Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners — Votes — Andy Fox

Meeting	Agenda item	Andy Fox’s vote	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Sep 22, 2025	Approve agreement for Regional Forensic Center to act as medical examiner. R-25-9-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BLOUNT COUNTY FOR THE KNOX COUNTY REGIONAL FORENSIC CENTER TO ASSUME THE ROLE OF MEDICAL EXAMINER AND TO CONDUCT MEDICOLEGAL DEATH INVESTIGATIONS AND PERFORM AUTOPSY SERVICES FOR A TERM OF UP TO FIVE (5) YEARS WITH REVENUE OF $711,055.00 ANNUALLY Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025	Authorize joining opioid abatement agreement amendment. R-25-9-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING KNOX COUNTY TO JOIN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE AND OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN AMENDING THE TENNESSEE STATE-SUBDIVISION OPIOID ABATEMENT AGREEMENT AND APPROVING THE RELATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025	Approve amendment to WIC Program services grant contract. R-25-9-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF WOMEN, INFANT AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT DECREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $716,012.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $8,988,388.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025	Approve amendment for additional opioid settlement funds. R-25-9-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO CONTRACT NUMBER 24-584 WITH THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00 TO EXPAND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH OPIOID REMEDIATION STRATEGIES (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025	Approve construction contract for eastbound left turn lane on East Emory Rd. R-25-9-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH APAC-ATLANTIC, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $340,577.50 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN EASTBOUND LEFT TURN LANE WITH 75 FEET OF STORAGE ON EAST EMORY ROAD AT BRACKETT ROAD Roads & infrastructure	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025	Approve grant contract for police traffic services. R-25-9-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $115,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY TO PROVIDE POLICE TRAFFIC SERVICES AS PART OF THE TENNESSEE HIGHWAY SAFETY PLAN FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025	Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-9-211 — 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 $228,014.00 Schools	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025	Approve MOU for 21st Century Community Learning Center grant. R-25-9-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AND RECEIPT OF UP TO $106,317.87 IN FUNDING FROM A 2025-2026 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENER GRANT FOR EXTENDED LEARNING PROGRAMS AT DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY, NORWOOD ELEMENTARY, AND SOUTH KNOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Schools	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025	Approve TN Dept. of Education FY2026 IDEA Partnership Grant. R-25-9-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 IDEA PARTNERSHIP FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 Schools	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025	Approve TN Dept. of Education FY2026 Special Education Preschool Grant. R-25-9-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESCHOOL GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $899,072.55 Schools	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025	Approve TN Dept. of Education FY2026 VPK Grant. R-25-9-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 VOLUNTARY PRE-K (VPK) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,173,178.03 WITH REQUIRED IN- KIND AND MATCHING FUNDS OF $1,500,145.45 Schools	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025	Approve central cafeteria fund balance designation. R-25-9-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CENTRAL CAFETERIA FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,318,100.00 Schools	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025	Approve contacts for after-school care program services. R-25-9-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTACTS WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY, KIDS PLACE, INC., KIDS PLACE AT SEQUOYAH, INC., KIDTIME, INC., SHADES OF DEVELOPMENT, INC, AND YMCA OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR THE PROVISION OF AFTER-SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2026 TO JUNE 30, 2027, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025	Approve master services agreement for PBIS rewards system at West High School. R-25-9-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NAVIGATE360, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF A PBIS REWARDS SYSTEM AT WEST HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 TO JUNE 30, 2026 AT A COST OF $4,623.75 Schools	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025	Approve ApplicationXtender software support agreement for IEP documentation. R-25-9-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN APPLICATIONXTENDER SOFTWARE SUPPORT AGREEMENT WITH INSTREAM, LLC FOR ANNUAL SOFTWARE RENEWAL FOR DIGITAL STORAGE OF IEP DOCUMENTATION FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2025 THROUGH NOVEMBER 13, 2026 AT A COST OF $12,615.00 Schools	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025	Approve letter of engagement for internal school funds review. R-25-9-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT WITH PUGH & COMPANY, P.C. FOR A BEST PRACTICES REVIEW OF INTERNAL SCHOOL FUNDS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $20,000.00 - $25,000.00 Schools	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025	Approve license agreement for 2026 school nutrition food show. R-25-9-201 — 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 2026 KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS NUTRITION FOOD SHOW AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $8,094.50 Schools	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025	Amend agenda to add and defer items. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Motion to amend:Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025	Amend agenda to add and defer items. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Motion to amend:Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025	Amend agenda to add and defer items. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Motion to amend:Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 15, 2025	Approve rezoning for Damon and Dagan Greene with buffer condition. RZ-25-9-105 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Damon and Dagan Greene for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4.3 dwelling units per acre with the condition that there be a minimum five (5) foot vegetative buffer on the east and west property lines. Zoning & land use	Andy Fox’s vote: Abstain	Adopted	9-0-1-1
Sep 15, 2025	Approve rezoning for George W. Hicks subject to 1 condition. RZ-25-9-104 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of George W. Hicks for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business subject to 1 condition as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 15, 2025	Approve rezoning for Noah Robbins with one vehicular access condition. RZ-25-9-103 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Noah Robbins for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential with the condition that there only be one vehicular access point to Tazewell Pike. Zoning & land use	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 15, 2025	Approve rezoning for Brad Pruitt per Planning Commission recommendation. RZ-25-9-102 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Brad Pruitt for rezoning from A Agricultural to PC Planned Commercial as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 15, 2025	Approve rezoning for Basecamp Rentals, Inc. & CCG Auto, LLC with conditions. RZ-25-9-101 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Basecamp Rentals, Inc. & CCG Auto, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural and PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre to RA Low Density Residential with the condition that in the event that it’s not just one house, or if the house is close to Tipton Station Road, a turnaround driveway is required. Zoning & land use	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 15, 2025	Approve minutes from August 18, 2025 meeting CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 18, 2025	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 15, 2025	Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning 205 N Wooddale Rd. 7-M-25-RZ — Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 7 dwelling units per acre, property located at 205 North Wooddale Road, Parcel ID 062 047. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 7-M-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Sep 2, 2025	Continue participation in Joint Education Committee and appoint/reappoint members R-24-9-107-SS — A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, PROVIDING FOR THE COMMISSION’S CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE JOINT EDUCATION COMMITTEE THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2026 AND APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING FOUR (4) COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE ON SAID COMMITTEE Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andy Fox’s vote: No	Adopted	8-2-1-0	Split
Sep 2, 2025	Appoint Commissioners to Standing Committees: Beer, Insolvency, Legislative Affairs, and Rules R-25-9-101-SS — 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) Personnel & appointments	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Appoint Commissioners to Standing Committees: Beer, Insolvency, Legislative Affairs, and Rules R-25-9-101-SS — 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) Personnel & appointments	Andy Fox’s vote: No	Adopted	6-5-0-0	Split
Sep 2, 2025	Appoint Commissioners to Standing Committees: Beer, Insolvency, Legislative Affairs, and Rules R-25-9-101-SS — 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) Personnel & appointments	Andy Fox’s vote: No	Adopted	5-5-1-0	Split
Sep 2, 2025	Re-organize Knox County Commission and elect Chair and Vice-Chair CONSIDERATION OF THE RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION WITH THE ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR:	Andy Fox’s vote: No	Adopted	8-2-1-0	Split
Sep 2, 2025	Re-organize Knox County Commission and elect Chair and Vice-Chair CONSIDERATION OF THE RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION WITH THE ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR:	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Re-organize Knox County Commission and elect Chair and Vice-Chair CONSIDERATION OF THE RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION WITH THE ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR:	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Re-organize Knox County Commission and elect Chair and Vice-Chair CONSIDERATION OF THE RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION WITH THE ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR:	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Amend Merit System Board qualifications regarding prior Sheriff's Office employment. O-25-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-53, "MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS", TO REVISE IN SUBSECTION (C) THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IF HE/SHE HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE WITHIN FIVE (5) YEARS INSTEAD OF TEN (10) YEARS PRECEDING HIS/HER APPOINTMENT AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO SERVE ON THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PERSON'S FAMILY IS OR BECOMES EMPLOYED BY THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (AMENDS ORDINANCE NUMBER O-90-9-111, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-91-8-114, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 25, 1991; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-95-4-101, ADOPTED APRIL 24, 1995; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-19-1-101, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 25, 2019; AND ORDINANCE NUMBER O-22-6-103, ADOPTED JULY 25, 2022) (FIRST READING) Personnel & appointments	Andy Fox’s vote: No	Adopted	6-4-1-0	Split
Aug 25, 2025	Amend Merit System Board qualifications regarding prior Sheriff's Office employment. O-25-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-53, "MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS", TO REVISE IN SUBSECTION (C) THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IF HE/SHE HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE WITHIN FIVE (5) YEARS INSTEAD OF TEN (10) YEARS PRECEDING HIS/HER APPOINTMENT AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO SERVE ON THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PERSON'S FAMILY IS OR BECOMES EMPLOYED BY THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (AMENDS ORDINANCE NUMBER O-90-9-111, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-91-8-114, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 25, 1991; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-95-4-101, ADOPTED APRIL 24, 1995; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-19-1-101, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 25, 2019; AND ORDINANCE NUMBER O-22-6-103, ADOPTED JULY 25, 2022) (FIRST READING) Personnel & appointments	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-4-0-0	Split
Aug 25, 2025	Amend Merit System Board qualifications regarding prior Sheriff's Office employment. O-25-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-53, "MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS", TO REVISE IN SUBSECTION (C) THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IF HE/SHE HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE WITHIN FIVE (5) YEARS INSTEAD OF TEN (10) YEARS PRECEDING HIS/HER APPOINTMENT AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO SERVE ON THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PERSON'S FAMILY IS OR BECOMES EMPLOYED BY THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (AMENDS ORDINANCE NUMBER O-90-9-111, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-91-8-114, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 25, 1991; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-95-4-101, ADOPTED APRIL 24, 1995; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-19-1-101, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 25, 2019; AND ORDINANCE NUMBER O-22-6-103, ADOPTED JULY 25, 2022) (FIRST READING) Personnel & appointments	Andy Fox’s vote: No	Substitute motion:Failed	5-6-0-0	Split Failed
Aug 25, 2025	Establish legislative review of applications for state or federal financial assistance. R-25-8-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR STATE OR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Substitute motion to defer:Deferred	11-0-0-0	Deferred
Aug 25, 2025	Establish legislative review of applications for state or federal financial assistance. R-25-8-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR STATE OR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Deferred	11-0-0-0	Deferred
Aug 25, 2025	Request Ethics Committee to review and revise Knox County Code of Ethics. R-25-8-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW AND REVISION OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE OF ETHICS. Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Designate, commit, and appropriate funds from FY2025 to FY2026. R-25-8-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DESIGNATING/COMMITTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,752,313.29 FROM FISCAL YEAR 2025 TO FISCAL YEAR 2026 FOR VARIOUS FUNDS AND DEPARTMENTS. Budget & taxes	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve construction contract for Bluegrass Lake pump station. R-25-8-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH NORRIS BROTHERS EXCAVATING, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,327,610.00 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PUMP STATION AND ASSOCIATED WORK TO PROACTIVELY MANAGE THE ELEVATION OF BLUEGRASS LAKE TO PREVENT FUTURE FLOODING EVENTS. Roads & infrastructure	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Accept resignation of Michelle Hollenhead, appoint Becky Hofseth to Library Advisory Board. R-25-8-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF MICHELLE HOLLENHEAD (DISTRICT 5 SEAT) FROM THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD AND APPOINTING BECKY HOFSETH TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MS. HOLLENHEAD ON THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD, WHICH TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2026. Personnel & appointments	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve 182 Notary Public Applications. NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS:	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve budget amendments totaling $531,394.75. BUDGET AMENDMENTS - TOTAL AMOUNT OF $531,394.75:	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve line item transfers totaling $235,646.77. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS - TOTAL AMOUNT OF $235,646.77:	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Close unnamed right-of-way, original alignment of Hoyle Beals Drive. CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF AN UNNAMED RIGHT-OF-WAY THAT WAS THE ORIGINAL ALIGNMENT OF HOYLE BEALS DRIVE, SITUATED BETWEEN MIDDLEBROOK PIKE AND THE RELOCATED HOYLE BEALS DRIVE, COMMISSION DISTRICT 6.	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Close unimproved Hayes Road right of way. CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF THE UNIMPROVED HAYES ROAD RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED SOUTH OF PARCEL ID 130 175 AND NORTH OF PARCEL IDS 130 17601/17602.	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve minutes from previous meeting held on July 28, 2025. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Honor Sheriff Tom Spangler for Courageous Lion Award. R-25-8-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING SHERIFF TOM SPANGLER FOR RECEIVING THE COURAGEOUS LION AWARD FROM THE TENNESSEE SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION. Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Honor Knox County Sheriff's Office and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. R-25-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-3-1-0	Split
Aug 25, 2025	Approve donation from Food City for Senior Centers coffee service. R-25-8-908 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING RECEIPT OF A DONATION OF APPROXIMATELY $6,000.00 FROM FOOD CITY FOR COFFEE SERVICE AT SIX (6) KNOX COUNTY SENIOR CENTERS FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Parks & community	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve software license with Woolpert, Inc. for appraisal technology integration. R-25-8-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SOFTWARE LICENSE AND RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WOOLPERT, INC. FOR APPRAISAL TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION TO FACILITATE KNOX COUNTY'S DISCOVERY AND APPRAISAL OF REAL ESTATE AND EQUALIZATION OF VALUES. Contracts & purchasing	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve agreement of sale with Sutherland Partners, LLC for Sutherland Ave property. R-25-8-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT OF SALE WITH SUTHERLAND PARTNERS, LLC FOR THE EASTERN PORTION OF 0 SUTHERLAND AVENUE (PARCEL ID 108AE020) FOR $31,500.00. Contracts & purchasing	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve contract with Liquidity Services Operations LLC for surplus property auction system. R-25-8-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH LIQUIDITY SERVICES OPERATIONS LLC DBA GOVDEALS FOR AN ONLINE AUCTION SYSTEM FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY. Contracts & purchasing	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve real estate sales contract for 1028 Old Cedar Bluff Road. R-25-8-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT WITH RAKESH BATTINENI FOR THE SALE OF 1028 OLD CEDAR BLUFF ROAD (PARCEL ID 105 078) IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,163,000.00, WHICH IS THE $2,100,000.00 BID PRICE AT AUCTION PLUS 3% BUYER'S PREMIUM OF $63,000.00 TO POWELL AUCTION & REALTY. (SALE PROCEEDS WILL BE USED FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE NEW WEST SATELLITE OFFICE OF THE CLERK, HEALTH DEPARTMENT, AND TRUSTEE) Contracts & purchasing	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve Letter of Agreement with TN Dept. of Health for HIV Surveillance/Prevention Program. R-25-8-601 — 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 LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve MOU funding agreement with Firehouse Subs for Fire Prevention Bureau vehicle. R-25-8-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $41,324.00 BY FORM OF A GRANT AWARD FOR THE DIRECT PURCHASE AND TITLE TO KNOX COUNTY OF A 2025 POLARIS RANGER CREW XD 1500 FOR THE USE OF KNOX COUNTY FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU FOR THE BENEFIT OF KNOX COUNTY RESIDENTS. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve encroachment agreement with Products (SE) Pipe Line Corp for Canton Hollow Road. R-25-8-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH PRODUCTS (SE) PIPE LINE CORPORATION NEEDED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CANTON HOLLOW ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve State Aid Contract with TDOT for N Campbell Station Road resurfacing. R-25-8-405 — 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 N CAMPBELL STATION ROAD FROM RIDGELAND DRIVE TO HARDIN VALLEY ROAD FOR AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $691,977.09 WITH $678,137.55 (98%) BEING PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $13,839.54 (2%) BEING PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY. Roads & infrastructure	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve State Aid Contract with TDOT for Yarnell Road resurfacing. R-25-8-404 — 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 YARNELL ROAD FROM EVERETT ROAD TO LOVELL ROAD FOR AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $1,728,913.83 WITH $1,694,335.55 (98%) BEING PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $34,578.28 (2%) BEING PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY. Roads & infrastructure	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve State Aid Contract with TDOT for Ball Road resurfacing. R-25-8-403 — 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 BALL ROAD FROM FROSTLAND LANE TO OAK RIDGE HIGHWAY FOR AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $862,111.69 WITH $844,869.46 (98%) BEING PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $17,242.23 (2%) BEING PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY. Roads & infrastructure	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve State Aid Contract with TDOT for Hill Road resurfacing. R-25-8-402 — 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 HILL ROAD FROM ANDERSONVILLE PIKE TO E. RACCOON VALLEY DRIVE FOR AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $1,633,332.22 WITH $1,600,665.58 (98%) BEING PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $32,666.64 (2%) BEING PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY. Roads & infrastructure	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve supplement to LDA Engineering contract for Bakertown Road improvements. R-25-8-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUPPLEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000.00 TO THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH LDA ENGINEERING FOR ADDITIONAL WORK TO EXTEND THE SCOPE OF IMPROVEMENTS ON BAKERTOWN ROAD. Roads & infrastructure	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve overtime reimbursement agreement for Methamphetamine Investigation. R-25-8-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND THE TENNESSEE DANGEROUS DRUGS TASK FORCE FOR THE USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE METHAMPHETAMINE INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $9,600.00 PER OFFICER IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve overtime reimbursement agreement for Heroin/Opioid Investigation. R-25-8-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND THE TENNESSEE DANGEROUS DRUGS TASK FORCE FOR THE USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE HEROIN/OPIOID INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $9,600.00 PER OFFICER IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-8-210 — 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 $111,615.86. Schools	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve grant contract with TDOT for Powell High School Aviation Education Grant. R-25-8-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR RECEIPT OF AN AERONAUTICS DIVISION 2025 AVIATION EDUCATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 FOR POWELL HIGH SCHOOL. Schools	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve receipt of TN Dept. of Education FY26 CTE Perkins Reserve Grant. R-25-8-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 CTE PERKINS RESERVE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00. Schools	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve MOU between Health Dept. and Board of Education for In School Health Program. R-25-8-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $648,195.89 FOR THE IN SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026. Schools	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve contracts for evidence-based instruction strategies consulting. R-25-8-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH INSTRUCTION PARTNERS, KIDS FIRST EDUCATION, LLC, MARZANO RESEARCH, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING (NIET), PIVOT: SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT LEADERS, AND TNTP, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF EVIDENCE-BASED INSTRUCTION STRATEGIES CONSULTING FOR THE TERM OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Schools	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp for cloud analytics and data warehouse. R-25-8-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION FOR CLOUD ANALYTICS, DATA WAREHOUSE AND DASHBOARD SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH JULY 31, 2028 AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $331,922.40. Contracts & purchasing	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve voice terms with United Data Technologies, Inc. for VoIP telephone services. R-25-8-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING VOICE TERMS AND CONDITIONS WITH UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. THROUGH A TIPS COOPERATIVE CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF VOICE-OVER-IP TELEPHONE SERVICES AT AN APPROXIMATE ANNUAL COST OF $415,000.00. Contracts & purchasing	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve construction contract with Jenkins & Stiles, LLC for Halls Middle School. R-25-8-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH JENKINS & STILES, LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS TO HALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,122,000.00. Schools	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve program agreement with Array Education, Inc. for Lonsdale Elementary workshop. R-25-8-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH ARRAY EDUCATION, INC. AND ITS TEACH LIKE A CHAMPION PROGRAM FOR A TWO-DAY IN-PERSON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR LONSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT A COST OF $32,500.00. Schools	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve K12 Terms of Service with Scoir, Inc. for college and career planning system. R-25-8-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A K12 TERMS OF SERVICE WITH SCOIR, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF A COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND SERVICES TO EDUCATE AND ASSIST STUDENTS IN THEIR POST-SECONDARY PURSUITS AT A COST OF $23,728.96. Schools	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025	Deny appeal by Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A to CN. 5-I-25-RZ — APPEAL BY BENJAMIN C. MULLINS OF THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF A REQUEST FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO CN (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-I-25-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use	Andy Fox’s vote: No	Motion to deny:Failed	9-2-0-0	Split Failed
Aug 18, 2025	Rezone 0 Asheville Highway (Parcel ID 072 002 part) A to PC. 5-P-25-RZ — REQUEST OF BRAD PRUITT FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PC (PLANNED COMMERCIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 ASHEVILLE HIGHWAY / PARCEL ID 072 002 (PART OF). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-P-25-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Deferred	11-0-0-0	Deferred
Aug 18, 2025	Rezone 323 Brakebill Road (Parcel ID 072 210) A to RA. RZ-25-8-105 — REQUEST OF NOE SANCHEZ FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 323 BRAKEBILL ROAD / PARCEL ID 072 210. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-L-25-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025	Rezone 4925 E Emory Road (Parcel ID 029 030) A to RA. RZ-25-8-104 — REQUEST OF NILS HAY FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4925 E EMORY ROAD / PARCEL ID 029 030. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 6-C-25-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025	Rezone 6933 Beeler Road (Parcel ID 020MD005) A to RA. RZ-25-8-103 — REQUEST OF SOUTHERN STANDARD ENTERPRISES LLC FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6933 BEELER ROAD / PARCEL ID 020MD005. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-I-25-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025	Rezone 7936-7952 Hill Road (Parcel IDs 028 142,143,146) A to RA. RZ-25-8-102 — REQUEST OF JASON STRANGE FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7936, 7944, 7952 HILL ROAD / PARCEL ID 028 142, 143, 146. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-H-25-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025	Rezone 0 Ball Road (Parcel ID 078 254) A to PR, up to 1.7 dwelling units/acre. RZ-25-8-101 — REQUEST OF JOPA PROPERTIES LLC FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 3 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 BALL ROAD / PARCEL ID 078 254. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-Q-25-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use	Andy Fox’s vote: No	Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
Aug 18, 2025	Approve minutes from previous meeting held on July 21, 2025. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on July 21, 2025 was before the Board of Commissioners.	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025	Approve agenda as presented. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA:	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Increase Mineral Severance Tax R-25-7-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO LEVY AN INCREASE IN MINERAL SEVERANCE TAX FROM FIFTEEN CENTS ($0.15) TO TWENTY CENTS ($0.20) PER TON FOR KNOX COUNTY Budget & taxes	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
Jul 28, 2025	Approve amendment to agreement with Sacred Ground Hospice House R-25-7-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SACRED GROUND HOSPICE HOUSE FOR END-OF-LIFE HOSPICE CARE TO UNDER/UNINSURED PERSONS OF KNOX COUNTY, SUBJECT TO THE US. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT’S (HUD) APPROVAL, WHICH AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT TO JUNE 30, 2026 AND PROVIDES ADDITIONAL CDBG-CV FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,804.57 FOR A TOTAL OF $114,562.57 (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV) FUNDS) (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED Contracts & purchasing	Andy Fox’s vote: No	Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
Jul 28, 2025	Approve amendments to Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans R-25-7-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO KNOX COUNTY’S 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE ANNUAL ACTION PLANS OF PROGRAM YEARS (PY) 2020, (PY) 2021, AND (PY) 2024 FOR VARIOUS PROJECT AND PROGRAM RELATED ACTIVITIES AND ALLOCATIONS BENEFITING LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME PERSONS OF KNOX COUNTY (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT’S (HUD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV), HOME AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (HOME-ARP), AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS) (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andy Fox’s vote: No	Adopted	8-1-2-0	Split
Jul 28, 2025	Appoint individual to Sheriff's Office Merit System Board of Directors R-25-7-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHRISTOPHER MANNING ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. MANNING ON THE BOARD (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Personnel & appointments	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
Jul 28, 2025	Appoint individual to Sheriff's Office Merit System Board of Directors R-25-7-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHRISTOPHER MANNING ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. MANNING ON THE BOARD (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Personnel & appointments	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
Jul 28, 2025	Approve Notary Public Applications NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-1-0
Jul 28, 2025	Budget Amendments BUDGET AMENDMENTS	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Line Item Transfers LINE ITEM TRANSFERS	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Acceptance of new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve minutes from previous meeting CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON JUNE 23, 2025	Andy Fox’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous

Sep 22, 2025

Approve agreement for Regional Forensic Center to act as medical examiner. R-25-9-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BLOUNT COUNTY FOR THE KNOX COUNTY REGIONAL FORENSIC CENTER TO ASSUME THE ROLE OF MEDICAL EXAMINER AND TO CONDUCT MEDICOLEGAL DEATH INVESTIGATIONS AND PERFORM AUTOPSY SERVICES FOR A TERM OF UP TO FIVE (5) YEARS WITH REVENUE OF $711,055.00 ANNUALLY Intergovernmental & resolutions

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2025

Authorize joining opioid abatement agreement amendment. R-25-9-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING KNOX COUNTY TO JOIN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE AND OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN AMENDING THE TENNESSEE STATE-SUBDIVISION OPIOID ABATEMENT AGREEMENT AND APPROVING THE RELATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS Intergovernmental & resolutions

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2025

Approve amendment to WIC Program services grant contract. R-25-9-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF WOMEN, INFANT AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT DECREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $716,012.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $8,988,388.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2025

Approve amendment for additional opioid settlement funds. R-25-9-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO CONTRACT NUMBER 24-584 WITH THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00 TO EXPAND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH OPIOID REMEDIATION STRATEGIES (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2025

Approve construction contract for eastbound left turn lane on East Emory Rd. R-25-9-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH APAC-ATLANTIC, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $340,577.50 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN EASTBOUND LEFT TURN LANE WITH 75 FEET OF STORAGE ON EAST EMORY ROAD AT BRACKETT ROAD Roads & infrastructure

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2025

Approve grant contract for police traffic services. R-25-9-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $115,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY TO PROVIDE POLICE TRAFFIC SERVICES AS PART OF THE TENNESSEE HIGHWAY SAFETY PLAN FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2025

Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-9-211 — 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 $228,014.00 Schools

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2025

Approve MOU for 21st Century Community Learning Center grant. R-25-9-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AND RECEIPT OF UP TO $106,317.87 IN FUNDING FROM A 2025-2026 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENER GRANT FOR EXTENDED LEARNING PROGRAMS AT DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY, NORWOOD ELEMENTARY, AND SOUTH KNOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Schools

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2025

Approve TN Dept. of Education FY2026 IDEA Partnership Grant. R-25-9-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 IDEA PARTNERSHIP FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 Schools

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2025

Approve TN Dept. of Education FY2026 Special Education Preschool Grant. R-25-9-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESCHOOL GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $899,072.55 Schools

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2025

Approve TN Dept. of Education FY2026 VPK Grant. R-25-9-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 VOLUNTARY PRE-K (VPK) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,173,178.03 WITH REQUIRED IN- KIND AND MATCHING FUNDS OF $1,500,145.45 Schools

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2025

Approve central cafeteria fund balance designation. R-25-9-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CENTRAL CAFETERIA FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,318,100.00 Schools

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2025

Approve contacts for after-school care program services. R-25-9-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTACTS WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY, KIDS PLACE, INC., KIDS PLACE AT SEQUOYAH, INC., KIDTIME, INC., SHADES OF DEVELOPMENT, INC, AND YMCA OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR THE PROVISION OF AFTER-SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2026 TO JUNE 30, 2027, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2025

Approve master services agreement for PBIS rewards system at West High School. R-25-9-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NAVIGATE360, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF A PBIS REWARDS SYSTEM AT WEST HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 TO JUNE 30, 2026 AT A COST OF $4,623.75 Schools

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2025

Approve ApplicationXtender software support agreement for IEP documentation. R-25-9-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN APPLICATIONXTENDER SOFTWARE SUPPORT AGREEMENT WITH INSTREAM, LLC FOR ANNUAL SOFTWARE RENEWAL FOR DIGITAL STORAGE OF IEP DOCUMENTATION FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2025 THROUGH NOVEMBER 13, 2026 AT A COST OF $12,615.00 Schools

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2025

Approve letter of engagement for internal school funds review. R-25-9-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT WITH PUGH & COMPANY, P.C. FOR A BEST PRACTICES REVIEW OF INTERNAL SCHOOL FUNDS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $20,000.00 - $25,000.00 Schools

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2025

Approve license agreement for 2026 school nutrition food show. R-25-9-201 — 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 2026 KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS NUTRITION FOOD SHOW AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $8,094.50 Schools

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2025

Amend agenda to add and defer items. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Motion to amend:Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2025

Amend agenda to add and defer items. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Motion to amend:Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2025

Amend agenda to add and defer items. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Motion to amend:Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 15, 2025

Approve rezoning for Damon and Dagan Greene with buffer condition. RZ-25-9-105 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Damon and Dagan Greene for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4.3 dwelling units per acre with the condition that there be a minimum five (5) foot vegetative buffer on the east and west property lines. Zoning & land use

Andy Fox’s vote: Abstain

Adopted

9-0-1-1

Sep 15, 2025

Approve rezoning for George W. Hicks subject to 1 condition. RZ-25-9-104 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of George W. Hicks for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business subject to 1 condition as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 15, 2025

Approve rezoning for Noah Robbins with one vehicular access condition. RZ-25-9-103 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Noah Robbins for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential with the condition that there only be one vehicular access point to Tazewell Pike. Zoning & land use

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 15, 2025

Approve rezoning for Brad Pruitt per Planning Commission recommendation. RZ-25-9-102 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Brad Pruitt for rezoning from A Agricultural to PC Planned Commercial as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 15, 2025

Approve rezoning for Basecamp Rentals, Inc. & CCG Auto, LLC with conditions. RZ-25-9-101 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Basecamp Rentals, Inc. & CCG Auto, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural and PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre to RA Low Density Residential with the condition that in the event that it’s not just one house, or if the house is close to Tipton Station Road, a turnaround driveway is required. Zoning & land use

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 15, 2025

Approve minutes from August 18, 2025 meeting CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 18, 2025

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 15, 2025

Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning 205 N Wooddale Rd. 7-M-25-RZ — Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 7 dwelling units per acre, property located at 205 North Wooddale Road, Parcel ID 062 047. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 7-M-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Sep 2, 2025

Continue participation in Joint Education Committee and appoint/reappoint members R-24-9-107-SS — A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, PROVIDING FOR THE COMMISSION’S CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE JOINT EDUCATION COMMITTEE THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2026 AND APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING FOUR (4) COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE ON SAID COMMITTEE Intergovernmental & resolutions

Andy Fox’s vote: No

Adopted

8-2-1-0

Split

Sep 2, 2025

Appoint Commissioners to Standing Committees: Beer, Insolvency, Legislative Affairs, and Rules R-25-9-101-SS — 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) Personnel & appointments

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Appoint Commissioners to Standing Committees: Beer, Insolvency, Legislative Affairs, and Rules R-25-9-101-SS — 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) Personnel & appointments

Andy Fox’s vote: No

Adopted

6-5-0-0

Split

Sep 2, 2025

Appoint Commissioners to Standing Committees: Beer, Insolvency, Legislative Affairs, and Rules R-25-9-101-SS — 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) Personnel & appointments

Andy Fox’s vote: No

Adopted

5-5-1-0

Split

Sep 2, 2025

Re-organize Knox County Commission and elect Chair and Vice-Chair CONSIDERATION OF THE RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION WITH THE ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR:

Andy Fox’s vote: No

Adopted

8-2-1-0

Split

Sep 2, 2025

Re-organize Knox County Commission and elect Chair and Vice-Chair CONSIDERATION OF THE RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION WITH THE ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR:

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Re-organize Knox County Commission and elect Chair and Vice-Chair CONSIDERATION OF THE RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION WITH THE ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR:

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Re-organize Knox County Commission and elect Chair and Vice-Chair CONSIDERATION OF THE RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION WITH THE ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR:

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Amend Merit System Board qualifications regarding prior Sheriff's Office employment. O-25-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-53, "MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS", TO REVISE IN SUBSECTION (C) THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IF HE/SHE HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE WITHIN FIVE (5) YEARS INSTEAD OF TEN (10) YEARS PRECEDING HIS/HER APPOINTMENT AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO SERVE ON THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PERSON'S FAMILY IS OR BECOMES EMPLOYED BY THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (AMENDS ORDINANCE NUMBER O-90-9-111, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-91-8-114, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 25, 1991; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-95-4-101, ADOPTED APRIL 24, 1995; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-19-1-101, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 25, 2019; AND ORDINANCE NUMBER O-22-6-103, ADOPTED JULY 25, 2022) (FIRST READING) Personnel & appointments

Andy Fox’s vote: No

Adopted

6-4-1-0

Split

Aug 25, 2025

Amend Merit System Board qualifications regarding prior Sheriff's Office employment. O-25-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-53, "MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS", TO REVISE IN SUBSECTION (C) THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IF HE/SHE HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE WITHIN FIVE (5) YEARS INSTEAD OF TEN (10) YEARS PRECEDING HIS/HER APPOINTMENT AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO SERVE ON THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PERSON'S FAMILY IS OR BECOMES EMPLOYED BY THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (AMENDS ORDINANCE NUMBER O-90-9-111, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-91-8-114, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 25, 1991; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-95-4-101, ADOPTED APRIL 24, 1995; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-19-1-101, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 25, 2019; AND ORDINANCE NUMBER O-22-6-103, ADOPTED JULY 25, 2022) (FIRST READING) Personnel & appointments

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-4-0-0

Split

Aug 25, 2025

Amend Merit System Board qualifications regarding prior Sheriff's Office employment. O-25-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-53, "MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS", TO REVISE IN SUBSECTION (C) THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IF HE/SHE HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE WITHIN FIVE (5) YEARS INSTEAD OF TEN (10) YEARS PRECEDING HIS/HER APPOINTMENT AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO SERVE ON THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PERSON'S FAMILY IS OR BECOMES EMPLOYED BY THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (AMENDS ORDINANCE NUMBER O-90-9-111, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-91-8-114, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 25, 1991; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-95-4-101, ADOPTED APRIL 24, 1995; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-19-1-101, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 25, 2019; AND ORDINANCE NUMBER O-22-6-103, ADOPTED JULY 25, 2022) (FIRST READING) Personnel & appointments

Andy Fox’s vote: No

Substitute motion:Failed

5-6-0-0

Split Failed

Aug 25, 2025

Establish legislative review of applications for state or federal financial assistance. R-25-8-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR STATE OR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. Intergovernmental & resolutions

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Substitute motion to defer:Deferred

11-0-0-0

Deferred

Aug 25, 2025

Establish legislative review of applications for state or federal financial assistance. R-25-8-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR STATE OR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. Intergovernmental & resolutions

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Deferred

11-0-0-0

Deferred

Aug 25, 2025

Request Ethics Committee to review and revise Knox County Code of Ethics. R-25-8-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW AND REVISION OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE OF ETHICS. Intergovernmental & resolutions

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Designate, commit, and appropriate funds from FY2025 to FY2026. R-25-8-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DESIGNATING/COMMITTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,752,313.29 FROM FISCAL YEAR 2025 TO FISCAL YEAR 2026 FOR VARIOUS FUNDS AND DEPARTMENTS. Budget & taxes

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve construction contract for Bluegrass Lake pump station. R-25-8-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH NORRIS BROTHERS EXCAVATING, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,327,610.00 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PUMP STATION AND ASSOCIATED WORK TO PROACTIVELY MANAGE THE ELEVATION OF BLUEGRASS LAKE TO PREVENT FUTURE FLOODING EVENTS. Roads & infrastructure

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Accept resignation of Michelle Hollenhead, appoint Becky Hofseth to Library Advisory Board. R-25-8-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF MICHELLE HOLLENHEAD (DISTRICT 5 SEAT) FROM THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD AND APPOINTING BECKY HOFSETH TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MS. HOLLENHEAD ON THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD, WHICH TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2026. Personnel & appointments

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve 182 Notary Public Applications. NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS:

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve budget amendments totaling $531,394.75. BUDGET AMENDMENTS - TOTAL AMOUNT OF $531,394.75:

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve line item transfers totaling $235,646.77. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS - TOTAL AMOUNT OF $235,646.77:

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Close unnamed right-of-way, original alignment of Hoyle Beals Drive. CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF AN UNNAMED RIGHT-OF-WAY THAT WAS THE ORIGINAL ALIGNMENT OF HOYLE BEALS DRIVE, SITUATED BETWEEN MIDDLEBROOK PIKE AND THE RELOCATED HOYLE BEALS DRIVE, COMMISSION DISTRICT 6.

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Close unimproved Hayes Road right of way. CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF THE UNIMPROVED HAYES ROAD RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED SOUTH OF PARCEL ID 130 175 AND NORTH OF PARCEL IDS 130 17601/17602.

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve minutes from previous meeting held on July 28, 2025. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Honor Sheriff Tom Spangler for Courageous Lion Award. R-25-8-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING SHERIFF TOM SPANGLER FOR RECEIVING THE COURAGEOUS LION AWARD FROM THE TENNESSEE SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION. Intergovernmental & resolutions

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Honor Knox County Sheriff's Office and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. R-25-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. Intergovernmental & resolutions

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-3-1-0

Split

Aug 25, 2025

Approve donation from Food City for Senior Centers coffee service. R-25-8-908 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING RECEIPT OF A DONATION OF APPROXIMATELY $6,000.00 FROM FOOD CITY FOR COFFEE SERVICE AT SIX (6) KNOX COUNTY SENIOR CENTERS FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Parks & community

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve software license with Woolpert, Inc. for appraisal technology integration. R-25-8-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SOFTWARE LICENSE AND RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WOOLPERT, INC. FOR APPRAISAL TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION TO FACILITATE KNOX COUNTY'S DISCOVERY AND APPRAISAL OF REAL ESTATE AND EQUALIZATION OF VALUES. Contracts & purchasing

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve agreement of sale with Sutherland Partners, LLC for Sutherland Ave property. R-25-8-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT OF SALE WITH SUTHERLAND PARTNERS, LLC FOR THE EASTERN PORTION OF 0 SUTHERLAND AVENUE (PARCEL ID 108AE020) FOR $31,500.00. Contracts & purchasing

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve contract with Liquidity Services Operations LLC for surplus property auction system. R-25-8-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH LIQUIDITY SERVICES OPERATIONS LLC DBA GOVDEALS FOR AN ONLINE AUCTION SYSTEM FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY. Contracts & purchasing

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve real estate sales contract for 1028 Old Cedar Bluff Road. R-25-8-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT WITH RAKESH BATTINENI FOR THE SALE OF 1028 OLD CEDAR BLUFF ROAD (PARCEL ID 105 078) IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,163,000.00, WHICH IS THE $2,100,000.00 BID PRICE AT AUCTION PLUS 3% BUYER'S PREMIUM OF $63,000.00 TO POWELL AUCTION & REALTY. (SALE PROCEEDS WILL BE USED FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE NEW WEST SATELLITE OFFICE OF THE CLERK, HEALTH DEPARTMENT, AND TRUSTEE) Contracts & purchasing

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve Letter of Agreement with TN Dept. of Health for HIV Surveillance/Prevention Program. R-25-8-601 — 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 LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve MOU funding agreement with Firehouse Subs for Fire Prevention Bureau vehicle. R-25-8-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $41,324.00 BY FORM OF A GRANT AWARD FOR THE DIRECT PURCHASE AND TITLE TO KNOX COUNTY OF A 2025 POLARIS RANGER CREW XD 1500 FOR THE USE OF KNOX COUNTY FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU FOR THE BENEFIT OF KNOX COUNTY RESIDENTS. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve encroachment agreement with Products (SE) Pipe Line Corp for Canton Hollow Road. R-25-8-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH PRODUCTS (SE) PIPE LINE CORPORATION NEEDED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CANTON HOLLOW ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve State Aid Contract with TDOT for N Campbell Station Road resurfacing. R-25-8-405 — 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 N CAMPBELL STATION ROAD FROM RIDGELAND DRIVE TO HARDIN VALLEY ROAD FOR AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $691,977.09 WITH $678,137.55 (98%) BEING PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $13,839.54 (2%) BEING PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY. Roads & infrastructure

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve State Aid Contract with TDOT for Yarnell Road resurfacing. R-25-8-404 — 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 YARNELL ROAD FROM EVERETT ROAD TO LOVELL ROAD FOR AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $1,728,913.83 WITH $1,694,335.55 (98%) BEING PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $34,578.28 (2%) BEING PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY. Roads & infrastructure

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve State Aid Contract with TDOT for Ball Road resurfacing. R-25-8-403 — 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 BALL ROAD FROM FROSTLAND LANE TO OAK RIDGE HIGHWAY FOR AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $862,111.69 WITH $844,869.46 (98%) BEING PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $17,242.23 (2%) BEING PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY. Roads & infrastructure

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve State Aid Contract with TDOT for Hill Road resurfacing. R-25-8-402 — 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 HILL ROAD FROM ANDERSONVILLE PIKE TO E. RACCOON VALLEY DRIVE FOR AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $1,633,332.22 WITH $1,600,665.58 (98%) BEING PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $32,666.64 (2%) BEING PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY. Roads & infrastructure

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve supplement to LDA Engineering contract for Bakertown Road improvements. R-25-8-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUPPLEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000.00 TO THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH LDA ENGINEERING FOR ADDITIONAL WORK TO EXTEND THE SCOPE OF IMPROVEMENTS ON BAKERTOWN ROAD. Roads & infrastructure

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve overtime reimbursement agreement for Methamphetamine Investigation. R-25-8-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND THE TENNESSEE DANGEROUS DRUGS TASK FORCE FOR THE USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE METHAMPHETAMINE INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $9,600.00 PER OFFICER IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve overtime reimbursement agreement for Heroin/Opioid Investigation. R-25-8-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND THE TENNESSEE DANGEROUS DRUGS TASK FORCE FOR THE USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE HEROIN/OPIOID INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $9,600.00 PER OFFICER IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-8-210 — 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 $111,615.86. Schools

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve grant contract with TDOT for Powell High School Aviation Education Grant. R-25-8-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR RECEIPT OF AN AERONAUTICS DIVISION 2025 AVIATION EDUCATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 FOR POWELL HIGH SCHOOL. Schools

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve receipt of TN Dept. of Education FY26 CTE Perkins Reserve Grant. R-25-8-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 CTE PERKINS RESERVE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00. Schools

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve MOU between Health Dept. and Board of Education for In School Health Program. R-25-8-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $648,195.89 FOR THE IN SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026. Schools

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve contracts for evidence-based instruction strategies consulting. R-25-8-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH INSTRUCTION PARTNERS, KIDS FIRST EDUCATION, LLC, MARZANO RESEARCH, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING (NIET), PIVOT: SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT LEADERS, AND TNTP, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF EVIDENCE-BASED INSTRUCTION STRATEGIES CONSULTING FOR THE TERM OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Schools

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp for cloud analytics and data warehouse. R-25-8-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION FOR CLOUD ANALYTICS, DATA WAREHOUSE AND DASHBOARD SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH JULY 31, 2028 AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $331,922.40. Contracts & purchasing

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve voice terms with United Data Technologies, Inc. for VoIP telephone services. R-25-8-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING VOICE TERMS AND CONDITIONS WITH UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. THROUGH A TIPS COOPERATIVE CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF VOICE-OVER-IP TELEPHONE SERVICES AT AN APPROXIMATE ANNUAL COST OF $415,000.00. Contracts & purchasing

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve construction contract with Jenkins & Stiles, LLC for Halls Middle School. R-25-8-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH JENKINS & STILES, LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS TO HALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,122,000.00. Schools

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve program agreement with Array Education, Inc. for Lonsdale Elementary workshop. R-25-8-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH ARRAY EDUCATION, INC. AND ITS TEACH LIKE A CHAMPION PROGRAM FOR A TWO-DAY IN-PERSON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR LONSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT A COST OF $32,500.00. Schools

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve K12 Terms of Service with Scoir, Inc. for college and career planning system. R-25-8-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A K12 TERMS OF SERVICE WITH SCOIR, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF A COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND SERVICES TO EDUCATE AND ASSIST STUDENTS IN THEIR POST-SECONDARY PURSUITS AT A COST OF $23,728.96. Schools

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2025

Deny appeal by Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A to CN. 5-I-25-RZ — APPEAL BY BENJAMIN C. MULLINS OF THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF A REQUEST FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO CN (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-I-25-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use

Andy Fox’s vote: No

Motion to deny:Failed

9-2-0-0

Split Failed

Aug 18, 2025

Rezone 0 Asheville Highway (Parcel ID 072 002 part) A to PC. 5-P-25-RZ — REQUEST OF BRAD PRUITT FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PC (PLANNED COMMERCIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 ASHEVILLE HIGHWAY / PARCEL ID 072 002 (PART OF). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-P-25-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Deferred

11-0-0-0

Deferred

Aug 18, 2025

Rezone 323 Brakebill Road (Parcel ID 072 210) A to RA. RZ-25-8-105 — REQUEST OF NOE SANCHEZ FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 323 BRAKEBILL ROAD / PARCEL ID 072 210. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-L-25-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2025

Rezone 4925 E Emory Road (Parcel ID 029 030) A to RA. RZ-25-8-104 — REQUEST OF NILS HAY FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4925 E EMORY ROAD / PARCEL ID 029 030. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 6-C-25-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2025

Rezone 6933 Beeler Road (Parcel ID 020MD005) A to RA. RZ-25-8-103 — REQUEST OF SOUTHERN STANDARD ENTERPRISES LLC FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6933 BEELER ROAD / PARCEL ID 020MD005. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-I-25-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2025

Rezone 7936-7952 Hill Road (Parcel IDs 028 142,143,146) A to RA. RZ-25-8-102 — REQUEST OF JASON STRANGE FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7936, 7944, 7952 HILL ROAD / PARCEL ID 028 142, 143, 146. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-H-25-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2025

Rezone 0 Ball Road (Parcel ID 078 254) A to PR, up to 1.7 dwelling units/acre. RZ-25-8-101 — REQUEST OF JOPA PROPERTIES LLC FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 3 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 BALL ROAD / PARCEL ID 078 254. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-Q-25-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use

Andy Fox’s vote: No

Adopted

10-1-0-0

Split

Aug 18, 2025

Approve minutes from previous meeting held on July 21, 2025. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on July 21, 2025 was before the Board of Commissioners.

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2025

Approve agenda as presented. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA:

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Increase Mineral Severance Tax R-25-7-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO LEVY AN INCREASE IN MINERAL SEVERANCE TAX FROM FIFTEEN CENTS ($0.15) TO TWENTY CENTS ($0.20) PER TON FOR KNOX COUNTY Budget & taxes

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-1-0-0

Split

Jul 28, 2025

Approve amendment to agreement with Sacred Ground Hospice House R-25-7-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SACRED GROUND HOSPICE HOUSE FOR END-OF-LIFE HOSPICE CARE TO UNDER/UNINSURED PERSONS OF KNOX COUNTY, SUBJECT TO THE US. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT’S (HUD) APPROVAL, WHICH AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT TO JUNE 30, 2026 AND PROVIDES ADDITIONAL CDBG-CV FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,804.57 FOR A TOTAL OF $114,562.57 (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV) FUNDS) (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED Contracts & purchasing

Andy Fox’s vote: No

Adopted

10-1-0-0

Split

Jul 28, 2025

Approve amendments to Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans R-25-7-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO KNOX COUNTY’S 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE ANNUAL ACTION PLANS OF PROGRAM YEARS (PY) 2020, (PY) 2021, AND (PY) 2024 FOR VARIOUS PROJECT AND PROGRAM RELATED ACTIVITIES AND ALLOCATIONS BENEFITING LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME PERSONS OF KNOX COUNTY (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT’S (HUD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV), HOME AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (HOME-ARP), AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS) (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Andy Fox’s vote: No

Adopted

8-1-2-0

Split

Jul 28, 2025

Appoint individual to Sheriff's Office Merit System Board of Directors R-25-7-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHRISTOPHER MANNING ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. MANNING ON THE BOARD (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Personnel & appointments

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-1-0-0

Split

Jul 28, 2025

Appoint individual to Sheriff's Office Merit System Board of Directors R-25-7-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHRISTOPHER MANNING ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. MANNING ON THE BOARD (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Personnel & appointments

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-1-0-0

Split

Jul 28, 2025

Approve Notary Public Applications NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-1-0

Jul 28, 2025

Budget Amendments BUDGET AMENDMENTS

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Line Item Transfers LINE ITEM TRANSFERS

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Acceptance of new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve minutes from previous meeting CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON JUNE 23, 2025

Andy Fox’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Andy Fox’s votes