT Systems, Inc. for the provision of Fire Alarm Monitoring and Related Services at an annual cost up to $100,000.00 for the term of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029, which may be extended for six (6) additional years. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with American Fidelity Assurance Company for the provision of Section 125 Administration for the term of January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029, which may be extended for an additional two (2) years. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Increase to the Design Contract with Thomas Caldwell, Architect in the amount of $63,940.00 for costs related to additional work on the Gibbs High School Partial Roof Replacement. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $480,000.00 for the purchase of Maintenance and Operations Department vehicles. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tennessee Department of Education Fiscal Year 2027 Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) Grant in the amount of $2,216,087.92 with required in-kind matching funds of $1,932,000.00. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tennessee Department of Education U.S. Department of Agriculture Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Grant in the total amount of $383,050.00 for multiple Knox County Schools. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-212 — 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, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and an Elgin Children's Foundation Grant up to $8,000.00 for student transportation costs associated with the program. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-213 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Change Order to the design contract with Design Innovation Architects, Inc. for the Innovative School Model Project at Fulton High School at a cost of $19,993.05. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-214 — 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 $5,289.70. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Amendment to Agreement with Starr Equipment Co., Inc. for the provision of kitchen equipment, repair of kitchen equipment and supplies. (Sheriff) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an engineering design contract with Ensafe Inc. in the amount of $225,125.00 for the design of the proposed roundabout and realignment of the Everett Road and Yarnell Road intersection. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with SA Recycling, LLC for the provision of scrap metal services. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Volunteer Erosion Control, LLC for the provision of Surface Stabilization and Sediment Control Services. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a supplement in the amount of $38,245.00 to the existing professional services contract with Gresham Smith for additional work to extend the scope of improvements on the Hardin Valley Phase 1 Project. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a supplement in the amount of $12,000.00 to the existing professional services contract with Gresham Smith for additional work to extend the scope of improvements on the Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge Project. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts for the provision of Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Services with Waste Management, Inc. at a rate of $31.00 per ton at the Chestnut Ridge Landfill; Santek Environmental, LLC d/b/a Republic Services at a rate of $32.87 per ton at the Loudon County Matlock Bend Landfill; and Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. at a rate of $35.00 per ton at the Prosser Road Transfer Station. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with Knoxville Knox County Planning in the amount of $85,000.00 with a local match in the amount of $15,000.00 for the provision of transportation planning and coordination activities related to the Knox-Blount Greenway Connector Study. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving budget amendments to two (2) Agreements with Knox County Parks and Recreation in the amount of $865,218.41 and the Public Building Authority (PBA) in the amount of $17,603,474.89, funded through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). (No Local Match Required) (DEFERRED FROM AUGUST AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Community Development) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Knox County Emergency Communications District in the amount of $119,050.00 for emergency call processing and dispatch services for fire and rescue emergency response within Knox County. (Community Development) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Notice of Award for the acceptance of $273,554.00 in grant funds from the United States Department of Labor (DOL) through the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP). (No local match required) (Community Development) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-601 — 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 Results Interface for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending November 30, 2027. (No application or local match required) (Health Department) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the approval of a Notice of Award for the acceptance of funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the provision of the overdose Data to Action local program to increase the original award amount by $224,361.00 for a total amount $1,544,866.00. (No application or local match required) (Health Department) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Four to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of STI prevention services, which Amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $123,624.99 for a total amount of $904,864.62. (No application or local match required) (Health Department) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-604 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the 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, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (No application or local match required) (Health Department) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-605 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Agreement for a Direct Appropriation Grant in the amount of $206,100.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of the State HIV Surveillance and Prevention Program for Knox County. (No application or local match required) (Health Department) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Bass, Berry & Sims, PLC for the provision of Bond Counsel Services. (Finance) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Easement Deed for the donation of a permanent drainage easement, permanent slope easement, and temporary construction easement to the City of Knoxville for parcel 059-005. (Procurement) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Sub-Easement Agreement between Knox County and Peace Communications, LLC to continue leasing space in the Summer Place Facility. (Public Building Authority) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with QuynhTech Strategies, LLC in the amount of $150,000.00 for Pre-Implementation and Readiness Assessment for the Court Technology Modernization Project. (Criminal Court Clerk) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Dr. William Oliver to provide forensic pathology services for the Knox County Regional Forensic Center in the amount not to exceed $84,000.00 for the term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (Forensic Center) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18686 — Presentation from Second Harvest Food Bank. (DEFER TO OCTOBER AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Previously Deferred from July to August and August to September at Request of Sponsor) (Commissioner Thompson) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18794 — Consideration of the acceptance of Bull Elk Lane and Tom Higdon Lane, located north of Coward Mill Road, Commission District 6. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18734 — Consideration of the acceptance of an additional 420' of Tipton Lane, located off E Beaver Creek Drive, Commission District 7. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-17994 — Consideration of the closure of a portion of the Wye Way Lane terminus located north of River Oak Drive, Commission District 9. (DEFERRED FROM JUNE AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Previously Deferred from January to April by Majority Vote of Commission, April to May and May to June at Request of Engineering and Public Works) (Commissioner Fox) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18868 — Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $1,940,852.00. (Finance) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18869 — Budget Amendments — Total amount of $9,342,265.95. (Finance) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18867 — Spread of Record the Knox County Mayor's appointment of James Dee to serve on the Knox County Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board of Directors. (Term expires September 30, 2029) (County Mayor) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18853 — Spread of Record the grant application to the Department of the Tennessee Emergency Management Authority (TEMA) for funding submitted by Knox County Grants and Community Development. (Community Development) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18851 — Spread of Record for the Grant Application to the USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant submitted by Knox County Engineering and Public Works Department. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18727 — Spread of Record Karns Senior Center $30,000.00 grant application with TN Department of Aging and Disability. (Senior and Veterans Services) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18735 — Spread of Record Corryton Senior Center grant application to TN Department of Aging and Disability for $50,000.00 for capital improvements. (Senior and Veterans Services) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18736 — Spread of Record Senior Services grant application with TN Department of Aging and Disability for $26,000.00 for capital improvements. (Senior and Veterans Services) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18737 — Spread of Record Halls Senior Center grant application with TN Department of Aging and Disability for $13,000.00 building improvements and equipment. (Senior and Veterans Services) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18738 — Spread of Record the grant application to the State of Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging for funding submitted by Knox County Senior Services. (Senior and Veterans Services) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Krystal Gibson from the Knox County Ethics Committee and appointing _________________ to complete the unfulfilled term of Ms. Gibson on the Ethics Committee, which term expires on October 31, 2027. (Commissioner Hill) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ________________ (District 1 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Rawls) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ________________ (District 3 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Huckaby) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-113 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing ________________ (District 5 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Russell) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-114 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ________________ (District 7 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Beeler) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-115 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ________________ (District 9 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Fox) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-116 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing _______________ to the Knox County Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board of Directors. (Term expires September 30, 2029) (Commissioner Hill) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hardin Valley Business and Community Alliance for the landscape maintenance of the following three constructed or plans to construct traffic roundabouts at the following intersections: 1) Marietta Church Road and Hardin Valley Road; 2) Hardin Valley Road and Hickory Creek Road; and 3) Steele Road and Sam Lee Road. (WITHDRAW AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Pinnacle Bank for Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) administration. (Benefits) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to recommend amendments to the Knox County Zoning Ordinance to remove any provision that requires the Knox County Commission to consider a use on review. (Commissioner Durrett) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to rescind the FY 27 pay increase for Knox County Commissioners. (WITHDRAW AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (County Mayor) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18866 — Motion and vote of the Knox County Commission to override the Knox County Mayor's veto of R-26-8-905 pursuant to the Knox County Charter, Section 2.10. (WITHDRAW AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Commissioner Hill) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

O-26-9-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article II, “County Commission,” by adding a new Section 2-32, requiring that any increase to the compensation of County Commissioners and Knox County Board of Education members be equal to the percentage increase set by the state for other County Officials pursuant to TCA §8-24-102(d). (Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article II, establishing Section 2-32, previously reserved). (FIRST READING) (TO BE ADDED) (DEFER TO OCTOBER AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Commissioner Huckaby and County Mayor) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a License Agreement with Knoxville Expo Center, LLC for use of exhibit hall space for the 2027 Knox County Schools Nutrition Food Show on February 11, 2027 at an estimated cost of $9,402.00. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Engagement with Pugh & Company, P.C. to examine Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) Fiscal Year 2025 census data at a cost not to exceed $7,500.00. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Guided Inquiry Design® District Partnership Agreement with BLV Consulting, LLC to establish the partnership structure and terms of the Knox County Schools' partnership license at a cost of $3,000.00 through August 14, 2027, which may be extended for four (4) additional years. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-204 — 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 3 of the Ford Next Generation Learning Roadmap to assist high schools with developing pathways to industry certifications and degree credentials at a cost of $52,660.00. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Alcoholism Services of Knoxville, Inc. Midway Rehabilitation Center for the provision of drug and alcohol testing services at an annual cost up to $17,000.00 for the term of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, which may be extended for four (4) additional years. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Gallaher and Associates, Inc., Massey Construction, Inc., and SafeT Systems, Inc. for the provision of Fire Alarm Monitoring and Related Services at an annual cost up to $100,000.00 for the term of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029, which may be extended for six (6) additional years. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with American Fidelity Assurance Company for the provision of Section 125 Administration for the term of January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029, which may be extended for an additional two (2) years. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Increase to the Design Contract with Thomas Caldwell, Architect in the amount of $63,940.00 for costs related to additional work on the Gibbs High School Partial Roof Replacement. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $480,000.00 for the purchase of Maintenance and Operations Department vehicles. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tennessee Department of Education Fiscal Year 2027 Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) Grant in the amount of $2,216,087.92 with required in-kind matching funds of $1,932,000.00. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tennessee Department of Education U.S. Department of Agriculture Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Grant in the total amount of $383,050.00 for multiple Knox County Schools. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-212 — 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, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and an Elgin Children's Foundation Grant up to $8,000.00 for student transportation costs associated with the program. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-213 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Change Order to the design contract with Design Innovation Architects, Inc. for the Innovative School Model Project at Fulton High School at a cost of $19,993.05. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-214 — 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 $5,289.70. (Schools) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Amendment to Agreement with Starr Equipment Co., Inc. for the provision of kitchen equipment, repair of kitchen equipment and supplies. (Sheriff) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an engineering design contract with Ensafe Inc. in the amount of $225,125.00 for the design of the proposed roundabout and realignment of the Everett Road and Yarnell Road intersection. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with SA Recycling, LLC for the provision of scrap metal services. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Volunteer Erosion Control, LLC for the provision of Surface Stabilization and Sediment Control Services. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a supplement in the amount of $38,245.00 to the existing professional services contract with Gresham Smith for additional work to extend the scope of improvements on the Hardin Valley Phase 1 Project. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a supplement in the amount of $12,000.00 to the existing professional services contract with Gresham Smith for additional work to extend the scope of improvements on the Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge Project. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts for the provision of Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Services with Waste Management, Inc. at a rate of $31.00 per ton at the Chestnut Ridge Landfill; Santek Environmental, LLC d/b/a Republic Services at a rate of $32.87 per ton at the Loudon County Matlock Bend Landfill; and Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. at a rate of $35.00 per ton at the Prosser Road Transfer Station. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with Knoxville Knox County Planning in the amount of $85,000.00 with a local match in the amount of $15,000.00 for the provision of transportation planning and coordination activities related to the Knox-Blount Greenway Connector Study. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving budget amendments to two (2) Agreements with Knox County Parks and Recreation in the amount of $865,218.41 and the Public Building Authority (PBA) in the amount of $17,603,474.89, funded through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). (No Local Match Required) (DEFERRED FROM AUGUST AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Community Development) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Knox County Emergency Communications District in the amount of $119,050.00 for emergency call processing and dispatch services for fire and rescue emergency response within Knox County. (Community Development) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Notice of Award for the acceptance of $273,554.00 in grant funds from the United States Department of Labor (DOL) through the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP). (No local match required) (Community Development) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-601 — 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 Results Interface for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending November 30, 2027. (No application or local match required) (Health Department) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the approval of a Notice of Award for the acceptance of funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the provision of the overdose Data to Action local program to increase the original award amount by $224,361.00 for a total amount $1,544,866.00. (No application or local match required) (Health Department) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Four to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of STI prevention services, which Amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $123,624.99 for a total amount of $904,864.62. (No application or local match required) (Health Department) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-604 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the 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, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (No application or local match required) (Health Department) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-605 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Agreement for a Direct Appropriation Grant in the amount of $206,100.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of the State HIV Surveillance and Prevention Program for Knox County. (No application or local match required) (Health Department) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Bass, Berry & Sims, PLC for the provision of Bond Counsel Services. (Finance) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Easement Deed for the donation of a permanent drainage easement, permanent slope easement, and temporary construction easement to the City of Knoxville for parcel 059-005. (Procurement) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Sub-Easement Agreement between Knox County and Peace Communications, LLC to continue leasing space in the Summer Place Facility. (Public Building Authority) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with QuynhTech Strategies, LLC in the amount of $150,000.00 for Pre-Implementation and Readiness Assessment for the Court Technology Modernization Project. (Criminal Court Clerk) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Dr. William Oliver to provide forensic pathology services for the Knox County Regional Forensic Center in the amount not to exceed $84,000.00 for the term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (Forensic Center) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18686 — Presentation from Second Harvest Food Bank. (DEFER TO OCTOBER AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Previously Deferred from July to August and August to September at Request of Sponsor) (Commissioner Thompson) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18794 — Consideration of the acceptance of Bull Elk Lane and Tom Higdon Lane, located north of Coward Mill Road, Commission District 6. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18734 — Consideration of the acceptance of an additional 420' of Tipton Lane, located off E Beaver Creek Drive, Commission District 7. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-17994 — Consideration of the closure of a portion of the Wye Way Lane terminus located north of River Oak Drive, Commission District 9. (DEFERRED FROM JUNE AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Previously Deferred from January to April by Majority Vote of Commission, April to May and May to June at Request of Engineering and Public Works) (Commissioner Fox) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18868 — Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $1,940,852.00. (Finance) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18869 — Budget Amendments — Total amount of $9,342,265.95. (Finance) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18867 — Spread of Record the Knox County Mayor's appointment of James Dee to serve on the Knox County Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board of Directors. (Term expires September 30, 2029) (County Mayor) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18853 — Spread of Record the grant application to the Department of the Tennessee Emergency Management Authority (TEMA) for funding submitted by Knox County Grants and Community Development. (Community Development) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18851 — Spread of Record for the Grant Application to the USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant submitted by Knox County Engineering and Public Works Department. (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18727 — Spread of Record Karns Senior Center $30,000.00 grant application with TN Department of Aging and Disability. (Senior and Veterans Services) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18735 — Spread of Record Corryton Senior Center grant application to TN Department of Aging and Disability for $50,000.00 for capital improvements. (Senior and Veterans Services) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18736 — Spread of Record Senior Services grant application with TN Department of Aging and Disability for $26,000.00 for capital improvements. (Senior and Veterans Services) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18737 — Spread of Record Halls Senior Center grant application with TN Department of Aging and Disability for $13,000.00 building improvements and equipment. (Senior and Veterans Services) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18738 — Spread of Record the grant application to the State of Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging for funding submitted by Knox County Senior Services. (Senior and Veterans Services) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Krystal Gibson from the Knox County Ethics Committee and appointing _________________ to complete the unfulfilled term of Ms. Gibson on the Ethics Committee, which term expires on October 31, 2027. (Commissioner Hill) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ________________ (District 1 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Rawls) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ________________ (District 3 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Huckaby) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-113 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing ________________ (District 5 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Russell) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-114 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ________________ (District 7 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Beeler) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-115 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ________________ (District 9 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2028) (Commissioner Fox) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-116 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing _______________ to the Knox County Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board of Directors. (Term expires September 30, 2029) (Commissioner Hill) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hardin Valley Business and Community Alliance for the landscape maintenance of the following three constructed or plans to construct traffic roundabouts at the following intersections: 1) Marietta Church Road and Hardin Valley Road; 2) Hardin Valley Road and Hickory Creek Road; and 3) Steele Road and Sam Lee Road. (WITHDRAW AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Engineering and Public Works) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Pinnacle Bank for Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) administration. (Benefits) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to recommend amendments to the Knox County Zoning Ordinance to remove any provision that requires the Knox County Commission to consider a use on review. (Commissioner Durrett) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

R-26-9-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to rescind the FY 27 pay increase for Knox County Commissioners. (WITHDRAW AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (County Mayor) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

RLA-18866 — Motion and vote of the Knox County Commission to override the Knox County Mayor's veto of R-26-8-905 pursuant to the Knox County Charter, Section 2.10. (WITHDRAW AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Commissioner Hill) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 28, 2026

O-26-9-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article II, “County Commission,” by adding a new Section 2-32, requiring that any increase to the compensation of County Commissioners and Knox County Board of Education members be equal to the percentage increase set by the state for other County Officials pursuant to TCA §8-24-102(d). (Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article II, establishing Section 2-32, previously reserved). (FIRST READING) (TO BE ADDED) (DEFER TO OCTOBER AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Commissioner Huckaby and County Mayor) Item history → Adopted in one vote with 61 other items

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Consent

Sep 21, 2026

O-26-8-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 6, Sections 6.30, 6.40, and 6.90, pertaining to public notice requirements and vested rights. (Ord. No. O-90-9-130, adopted 9-10-90, as amended). Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve the proposed amendments to the Knox County Zoning Code, Article 6 pertaining to public notice requirements and vested rights, by a vote of 9-0 Consent. (SECOND READING) (A Public Hearing is scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in the Main Assembly room) (Planning Commission) Item history →

Adopted

announced unanimous

Sep 21, 2026

8-A-26-RZ — Request of R. Paul Wallace for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CR (Rural Commercial). Property located at 7729 Strawberry Plains Pike / Parcel ID 073 01403. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve the CR (Rural Commercial) zone because of changing conditions in the area and it is consistent with the plan designation as amended, by a vote of 12-1. (Commission District 8) Item history →

Adopted

announced unanimous

Sep 21, 2026

8-A-26-PA — Request of R. Paul Wallace for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from SR (Suburban Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) to RCC (Rural Crossroads Commercial) and HP (Hillside Protection). Property located at 7729 Strawberry Plains Pike / Parcel ID 073 01403. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve the RCC (Rural Crossroads Commercial) place type because of changing conditions in the area and it supports the policies, actions, goals, and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, by a vote of 12-1. The HP (Hillside Protection) area would be retained. (Commission District 8) Item history →

Adopted

announced unanimous

Sep 21, 2026

8-F-26-RZ — Request of Reliance Development for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5.25 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 6806 and 6812 E Emory Road / Parcel ID 020 117, 119. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve the PR (Planned Residential) zone up to 5.25 du/ac because it is compatible with surrounding development and consistent with previously approved plans, by a vote of 13-0 Consent. (Commission District 8) Item history →

Adopted

9-2-0-0

Split

Sep 21, 2026

7-O-26-RZ — Request of Rhonda Vineyard for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 4628 Crippen Road / Parcel ID 039 024 (partial). Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre subject to the condition that the developer provide to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works a certification from a licensed surveyor that there is adequate sight distance on Crippen Road before County Commission approval, by a vote of 13-0. (Commission District 7) Item history →

Adopted

6-5-0-0

Split

Sep 21, 2026

7-O-26-RZ — Request of Rhonda Vineyard for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 4628 Crippen Road / Parcel ID 039 024 (partial). Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre subject to the condition that the developer provide to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works a certification from a licensed surveyor that there is adequate sight distance on Crippen Road before County Commission approval, by a vote of 13-0. (Commission District 7) Item history →

Failed

—

Failed

Sep 21, 2026

8-E-26-RZ — Request of William David Hurst for rezoning from CA (General Business) to LI (Light Industrial). Property located at 0 E Raccoon Valley Drive / Parcel ID 026 076 (partial). Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve the LI (Light Industrial) zone because it is compatible with surrounding development and changing conditions, by a vote of 13-0 Consent. (Commission District 7) Item history →

Adopted

voice vote, announced unanimous

Sep 21, 2026

8-B-26-PA — Request of William David Hurst for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from CC (Corridor Commercial) and HP (Hillside Protection) to BP (Business Park) and HP (Hillside Protection). Property located at 0 E Raccoon Valley Drive / Parcel ID 026 076 (partial). Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve the BP (Business Park) place type because it is consistent with established development and changing conditions, by a vote of 13-0 Consent. The HP (Hillside Protection) area will be retained. (Commission District 7) Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 21, 2026

8-C-26-RZ — Request of Christy Gedelman for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential). Property located at 6427 McFall Road / Parcel ID 039 067. Planning Commission Action: Approve the RA (Low Density Residential) zone because it is consistent with the Knox County Comprehensive Plan and will bring the property into compliance with the zoning code, by a vote of 13-0 Consent. (Commission District 7) Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 21, 2026

8-B-26-RZ — Request of Randall Buckner for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential). Property located at 5317, 5501, 5507 E Emory Road; 0 Quarry Road / Parcel ID 029 02302, 02309, 098, 106. Planning Commission Action: Approve the RA (Low Density Residential) zone because it is consistent with the Knox County Comprehensive Plan and surrounding development, by a vote of 13-0 Consent. (Commission District 7) Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 21, 2026

RZ-26-9-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Knox County Commission, approving and authorizing a moratorium on data centers in Knox County. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve a moratorium on data centers in Knox County through June 30, 2027, or until the Knox County Commission adopts new regulations governing the placement and operation of data centers, by a vote of 12-0. (All Commission Districts) Item history →

Adopted

10-0-1-0

Sep 21, 2026

Motion for approval of the minutes from the previous meeting.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 21, 2026

Motion to approve the minutes.

Adopted

voice vote

Sep 1, 2026

R-26-9-112-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner ________________ to the Knox County Retirement and Pension Board. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-112-SS Item history →

Adopted

voice vote

Sep 1, 2026

R-26-9-112-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner ________________ to the Knox County Retirement and Pension Board. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-112-SS Item history →

Adopted

voice vote

Sep 1, 2026

R-26-9-111-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner ________________ to the Board of Directors of the Knox County Railroad Authority. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-111-SS Item history →

Adopted

voice vote

Sep 1, 2026

R-26-9-109-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing Commissioners _____________, _____________, ______________ and _______________ to serve on the Personnel Committee along with the Chair of Commission. (Full Commission) R-26-9-109-SS Item history →

Adopted

voice vote

Sep 1, 2026

R-26-9-109-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing Commissioners _____________, _____________, ______________ and _______________ to serve on the Personnel Committee along with the Chair of Commission. (Full Commission) R-26-9-109-SS Item history →

Adopted

voice vote

Sep 1, 2026

R-26-9-108-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner ________________ to the Metro Drug Coalition Board of Directors. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-108-SS Item history →

Adopted

voice vote

Sep 1, 2026

R-26-9-108-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner ________________ to the Metro Drug Coalition Board of Directors. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-108-SS Item history →

Adopted

voice vote

Sep 1, 2026

R-26-9-107-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Knox County Mayor's recommendation of Commissioner Adam Thompson for appointment to the Knox County Golf Board. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-107-SS Item history →

Adopted

10-1-0-0

Split

Sep 1, 2026

R-26-9-106-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioners ________________ and _________________ to serve on the Fire and Technical Rescue Committee. (One At-Large Commissioner is required to serve) (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-106-SS Item history →

Adopted

voice vote

Sep 1, 2026

R-26-9-106-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioners ________________ and _________________ to serve on the Fire and Technical Rescue Committee. (One At-Large Commissioner is required to serve) (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-106-SS Item history →

Adopted

voice vote

Sep 1, 2026

R-26-9-105-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing Commissioners _______________, ________________ and ________________ to the Knox County Code Commission. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-105-SS Item history →

Adopted

voice vote

Sep 1, 2026

R-26-9-105-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing Commissioners _______________, ________________ and ________________ to the Knox County Code Commission. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-105-SS Item history →

Adopted

voice vote

Sep 1, 2026

R-26-9-104-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner __________________ to the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) Board. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-104-SS Item history →

Adopted

voice vote

Sep 1, 2026

R-26-9-104-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner __________________ to the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) Board. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-104-SS Item history →

Adopted

9-2-0-0

Split

Sep 1, 2026

R-26-9-103-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner __________________ to the Knox County Audit Committee. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-103-SS Item history →

Adopted

voice vote

Sep 1, 2026

R-26-9-103-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner __________________ to the Knox County Audit Committee. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-103-SS Item history →

Adopted

6-5-0-0

Split

Sep 1, 2026

R-26-9-103-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner __________________ to the Knox County Audit Committee. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-103-SS Item history →

Adopted

voice vote

Sep 1, 2026

R-26-9-102-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner _________________ to complete an unfulfilled term expiring December 31, 2026 and Commissioner _________________ to complete an unfulfilled term expiring December 31, 2027 on the Agricultural Extension Committee. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-102-SS Item history →

Adopted

voice vote

Sep 1, 2026

Vote for Vice Chair of Finance: Rawls vs. Jackson

Adopted

6-5-0-0

Split

Sep 1, 2026

Vote for Chair of Finance: Russell vs. Rawls

Adopted

9-2-0-0

Split

Sep 1, 2026

Motion to cease nominations and approved by acclamation.

Adopted

voice vote

Sep 1, 2026

Motion to cease nominations and approved by acclamation.

Adopted

voice vote

Sep 1, 2026

Motion to cease nominations and affirm by acclamation

Adopted

voice vote

Sep 1, 2026

RLA-18760 — Recess to convene the Beer Board, Finance Committee, Insolvency Board, Legislative Affairs Committee, Rules Committee and the Telecom Committee to elect the Chair and Vice Chair. Item history →

Adopted

voice vote

Sep 1, 2026

R-26-9-101-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioners to the Standing Committees of the Knox County Commission. (Standing Committees not composed of the entire membership of the Commission include the Beer Board, Insolvency Board, Legislative Affairs Committee and Rules Committee) (At least One At-Large Commissioner is required to serve on the Beer Board) (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-101-SS Item history →

Adopted

voice vote

Sep 1, 2026

R-26-9-101-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioners to the Standing Committees of the Knox County Commission. (Standing Committees not composed of the entire membership of the Commission include the Beer Board, Insolvency Board, Legislative Affairs Committee and Rules Committee) (At least One At-Large Commissioner is required to serve on the Beer Board) (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-101-SS Item history →

Adopted

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Sep 1, 2026

R-26-9-101-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioners to the Standing Committees of the Knox County Commission. (Standing Committees not composed of the entire membership of the Commission include the Beer Board, Insolvency Board, Legislative Affairs Committee and Rules Committee) (At least One At-Large Commissioner is required to serve on the Beer Board) (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-101-SS Item history →

Adopted

voice vote

Sep 1, 2026

R-26-9-101-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioners to the Standing Committees of the Knox County Commission. (Standing Committees not composed of the entire membership of the Commission include the Beer Board, Insolvency Board, Legislative Affairs Committee and Rules Committee) (At least One At-Large Commissioner is required to serve on the Beer Board) (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-101-SS Item history →

Adopted

voice vote

Sep 1, 2026

R-26-9-101-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioners to the Standing Committees of the Knox County Commission. (Standing Committees not composed of the entire membership of the Commission include the Beer Board, Insolvency Board, Legislative Affairs Committee and Rules Committee) (At least One At-Large Commissioner is required to serve on the Beer Board) (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-101-SS Item history →

Adopted

voice vote

Sep 1, 2026

RLA-18758 — Consideration of the Re-organization of the Knox County Commission with the election of Chair and Vice Chair. Item history →

Adopted

6-5-0-0

Split

Aug 31, 2026

Adjourn meeting. Adjournment.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Ordinance requiring budget adoption in two readings (Second Reading). O-26-7-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 4, Section 2-548, "Adoption of Consolidated Budget, Tax Rates, and Appropriations Resolution; Effect of Failure to Adopt," to require the Budget to be adopted in Two Readings. (Amends Ordinance Number O-90-9-122, adopted September 10, 1990) (SECOND READING) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Ordinance restricting institutional investors from buying single-family homes for rent (Second Reading). O-26-7-102 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 53, "Real Property," to add a new Article II entitled "Housing," for the purpose of prohibiting housing market manipulation by large institutional investors; restricting the purchase of single-family homes for rental purposes by certain business entities; establishing enforcement mechanisms; and for other purposes. (Knox County Code, Chapter 53, establishing Article II, previously reserved) (SECOND READING) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

8-3-0-0

Split

Aug 31, 2026

Ordinance restricting institutional investors from buying single-family homes for rent (Second Reading). O-26-7-102 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 53, "Real Property," to add a new Article II entitled "Housing," for the purpose of prohibiting housing market manipulation by large institutional investors; restricting the purchase of single-family homes for rental purposes by certain business entities; establishing enforcement mechanisms; and for other purposes. (Knox County Code, Chapter 53, establishing Article II, previously reserved) (SECOND READING) Zoning & land use Item history →

Failed

3-8-0-0

Split Failed

Aug 31, 2026

Ordinance prohibiting amplified Islamic call to worship (First Reading). O-26-8-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating the Knox County Code, Chapter 50, Article I, Section 50-4, prohibiting an amplified Islamic Call to Worship. (FIRST READING) Item history →

Withdrawn

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Withdrawn

Aug 31, 2026

Emergency Ordinance limiting surveillance technology deployment. O-26-8-102 — Consideration of an Emergency Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 42, "Law Enforcement," to add a new Article III for the purpose of establishing limitations on the deployment of surveillance technology within Knox County while preserving legitimate law enforcement and emergency response capabilities. (EMERGENCY ORDINANCE) Surveillance & privacy technology Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Emergency Ordinance limiting surveillance technology deployment. O-26-8-102 — Consideration of an Emergency Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 42, "Law Enforcement," to add a new Article III for the purpose of establishing limitations on the deployment of surveillance technology within Knox County while preserving legitimate law enforcement and emergency response capabilities. (EMERGENCY ORDINANCE) Surveillance & privacy technology Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Accept new certified tax rate and establish official tax rate for FY2026-2027. R-26-8-911 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the new certified tax rate based on the reappraisal and establishing an official tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Establish Pedestrian Beverage Zone Pilot Program at Belltown Commons. R-26-8-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, establishing a Pedestrian Beverage Zone Pilot Program and designating Belltown Commons as the initial Pedestrian Beverage Zone. Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-1-0-0

Split

Aug 31, 2026

Delegate authority to IDB to negotiate/waive PILOTs for DWF John Sevier, LLC project. R-26-8-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, delegating to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox the authority to negotiate, accept and/or waive Payments in Lieu of Taxes in connection with a project proposed by DWF John Sevier, LLC and finding that such payments or the waiver thereof are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-53-305. Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

7-4-0-0

Split

Aug 31, 2026

Delegate authority to IDB to negotiate/waive PILOTs for DWF John Sevier, LLC project. R-26-8-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, delegating to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox the authority to negotiate, accept and/or waive Payments in Lieu of Taxes in connection with a project proposed by DWF John Sevier, LLC and finding that such payments or the waiver thereof are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-53-305. Budget & taxes Item history →

Failed

4-7-0-0

Split Failed

Aug 31, 2026

Approve Ground Lease with Strong Stock Farm, LLC for property at 8217 Rutledge Pike. R-26-8-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Ground Lease with Strong Stock Farm, LLC for lease of approximately 120 acres on a portion of property located at 8217 Rutledge Pike. Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan. R-26-8-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan prepared by Knoxville's Community Development Corporation. Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Authorize Fifth Amendment to Development Agreement for Andrew Johnson Building. R-26-8-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing a Fifth Amendment to Development Agreement between Knox County and BNA Associates, LLC and Americana Knoxville, LLC relating to the Andrew Johnson Building. Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Authorize issuance of $155M General Obligation Bonds, terms, and tax levy. R-26-8-804 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds of Knox County, Tennessee in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $155,000,000, in one or more series; making provision for the issuance, sale and payment of said bonds, establishing the terms thereof and the disposition of proceeds therefrom; and providing for the levy of taxes for the payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the bonds. Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve resolution regarding issuance of $155M General Obligation Bonds. R-26-8-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, regarding the issuance of not to exceed One Hundred Fifty-Five Million Dollars ($155,000,000) General Obligation Bonds of Knox County, Tennessee. Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve scope and budget amendments for ARPA funded internal projects. R-26-8-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving scope of work and budget amendments to two (2) Memorandums of Understanding with Knox County departments for internal Knox County projects funded through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). (No Local Match Required) Budget & taxes Item history →

Deferred

—

Deferred

Aug 31, 2026

Approve 249 Notary Applications. There were 249 Notary Applications received.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve Budget Amendments totaling $743,759.38. Budget Amendments - Total amount of $743,759.38.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $15,452,957.79. Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $15,452,957.79.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Close portions of Beaver Ridge Road and Ball Camp Pike rights of way. Consideration of the closure of a portion of excess Beaver Ridge Road Right of Way, which is the result of the road relocation in 2008, and the closure of a portion of the 6600 block of Ball Camp Pike.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve minutes of previous meeting held July 27, 2026. Approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on July 27, 2026.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Presentation from Second Harvest Food Bank.

Deferred

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Deferred

Aug 31, 2026

Honor Grace Christian Academy for TSSAA State Championship win. R-26-8-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Grace Christian Academy for its TSSAA State Championship win in High School Boys Soccer. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve Second Amendment to Admin Services Agreement with BCBST for medical insurance. R-26-8-910 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Second Amendment to the Administrative Services Agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. for the administration of employee medical insurance benefits under the Knox County Government Health Care Plan. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve contract with EyeMed Vision Care, LLC for Employee Vision Benefit Services. R-26-8-909 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with EyeMed Vision Care, LLC for the provision of Employee Vision Benefit Services. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve receipt of donation from Food City Stores for senior center coffee service. R-26-8-908 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving receipt of a donation of approximately $7,000.00 from Food City Stores for coffee service at six (6) Knox County Senior Centers for the period beginning September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. (Valued at $7,000). (No match required) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve agreement with Microsoft for products and services. R-26-8-907 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Microsoft for the provision of Microsoft products and services. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve MOU for exploring redevelopment of Knoxville Municipal Golf Course. R-26-8-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding among the City of Knoxville, Knox County, The Sports Authority of the County of Knox and City of Knoxville, and the Knoxville Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc., dba Visit Knoxville, exploring the potential redevelopment and improvement of Knoxville Municipal Golf Course. Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve Service Agreement with Trane for Library facilities maintenance. R-26-8-806 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Service Agreement with Trane for preventative maintenance and repair services for Library facilities. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve Service Agreement with Trane for Sheriff's facilities maintenance. R-26-8-805 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Service Agreement with Trane for preventative maintenance and repair services for Sheriff’s facilities. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Designate, commit, and appropriate funds from FY2026 to FY2027. R-26-8-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, designating/committing and appropriating funds in the amount of $4,396,415.48 from Fiscal Year 2026 to Fiscal Year 2027 for various funds and departments. Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve transfer of Fairview Technology Center property to Industrial Development Board. R-26-8-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a transfer of approximately 3.1 acres located at 11020 Solway School Road, Knoxville, TN 37931, and known as the Fairview Technology Center, to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox. Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Authorize acceptance of donations for Knox County Parks and Recreation. R-26-8-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of donations for Knox County Parks and Recreation as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $70,463.00. Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for TB Control and Prevention Services. R-26-8-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $852,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tuberculosis Control and Prevention Services for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending on June 30, 2027. (No application or local match required) Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for immunization services. R-26-8-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $426,800.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of immunization services for the period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2030. (No application or local match required) Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve EPA Assistance Amendment for Air Quality Management PM2.5 Monitoring-IRA program. R-26-8-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Assistance Amendment with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Knox County Air Quality Management's PM2.5 Multipollutant Monitoring-IRA program for the provision of extending the term end date from July 31, 2026 to July 31, 2027 with no change to the initial award amount of $80,000.00. (No application or local match required) Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve Grant Agreement with Points of Light Foundation for Operation Hero's Hill. R-26-8-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Agreement with Points of Light Foundation, d/b/a Points of Light, in the amount of $100,000.00 through the Lowe's Community Impact Grant Program to support Operation Hero's Hill. (No local match required) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Authorize acceptance of donations for Operation Hero's Hill. R-26-8-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of donations for Operation Hero’s Hill as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $52,570.98. Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve Professional Service Agreement with JMT for right of way acquisition. R-26-8-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Professional Service Agreement with Johnson, Miriam, & Thompson (JMT) for right of way acquisition services for intersection improvements at Maryville Pike and Tipton Station Road in the amount of $108,000.00. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve TDOT State Aid Contract for resurfacing Guinn Road. R-26-8-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a State Aid Contract with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the resurfacing of Guinn Road from Oak Ridge Highway to Solway Road for an estimated project cost of $929,844.30 with $911,247.41 (98%) being provided by TDOT and $18,596.89 (2%) being provided by Knox County. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve construction contract with Whaley Construction for Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge Project. R-26-8-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with Whaley Construction, LLC in the amount of $2,844,120.38 for construction of the Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge Project. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve budget supplement for Ardurra contract on Coward Mill Phase II project. R-26-8-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Budget Supplement Agreement not to exceed $30,250.00 to the existing professional services contract with Ardurra (formerly Cannon & Cannon) for additional work to extend the scope of improvements on the Coward Mill Phase II project. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve TDOT Litter Grant Program contract for FY2027. R-26-8-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Litter Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2027 for an amount up to $170,900.00. (No local match required) Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve contracts with APAC-Atlantic, PRI Pavement, and Rogers Group for Hot Mix Materials. R-26-8-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with APAC-Atlantic, Inc., PRI Pavement Restorations, Inc., and Rogers Group, Inc. for the provision of Hot Mix Materials. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve MOU with KUB for resurfacing Oakvale Dr, River Oak Dr, and Wye Way Lane. R-26-8-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) to provide reimbursement to Knox County for the resurfacing of approximately 1047 feet of Oakvale Drive, 1996 feet of River Oak Drive, and 800 feet of Wye Way Lane. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Authorize acceptance of $20,000 grant from NEA for 2027 Children's Festival of Reading. R-26-8-212 — 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 2027 Children's Festival of Reading. (Requires a 1:1 match) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Appoint Patrick Core to the Knox County Board of Construction Appeals. R-26-8-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Patrick Core to the Knox County Board of Construction Appeals. (Term expires December 31, 2032) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Confirm reappointment of Rob Quillin as Hearing Officer for Sexually Oriented Businesses Ordinance. R-26-8-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor's reappointment of Rob Quillin as the Hearing Officer for violations associated with the Ordinance regulating Sexually Oriented Businesses within Knox County. Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-26-8-211 — 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 $40,273.00. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve TN Dept. of Education FY2027 Turnaround Program Grants for two schools. R-26-8-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Tennessee Department of Education Fiscal Year 2027 Turnaround Program Grants in the total amount of $250,000.00 for Green Magnet Academy and Northwest Middle School. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve TN Dept. of Education FY2027 Preschool Access for All Network Grant. R-26-8-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tennessee Department of Education Fiscal Year 2027 Preschool Access for All Network Grant in the amount of $60,000.00. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve Contract Number 26-451 related to School Safety. R-26-8-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Contract Number 26-451 related to School Safety. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve K12 Terms of Service Agreement with Scoir, Inc. for career readiness software. R-26-8-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a K12 Terms of Service Agreement with Scoir, Inc. for a subscription to a career readiness software platform for career exploration, discovery, and guidance management at all KCS middle schools and the KCS Virtual School at a cost of $31,677.60 for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve Professional Services Agreement with Teach for America for Ignite Tutoring Program. R-26-8-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Professional Services Agreement with Teach for America for the Ignite Tutoring Program at Amherst, Bonny Kate, Dogwood, New Hopewell, Lonsdale, and Norwood Elementary Schools and Vine Middle School at a cost of $25,000.00 for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, which may be extended for four (4) additional years. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve ACT Test Terms and Conditions with ACT Education Corp for PreACT administration. R-26-8-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving ACT Test Terms and Conditions with ACT Education Corporation for the administration of the PreACT for 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students during the 2026-2027 school year at a cost of $17.50 per student. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve consulting agreement with Jessica Swanson Consulting, LLC for school programs. R-26-8-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Consulting Agreement with Jessica Swanson Consulting, LLC for the provision of technical assistance on best practices in the systems and structures of Knox County Schools' Federal Programs Department and the allocation of resources to schools at a cost of $22,500.00. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve contract with Powerschool Group, LLC for Technology Solutions, Products, and Services. R-26-8-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Powerschool Group, LLC for Technology Solutions, Products, and Services at a cost up to $250,000.00 for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with two (2) additional one (1) year options to renew. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve contract with Hatching Results, Inc. for Secondary School Counseling Support. R-26-8-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Hatching Results, Inc. for Secondary School Counseling Support at an estimated cost of $63,000.00 for the term of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, which may be extended for four (4) additional years. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Approve contract with Public Consulting Group LLC for Alternative Schools Redesign. R-26-8-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Public Consulting Group LLC for an Alternative Schools Redesign at an estimated cost of $110,000.00 for the term of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, which may be extended for four (4) additional years. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Amend agenda to defer presentation from Second Harvest Food Bank and resolution for ARPA projects. Motion to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the September 2026 meeting: Item #38 – Presentation from Second Harvest Food Bank; and Item # 46 – Resolution R-26-8-502 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving scope of work and budget amendments to two (2) Memorandums of Understanding with Knox County departments for internal Knox County projects funded through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). (No Local Match Required).

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Amend agenda to withdraw ordinance prohibiting amplified Islamic call to worship. Motion to amend the agenda to withdraw the following item from the agenda: Item #56 – Ordinance O-26-8-103 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating the Knox County Code, Chapter 50, Article I, Section 50-4, prohibiting an amplified Islamic Call to Worship.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 31, 2026

Amend agenda to add resolutions for parks donations, sheriff & library facilities maintenance, and honoring Grace Christian Academy. Motion to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #27 – Resolution R-26-8-701 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of donations for Knox County Parks and Recreation as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $70,463.00; Item #30 – Resolution R-26-8-805 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Service Agreement with Trane for preventative maintenance and repair services for Sheriff’s facilities; Item #31 – Resolution R-26-8-806 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Service Agreement with Trane for preventative maintenance and repair services for Library facilities; and Item #37 – Resolution R-26-8-101 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Grace Christian Academy for its TSSAA State Championship win in High School Boys Soccer.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 24, 2026

Adjournment ADJOURNMENT:

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 24, 2026

Ordinance amending zoning code regarding public notice and vested rights O-26-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING CODE, APPENDIX A - ZONING, ARTICLE 6, SECTIONS 6.30, 6.40, AND 6.90, PERTAINING TO PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS AND VESTED RIGHTS. (O-26-8-101) (FIRST READING): Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 24, 2026

Rezoning for Wesley Gibson Construction Inc. from A to PR at 0 Tipton Station Road 4-L-26-RZ — REQUEST OF WESLEY GIBSON CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 2.3 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 TIPTON STATION ROAD / 137 067. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 4-L-26-RZ. (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 24, 2026

Rezoning for Joe Davis from A to PR at 0 Strawberry Plains Pike 7-F-26-RZ — REQUEST OF JOE DAVIS FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 STRAWBERRY PLAINS PIKE / PARCEL ID 062 269, 26901, 26902, 26903, 26904. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-F-26-RZ. (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →

Deferred

11-0-0-0

Deferred

Aug 24, 2026

Rezoning for Reece Valeriano from CA/A to PR at 0 Andrew Johnson Hwy/Sherrod Rd 7-E-26-RZ — REQUEST OF REECE VALERIANO FOR REZONING FROM CA (GENERAL BUSINESS) AND A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 12 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 ANDREW JOHNSON HIGHWAY AND 0 SHERROD ROAD / PARCEL ID 062 097; 063 04904, 04908. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-E-26-RZ. (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-1-0-0

Split

Aug 24, 2026

Rezoning for Parker Feagins from CA/A to CR at 0 & 7801 Strawberry Plains Pike 5-L-26-RZ — REQUEST OF PARKER FEAGINS FOR REZONING FROM CA (GENERAL BUSINESS) AND A (AGRICULTURAL) TO CR (RURAL COMMERCIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 AND 7801 STRAWBERRY PLAINS PIKE / PARCEL ID 062 05402, 05405. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-L-26-RZ. (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 24, 2026

Rezoning for Ned Ferguson from A to RA at 8322 Collier Road 7-H-26-RZ — REQUEST OF NED FERGUSON FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8322 COLLIER ROAD / PARCEL ID 046 15001. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-H-26-RZ. (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 24, 2026

Rezoning for Landmark Engineers & Surveyors LLC from A to RB 7-C-26-RZ — REQUEST OF LANDMARK ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS LLC FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RB (GENERAL RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7843 OLD CLINTON PIKE / PARCEL ID 055MA018 (PARTIAL). PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-C-26-RZ. (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 24, 2026

Conditional Use Permit for Vulcan Lands Inc. for quarry expansion 7-B-26-UR — REQUEST OF THOMAS M. HALE / VULCAN LANDS, INC. FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MINING AND MINERAL EXTRACTION (QUARRY) EXPANSION IN A (AGRICULTURAL) DISTRICT. PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 0, 1624 GRAYBEAL ROAD / PARCEL ID 129 080 (PARTIAL), 08001, PURSUANT TO KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 4.50.02.B. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-B-26-UR. (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-1-0-0

Split

Aug 24, 2026

Conditional Use Permit for Vulcan Lands Inc. for quarry expansion 7-B-26-UR — REQUEST OF THOMAS M. HALE / VULCAN LANDS, INC. FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MINING AND MINERAL EXTRACTION (QUARRY) EXPANSION IN A (AGRICULTURAL) DISTRICT. PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 0, 1624 GRAYBEAL ROAD / PARCEL ID 129 080 (PARTIAL), 08001, PURSUANT TO KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 4.50.02.B. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-B-26-UR. (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →

Failed

5-6-0-0

Split Failed

Aug 24, 2026

Conditional Use Permit for Vulcan Lands Inc. for quarry expansion 7-B-26-UR — REQUEST OF THOMAS M. HALE / VULCAN LANDS, INC. FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MINING AND MINERAL EXTRACTION (QUARRY) EXPANSION IN A (AGRICULTURAL) DISTRICT. PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 0, 1624 GRAYBEAL ROAD / PARCEL ID 129 080 (PARTIAL), 08001, PURSUANT TO KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 4.50.02.B. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-B-26-UR. (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 24, 2026

Rezoning for Michael Girard from CA to PR at 0 Byington Beaver Ridge Road 7-L-26-RZ — REQUEST OF MICHAEL GIRARD FOR REZONING FROM CA (GENERAL BUSINESS) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 12 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 BYINGTON BEAVER RIDGE ROAD / PARCEL ID 090DA00401. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-L-26-RZ. (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →

Deferred

11-0-0-0

Deferred

Aug 24, 2026

Rezoning for LeMay and Associates from A/PR to RA at 0 Harbor Crest Way 6-A-26-RZ — REQUEST OF LEMAY AND ASSOCIATES FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) AND PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 3 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 HARBOR CREST WAY / PARCEL ID 162 05815 (PARTIAL). PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 6-A-26-RZ. (5TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 24, 2026

Rezoning for Ken Bowman from A to CA at 9664 Middlebrook Pike 7-I-26-RZ — REQUEST OF KEN BOWMAN FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO CA (GENERAL BUSINESS). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9664 MIDDLEBROOK PIKE / PARCEL ID 104 18901. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-I-26-RZ. (3RD COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 24, 2026

Approve minutes of the previous meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 24, 2026

Rezoning for Michael Girard from CA to PR at 0 Byington Beaver Ridge Road 7-L-26-RZ — REQUEST OF MICHAEL GIRARD FOR REZONING FROM CA (GENERAL BUSINESS) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 12 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 BYINGTON BEAVER RIDGE ROAD / PARCEL ID 090DA00401. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-L-26-RZ. (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Aug 24, 2026

Rezoning for Joe Davis from A to PR at 0 Strawberry Plains Pike 7-F-26-RZ — REQUEST OF JOE DAVIS FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 STRAWBERRY PLAINS PIKE / PARCEL ID 062 269, 26901, 26902, 26903, 26904. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-F-26-RZ. (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Jul 27, 2026

Adjournment ADJOURNMENT

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 27, 2026

Require budget adoption in two readings (First Reading) O-26-7-103 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VIII, DIVISION 4, SECTION 2-548, “ADOPTION OF CONSOLIDATED BUDGET, TAX RATES, AND APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION; EFFECT OF FAILURE TO ADOPT, “ TO REQUIRE THE BUDGET TO BE ADOPTED IN TWO READINGS (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-90-9-122, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990) – (FIRST READING) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

10-0-1-0

Jul 27, 2026

Require budget adoption in two readings (First Reading) O-26-7-103 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VIII, DIVISION 4, SECTION 2-548, “ADOPTION OF CONSOLIDATED BUDGET, TAX RATES, AND APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION; EFFECT OF FAILURE TO ADOPT, “ TO REQUIRE THE BUDGET TO BE ADOPTED IN TWO READINGS (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-90-9-122, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990) – (FIRST READING) Budget & taxes Item history →

Failed

2-7-2-0

Split Failed

Jul 27, 2026

Prohibit housing market manipulation by large institutional investors (First Reading) O-26-7-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 53, “REAL PROPERTY,” TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE II ENTITLED “HOUSING,” FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROHIBITING HOUSING MARKET MANIPULATION BY LARGE INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS; RESTRICTING THE PURCHASE OF SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES FOR RENTAL PURPOSES BY CERTAIN BUSINESS ENTITIES; ESTABLISHING ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (AMENDING KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 53, ESTABLISHING ARTICLE II, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) - (FIRST READING) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

9-2-0-0

Split

Jul 27, 2026

Repeal Section 58-1 of Knox County Code regarding Vehicle Registration Fees (First Reading) O-26-7-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REPEALING SECTION 58-1 OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE REGARDING VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-03-5-101, ADOPTED JUNE 23, 2003; ORDINANCE O-04-5-101(A), ADOPTED JUNE 28, 2004; ORDINANCE O-09-2-101, ADOPTED MARCH 23, 2009; ORDINANCE O-19-8-101, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019; AND ORDINANCE O-19-9-101, ADOPTED OCTOBER 28, 2019) - (FIRST READING) Budget & taxes Item history →

Failed

3-8-0-0

Split Failed

Jul 27, 2026

Request review of Sheriff's Office ARC, ALPR/LPR technology, and policies R-26-7-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ADVANCED RESEARCH & COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (ARC), ASSOCIATED AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER (ALPR/LPR) TECHNOLOGY, AND RELATED POLICIES PRIOR TO OPERATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION Surveillance & privacy technology Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 27, 2026

Establishing a Pedestrian Beverage Zone Pilot Program R-26-7-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING A PEDESTRIAN BEVERAGE ZONE PILOT PROGRAM AND DESIGNATING BELLTOWN COMMONS AS THE INITIAL PEDESTRIAN BEVERAGE ZONE Zoning & land use Item history →

Deferred

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Deferred

Jul 27, 2026

Designate Bridge to Safety Program & Family Justice Center to receive Victims Assistance Assessment monies R-26-7-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DESIGNATING THE KNOX COUNTY BRIDGE TO SAFETY PROGRAM AND THE KNOXVILLE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER TO RECEIVE THE VICTIMS ASSISTANCE ASSESSMENT MONIES WITH FUNDS TO BE SPLIT EQUALLY BETWEEN THE TWO PROGRAMS IN FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND FISCAL YEAR 2027-2028 AND THE BRIDGE TO SAFETY PROGRAM TO RECEIVE ALL FUNDS GENERATED BY THE ASSESSMENT BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 2028-2029 AND THEREAFTER Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 27, 2026

Delegate authority to IDB for PILOT negotiations for DWF John Sevier, LLC project R-26-7-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DELEGATING TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX THE AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE, ACCEPT AND/OR WAIVE PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES IN CONNECTION WITH A PROJECT PROPOSED BY DWF JOHN SEVIER, LLC AND FINDING THAT SUCH PAYMENTS OR THE WAIVER THEREOF ARE DEEMED TO BE IN FURTHERANCE OF THE PUBLIC PURPOSES OF THE BOARD AS DEFINED IN TENNESSEE CODE ANNOTATED § 7-53-305 Budget & taxes Item history →

Deferred

10-1-0-0

Split Deferred

Jul 27, 2026

Transfer of Fairview Technology Center property to Industrial Development Board R-26-7-808 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TRANSFER OF APPROXIMATELY 3.1 ACRES LOCATED AT 11020 SOLWAY SCHOOL ROAD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37931, AND KNOWN AS THE FAIRVIEW TECHNOLOGY CENTER, TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX Zoning & land use Item history →

Deferred

—

Deferred

Jul 27, 2026

Authorization of General Obligation Bonds issuance R-26-7-807 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $275,000,000, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES; MAKING PROVISION FOR THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS, ESTABLISHING THE TERMS THEREOF AND THE DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS THEREFROM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL OF, PREMIUM, IF ANY, AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS Budget & taxes Item history →

Deferred

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Deferred

Jul 27, 2026

Issuance of General Obligation Bonds R-26-7-806 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ($275,000,000) GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE Budget & taxes Item history →

Deferred

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Deferred

Jul 27, 2026

Approve Amendment Two to Grant Contract with TN Dept. of Health for Family Planning Services R-26-7-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT REALLOCATES STATE FUNDING TO FEDERAL FUNDING WITH NO CHANGE TO THE TOTAL GRANT AMOUNT OF $4,149,000.00 OR THE TERM ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2027 (NO APPLICATION OR LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Adopted

10-0-1-0

Jul 27, 2026

Appoint two individuals to the Knox County Audit Committee R-26-7-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING TWO (2) INDIVIDUALS TO THE KNOX COUNTY AUDIT COMMITTEE TO SERVE TERMS EXPIRING AUGUST 31, 2030 Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 27, 2026

Appoint individuals to IDB and Health & Ed. Board R-26-7-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHARLEY BIBLE AS A DIRECTOR ON THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX (IDB) AND THE HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND HOUSING FACILITY BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX (HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND HOUSING FACILITY BOARD) AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. BIBLE ON THE IDB AND HEALTH & ED. BOARD, WHICH TERM EXPIRES JULY 15, 2028; AND 2) APPOINTING FOUR (4) INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE AS DIRECTORS OF THE IDB AND HEALTH & ED. BOARD FOR TERMS EXPIRING JULY 15, 2032 Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 27, 2026

Appoint individuals to IDB and Health & Ed. Board R-26-7-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHARLEY BIBLE AS A DIRECTOR ON THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX (IDB) AND THE HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND HOUSING FACILITY BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX (HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND HOUSING FACILITY BOARD) AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. BIBLE ON THE IDB AND HEALTH & ED. BOARD, WHICH TERM EXPIRES JULY 15, 2028; AND 2) APPOINTING FOUR (4) INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE AS DIRECTORS OF THE IDB AND HEALTH & ED. BOARD FOR TERMS EXPIRING JULY 15, 2032 Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 27, 2026

Appointing/reappointing individual to the Knox County Board of Construction Appeals R-26-7-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF CONSTRUCTION APPEALS (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2032) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Deferred

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Deferred

Jul 27, 2026

Approve 236 Notary Public Applications NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 27, 2026

Budget Amendments BUDGET AMENDMENTS

Withdrawn

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Withdrawn

Jul 27, 2026

Approve Line Item Transfers LINE ITEM TRANSFERS

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 27, 2026

Acceptance of new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Every recorded decision