Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners — Votes — Damon Rawls

Meeting	Agenda item	Damon Rawls’s vote	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Jun 23, 2025	Approve utility relocation agreement with KUB for Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge Project. R-25-6-410 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) FOR GAS LINE RELOCATIONS FOR THE GIBBS PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve contract with APAC-Atlantic for hot mix hauling/placement on narrow roads. R-25-6-409 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH APAC-ATLANTIC, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF HOT MIX HAULING AND PLACEMENT SERVICES FOR NARROW (UNDER 15 FEET WIDE) COUNTY ROADS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026. Roads & infrastructure	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve contract with APAC-Atlantic for hot mix hauling/placement services. R-25-6-408 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH APAC-ATLANTIC, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF HOT MIX HAULING AND PLACEMENT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026. Roads & infrastructure	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve engineering design contract with Cannon & Cannon for S. Northshore/Concord Roundabout Bypass. R-25-6-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $165,500.00 WITH CANNON & CANNON, INC. FOR THE S. NORTHSHORE/CONCORD ROUNDABOUT BYPASS PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve amended MOU with LKM Properties, Weigel Stores, Calton Dev. for Bakertown Rd. R-25-6-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LKM PROPERTIES, L.P., WEIGEL STORES, INC., AND CALTON DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO BAKERTOWN ROAD. Roads & infrastructure	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve MOU with Ball Homes & Mesana Investments for E. Emory Rd./Brackett Rd. turn lane. R-25-6-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH BALL HOMES, LLC AND MESANA INVESTMENTS, LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LEFT TURN LANE ON E. EMORY ROAD AT BRACKETT ROAD. Roads & infrastructure	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve MOU with OKR General Partnership for Hardin Valley Road improvements. R-25-6-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH OKR GENERAL PARTNERSHIP FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO HARDIN VALLEY ROAD. Roads & infrastructure	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve amendment to contract with Volunteer Highway Supply for pavement marking materials. R-25-6-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACT WITH VOLUNTEER HIGHWAY SUPPLY COMPANY, INC., FOR THE PROVISION OF PAVEMENT MARKING MATERIALS AND ROAD STRIPING SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCORPORATES REQUIRED CLAUSES UNDER SECTION D.5 OF THE CONTRACT WITH TDOT FOR STATE AID FUNDING. Roads & infrastructure	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve updated Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. R-25-6-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ADOPTING THE UPDATED KNOX COUNTY, CITY OF KNOXVILLE, AND TOWN OF FARRAGUT MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN. Intergovernmental & resolutions	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve engineering design contract with Barge Design Solutions for road realignment. R-25-6-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT WITH BARGE DESIGN SOLUTIONS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $98,700.00 FOR THE DESIGN OF GEOMETRIC REALIGNMENT OF BAKERTOWN ROAD AND JOE HINTON ROAD TO IMPROVE MOTORIST SAFETY. Roads & infrastructure	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve acceptance of Bell UH-1H helicopter donation from TN LESO Program. R-25-6-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF ONE (1) BELL UH-1H HELICOPTER FROM THE STATE OF TENNESSEE LESO PROGRAM FOR THE PROVISION OF PARTS. Contracts & purchasing	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-6-212 — 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 $181,211.61. Schools	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve MOU with Morgan Wallen Foundation for Gibbs High School grant. R-25-6-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE MORGAN WALLEN FOUNDATION FOR RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,200,000.00 FOR GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL. Schools	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Deferred	10-0-0-1	Deferred
Jun 23, 2025	Approve amended MOU with Simon Youth Foundation for Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy. R-25-6-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SIMON YOUTH FOUNDATION, INC. REGARDING THE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF THE DR. PAUL L. KELLEY VOLUNTEER ACADEMY AND RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00. Schools	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve acceptance of FY25 ATSI 24 Grant from TN Dept. of Education. R-25-6-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADDITIONAL TARGETED SUPPORT AND IMPROVEMENT (ATSI) 24 GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000.00. Schools	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve acceptance of FY26 Carl D. Perkins Career & Tech Ed Grant. R-25-6-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 CARL D. PERKINS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $978,536.14. Schools	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve acceptance of FY25 Summer Learning Camps Grant from TN Dept. of Education. R-25-6-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR A FISCAL YEAR 2025 SUMMER LEARNING CAMPS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,670,598.81. Schools	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve acceptance of FY26 IDEA Part B and Preschool funds from TN Dept. of Education. R-25-6-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 IDEA PART B IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,394,458.00 AND IDEA PRESCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $472,571.00. Schools	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve acceptance of FY26 federal Title funds from TN Dept. of Education. R-25-6-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 FEDERAL TITLE I-A, TITLE I-D, TITLE I-N, TITLE II- A, TITLE III, AND TITLE IV IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,857,717.40. Schools	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve online subscription agreement with The DBQ Project for social studies materials. R-25-6-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH THE DBQ PROJECT FOR A LICENSE TO ACCESS DBQ'S PROPRIETARY ONLINE EDUCATIONAL SOCIAL STUDIES MATERIALS AT A COST OF $71,231.25 FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026. Schools	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve contracts for supplemental staffing services. R-25-6-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH AMERGIS HEALTHCARE STAFFING, INC., ESS SOUTH CENTRAL, LLC, AND STELLAR THERAPY SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF SUPPLEMENTAL STAFFING SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026. Personnel & appointments	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve contract with Lewis Group Architects for K-8 school design. R-25-6-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH LEWIS GROUP ARCHITECTS FOR THE DESIGN OF THE NEW K-8TH GRADE SCHOOL FOR THE MECHANICSVILLE, LONSDALE AND BEAUMONT AREA IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,256,000.00. Schools	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve Terms/Conditions/Privacy Policy with Kiddom Inc. for 6-8th grade science curriculum. R-25-6-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY WITH KIDDOM INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF KIDDOM 6-8TH GRADE SCIENCE CURRICULUM AT A COST OF $3,400,000.00. Schools	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Amend agenda: hear Ordinance O-25-6-102 before Resolution R-25-6-903. Amend the agenda to hear Item #61 – Ordinance O-25-6-102 - Consideration of an Emergency Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to repeal Chapter 18, Article IV, Division 2 (Sections 18-141 through 18-143) of the Knox County Code relative to the Juvenile Detention Center and adopting new Sections 18-141 and 18-142 to place the operation and control of the Juvenile Detention Center under the Sheriff of Knox County and to create a Board of Directors. (Ordinance Number O-91-8-107, adopted September 29, 1991) before Item #58 – Resolution R-25-6-903 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) authorizing the Knox County Mayor to hire a qualified Transition Advisor/Interim Superintendent to be placed at the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center to serve through December 31, 2025; 2) requesting CTAS to complete a Comprehensive Assessment of the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center; 3) requesting the Tennessee Department of Children's Services Office of Child Welfare Services to continue weekly monitoring visits to the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center; and 4) appointing four (4) Commissioners to the Juvenile Service Center Board of Directors to serve until August 31, 2026.	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Motion to amend:Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Amend agenda to hear specified items as a consent calendar. Amend the agenda to hear the following items to be heard 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 #12, Item #13, Item #14, Item #15, Item #16, Item #17, Item #18, Item #19, Item #20, Item #21, Item #22, Item #23, Item #24, Item #25, Item #26, Item #27, Item #33, Item #34, Item #35, Item #36, Item #37, Item #38, and Item #39.	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Motion to amend:Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve MOU with Morgan Wallen Foundation for Gibbs High School grant. R-25-6-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE MORGAN WALLEN FOUNDATION FOR RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,200,000.00 FOR GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL. Schools Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Motion to amend:Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Jun 23, 2025	Approve AIA agreement with BarberMcMurry Architects for KCSO Academy building. R-25-6-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE AIA AGREEMENT WITH BARBERMCMURRY ARCHITECTS LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE KCSO ACADEMY BUILDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $409,500.00 Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Motion to amend:Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Jun 23, 2025	Approve right-of-way and easement acquisitions for Halls Greenway Connector. R-25-6-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS FOR FIVE (5) TRACTS OF LAND, A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR EXCESS LAND USAGE, AND USE OF PORTIONS OF TWO EXISTING KNOX COUNTY PARCELS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HALLS GREENWAY CONNECTOR AND ASSOCIATED SIDEWALKS AS SHOWN IN THE ATTACHED RIGHT-OF-WAY PLANS FOR THIS PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Motion to amend:Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Jun 23, 2025	Urge TN General Assembly to enact legislation for electing utility board members. R-25-6-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND GOVERNOR TO ENACT LEGISLATION ALLOWING ELIGIBLE VOTERS IN UTILITY DISTRICTS TO ELECT UTILITY BOARD MEMBERS. Intergovernmental & resolutions Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Motion to amend:Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Jun 16, 2025	Defer rezoning from A to PC for Brad Pruitt at 0 Asheville Highway. Consideration of the request of Brad Pruitt for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PC (Planned Commercial) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Asheville Highway / Parcel ID 072 002 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-P-25-RZ) (8th Commission District)	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Deferred	11-0-0-0	Deferred
Jun 16, 2025	Rezone from I to RA for Matthew Regas at 8718 Mascot Road. Consideration of the request of Matthew Regas for rezoning from I (Industrial) to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8718 Mascot Road / Parcel ID 052 002. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-R-25-RZ) (8th Commission District)	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 16, 2025	Amend Comprehensive Plan from RL to RA for Matthew Regas at 8718 Mascot Road. Consideration of the request of Matthew Regas for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from RL (Rural Living) to RA (Rural Agriculture) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8718 Mascot Road / Parcel ID 052 002. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-G-25-PA) (8th Commission District)	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 16, 2025	Rezone from A and CA to RA for Noah Hudson at 2217 Shipetown Road. Consideration of the request of Noah Hudson for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and CA (General Business) to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2217 Shipetown Road / Parcel ID 042JD008. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-M-25-RZ) (8th Commission District)	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 16, 2025	Rezone from A to PR (4.75 du/acre) for Mesana Investments LLC at Majors Road. Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential), up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7734 Majors Road / Parcel ID 020 160. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-J-25-RZ) (8th Commission District)	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 16, 2025	Substitute motion to rezone from A to PR (3.75 du/acre) for Mesana Investments LLC. Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential), up to 4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8022 Hill Road / Parcel ID 028 132. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 4-O-25-RZ) (7th Commission District)	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-3-0-0	Split
Jun 16, 2025	Rezone from A to RA for Trueline Land Surveying, LLC at W Beaver Creek Drive. Consideration of the request of Trueline Land Surveying, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1311 West Beaver Creek Drive / Parcel ID 056 131. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 4-I-25-RZ) (7th Commission District)	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 16, 2025	Rezone from A to PR (2 du/acre) for Adam and Ashley Fernandez at Buttermilk Rd. Consideration of the request of Adam and Ashley Fernandez for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential), up to 2 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 12321 Buttermilk Road / Parcel ID 129 10901. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-G-25-RZ) (6th Commission District)	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 16, 2025	Rezone from A to PR (10 du/acre) for Taylor D. Forrester at Ebenezer Road. Consideration of the request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential), up to 10 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1439, 1445, 1447 Ebenezer Road / Parcel ID 144 096, 097, 095 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-Q-25-RZ) (4th Commission District)	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-1-1-0	Split
Jun 16, 2025	Rezone from RA to CA for Gabriella Sharman at 9048 Middlebrook Pike. Consideration of the request of Gabriella Sharman for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to CA (General Business)was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 9048 Middlebrook Pike / Parcel ID 105OC026 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-L-25-RZ) (3rd Commission District)	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 16, 2025	Amend Comprehensive Plan from CI to CMU for Gabriella Sharman at 9048 Middlebrook Pike. Consideration of the request of Gabriella Sharman for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from CI (Civic and Institutional) to CMU (Corridor Mixed-Use) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 9048 Middlebrook Pike / Parcel ID 105OC026 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-E-25-PA) (3rd Commission District)	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 16, 2025	Rezone from A to RA for Dorin Miaun at 2715 Bakertown Road. Consideration of the request of Dorin Miaun for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2715 Bakertown Road / Parcel ID 105 204. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-H-25-RZ) (3rd Commission District)	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Ordinance: Amend Knox County Code regarding legislative review of grants (First Reading). O-25-5-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VIII, “FINANCES”, TO ADD A NEW DIVISION 5 ENTITLED “LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR STATE OR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE” TO ESTABLISH NEW PROCEDURES TO REVIEW GRANTS (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VIII, ESTABLISHING DIVISION 5 AND SEC. 2-565, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED - O-25-5-101 (FIRST READING) Budget & taxes	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Substitute motion to refer:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Appropriate $2,205,846.33 in Opioid Settlement Funds to non-profits. R-25-5-805 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $2,205,846.33 IN OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Budget & taxes	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-2-0
May 19, 2025	Appropriate $8,809,000.00 to non-profit organizations for FY2025-2026. R-25-5-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $8,809,000.00 TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Budget & taxes	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-2-0
May 19, 2025	Appropriate $8,809,000.00 to non-profit organizations for FY2025-2026. R-25-5-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $8,809,000.00 TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Budget & taxes	Damon Rawls’s vote: No	Substitute motion:Failed	1-10-0-0	Split Failed
May 19, 2025	Adopt Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan and appropriate first-year funds. R-25-5-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ADOPTING THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-2030 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE PLAN Roads & infrastructure	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-1-0
May 19, 2025	Establish Knox County Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. R-25-5-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING THE KNOX COUNTY TAX RATES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026. Budget & taxes	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Establish General County Budget and make appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. R-25-5-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING A GENERAL COUNTY BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE SEVERAL FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Budget & taxes	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-1-1-0	Split
May 19, 2025	Establish General County Budget and make appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. R-25-5-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING A GENERAL COUNTY BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE SEVERAL FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Budget & taxes	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Motion to end debate:Adopted	9-2-0-0	Split
May 19, 2025	Establish General County Budget and make appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. R-25-5-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING A GENERAL COUNTY BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE SEVERAL FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Budget & taxes	Damon Rawls’s vote: No	Substitute motion to defer:Failed	2-9-0-0	Split Failed
May 19, 2025	Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Ryan White Part B Services. R-25-5-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $689,600.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF RYAN WHITE PART B SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2025 AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
May 19, 2025	Approve 163 Notary Public Applications. NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $123,568.61. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Approve closure of a portion of Olive Branch Lane. CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF OLIVE BRANCH LANE BETWEEN SCHAAD ROAD AND CAPESIDE LANE, DISTRICT 6	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Approve minutes from the previous meeting held on April 28, 2025. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON APRIL 28, 2025	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Approve grant contract for continued operation of Knox Recovery Court & Veterans Treatment Court. R-25-5-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $330,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE KNOX RECOVERY COURT AND KNOX COUNTY VETERANS TREATMENT COURT FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Approve First Amendment to Admin Services Agreement with BlueCross BlueShield for employee medical benefits. R-25-5-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF TENNESSEE, INC. FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS UNDER THE KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH CARE PLAN Personnel & appointments	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Authorize acceptance of donated parcels for Knox County Park Land. R-25-5-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OF TWO PARCELS, 2302 EAST GOVERNOR JOHN SEVIER HIGHWAY, PARCEL ID #097 05902, AND 0 RISING OAK WAY, PARCEL ID #049 08804, TO BE USED FOR KNOX COUNTY PARK LAND Parks & community	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Ryan White Part B Services. R-25-5-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $689,600.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF RYAN WHITE PART B SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2025 AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
May 19, 2025	Approve engineering design contract for Ebenezer Road Bridge and Turn Lanes Project. R-25-5-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $143,500.00 WITH ROBERT G. CAMPBELL & ASSOCIATES FOR THE EBENEZER ROAD BRIDGE AND TURN LANES PROJECT Roads & infrastructure	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Approve joint funding agreement with USGS for stream gaging stations. R-25-5-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $73,790.00 WITH $46,690.00 PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY AND $27,100.00 PROVIDED BY THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR THE OPERATION OF STREAM GAGING STATIONS IN KNOX COUNTY FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Roads & infrastructure	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Approve Volunteer Landing Marina pricing and boat slip lease agreements. R-25-5-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE VOLUNTEER LANDING MARINA PRICING AGREEMENT AND MARINA BOAT SLIP LEASE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,500.00 FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Parks & community	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Approve contract with Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance for helicopter engine repair. R-25-5-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THOROUGHBRED AVIATION MAINTENANCE FOR THE PROVISION OF HELICOPTER ENGINE REPAIR AND PARTS Contracts & purchasing	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Approve MOU with Greenheck Fan Corp for student engineering/manufacturing enterprise. R-25-5-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH GREENHECK FAN CORPORATION FOR THE CREATION OF A STUDENT-RUN SITE-BASED ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISE AT CARTER HIGH SCHOOL AND RECEIPT OF DONATIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING UP TO $2,000,000.00 Schools	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Approve contract with USI Consulting Group for 403b Third-Party Administrative Services. R-25-5-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH USI CONSULTING GROUP FOR THE PROVISION OF 403B THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2030, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FIVE (5) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-5-212 — 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 $88,986.00 Schools	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for postsecondary data system development. R-25-5-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND RECEIPT OF FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 TO SUPPORT POSTSECONDARY DATA SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS 865 ACADEMIES Schools	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Approve receipt of TN Dept. of Education Preschool Access for All grant. R-25-5-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PRESCHOOL ACCESS FOR ALL LEARNING NETWORK COHORT 6.0 GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,000.00 Schools	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Approve amendment to MOU with United Way for tutoring services and grant funding. R-25-5-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE, INC. REGARDING TUTORING SERVICES AND RECEIPT OF FUNDING FOR SUMMER TUTORING SERVICES AND/OR SUPPLIES UP TO $114,892.64 FROM TN ALL CORPS/ESSER GRANT FUNDS Schools	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Approve receipt of TN Dept. of Education FY26 Turnaround Action Grant (TAG) 5.0. R-25-5-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 TURNAROUND ACTION GRANT (TAG)) 5.0 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,394,649.69 Schools	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Approve contracts for security window films and installation services. R-25-5-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH CAROLINA PREMIER WINDOW FILMS, ENERGY CONTROL CONSULTANTS, INC., AND TENNESSEE WINDOW FILMS, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF SECURITY WINDOW FILMS AND INSTALLATION SERVICES UP TO $750,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Approve construction contract with Porter Roofing Contractors for Gibbs High School roof replacement. R-25-5-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH PORTER ROOFING CONTRACTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,874,357.00 FOR A PARTIAL ROOF REPLACEMENT AT GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL Schools	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Approve consulting and license agreement with Children's Hospital Medical Center for Project SEARCH. R-25-5-203 — 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 THE ADDITION OF A PROJECT SEARCH SITE AT A COST OF $350.00 ANNUALLY FOR LICENSE RENEWAL FEES Schools	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Approve contracts for student telehealth services with Harmony Family Center and Helen Ross McNabb Center. R-25-5-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH HARMONY FAMILY CENTER AND HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER FOR THE PROVISION OF STUDENT TELEHEALTH SERVICES UP TO $70,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JUNE 1, 2025 THROUGH MAY 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Approve MOU with CAC for Summer Food Service Program and fund balance designation. R-25-5-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES IN THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR NON-AREA ELIGIBLE SUMMER LEARNING SITES AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $130,000.00 AND APPROVING A GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,000.00 TO FUND THE MOU Schools	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2025	Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2025	Rezone 1311 W Beaver Creek Dr from A to RA (2nd item) 4-I-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Trueline Land Surveying, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1311 West Beaver Creek Drive, Parcel ID 056 131. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-I-25-RZ)	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Deferred	10-0-0-1	Deferred
May 12, 2025	Rezone 0, 3516-3526 Maloney Rd from A to PR RZ-25-5-114 — Consideration of the request of James I. Smith for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0, 3516, 3518, 3524 and 3526 Maloney Road, Parcel ID 135 002, 003, 00301, 00601, 00602. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-N-25-RZ) Zoning & land use	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 12, 2025	Rezone 0 E Governor John Sevier Hwy from A to CA RZ-25-5-113 — Consideration of the request of Jimmy E. Henderlight, Sr. for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 E Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 096 105, 106. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-X-25-RZ) Zoning & land use	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 12, 2025	Rezone 7324 Millertown Pike from A to PR 4-V-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of 1222 Development LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 7.5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7324 Millertown Pike, Parcel ID 050 204. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number 4-V-25-RZ) Zoning & land use	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 12, 2025	Remove conditions from PC zone at 6125 Riverview Crossing Dr RZ-25-5-111 — Consideration of the request of Brad Pruitt for rezoning to remove previously approved conditions in the PC Planned Commercial District was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6125 Riverview Crossing Drive, Parcel ID 071 001. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-Y-25-RZ) Zoning & land use	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-1-1
May 12, 2025	Rezone 8216 Norris Fwy from A to PR RZ-25-5-110 — Consideration of the request of Justin Vaughn for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8216 Norris Freeway, Parcel ID 028 01702. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: s4-H-25-RZ) Zoning & land use	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 12, 2025	Rezone 0 & 4524 Bud McMillan Rd from A to RA RZ-25-5-109 — Consideration of the request of Jean L. Root for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 and 4524 Bud McMillan Road, Parcel ID 040KA002, 001 (part of). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-D-25-RZ) Zoning & land use	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 12, 2025	Rezone 8022 Hill Rd from A to PR 4-O-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8022 Hill Road, Parcel ID 028 132. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-O-25-RZ) Zoning & land use	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Deferred	10-0-0-1	Deferred
May 12, 2025	Rezone 6100 Lacy Rd from A to RA RZ-25-5-108 — Consideration of the request of Noah Hudson for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6100 Lacy Road, Parcel ID 068JA011. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-E-25-RZ) Zoning & land use	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 12, 2025	Rezone 1311 Greenwell Dr from A to RA RZ-25-5-107 — Consideration of the request of Sam R. and Lenora M. Ensor for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1311 Greenwell Drive, Parcel ID 037 09502. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-B-25-RZ) Zoning & land use	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 12, 2025	Rezone 0 & 3110 Gray Hendrix Rd from CA/A to PR RZ-25-5-106 — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from CA General Business and A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 12 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 and 3110 Gray Hendrix Road, Parcel ID 091 019, 018. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-H-25-RZ) Zoning & land use	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 12, 2025	Rezone 0 Hickory Creek Rd et al. from A to PR RZ-25-5-105 — Consideration of the request of Ball Homes LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 3.5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Hickory Creek Road; 0, 2300, 2304 West Gallaher Ferry Road, Parcel ID 129 03512, 03513, 03514, 03515, 03516. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 3-H-25-RZ) Zoning & land use	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 12, 2025	Rezone 5732 Ball Rd from A to RA RZ-25-5-104 — Consideration of the request of James McKamey for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 5732 Ball Road, Parcel ID 091 180. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-M-25-RZ) Zoning & land use	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 12, 2025	Change Coward Mill Rd name to Bull Elk Lane RZ-25-5-103 — Consideration of the request of Cathy Olsen/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of “Coward Mill Road” to “Bull Elk Lane” from a point approximately 375 feet west of Sycamore Creek Lane near the southwest corner of parcel 090 072 west to its terminus was before the Board of Commissioners. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-B-25-SNC) Roads & infrastructure	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 12, 2025	Change Coward Mill Rd name to George Coward Lane RZ-25-5-102 — Consideration of the request of Cathy Olsen/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of “Coward Mill Road” to “George Coward Lane” from the northeast corner of Parcel 090 075 north to its terminus was before the Board of Commissioners. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-A-25-SNC) Roads & infrastructure	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 12, 2025	Change Coward Mill Rd name to George Coward Lane RZ-25-5-102 — Consideration of the request of Cathy Olsen/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of “Coward Mill Road” to “George Coward Lane” from the northeast corner of Parcel 090 075 north to its terminus was before the Board of Commissioners. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-A-25-SNC) Roads & infrastructure	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 12, 2025	Rezone 754 S Gallaher View Rd from A to RA RZ-25-5-101 — Consideration of the request of Vyacheslav Dullco for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 754 South Gallaher View Road, Parcel ID 133 018. (4th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-C-25-RZ) Zoning & land use	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 12, 2025	Approve minutes from April 21, 2025 meeting Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on April 21, 2025	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025	Amend code to add procedures for legislative grant review O-25-4-101 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VIII, "FINANCES", TO ADD A NEW DIVISION 5 ENTITLED "LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR STATE OR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE" TO ESTABLISH NEW PROCEDURES TO REVIEW GRANTS. (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VIII, ESTABLISHING DIVISION 5 AND SEC. 2-565, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED)(FIRST READING) Budget & taxes	Damon Rawls’s vote: No	Substitute motion to defer:Adopted	7-4-0-0	Split
Apr 28, 2025	Approve Consolidated & Annual Action Plans, accept HUD funds R-25-4-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) approving the 2025-2029 Knox County Consolidated Plan establishing community development priorities; 2) approving the 2025 Knox County Annual Action Plan identifying activities Knox County will undertake for program year July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; and 3) authorizing the acceptance of anticipated U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) federal funds in an amount up to $1,200,000.00 in CDBG Program funds and up to $410,000.00 in HOME Program funds Intergovernmental & resolutions	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-2-0-0	Split
Apr 28, 2025	Approve contract for Unified Development Ordinance creation R-25-4-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Orion Planning + Design, LLC (OPD) in the amount of $499,780.00 for the creation of a Unified Development Ordinance Zoning & land use	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-1-0
Apr 28, 2025	Approve 195 Notary Applications 195 Notary Applications	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025	Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $435,988.16 Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $435,988.16	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025	Approve closure of Wind Chime Circle portion Consideration of the closure of a portion of Wind Chime Circle in The Crossing subdivision, District 7	Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve utility relocation agreement with KUB for Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge Project. R-25-6-410 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) FOR GAS LINE RELOCATIONS FOR THE GIBBS PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve contract with APAC-Atlantic for hot mix hauling/placement on narrow roads. R-25-6-409 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH APAC-ATLANTIC, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF HOT MIX HAULING AND PLACEMENT SERVICES FOR NARROW (UNDER 15 FEET WIDE) COUNTY ROADS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026. Roads & infrastructure

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve contract with APAC-Atlantic for hot mix hauling/placement services. R-25-6-408 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH APAC-ATLANTIC, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF HOT MIX HAULING AND PLACEMENT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026. Roads & infrastructure

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve engineering design contract with Cannon & Cannon for S. Northshore/Concord Roundabout Bypass. R-25-6-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $165,500.00 WITH CANNON & CANNON, INC. FOR THE S. NORTHSHORE/CONCORD ROUNDABOUT BYPASS PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve amended MOU with LKM Properties, Weigel Stores, Calton Dev. for Bakertown Rd. R-25-6-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LKM PROPERTIES, L.P., WEIGEL STORES, INC., AND CALTON DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO BAKERTOWN ROAD. Roads & infrastructure

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve MOU with Ball Homes & Mesana Investments for E. Emory Rd./Brackett Rd. turn lane. R-25-6-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH BALL HOMES, LLC AND MESANA INVESTMENTS, LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LEFT TURN LANE ON E. EMORY ROAD AT BRACKETT ROAD. Roads & infrastructure

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve MOU with OKR General Partnership for Hardin Valley Road improvements. R-25-6-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH OKR GENERAL PARTNERSHIP FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO HARDIN VALLEY ROAD. Roads & infrastructure

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve amendment to contract with Volunteer Highway Supply for pavement marking materials. R-25-6-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACT WITH VOLUNTEER HIGHWAY SUPPLY COMPANY, INC., FOR THE PROVISION OF PAVEMENT MARKING MATERIALS AND ROAD STRIPING SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCORPORATES REQUIRED CLAUSES UNDER SECTION D.5 OF THE CONTRACT WITH TDOT FOR STATE AID FUNDING. Roads & infrastructure

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve updated Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. R-25-6-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ADOPTING THE UPDATED KNOX COUNTY, CITY OF KNOXVILLE, AND TOWN OF FARRAGUT MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN. Intergovernmental & resolutions

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve engineering design contract with Barge Design Solutions for road realignment. R-25-6-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT WITH BARGE DESIGN SOLUTIONS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $98,700.00 FOR THE DESIGN OF GEOMETRIC REALIGNMENT OF BAKERTOWN ROAD AND JOE HINTON ROAD TO IMPROVE MOTORIST SAFETY. Roads & infrastructure

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve acceptance of Bell UH-1H helicopter donation from TN LESO Program. R-25-6-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF ONE (1) BELL UH-1H HELICOPTER FROM THE STATE OF TENNESSEE LESO PROGRAM FOR THE PROVISION OF PARTS. Contracts & purchasing

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-6-212 — 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 $181,211.61. Schools

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve MOU with Morgan Wallen Foundation for Gibbs High School grant. R-25-6-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE MORGAN WALLEN FOUNDATION FOR RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,200,000.00 FOR GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL. Schools

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Deferred

10-0-0-1

Deferred

Jun 23, 2025

Approve amended MOU with Simon Youth Foundation for Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy. R-25-6-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SIMON YOUTH FOUNDATION, INC. REGARDING THE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF THE DR. PAUL L. KELLEY VOLUNTEER ACADEMY AND RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00. Schools

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve acceptance of FY25 ATSI 24 Grant from TN Dept. of Education. R-25-6-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADDITIONAL TARGETED SUPPORT AND IMPROVEMENT (ATSI) 24 GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000.00. Schools

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve acceptance of FY26 Carl D. Perkins Career & Tech Ed Grant. R-25-6-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 CARL D. PERKINS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $978,536.14. Schools

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve acceptance of FY25 Summer Learning Camps Grant from TN Dept. of Education. R-25-6-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR A FISCAL YEAR 2025 SUMMER LEARNING CAMPS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,670,598.81. Schools

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve acceptance of FY26 IDEA Part B and Preschool funds from TN Dept. of Education. R-25-6-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 IDEA PART B IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,394,458.00 AND IDEA PRESCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $472,571.00. Schools

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve acceptance of FY26 federal Title funds from TN Dept. of Education. R-25-6-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 FEDERAL TITLE I-A, TITLE I-D, TITLE I-N, TITLE II- A, TITLE III, AND TITLE IV IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,857,717.40. Schools

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve online subscription agreement with The DBQ Project for social studies materials. R-25-6-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH THE DBQ PROJECT FOR A LICENSE TO ACCESS DBQ'S PROPRIETARY ONLINE EDUCATIONAL SOCIAL STUDIES MATERIALS AT A COST OF $71,231.25 FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026. Schools

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve contracts for supplemental staffing services. R-25-6-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH AMERGIS HEALTHCARE STAFFING, INC., ESS SOUTH CENTRAL, LLC, AND STELLAR THERAPY SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF SUPPLEMENTAL STAFFING SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026. Personnel & appointments

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve contract with Lewis Group Architects for K-8 school design. R-25-6-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH LEWIS GROUP ARCHITECTS FOR THE DESIGN OF THE NEW K-8TH GRADE SCHOOL FOR THE MECHANICSVILLE, LONSDALE AND BEAUMONT AREA IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,256,000.00. Schools

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve Terms/Conditions/Privacy Policy with Kiddom Inc. for 6-8th grade science curriculum. R-25-6-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY WITH KIDDOM INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF KIDDOM 6-8TH GRADE SCIENCE CURRICULUM AT A COST OF $3,400,000.00. Schools

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Amend agenda: hear Ordinance O-25-6-102 before Resolution R-25-6-903. Amend the agenda to hear Item #61 – Ordinance O-25-6-102 - Consideration of an Emergency Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to repeal Chapter 18, Article IV, Division 2 (Sections 18-141 through 18-143) of the Knox County Code relative to the Juvenile Detention Center and adopting new Sections 18-141 and 18-142 to place the operation and control of the Juvenile Detention Center under the Sheriff of Knox County and to create a Board of Directors. (Ordinance Number O-91-8-107, adopted September 29, 1991) before Item #58 – Resolution R-25-6-903 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) authorizing the Knox County Mayor to hire a qualified Transition Advisor/Interim Superintendent to be placed at the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center to serve through December 31, 2025; 2) requesting CTAS to complete a Comprehensive Assessment of the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center; 3) requesting the Tennessee Department of Children's Services Office of Child Welfare Services to continue weekly monitoring visits to the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center; and 4) appointing four (4) Commissioners to the Juvenile Service Center Board of Directors to serve until August 31, 2026.

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Motion to amend:Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Amend agenda to hear specified items as a consent calendar. Amend the agenda to hear the following items to be heard 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 #12, Item #13, Item #14, Item #15, Item #16, Item #17, Item #18, Item #19, Item #20, Item #21, Item #22, Item #23, Item #24, Item #25, Item #26, Item #27, Item #33, Item #34, Item #35, Item #36, Item #37, Item #38, and Item #39.

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Motion to amend:Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve MOU with Morgan Wallen Foundation for Gibbs High School grant. R-25-6-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE MORGAN WALLEN FOUNDATION FOR RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,200,000.00 FOR GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL. Schools Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Motion to amend:Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Jun 23, 2025

Approve AIA agreement with BarberMcMurry Architects for KCSO Academy building. R-25-6-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE AIA AGREEMENT WITH BARBERMCMURRY ARCHITECTS LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE KCSO ACADEMY BUILDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $409,500.00 Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Motion to amend:Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Jun 23, 2025

Approve right-of-way and easement acquisitions for Halls Greenway Connector. R-25-6-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS FOR FIVE (5) TRACTS OF LAND, A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR EXCESS LAND USAGE, AND USE OF PORTIONS OF TWO EXISTING KNOX COUNTY PARCELS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HALLS GREENWAY CONNECTOR AND ASSOCIATED SIDEWALKS AS SHOWN IN THE ATTACHED RIGHT-OF-WAY PLANS FOR THIS PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Motion to amend:Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Jun 23, 2025

Urge TN General Assembly to enact legislation for electing utility board members. R-25-6-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND GOVERNOR TO ENACT LEGISLATION ALLOWING ELIGIBLE VOTERS IN UTILITY DISTRICTS TO ELECT UTILITY BOARD MEMBERS. Intergovernmental & resolutions Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Motion to amend:Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Jun 16, 2025

Defer rezoning from A to PC for Brad Pruitt at 0 Asheville Highway. Consideration of the request of Brad Pruitt for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PC (Planned Commercial) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Asheville Highway / Parcel ID 072 002 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-P-25-RZ) (8th Commission District)

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Deferred

11-0-0-0

Deferred

Jun 16, 2025

Rezone from I to RA for Matthew Regas at 8718 Mascot Road. Consideration of the request of Matthew Regas for rezoning from I (Industrial) to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8718 Mascot Road / Parcel ID 052 002. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-R-25-RZ) (8th Commission District)

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 16, 2025

Amend Comprehensive Plan from RL to RA for Matthew Regas at 8718 Mascot Road. Consideration of the request of Matthew Regas for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from RL (Rural Living) to RA (Rural Agriculture) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8718 Mascot Road / Parcel ID 052 002. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-G-25-PA) (8th Commission District)

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 16, 2025

Rezone from A and CA to RA for Noah Hudson at 2217 Shipetown Road. Consideration of the request of Noah Hudson for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and CA (General Business) to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2217 Shipetown Road / Parcel ID 042JD008. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-M-25-RZ) (8th Commission District)

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 16, 2025

Rezone from A to PR (4.75 du/acre) for Mesana Investments LLC at Majors Road. Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential), up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7734 Majors Road / Parcel ID 020 160. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-J-25-RZ) (8th Commission District)

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 16, 2025

Substitute motion to rezone from A to PR (3.75 du/acre) for Mesana Investments LLC. Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential), up to 4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8022 Hill Road / Parcel ID 028 132. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 4-O-25-RZ) (7th Commission District)

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-3-0-0

Split

Jun 16, 2025

Rezone from A to RA for Trueline Land Surveying, LLC at W Beaver Creek Drive. Consideration of the request of Trueline Land Surveying, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1311 West Beaver Creek Drive / Parcel ID 056 131. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 4-I-25-RZ) (7th Commission District)

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 16, 2025

Rezone from A to PR (2 du/acre) for Adam and Ashley Fernandez at Buttermilk Rd. Consideration of the request of Adam and Ashley Fernandez for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential), up to 2 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 12321 Buttermilk Road / Parcel ID 129 10901. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-G-25-RZ) (6th Commission District)

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 16, 2025

Rezone from A to PR (10 du/acre) for Taylor D. Forrester at Ebenezer Road. Consideration of the request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential), up to 10 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1439, 1445, 1447 Ebenezer Road / Parcel ID 144 096, 097, 095 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-Q-25-RZ) (4th Commission District)

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-1-1-0

Split

Jun 16, 2025

Rezone from RA to CA for Gabriella Sharman at 9048 Middlebrook Pike. Consideration of the request of Gabriella Sharman for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to CA (General Business)was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 9048 Middlebrook Pike / Parcel ID 105OC026 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-L-25-RZ) (3rd Commission District)

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 16, 2025

Amend Comprehensive Plan from CI to CMU for Gabriella Sharman at 9048 Middlebrook Pike. Consideration of the request of Gabriella Sharman for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from CI (Civic and Institutional) to CMU (Corridor Mixed-Use) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 9048 Middlebrook Pike / Parcel ID 105OC026 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-E-25-PA) (3rd Commission District)

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 16, 2025

Rezone from A to RA for Dorin Miaun at 2715 Bakertown Road. Consideration of the request of Dorin Miaun for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2715 Bakertown Road / Parcel ID 105 204. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-H-25-RZ) (3rd Commission District)

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Ordinance: Amend Knox County Code regarding legislative review of grants (First Reading). O-25-5-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VIII, “FINANCES”, TO ADD A NEW DIVISION 5 ENTITLED “LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR STATE OR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE” TO ESTABLISH NEW PROCEDURES TO REVIEW GRANTS (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VIII, ESTABLISHING DIVISION 5 AND SEC. 2-565, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED - O-25-5-101 (FIRST READING) Budget & taxes

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Substitute motion to refer:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Appropriate $2,205,846.33 in Opioid Settlement Funds to non-profits. R-25-5-805 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $2,205,846.33 IN OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Budget & taxes

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-2-0

May 19, 2025

Appropriate $8,809,000.00 to non-profit organizations for FY2025-2026. R-25-5-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $8,809,000.00 TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Budget & taxes

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-2-0

May 19, 2025

Appropriate $8,809,000.00 to non-profit organizations for FY2025-2026. R-25-5-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $8,809,000.00 TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Budget & taxes

Damon Rawls’s vote: No

Substitute motion:Failed

1-10-0-0

Split Failed

May 19, 2025

Adopt Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan and appropriate first-year funds. R-25-5-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ADOPTING THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-2030 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE PLAN Roads & infrastructure

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-1-0

May 19, 2025

Establish Knox County Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. R-25-5-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING THE KNOX COUNTY TAX RATES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026. Budget & taxes

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Establish General County Budget and make appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. R-25-5-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING A GENERAL COUNTY BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE SEVERAL FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Budget & taxes

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-1-1-0

Split

May 19, 2025

Establish General County Budget and make appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. R-25-5-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING A GENERAL COUNTY BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE SEVERAL FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Budget & taxes

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Motion to end debate:Adopted

9-2-0-0

Split

May 19, 2025

Establish General County Budget and make appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. R-25-5-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING A GENERAL COUNTY BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE SEVERAL FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Budget & taxes

Damon Rawls’s vote: No

Substitute motion to defer:Failed

2-9-0-0

Split Failed

May 19, 2025

Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Ryan White Part B Services. R-25-5-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $689,600.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF RYAN WHITE PART B SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2025 AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-1-0-0

Split

May 19, 2025

Approve 163 Notary Public Applications. NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $123,568.61. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Approve closure of a portion of Olive Branch Lane. CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF OLIVE BRANCH LANE BETWEEN SCHAAD ROAD AND CAPESIDE LANE, DISTRICT 6

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Approve minutes from the previous meeting held on April 28, 2025. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON APRIL 28, 2025

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Approve grant contract for continued operation of Knox Recovery Court & Veterans Treatment Court. R-25-5-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $330,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE KNOX RECOVERY COURT AND KNOX COUNTY VETERANS TREATMENT COURT FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Approve First Amendment to Admin Services Agreement with BlueCross BlueShield for employee medical benefits. R-25-5-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF TENNESSEE, INC. FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS UNDER THE KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH CARE PLAN Personnel & appointments

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Authorize acceptance of donated parcels for Knox County Park Land. R-25-5-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OF TWO PARCELS, 2302 EAST GOVERNOR JOHN SEVIER HIGHWAY, PARCEL ID #097 05902, AND 0 RISING OAK WAY, PARCEL ID #049 08804, TO BE USED FOR KNOX COUNTY PARK LAND Parks & community

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Ryan White Part B Services. R-25-5-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $689,600.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF RYAN WHITE PART B SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2025 AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-1-0-0

Split

May 19, 2025

Approve engineering design contract for Ebenezer Road Bridge and Turn Lanes Project. R-25-5-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $143,500.00 WITH ROBERT G. CAMPBELL & ASSOCIATES FOR THE EBENEZER ROAD BRIDGE AND TURN LANES PROJECT Roads & infrastructure

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Approve joint funding agreement with USGS for stream gaging stations. R-25-5-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $73,790.00 WITH $46,690.00 PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY AND $27,100.00 PROVIDED BY THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR THE OPERATION OF STREAM GAGING STATIONS IN KNOX COUNTY FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Roads & infrastructure

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Approve Volunteer Landing Marina pricing and boat slip lease agreements. R-25-5-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE VOLUNTEER LANDING MARINA PRICING AGREEMENT AND MARINA BOAT SLIP LEASE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,500.00 FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Parks & community

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Approve contract with Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance for helicopter engine repair. R-25-5-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THOROUGHBRED AVIATION MAINTENANCE FOR THE PROVISION OF HELICOPTER ENGINE REPAIR AND PARTS Contracts & purchasing

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Approve MOU with Greenheck Fan Corp for student engineering/manufacturing enterprise. R-25-5-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH GREENHECK FAN CORPORATION FOR THE CREATION OF A STUDENT-RUN SITE-BASED ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISE AT CARTER HIGH SCHOOL AND RECEIPT OF DONATIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING UP TO $2,000,000.00 Schools

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Approve contract with USI Consulting Group for 403b Third-Party Administrative Services. R-25-5-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH USI CONSULTING GROUP FOR THE PROVISION OF 403B THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2030, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FIVE (5) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-5-212 — 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 $88,986.00 Schools

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for postsecondary data system development. R-25-5-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND RECEIPT OF FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 TO SUPPORT POSTSECONDARY DATA SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS 865 ACADEMIES Schools

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Approve receipt of TN Dept. of Education Preschool Access for All grant. R-25-5-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PRESCHOOL ACCESS FOR ALL LEARNING NETWORK COHORT 6.0 GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,000.00 Schools

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Approve amendment to MOU with United Way for tutoring services and grant funding. R-25-5-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE, INC. REGARDING TUTORING SERVICES AND RECEIPT OF FUNDING FOR SUMMER TUTORING SERVICES AND/OR SUPPLIES UP TO $114,892.64 FROM TN ALL CORPS/ESSER GRANT FUNDS Schools

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Approve receipt of TN Dept. of Education FY26 Turnaround Action Grant (TAG) 5.0. R-25-5-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 TURNAROUND ACTION GRANT (TAG)) 5.0 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,394,649.69 Schools

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Approve contracts for security window films and installation services. R-25-5-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH CAROLINA PREMIER WINDOW FILMS, ENERGY CONTROL CONSULTANTS, INC., AND TENNESSEE WINDOW FILMS, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF SECURITY WINDOW FILMS AND INSTALLATION SERVICES UP TO $750,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Approve construction contract with Porter Roofing Contractors for Gibbs High School roof replacement. R-25-5-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH PORTER ROOFING CONTRACTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,874,357.00 FOR A PARTIAL ROOF REPLACEMENT AT GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL Schools

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Approve consulting and license agreement with Children's Hospital Medical Center for Project SEARCH. R-25-5-203 — 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 THE ADDITION OF A PROJECT SEARCH SITE AT A COST OF $350.00 ANNUALLY FOR LICENSE RENEWAL FEES Schools

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Approve contracts for student telehealth services with Harmony Family Center and Helen Ross McNabb Center. R-25-5-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH HARMONY FAMILY CENTER AND HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER FOR THE PROVISION OF STUDENT TELEHEALTH SERVICES UP TO $70,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JUNE 1, 2025 THROUGH MAY 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Approve MOU with CAC for Summer Food Service Program and fund balance designation. R-25-5-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES IN THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR NON-AREA ELIGIBLE SUMMER LEARNING SITES AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $130,000.00 AND APPROVING A GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,000.00 TO FUND THE MOU Schools

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2025

Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2025

Rezone 1311 W Beaver Creek Dr from A to RA (2nd item) 4-I-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Trueline Land Surveying, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1311 West Beaver Creek Drive, Parcel ID 056 131. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-I-25-RZ)

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Deferred

10-0-0-1

Deferred

May 12, 2025

Rezone 0, 3516-3526 Maloney Rd from A to PR RZ-25-5-114 — Consideration of the request of James I. Smith for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0, 3516, 3518, 3524 and 3526 Maloney Road, Parcel ID 135 002, 003, 00301, 00601, 00602. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-N-25-RZ) Zoning & land use

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 12, 2025

Rezone 0 E Governor John Sevier Hwy from A to CA RZ-25-5-113 — Consideration of the request of Jimmy E. Henderlight, Sr. for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 E Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 096 105, 106. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-X-25-RZ) Zoning & land use

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 12, 2025

Rezone 7324 Millertown Pike from A to PR 4-V-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of 1222 Development LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 7.5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7324 Millertown Pike, Parcel ID 050 204. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number 4-V-25-RZ) Zoning & land use

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 12, 2025

Remove conditions from PC zone at 6125 Riverview Crossing Dr RZ-25-5-111 — Consideration of the request of Brad Pruitt for rezoning to remove previously approved conditions in the PC Planned Commercial District was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6125 Riverview Crossing Drive, Parcel ID 071 001. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-Y-25-RZ) Zoning & land use

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-1-1

May 12, 2025

Rezone 8216 Norris Fwy from A to PR RZ-25-5-110 — Consideration of the request of Justin Vaughn for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8216 Norris Freeway, Parcel ID 028 01702. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: s4-H-25-RZ) Zoning & land use

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 12, 2025

Rezone 0 & 4524 Bud McMillan Rd from A to RA RZ-25-5-109 — Consideration of the request of Jean L. Root for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 and 4524 Bud McMillan Road, Parcel ID 040KA002, 001 (part of). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-D-25-RZ) Zoning & land use

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 12, 2025

Rezone 8022 Hill Rd from A to PR 4-O-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8022 Hill Road, Parcel ID 028 132. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-O-25-RZ) Zoning & land use

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Deferred

10-0-0-1

Deferred

May 12, 2025

Rezone 6100 Lacy Rd from A to RA RZ-25-5-108 — Consideration of the request of Noah Hudson for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6100 Lacy Road, Parcel ID 068JA011. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-E-25-RZ) Zoning & land use

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 12, 2025

Rezone 1311 Greenwell Dr from A to RA RZ-25-5-107 — Consideration of the request of Sam R. and Lenora M. Ensor for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1311 Greenwell Drive, Parcel ID 037 09502. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-B-25-RZ) Zoning & land use

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 12, 2025

Rezone 0 & 3110 Gray Hendrix Rd from CA/A to PR RZ-25-5-106 — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from CA General Business and A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 12 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 and 3110 Gray Hendrix Road, Parcel ID 091 019, 018. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-H-25-RZ) Zoning & land use

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 12, 2025

Rezone 0 Hickory Creek Rd et al. from A to PR RZ-25-5-105 — Consideration of the request of Ball Homes LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 3.5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Hickory Creek Road; 0, 2300, 2304 West Gallaher Ferry Road, Parcel ID 129 03512, 03513, 03514, 03515, 03516. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 3-H-25-RZ) Zoning & land use

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 12, 2025

Rezone 5732 Ball Rd from A to RA RZ-25-5-104 — Consideration of the request of James McKamey for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 5732 Ball Road, Parcel ID 091 180. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-M-25-RZ) Zoning & land use

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 12, 2025

Change Coward Mill Rd name to Bull Elk Lane RZ-25-5-103 — Consideration of the request of Cathy Olsen/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of “Coward Mill Road” to “Bull Elk Lane” from a point approximately 375 feet west of Sycamore Creek Lane near the southwest corner of parcel 090 072 west to its terminus was before the Board of Commissioners. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-B-25-SNC) Roads & infrastructure

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 12, 2025

Change Coward Mill Rd name to George Coward Lane RZ-25-5-102 — Consideration of the request of Cathy Olsen/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of “Coward Mill Road” to “George Coward Lane” from the northeast corner of Parcel 090 075 north to its terminus was before the Board of Commissioners. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-A-25-SNC) Roads & infrastructure

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 12, 2025

Change Coward Mill Rd name to George Coward Lane RZ-25-5-102 — Consideration of the request of Cathy Olsen/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of “Coward Mill Road” to “George Coward Lane” from the northeast corner of Parcel 090 075 north to its terminus was before the Board of Commissioners. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-A-25-SNC) Roads & infrastructure

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 12, 2025

Rezone 754 S Gallaher View Rd from A to RA RZ-25-5-101 — Consideration of the request of Vyacheslav Dullco for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 754 South Gallaher View Road, Parcel ID 133 018. (4th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-C-25-RZ) Zoning & land use

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 12, 2025

Approve minutes from April 21, 2025 meeting Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on April 21, 2025

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2025

Amend code to add procedures for legislative grant review O-25-4-101 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VIII, "FINANCES", TO ADD A NEW DIVISION 5 ENTITLED "LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR STATE OR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE" TO ESTABLISH NEW PROCEDURES TO REVIEW GRANTS. (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VIII, ESTABLISHING DIVISION 5 AND SEC. 2-565, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED)(FIRST READING) Budget & taxes

Damon Rawls’s vote: No

Substitute motion to defer:Adopted

7-4-0-0

Split

Apr 28, 2025

Approve Consolidated & Annual Action Plans, accept HUD funds R-25-4-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) approving the 2025-2029 Knox County Consolidated Plan establishing community development priorities; 2) approving the 2025 Knox County Annual Action Plan identifying activities Knox County will undertake for program year July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; and 3) authorizing the acceptance of anticipated U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) federal funds in an amount up to $1,200,000.00 in CDBG Program funds and up to $410,000.00 in HOME Program funds Intergovernmental & resolutions

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-2-0-0

Split

Apr 28, 2025

Approve contract for Unified Development Ordinance creation R-25-4-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Orion Planning + Design, LLC (OPD) in the amount of $499,780.00 for the creation of a Unified Development Ordinance Zoning & land use

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-1-0

Apr 28, 2025

Approve 195 Notary Applications 195 Notary Applications

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2025

Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $435,988.16 Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $435,988.16

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2025

Approve closure of Wind Chime Circle portion Consideration of the closure of a portion of Wind Chime Circle in The Crossing subdivision, District 7

Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Damon Rawls’s votes