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Damon Rawls’s votes

113 recorded votes: 104 aye · 9 no

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Jan 29, 2026
Approve grant from Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation for adaptive trail program R-26-1-703 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,000.00 FROM THE CHRISOPHER & DANA REEVE FOUNDATION FOR AN ADAPTIVE TRAIL PROGRAM (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Parks & community
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve agreement with University of Tennessee for student internships in Parks and Rec R-26-1-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE IN WHICH THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE STUDENTS WILL ENGAGE IN FIELD INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES WITH THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Parks & community
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve amendment to Wright Contracting, Inc. contract for Concord Park Fishing Pier R-26-1-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT 25-074 WITH WRIGHT CONTRACTING, INC. FOR CONCORD PARK FISHING PIER UPGRADES IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,962.00 Parks & community
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve Grant Contract with TN Dept. of Environment and Conservation for brownfield remediation R-26-1-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION FOR BROWNFIELD SITE REMEDIATION (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve contracts for solid waste equipment maintenance and repairs R-26-1-408 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH JOHN’S MOBILE REPAIR AND WELDING, INC., COOPER’S MOBILE SERVICES, LLC, AND MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT, INC. TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve SS4A Grant Agreement with USDOT/FHWA for Safe Routes to School Action Plan R-26-1-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,000.00 WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S (USDOT) FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA) TO RECEIVE A SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR AL (SS4A) GRANT FOR THE SS4A SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL ACTION PLAN FOR KNOX COUNTY (A LOCAL MATCH OF $45,000 IS REQUIRED FOR A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $225,000) Roads & infrastructure
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve supplement to LDA Engineering contract for Johnson Road project R-26-1-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUPPLEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,900.00 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH LDA ENGINEERING FOR ADDITIONAL WORK TO EXTEND THE SCOPE OF IMPROVEMENTS ON THE JOHNSON ROAD WIDENING AND REALIGNMENT PROJECT Roads & infrastructure
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve MOU with Clear Water Partners II, G.P. for road improvements R-26-1-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CLEAR WATER PARTNERS II, G.P. FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INTERSECTION OF EAST BEAVER CREEK DRIVE AND STONE CUTTER DRIVE Roads & infrastructure
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve contracts for pavement marking materials and road striping services R-26-1-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACT WITH VOLUNTEER HIGHWAY SUPPLY COMPANY INC. HIGHWAY MARKINGS INC. AND SUPERIOR PAVEMENT MARKING, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF PAVEMENT MARKING MATERIALS AND ROAD STRIPING SERVICES Roads & infrastructure
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve contract with Environmental Remediation Consultants, Inc. for water quality devices R-26-1-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF WATER QUALITY TREATMENT DEVICES, AS NEEDED Roads & infrastructure
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve MOU with Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for road improvements R-26-1-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH HOMESTEAD LAND HOLDINGS, LLC FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INTERSECTION OF MARIETTA CHURCH ROAD AND HARDIN VALLEY ROAD Roads & infrastructure
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve contract with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP for Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge CEI services R-26-1-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH RUMMEL, KLEPPER & KAHL, LLP IN THE AMOUNT OF $569,633.10 FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING INSPECTION (CEI) SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR THE GIBBS PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE Roads & infrastructure
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-26-1-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND DONATIONS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $242,772.00 Schools
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve Grant Acceptance Agreement with Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation for musical instruments R-26-1-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT WITH MR. HOLLAND’S OPUS FOUNDATION FOR GRANT OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS VALUED AT $38,717.00 TO WEST HIGH SCHOOL FUNDED BY THE MORGAN WALLEN FOUNDATION Schools
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve contract with Andrea L. Ramsey for new musical work for West Valley Middle School R-26-1-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ANDREA L. RAMSEY FOR THE COMMISSIONING OF A NEW MUSICAL WORK FOR WEST VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL’S PERFORMANCE AT THE 2026 TENNESSEE MUSIC ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE IN APRIL 2026 AT A COST OF $5,000.00 Schools
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve Educational Services and Data Sharing Agreement with Catapult Learning, LLC R-26-1-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND DATA SHARING AGREEMENT WITH CATAPULT LEARNING, LLC FOR THE 2025-2026, 2026-2027, AND 2027- 2028 SCHOOL YEARS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A SCHOOL TURNAROUND PLAN, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COACHING FOR NORTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $125,000.00 Schools
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Amend agenda: Hear R-26-1-110 and R-26-1-111 after Honorary Resolutions Amend the agenda to hear the following items after Honorary Resolutions: Item #36 - Resolution R-26-1-110 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Commissioners Adam Thompson and Larsen Jay and appointing a (farmer) and a (farm woman) to the Agricultural Extension Committee (terms expire December 31, 2027; and Item #37 - Resolution R-26-1-111 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Doug Lloyd (District 3) on the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals and appointing Craig Belitz to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Lloyd on the Board, which term expires September 30, 2026.
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Amend agenda: Defer R-26-1-901 to June 2026 Amend the agenda to defer the following item to the June 2026 meeting: Item #39 – Resolution R-26-1-901 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing the United States Constitution during the Nation’s 250th Anniversary.
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Amend agenda: Defer R-26-1-904 to April 2026 Amend the agenda to defer the following item to the April 2026 meeting: Item #41 – Resolution R-26-1-904 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, affirming local discretion consistent with proposed state law and responding to School Board Legislative Priority #6.
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Amend agenda: Defer 3 Presentations and R-26-1-903 to Feb 2026 Amend the agenda to defer the following items to the February 2026 meeting: Item #24 - Presentation: A Christian’s Biblical View of Illegal Immigration; Item #25 - Presentation: Bridge to Safety by Mike Hammond, Criminal Court Clerk; Item #26 - Presentation: Rural Metro by Jeff Bagwell; and Item #40 - Resolution R-26-1-903 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, encouraging the Knox County Sheriff’s Office to undertake a Memorandum of Understanding for the 287(G) Task Force Model.
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Amend agenda: Withdraw Ordinance O-26-1-101 (Data Centers) Amend the agenda to withdraw the following item: Item #42 – Ordinance O-26-1-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating Article III of Chapter 26 of the Knox County Code, entitled “Data Centers,” to define, add specific requirements, and provide limitations for Data Centers and Data Center Accessory Uses on first reading.
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Amend agenda: Add 4 Senior Center Grant Contract Amendments (R-26-1-905 - R-26-1-908) Amendments to the agenda to add the following items: Item #18 - Resolution R-26-1-905 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging for the provision of equipment and supplies for the Corryton Senior Center, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the Grant Contract by $8,857.00 for a total of $33,857.00 (no local match required); Item #19 - Resolution R-26-1-906 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging for the provision of equipment and supplies for the West Knox Senior Center, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the Grant Contract by $8,857.00 for a total of $18,857.00 (no local match required); Item #20 – Resolution R-26-1-907 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging for the provision of equipment and supplies for the Halls Senior Center, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the Grant Contract by $8,857.00 for a total of $30,857.00 (no local match required); and Item #21 - R-26-1-908 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging for the provision of equipment and supplies for the South Knoxville Senior Center, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the Grant Contract $8,857.00 for a total of $25,857.00 (no local match required).
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Adjourn the meeting Adjournment
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Amend zoning ordinance Article 6 on vested rights (first reading) O-25-12-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 6, revising Sections 6.10, 6.30, 6.40 and 6.50, and adding a new Section 6.90 pertaining to vested rights, following recent legislative actions and the adoption of the Knox County Comprehensive Plan (amending Ordinance O-90-9-130, adopted September 10, 1990) - First Reading Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: No Substitute motion to defer:Adopted 7-3-0-1
Split
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone Sevierville Pike property to Planned Residential RZ-26-1-106 — Consideration of the request of Jeffrey Young for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 7705 Sevierville Pike, Parcel ID 125 038. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 11-A-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Adopted 7-3-0-1
Split
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone John Sevier Highway property to low density residential RZ-26-1-105 — Consideration of the request of William Dale Rhoton for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Property located at 611 West Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 137 14401. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-E-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone Greenway Drive property to general business RZ-26-1-104 — Consideration of the request of Tim Wells for rezoning from I Industrial to CA General Business. Property located at 4229 Greenway Drive, Parcel ID 059JA039 (partial). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-N-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone Hammer Road property to low density residential RZ-26-1-103 — Consideration of the request of Noah Hudson for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Property located at 7309 Hammer Road, Parcel ID 072 228. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-F-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-1-1
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone Millertown Pike property to low density residential Consideration of the request of Davyd Markevych for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Property located at 0 Millertown Pike, Parcel ID 050 19702. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-A-25-RZ)
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone Western Road property to low density residential RZ-26-1-102 — Consideration of the request of David Koontz for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Property located at 2818 Western Road, Parcel ID 037 19201. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-C-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone Andes Road property to low density residential Consideration of the request of Abdulrahman Qasem for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Property located at 1402 Andes Road, Parcel ID 105 100. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-J-25-RZ)
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Substitute motion to defer:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone Lovell Road property to Planned Commercial Consideration of the request of SH Build Group Team for rezoning from CN(k) Neighborhood Commercial with conditions and TO Technology Overlay to PC Planned Commercial and TO Technology Overlay. Property located at 0 Lovell Road, Parcel ID 118 01203. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-G-25-RZ)
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone Copperwood Lane property to Planned Residential RZ-26-1-101 — Consideration of the request of David Harbin for rezoning from A Agricultural, RB General Residential, I Industrial and F Floodway to PR Planned Residential up to 12 dwelling units per acre and F Floodway. Property located at 1155 and 1161 Copperwood Lane, Parcel ID 105OC023, 02401. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 11-J-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-1-1
Split
Jan 20, 2026
Approve minutes from December 8, 2025 meeting Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on December 8, 2025
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Amend agenda to defer Gourley rezoning to April 2026 Amendment to the agenda to defer Item #5 - Request of Karla Gourley for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential, property located at 7120 Ball Camp Pike, Parcel ID 092 048, (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-D-25-RZ) to the April 2026 meeting
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Amend agenda to defer Mullins rezoning to February 2026 Amendment to the agenda to defer Item #4 - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from CA General Business and A Agricultural to OB Office, Medical and Related Services, property located at 9247 Floyd Lane; 9226, 9228, 9232 Dutchtown Road, Parcel ID 119 006; 119JA001, 002, 003, (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-Q-25-RZ) to the February 2026 meeting
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
First reading of Ordinance O-25-12-102, Prohibiting Real Property Discrimination O-25-12-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CREATING CHAPTER 53 OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, ENTITLED "REAL PROPERTY," AND SECTION 53-1, PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST UNITED STATES CITIZENS IN THE SALE OR PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY IN KNOX COUNTY. (ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 53 OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) (FIRST READING) Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve 143 Notary Applications NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS: There were 143 Notary Applications. Commissioner Jay moved to approve 143 Notary Applications. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Accept new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Pepper Bush Lane located in Hayden Farms Phase 2B, District 6. B. Sawyers Valley Drive located in Hayden Farms Phase 2B, District 6. C. Emory Green Street located in Emory Green, District 6. D. Keenberg Lane located in Emory Green, District 6. E. Stewart Hill Lane located in Emory Green, District 6. F. Jonathan Creek Drive located in Emory Green, District 6. G. Hickory Reserve Road located in Reserve at Hickory Creek Unit 3, District 6. H. Bethel Hollow Drive located in Reserve at Hickory Creek Unit 3, District 6. I. Zenith Lane located in The Highlands at Copeland Unit 3, District 7. J. Solstice Drive located in The Highlands at Copeland Unit 3, District 7. K. Windmead Lane located in Village at Saddlebrook Phase 3, District 7. L. Shoregate Lane located in Villas at Timberlake Approved as Timberlake, Unit 5, District 7. M. Villa Grande Lane located in Villas at Timberlake Approved as Timberlake, Unit 5, District 7. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the above new county roads. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. Commissioner Rawls was absent from the vote. The motion carried 10-0-0-1.
Damon Rawls’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve minutes from previous meeting (Nov 17, 2025) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on November 17, 2025 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on November 17, 2025. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. Commissioner Rawls was absent from the vote. The motion carried 10-0-0-1.
Damon Rawls’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Appoint Gary Anders to Ethics Committee R-25-12-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF D.J. CORCORAN ON THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING GARY ANDERS TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. CORCORAN ON THE ETHICS COMMITTEE, WHICH TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2029.
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Dec 15, 2025
Appoint member to Knox County Ethics Committee R-25-12-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF D.J. CORCORAN ON THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING ( _______________ ) TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. CORCORAN ON THE ETHICS COMMITTEE, WHICH TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2029. Personnel & appointments
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Dec 15, 2025
Appoint member to Knox County Ethics Committee R-25-12-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF D.J. CORCORAN ON THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING ( _______________ ) TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. CORCORAN ON THE ETHICS COMMITTEE, WHICH TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2029. Personnel & appointments
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Dec 15, 2025
Honor One Knoxville SC for 2025 USL League One Championship R-25-12-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING AND CONGRATULATING ONE KNOXVILLE SC FOR ITS 2025 USL LEAGUE ONE CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Honor David Landes and the Keeping the David Landes Miracle Alive Blood Drive R-25-12-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING DAVID LANDES AND THE KEEPING THE DAVID LANDES MIRACLE ALIVE BLOOD DRIVE. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Honor Spencer Long, Halls High School Principal, as 2025 TN Principal of the Year R-25-12-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING SPENCER LONG, EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL AT HALLS HIGH SCHOOL, FOR BEING NAMED THE 2025 TENNESSEE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR. Schools
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve contract amendment with US Imaging for Register of Deeds AI indexing R-25-12-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACT WITH US IMAGING, INC. FOR DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT FILE CONVERSION AND SCANNING SERVICES FOR THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE, WHICH AMENDMENT ADDS AI INDEXING SERVICES IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $50,000.00. Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve agreement with HCC Life Insurance Company for Stop Loss Insurance R-25-12-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $647,746.00 WITH HCC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR STOP LOSS INSURANCE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026. Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve contract with BarberMcMurry Architects for Countywide Maintenance Facility R-25-12-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH BARBERMCMURRY ARCHITECTS LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,300.00 FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PROGRAMMING, MASTER PLANNING, AND DESIGN OF THE COUNTYWIDE MAINTENANCE FACILITY AT 2742 HANCOCK STREET. Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve adoption of Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule R-25-12-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026. Parks & community
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Authorize acceptance of donation from Halls Youth Sports for Halls Community Park R-25-12-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FROM HALLS YOUTH SPORTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,100.00 FOR NEWLY INSTALLED DOWNSPOUTS FOR THE BATTING CAGE AT HALLS COMMUNITY PARK. Parks & community
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant from William T. Morris Foundation for Operation Hero's Hill R-25-12-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE WILLIAM T. MORRIS FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000.00 FOR OPERATION HERO'S HILL. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve contract amendment with Waste Connections for roll-off hauling services R-25-12-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH WASTE CONNECTIONS OF TENNESSEE, INC. FOR ROLL-OFF HAULING SERVICES TO TRANSPORT HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE, RECYCLABLES, AND BULKY WASTE FROM CONVENIENCE CENTERS. Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve utility agreement for Marietta Church Roundabout project R-25-12-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY CONSTRUCTION AND RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH WATER AND SEWER RELOCATION FOR THE MARIETTA CHURCH ROUNDABOUT PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve contract with Spectra Environmental Group for used oil and hydrocarbon collection R-25-12-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SPECTRA ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE USED OIL AND HYDROCARBON COLLECTION SERVICES. Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve Amendment 1 to TDOT agreement for Powell High School Greenway Project R-25-12-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO THE LOCAL AGENCY PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE POWELL HIGH SCHOOL GREENWAY PROJECT, WHICH AMENDMENT UPDATES THE SCOPE OF WORK BY SLIGHTLY MODIFYING THE COURSE OF THE GREENWAY AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE. Roads & infrastructure
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve agreement with Robert G. Campbell & Assoc. for driver training facility engineering R-25-12-304 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT G. CAMPBELL & ASSOC., L.P. IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,200.00 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES AT THE DRIVER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FACILITY LOCATED ON FOOTE MINERAL ROAD. Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve grant agreement for mental health transportation R-25-12-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT - DIRECT APPROPRIATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $575,059.88 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS FOR THE PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH TRANSPORTATION. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve grant contract for training equipment with TN Corrections Institute R-25-12-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,598.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE CORRECTIONS INSTITUTE FOR THE PROVISION OF TRAINING EQUIPMENT. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Authorize acceptance of donation from Knoxville Wholesale Furniture for Employee Assistance Fund R-25-12-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.00 FROM KNOXVILLE WHOLESALE FURNITURE FOR THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE FUND. Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant from National Endowment for Arts for Children's Festival of Reading R-25-12-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS IN SUPPORT OF THE 2026 CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL OF READING. (REQUIRES A 1:1 MATCH) Parks & community
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve appointments to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board R-25-12-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD, AS FOLLOWS: DR. BECKY BOWLING, CHAD CULVER, MATTHEW KELLOGG, AMBER PARKER, MARILYNN CHILDRESS, SHERYL ELY, CAROL EVANS, CHRISTINA MAZER, MICHAEL LEMARBE, CHERYL HILL (HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE), CARLY PEARSON (KNOX COUNTY ADA REPRESENTATIVE), BRYAN BROWN (KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS REPRESENTATIVE), AMY BROOKS (KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING REPRESENTATIVE), AND COMMISSIONER KIM FRAZIER. (ESTABLISHES STAGGERED TERMS EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2027 OR DECEMBER 31, 2029 AND THE COMMISSIONER SERVES A TERM TO COINCIDE WITH TERM OF OFFICE) Personnel & appointments
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Confirm appointments to Emergency Communications District Board R-25-12-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF TIFFANY MARTIN AND REAPPOINTMENT OF BRIAN GARD TO THE KNOX COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (TERMS EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2030) Personnel & appointments
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-25-12-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND DONATIONS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $45,900.00. Schools
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve receipt of TN Dept of Education grant for Northwest Middle School R-25-12-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL TURNAROUND PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000.00 DESIGNATED FOR USE AT NORTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL. Schools
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve design contract with Smee + Busby Architects for West High School Vestibule Project R-25-12-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN CONTRACT WITH SMEE + BUSBY ARCHITECTS, P.C. FOR THE WEST HIGH SCHOOL VESTIBULE PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,500.00. Schools
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve Institutional Participation Agreement with JSTOR for L&N STEM Academy R-25-12-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INSTITUTIONAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH JSTOR FOR L&N STEM ACADEMY'S LICENSED ACCESS TO JSTOR'S SECONDARY SCHOOL DIGITAL LIBRARY COLLECTION AND RESEARCH PLATFORM AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $1,561.00 FOR ONE (1) YEAR, WHICH MAY BE RENEWED. Schools
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve consulting and license agreement for Project SEARCH® program R-25-12-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSULTING SERVICES AND LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, AN OHIO NONPROFIT CORPORATION, FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT SEARCH® PROGRAM AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $350.00. Schools
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Hear items #1-23 as a consent calendar AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Thompson moved to hear the following items as a consent calendar at this time: Item #1, Item #2, Item #3, Item #4, Item #5, Item #6, Item #7, Item #8, Item #9, Item #10, Item #11, Item #12, Item #13, Item #14, Item #15, Item #16, Item #17, Item #18, Item #19, Item #20, Item #21, Item #22, and Item #23. Commissioner Rawls seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Move Resolution R-25-12-112 to be heard after Presentations AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Thompson moved to amend the agenda to hear Item #30 – Resolution R-25-12-112 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of D.J. Corcoran on the Knox County Ethics Committee and appointing an individual to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Corcoran on the Ethics Committee, which term expires October 31, 2029 after Presentations. Commissioner Rawls seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Withdraw Resolution R-25-12-904 from agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Thompson moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following item from the agenda: Item #31 – Resolution R-25-12-904 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, granting authority to Knox County Engineering and Public Works to withhold future utility permit applications of utility providers that do not comply with County procedures or promptly address matters such as the removal of surplus equipment/facilities, remediation of hazardous facilities, and the relocation of facilities in conflict with Knox County road projects. Commissioner Rawls seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Defer Ordinance O-25-12-103 to January 2026 meeting AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Thompson moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the January 2026 meeting: Item #33 – Ordinance O-25-12-103 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating Art. III of Chapter 26 of the Knox County Code, entitled "Data Centers," to define, add specific requirements, and provide limitations for Data Centers and Data Center Accessory Uses (First Reading). Commissioner Rawls seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Motion to add item about subpoenaing Brian Bivens failed. Amendment to the Agenda – (Continued): 6. At this time, there was discussion regarding amending the agenda to add the following item: Discussion of issuing a subpoena to Mr. Brian Bivens, former Interim Director for the Richard Bean Detention Center.
Damon Rawls’s vote: No Motion to amend:Failed 6-5-0-0
Split Failed
Nov 17, 2025
Mandate Special Session on December 8, 2025 to fill Judge vacancy. Motion and Vote of the Commission to Mandate that the Chair Call a Special Session of the Commission on December 8, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Main Assembly Room for the Purpose of Filling the Vacancy in the Office of Judge of the Knox County General Sessions Court, Division IV
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Emergency Ordinance O-25-11-103 to delay transition of Juvenile Service Center control. O-25-11-103 — Consideration of an Emergency Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Ordinance O-25-6-102 in Reference to Knox County Code Section 18-141 to Delay the Transition of Operation and Control of the East Tennessee Regional Service Center (A/K/A The Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center) to the Knox County Sheriff by Six (6) Months (Amending Ordinance O-25-6-102, Adopted June 23, 2025) - O-25-11-103 – (First Reading)
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Emergency Ordinance O-25-11-103 to delay transition of Juvenile Service Center control. O-25-11-103 — Consideration of an Emergency Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Ordinance O-25-6-102 in Reference to Knox County Code Section 18-141 to Delay the Transition of Operation and Control of the East Tennessee Regional Service Center (A/K/A The Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center) to the Knox County Sheriff by Six (6) Months (Amending Ordinance O-25-6-102, Adopted June 23, 2025) - O-25-11-103 - (First Reading) Public safety
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Nov 17, 2025
Approve FY2026 budget amendment for employee pay adjustment. R-25-11-907 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment to increase the total budget in the Amount of $1,500,000.00 for the Purpose of Providing a One-Time Pay Adjustment for Employees in the Amount of $500.00 Budget & taxes
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Nov 17, 2025
Amend Resolution to extend hiring of Interim Superintendent for Juvenile Service Center. R-25-11-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Resolution R-25-6-903 to extend the date by six (6) months for the Knox County Mayor to be authorized to hire a qualified Transition Advisor/Interim Superintendent to be placed at the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center to serve through June 30, 2026 instead of December 31, 2025 Personnel & appointments
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Nov 17, 2025
Amend Resolution to extend hiring of Interim Superintendent for Juvenile Service Center. R-25-11-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Resolution R-25-6-903 to extend the date by six (6) months for the Knox County Mayor to be authorized to hire a qualified Transition Advisor/Interim Superintendent to be placed at the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center to serve through June 30, 2026 instead of December 31, 2025 Personnel & appointments
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Nov 17, 2025
Approve 106 Notary Public Applications. 106 Notary Public Applications
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $274,745.00. Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $274,745.00
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve closure of former Ball Camp Pike and Hitching Post Drive alignment. Consideration of the closure of the former Ball Camp Pike and Hitching Post Drive alignment and excess right of way located between Daybreak Drive and Bailey Farm Drive, which is an outcome of the Ball Camp Pike (Schaad Road) Relocation Project, District 6
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Acceptance of new county roads. Drives and Roads: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Lillibridge Crossing Lane, Windsor Forest, Unit 1, District 6. B. Sweet Almond Lane, Windsor Forest, Units 3 and 4, District 6. C. Evergreen Terrace Lane, Windsor Forest, Units 1 and 2, District 6. D. Dora Rose Road, Windsor Forest, Units 1 and 3, District 6. E. Truitt Path Lane, Lobetti Landing, Unit 2, District 6. F. Hopson Hollow Road, Lobetti Landing, Unit 1, District 6. G. Mossy Landing Lane, Lobetti Landing, Unit 1, District 6. H. Lobetti Landing Lane, Lobetti Landing, Unit 1, District 6. I. Bailey Landing Lane, Lobetti Landing, Units 1 and 2, District 6. J. Rio Bravo Lane, Foxborough Hills, District 6. K. Swan Song Lane, Foxborough Hills, District 6. L. Eagle Canyon Lane, Foxborough Hills, District 6. M. Yellow Aster Road, The Grange, Unit 2, District 6. N. Red Buckeye Drive, The Grange, Unit 2, District 6. O. Dragon Boat Road, The Grange, Unit 2, District 6.
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve minutes from previous meeting (Oct 27, 2025). Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on October 27, 2025
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Honor Mark Brown with Three Ridges Golf Course. R-25-11-104 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Mark Brown with Three Ridges Golf Course Parks & community
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Honor Vulcan Materials and Dixie Lee Quarry for community relations award. R-25-11-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Vulcan Materials Company and Dixie Lee Quarry for winning the 2025 Excellence in Community Relations Gold Award Intergovernmental & resolutions
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Honor Hardin Valley Academy Boys Golf Team for state championship. R-25-11-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Hardin Valley Academy Boys Golf Team for winning the 2025 TSSAA Division I-AA State Championship Schools
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve contract with Hensley Direct for presort mailing services. R-25-11-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Hensley Direct, Inc. for the Provision of Presort Mailing Services for the Term of December 1, 2025 to November 30, 2026 with the Option to Extend for Four (4) Additional Years, One (1) Year at a Time Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve utility easement with Knoxville Utilities Board. R-25-11-703 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) Across 0 Bridgewater Road, CLT Map 119-L “A”, Parcel 13.00, to Provide Improved Utility Service and Reliability in the Area Roads & infrastructure
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve contract with Hellas Construction for synthetic turf infields. R-25-11-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Hellas Construction, Inc. for installation of synthetic turf infields at Knox County Sportspark in the Amount of $1,349,500.00 Parks & community
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Authorize acceptance of donation for Parks and Recreation for steel building. R-25-11-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation for Knox County Parks and Recreation from Cedar Bluff Farragut Optimist Club (CBFO) softball in the Amount of $7,457.00 for a 20x20 Steel Building at the CBFO Softball Fields at Concord Park Parks & community
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Amendment One to Rape Prevention Grant Contract. R-25-11-602 — 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 Rape Prevention and Education Program Services, which Amendment Increases the Maximum Liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $28,077.00 for a Total Amount of $172,077.00 Through the Term Ending on January 31, 2027 (No Local Match Required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for dental care services. R-25-11-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in an Amount Not to Exceed $12,000,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the Provision of Dental Care Services to Uninsured Adult Tennesseans, Nineteen (19) Through Sixty-Four (64) Years of Age, for the Period Beginning July 1, 2025 and Ending on June 30, 2028 (No Local Match Required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Violent Crime Intervention Fund Grant Contract. R-25-11-303 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Violent Crime Intervention Fund Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs in the Amount of $1,567,732.00 to Develop, Construct and/or Rehabilitate the Infrastructure Needed to Combat Violent Crime for the Period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028 (No Local Match Required) Public safety
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Letter of Agreement for Electronic Monitoring Indigency Fund grant. R-25-11-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Agreement – Direct Appropriation Grant in the Amount of $58,847.00 with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs for the Provision of the Electronic Monitoring Indigency Fund (No Local Match Required) Public safety
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve FY2026 Statewide School Resource Officer Grant Program contract. R-25-11-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the Amount of $2,250,000.00 with the State of Tennessee, Department of Safety and Homeland Security for the Fiscal Year 2026 Statewide School Resource Officer (SRO) Grant Program Public safety
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Library Services and Technology Act Grant Contract. R-25-11-217 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Library Services and Technology Act Grant Contract in the Amount of $12,000.00 with the Tennessee State Library and Archives (Requires a One-to-One Local Match) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve TN Dept. of Education school security grant. R-25-11-215 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tennessee Department of Education Fiscal Year 2026 Public School Security Grant in the Amount of $1,184,319.69 Plus Fiscal Year 2025 Carryover in the Amount of $679,162.53 Schools
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve contract increase for Skilled Services for work-based learning projects. R-25-11-214 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an increase to the construction contract with Skilled Services, LLC in the amount of $67,992.95 for Phase 3 of Work-Based Learning Projects at Halls and Powell High Schools Schools
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Fund Balance Designation for UT Tower Construction. R-25-11-213 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $130,071.00 for UT Tower Construction Roads & infrastructure
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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