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Larsen Jay’s votes split votes

100 recorded votes: 70 aye · 29 no · 1 abstain

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Aug 31, 2026
Ordinance restricting institutional investors from buying single-family homes for rent (Second Reading). O-26-7-102 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 53, "Real Property," to add a new Article II entitled "Housing," for the purpose of prohibiting housing market manipulation by large institutional investors; restricting the purchase of single-family homes for rental purposes by certain business entities; establishing enforcement mechanisms; and for other purposes. (Knox County Code, Chapter 53, establishing Article II, previously reserved) (SECOND READING) Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Aug 31, 2026
Ordinance restricting institutional investors from buying single-family homes for rent (Second Reading). O-26-7-102 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 53, "Real Property," to add a new Article II entitled "Housing," for the purpose of prohibiting housing market manipulation by large institutional investors; restricting the purchase of single-family homes for rental purposes by certain business entities; establishing enforcement mechanisms; and for other purposes. (Knox County Code, Chapter 53, establishing Article II, previously reserved) (SECOND READING) Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: No Motion to defer:Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Aug 31, 2026
Establish Pedestrian Beverage Zone Pilot Program at Belltown Commons. R-26-8-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, establishing a Pedestrian Beverage Zone Pilot Program and designating Belltown Commons as the initial Pedestrian Beverage Zone. Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Aug 31, 2026
Delegate authority to IDB to negotiate/waive PILOTs for DWF John Sevier, LLC project. R-26-8-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, delegating to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox the authority to negotiate, accept and/or waive Payments in Lieu of Taxes in connection with a project proposed by DWF John Sevier, LLC and finding that such payments or the waiver thereof are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-53-305. Budget & taxes
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-4-0-0
Split
Aug 31, 2026
Delegate authority to IDB to negotiate/waive PILOTs for DWF John Sevier, LLC project. R-26-8-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, delegating to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox the authority to negotiate, accept and/or waive Payments in Lieu of Taxes in connection with a project proposed by DWF John Sevier, LLC and finding that such payments or the waiver thereof are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-53-305. Budget & taxes
Larsen Jay’s vote: No Motion to deny:Failed 4-7-0-0
Split Failed
Aug 24, 2026
Rezoning for Reece Valeriano from CA/A to PR at 0 Andrew Johnson Hwy/Sherrod Rd 7-E-26-RZ — REQUEST OF REECE VALERIANO FOR REZONING FROM CA (GENERAL BUSINESS) AND A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 12 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 ANDREW JOHNSON HIGHWAY AND 0 SHERROD ROAD / PARCEL ID 062 097; 063 04904, 04908. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-E-26-RZ. (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Aug 24, 2026
Conditional Use Permit for Vulcan Lands Inc. for quarry expansion 7-B-26-UR — REQUEST OF THOMAS M. HALE / VULCAN LANDS, INC. FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MINING AND MINERAL EXTRACTION (QUARRY) EXPANSION IN A (AGRICULTURAL) DISTRICT. PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 0, 1624 GRAYBEAL ROAD / PARCEL ID 129 080 (PARTIAL), 08001, PURSUANT TO KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 4.50.02.B. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-B-26-UR. (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Aug 24, 2026
Conditional Use Permit for Vulcan Lands Inc. for quarry expansion 7-B-26-UR — REQUEST OF THOMAS M. HALE / VULCAN LANDS, INC. FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MINING AND MINERAL EXTRACTION (QUARRY) EXPANSION IN A (AGRICULTURAL) DISTRICT. PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 0, 1624 GRAYBEAL ROAD / PARCEL ID 129 080 (PARTIAL), 08001, PURSUANT TO KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 4.50.02.B. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-B-26-UR. (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: No Motion to defer:Failed 5-6-0-0
Split Failed
Jul 27, 2026
Require budget adoption in two readings (First Reading) O-26-7-103 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VIII, DIVISION 4, SECTION 2-548, “ADOPTION OF CONSOLIDATED BUDGET, TAX RATES, AND APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION; EFFECT OF FAILURE TO ADOPT, “ TO REQUIRE THE BUDGET TO BE ADOPTED IN TWO READINGS (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-90-9-122, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990) – (FIRST READING) Budget & taxes
Larsen Jay’s vote: No Substitute motion to defer:Failed 2-7-2-0
Split Failed
Jul 27, 2026
Prohibit housing market manipulation by large institutional investors (First Reading) O-26-7-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 53, “REAL PROPERTY,” TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE II ENTITLED “HOUSING,” FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROHIBITING HOUSING MARKET MANIPULATION BY LARGE INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS; RESTRICTING THE PURCHASE OF SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES FOR RENTAL PURPOSES BY CERTAIN BUSINESS ENTITIES; ESTABLISHING ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (AMENDING KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 53, ESTABLISHING ARTICLE II, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) - (FIRST READING) Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Jul 27, 2026
Repeal Section 58-1 of Knox County Code regarding Vehicle Registration Fees (First Reading) O-26-7-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REPEALING SECTION 58-1 OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE REGARDING VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-03-5-101, ADOPTED JUNE 23, 2003; ORDINANCE O-04-5-101(A), ADOPTED JUNE 28, 2004; ORDINANCE O-09-2-101, ADOPTED MARCH 23, 2009; ORDINANCE O-19-8-101, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019; AND ORDINANCE O-19-9-101, ADOPTED OCTOBER 28, 2019) - (FIRST READING) Budget & taxes
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Jul 27, 2026
Delegate authority to IDB for PILOT negotiations for DWF John Sevier, LLC project R-26-7-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DELEGATING TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX THE AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE, ACCEPT AND/OR WAIVE PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES IN CONNECTION WITH A PROJECT PROPOSED BY DWF JOHN SEVIER, LLC AND FINDING THAT SUCH PAYMENTS OR THE WAIVER THEREOF ARE DEEMED TO BE IN FURTHERANCE OF THE PUBLIC PURPOSES OF THE BOARD AS DEFINED IN TENNESSEE CODE ANNOTATED § 7-53-305 Budget & taxes
Larsen Jay’s vote: No Deferred 10-1-0-0
Split Deferred
Jul 27, 2026
Amendments to the agenda Amendments to the Agenda
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 7-4-0-0
Split
Jul 27, 2026
Amendments to the agenda Amendments to the Agenda
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 7-4-0-0
Split
Jul 27, 2026
Amendments to the agenda Amendments to the Agenda
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 7-4-0-0
Split
Jul 27, 2026
Amendments to the agenda Amendments to the Agenda
Larsen Jay’s vote: No Motion to amend:Failed 6-4-1-0
Split Failed
Jul 20, 2026
Approve rezoning for James Jenkins at 0 Pine Grove Road (4 du/acre) Consideration of the request of James Jenkins for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 9 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located 0 Pine Grove Road, Parcel ID 084CA02001, 02103. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 5-N-26-RZ)
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-1-1
Split
Jun 22, 2026
Approve River Valley Health indigent care contract R-26-6-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Professional Services Contract with River Valley Health for the provision of Indigent Primary Care Services in an amount not to exceed $1,001,989.00 per contract year for the period beginning July 1, 2026, and ending on June 30, 2028 with the option to extend three (3) additional years, one (1) year at a time - R-26-6-603: Contracts & purchasing
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Jun 22, 2026
Approve substantial HOME-ARP amendments R-26-6-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving 1) a Substantial Amendment to Knox County’s previously approved 2021 Annual Action Plan and HOME-ARP Allocation Plan; and 2) a Substantial Amendment to Knox County’s previously approved 2024 Annual Action Plan was before the Board of Commissioners. Budget & taxes
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jun 15, 2026
Non-profit organization appropriations for fiscal year 2027 R-26-6-104-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $8,759,000.00 TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027. Budget & taxes
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-3-0-1
Split
Jun 15, 2026
Non-profit organization appropriations for fiscal year 2027 R-26-6-104-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $8,759,000.00 TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027. Budget & taxes
Larsen Jay’s vote: No Motion to amend:Failed 3-7-0-1
Split Failed
Jun 15, 2026
Five-year capital improvement plan for fiscal years 2027-2031 R-26-6-103-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ADOPTING THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2027-2031 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN. Roads & infrastructure
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-3-0-1
Split
Jun 15, 2026
Five-year capital improvement plan for fiscal years 2027-2031 R-26-6-103-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ADOPTING THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2027-2031 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN. Roads & infrastructure
Larsen Jay’s vote: No Motion to amend:Failed 3-7-0-1
Split Failed
Jun 15, 2026
General county budget for fiscal year 2027 R-26-6-101-SS — 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, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027. Budget & taxes
Larsen Jay’s vote: No Motion to amend:Failed 3-7-0-1
Split Failed
Jun 15, 2026
Approve CMH Homes, Inc. rezoning request 5-J-26-RZ — REQUEST OF CMH HOMES, INC. FOR REZONING FROM PLANNED RESIDENTIAL UP TO 3.7 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO PLANNED RESIDENTIAL UP TO 4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7611, 7616-7653 SYCAMORE BREEZE ROAD; 7700-7731 CRIMSON HAWK STREET; 7704-7776 CUMBERLAND ROSE LANE; 0-6995 MAGNOLIA MEADOWS AVENUE; 0-2176 REDWOOD RIDGE AVENUE; 2216, 2120 TIPTON STATION ROAD / PARCEL ID 148CJ001 148CJ002-148CJ075. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-J-26-RZ) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Adopted 6-4-0-1
Split
Jun 15, 2026
Approve Taylor D. Forrester rezoning request 3-F-26-RZ — REQUEST OF TAYLOR D. FORRESTER FOR REZONING FROM AGRICULTURAL TO PLANNED RESIDENTIAL UP TO 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2131 E GOVERNOR JOHN SEVIER HIGHWAY / PARCEL ID 111 01602 (PARTIAL). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 3-F-26-RZ) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Adopted 6-4-0-1
Split
Jun 15, 2026
Defer rezoning request of Mike Dedman 5-I-26-RZ — REQUEST OF MIKE DEDMAN FOR REZONING FROM GENERAL BUSINESS AND AGRICULTURAL TO SHOPPING CENTER. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7601, 7619, 7625 HEISKELL ROAD; 119 W EMORY ROAD / PARCEL ID 056 115, 116, 117, 001. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-I-26-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Adopted 7-2-1-1
Split
Jun 15, 2026
Defer Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Mike Dedman 5-D-26-PA — REQUEST OF MIKE DEDMAN FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FROM SUBURBAN MIXED RESIDENTIAL AND SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL TO CORRIDOR MIXED-USE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7601, 7619, 7625 HEISKELL ROAD; 119 W EMORY ROAD / PARCEL ID 056 115, 116, 117, 001. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-D-26-PA) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Adopted 6-3-1-1
Split
Jun 15, 2026
Approve Lawler Wood, LLC rezoning request 5-S-26-RZ — REQUEST OF LAWLER WOOD, LLC FOR REZONING FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND AGRICULTURAL TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE, MEDICAL, AND RELATED SERVICES. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 BRICKYARD ROAD; 0, 1901, 1907, 1911, 1920 ABIGAIL WAY / PARCEL ID 56 13903 056NE001, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-S-26-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Adopted 6-4-0-1
Split
Jun 15, 2026
Approve MP Development Group LLC rezoning request 5-F-26-RZ — REQUEST OF MP DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC FOR REZONING FROM PLANNED RESIDENTIAL UP TO 4.5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO PLANNED RESIDENTIAL UP TO 4.7 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 BISHOP ROAD / PARCEL ID 047 062. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-F-26-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
May 18, 2026
Discussion: March Madness
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Substitute motion to defer:Deferred 6-4-1-0
Split Deferred
May 18, 2026
Ordinance on second reading: Merit System Board qualifications O-25-8-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2, Section 42-53, “Merit System Board of Directors”, to revise in Subsection (C) the qualifications for members of the Merit System Board to be eligible to serve if he/she has not previously been employed by the Sheriff’s Office within the five (5) years instead of ten (10) years preceding his/her appointment and to remove the requirement that person is not eligible to serve on the Merit System Board if any member of the person’s family is or becomes employed by the Knoxville Police Department (amending Ordinance O-90-9-111, adopted September 10, 1990; Ordinance O-91-8-114, adopted November 25, 1991; Ordinance O-95-4-101, adopted April 24, 1995; Ordinance O-19-1-101, adopted February 25, 2019; and Ordinance O-22-6-103, adopted July 25, 2022) – (SECOND READING) Personnel & appointments
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 6-4-1-0
Split Deferred
May 18, 2026
Ordinance on second reading: Right to self-defense on county property O-26-4-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating Section 2-885 of Article XI of Chapter 2 of the Knox County Code, entitled “Recognition of Right to Self-Defense on Knox County Owned Property” (establishing Section 2-885 of the Knox County Code, previously reserved) – (SECOND READING) Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: No Failed 5-4-1-1
Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 1
May 18, 2026
Ordinance on second reading: Hotel occupancy tax disbursement O-26-4-102 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 58, Article III, Section 58-92 regarding Disbursement of County Funds levied through the Hotel Occupancy Tax (amending Ordinance O-91-11-101, adopted January 27, 1992 and Ordinance O-02-6-102, adopted July 22, 2002 – (SECOND READING) Budget & taxes
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Failed 5-3-2-1
Split Failed
May 18, 2026
Ordinance on second reading: County funds and budget procedures O-26-4-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 4, regarding Receipt and Disbursement of County Funds and Budget Procedures for Defined Service Contracts (establishing Section 2-558, previously reserved) – (SECOND READING) Budget & taxes
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Failed 5-3-2-1
Split Failed
May 18, 2026
Amend Knox County Sheriff's Office Merit System Rules Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Employees’ Merit System Rules and Regulations, Subsection 3.1.b.6. Structure and Qualifications, to provide for members of the Merit System Board to be eligible to serve if he/she has not previously been employed by the Sheriff’s Office within the five (5) years instead of ten (10) years preceding his/her appointment and to remove the requirement that a person is not eligible to serve on the Merit System Board if any member of the person’s family is or becomes employed by the Knoxville Police Department - R-26-5-903
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 6-4-1-0
Split Deferred
May 18, 2026
Amend Commission Rules to define "Presentations" R-26-5-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule VI, Section E, “Honorary Resolutions, Proclamations, Discussion Items, Ordinance and Resolutions,” to include a definition of “Presentations” for legislative agendas
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-3-0-1
Split
May 18, 2026
Approve KUB utility easement for Forks of the River Park R-26-5-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement Agreement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) to grant KUB the necessary easements on one tract for underground and above-ground utilities at 5428 Strawberry Plains Pike (Forks of the River Park) at a cost of $55,216.00 Roads & infrastructure
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 6-4-1-0
Split Deferred
May 18, 2026
Approve permanent utility easement for Concord Marina Waterline Extension Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a permanent utility easement for the First Utility District Concord Marina Waterline Extension - R-26-5-403
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 6-4-1-0
Split Deferred
May 18, 2026
Approve construction contract for Sheriff's Office Tactical Driving Course R-26-5-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with D.R. Phillips, LLC in the amount of $361,710.36 for the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Driving Course - Phase 1
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-2-0-1
Split
May 18, 2026
Accept resignation and confirm appointment to Planning Commission R-26-5-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Katie Overton from the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission and confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nomination of Wala Habiby for appointment to complete the unfulfilled term of Katie Overton on the Planning Commission which term expires June 30, 2027
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-2-2-1
Split
May 18, 2026
Confirm nominations to Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission R-26-5-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nominations of John Huber, Nancy Barger and Richard Levenson for reappointment and Sarah Harris for appointment to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission (terms expire June 30, 2030)
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-1-1
Split
May 18, 2026
Approve construction contract for Sheriff's Office Tactical Driving Course R-26-5-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with D.R. Phillips, LLC in the amount of $361,710.36 for the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Driving Course - Phase 1 Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-2-0-1
Split
May 18, 2026
Accept resignation and confirm appointment to Planning Commission R-26-5-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Katie Overton from the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission and confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nomination of Wala Habiby for appointment to complete the unfulfilled term of Katie Overton on the Planning Commission which term expires June 30, 2027 Personnel & appointments
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-2-2-1
Split
May 18, 2026
Confirm nominations to Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission R-26-5-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nominations of John Huber, Nancy Barger and Richard Levenson for reappointment and Sarah Harris for appointment to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission (terms expire June 30, 2030) Personnel & appointments
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-1-1
Split
May 18, 2026
Confirm nominations to Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission R-26-5-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nominations of John Huber, Nancy Barger and Richard Levenson for reappointment and Sarah Harris for appointment to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission (terms expire June 30, 2030) Personnel & appointments
Larsen Jay’s vote: No Substitute motion to defer:Failed 3-7-0-1
Split Failed
May 18, 2026
Budget Amendments
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Substitute motion to amend:Adopted 6-4-1-0
Split
May 18, 2026
Line Item Transfers
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Substitute motion to amend:Adopted 6-4-1-0
Split
May 18, 2026 Approve KUB utility easement for Forks of the River Park R-26-5-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement Agreement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) to grant KUB the necessary easements on one tract for underground and above-ground utilities at 5428 Strawberry Plains Pike (Forks of the River Park) at a cost of $55,216.00 Roads & infrastructure Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Substitute motion to amend:Adopted 6-4-1-0
Split Consent
May 18, 2026 Honor West High School Men's Lacrosse Team R-26-5-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the West High School Men’s Lacrosse Team for winning the 2026 TSSAA Class A State Championship Schools Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Substitute motion to amend:Adopted 6-4-1-0
Split Consent
May 11, 2026
Rezone property at 1515 Tipton Station Road (Shown) 4-J-26-RZ — Consideration of the request of Linda Shown for rezoning from A Agricultural to CN Neighborhood Commercial. Property located at 1515 Tipton Station Road, Parcel ID 137 059 (partial). (9th Commission District) Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-2-0-1
Split
May 11, 2026
Rezone property on East Emory Road (CPR) 4-M-26-RZ — Consideration of the request of CPR for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5.1 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 2910, 2916 and 2920 East Emory Road, Parcel ID 038 035, 036, 03601. (7th Commission District) Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-2-0-1
Split
Apr 27, 2026
Adjourn the meeting. Motion to adjourn the meeting
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Apr 27, 2026
Create Knox County Code Sec. 2-885 re: Right to Self-Defense (First Reading). O-26-4-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating Section 2-885 of Article XI of Chapter 2 of the Knox County Code, entitled "Recognition of Right to Self-Defense on Knox County Owned Property". (Establishing Section 2-885 of the Knox County Code, previously reserved) (First Reading) Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Apr 27, 2026
Amend Knox County Code re: Disbursement of Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds (First Reading). O-26-4-102 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 58, Article III, Section 58-92 regarding Disbursement of County Funds levied through the Hotel Occupancy Tax. (Amends Ordinance Number O-91-11-101, adopted January 27, 1992 and Ordinance Number O-02-6-102, adopted July 22, 2002) (First Reading) Budget & taxes
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-2-1-0
Split
Apr 27, 2026
Amend Knox County Code re: Receipt/Disbursement of Funds for Service Contracts (First Reading). O-26-4-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 4, regarding Receipt and Disbursement of County Funds and Budget Procedures for Defined Service Contracts. (Establishing Section 2-558, previously reserved) (First Reading) Budget & taxes
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-2-1-0
Split
Apr 27, 2026
Accept federal funds for CDBG & HOME programs and approve 2026 Action Plan. R-26-4-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) authorizing the acceptance of federal funds in the estimated amount of $1,187,886.00 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and $438,318.43 for the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) program for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 and 2) approving Knox County's 2026 Annual Action Plan to identify activities Knox County will undertake during the program year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 using federal funds granted to Knox County by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address priority needs in housing and community services in furtherance of the CDBG and HOME Programs. (No Local Match Required) Budget & taxes
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Apr 27, 2026
Designate Sheriff's Victims Assistance Fund for Bridge to Safety Program. R-26-4-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, designating the Knox County Sheriff's Victims Assistance Fund to receive the Victims Assistance Assessment monies to support the Knox County Bridge To Safety Program. Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Substitute motion to defer:Deferred 6-5-0-0
Split Deferred
Apr 20, 2026
Rezone 115 W Hendron Chapel Road from Agricultural to General Business 2-I-26-RZ — REQUEST OF TRENT COLLINS FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO CA (GENERAL BUSINESS). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 115 W HENDRON CHAPEL ROAD / PARCEL ID 138 049 (PARTIAL). (PLANNING COMMISSION'S FILE NUMBER: 2-I-26-RZ) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT)
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Apr 20, 2026
Rezone 0 Fox Road from Office/Medical to Planned Commercial 2-L-26-RZ — REQUEST OF BENJAMIN C. MULLINS FOR REZONING FROM OB (OFFICE, MEDICAL, AND RELATED SERVICES) TO PC (PLANNED COMMERCIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 FOX ROAD / PARCEL ID 131 158, 159. (PLANNING COMMISSION'S FILE NUMBER: 2-L-26-RZ) (5TH COMMISSION DISTRICT)
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Mar 23, 2026
Ordinance on second reading: Juvenile Service Center control and advisory board. O-26-2-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO REPEAL KNOX COUNTY CODE SECTION 18-141 AND 18-142 RELATIVE TO THE OPERATION OF THE EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER AND ADOPTING NEW SECTIONS 18-141 AND 8-142 TO PLACE THE CONTROL AND SUPERVISION OF THE JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER UNDER THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT JUDGE AN TO CREATE AND ADVISORY BOARD Intergovernmental & resolutions
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Mar 23, 2026
Ordinance on first reading: Repeal vehicle registration fee code. O-26-3-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REPEALING SECTION 58-1 OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE REGARDING VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-03-5-101, ADOPTED JUNE 23, 2003; ORDINANCE O-04-5-101(A), ADOPTED JUNE 28, 2004; ORDINANCE O-92-2-101, ADOPTED MARCH 23, 2009; ORDINANCE O-19-8-101, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019; AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE O-19-9-10, OCTOBER 28, 2019) Budget & taxes
Larsen Jay’s vote: Abstain Substitute motion to defer:Deferred 9-1-1-0
Split Deferred
Mar 23, 2026
Appoint Adam Cook to Sheriff's Office Merit System Board. R-26-3-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF DANIEL HERRERA ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. HERRERA ON THE BOARD, WHICH SUCH TERM TO EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 30, 2028 Personnel & appointments
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Mar 16, 2026
Rezone Hendron Chapel Road property from Agricultural to General Business Consideration of the request of Trent Collins for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 115 West Hendron Chapel Road, Parcel ID 138 049 (partial). (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 2-I-26-RZ)
Larsen Jay’s vote: No Motion to defer:Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Mar 16, 2026
Rezone Ball Camp School Road property to higher density residential RZ-26-3-103 — Consideration of the request of Kevin Griffin/Clean Slate Realty LLC for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 2.5 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 9717 Ball Camp School Road, Parcel ID 104 026. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 1-D-26-RZ) Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Feb 25, 2026
Create code section on right to self-defense on county property O-26-2-102 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating Section 2-885 of Article XI of Chapter 2 of the Knox County Code, entitled "Recognition of Right to Self-Defense on Knox County-Owned Property". (Establishing Section 2-885 of the Knox County Code, previously reserved) (First Reading) Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Substitute motion to defer:Deferred 7-4-0-0
Split Deferred
Feb 25, 2026
Restructure oversight of Juvenile Service Center and create advisory board O-26-2-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to repeal Knox County Code Sections 18-141 and 18-142 relative to the operation of the East Tennessee Regional Juvenile Service Center and adopting new Sections 18-141 and 18-142 to place the control and supervision of the Juvenile Service Center under the Knox County Juvenile Court Judge and to create an Advisory Board. (First Reading) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-2-0
Split
Feb 25, 2026
Restructure oversight of Juvenile Service Center and create advisory board O-26-2-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to repeal Knox County Code Sections 18-141 and 18-142 relative to the operation of the East Tennessee Regional Juvenile Service Center and adopting new Sections 18-141 and 18-142 to place the control and supervision of the Juvenile Service Center under the Knox County Juvenile Court Judge and to create an Advisory Board. (First Reading) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Larsen Jay’s vote: No Substitute motion:Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Feb 25, 2026
Restructure oversight of Juvenile Service Center and create advisory board O-26-2-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to repeal Knox County Code Sections 18-141 and 18-142 relative to the operation of the East Tennessee Regional Juvenile Service Center and adopting new Sections 18-141 and 18-142 to place the control and supervision of the Juvenile Service Center under the Knox County Juvenile Court Judge and to create an Advisory Board. (First Reading) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Larsen Jay’s vote: No Substitute motion:Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Feb 25, 2026
Approve HUD funding agreement for Everett Pointe housing project R-26-2-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Everett Pointe LP in the amount of $744,983.34 in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME Investment Partnership Program funds for the construction of four (4) fixed units of multifamily rental housing to be known as Everett Pointe. (No Local Match Required) Contracts & purchasing
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-3-2-0
Split
Feb 17, 2026
Rezoning of Strawberry Plains Pike property to Planned Residential density RZ-26-2-106 — Request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 9 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 7716 Strawberry Plains Pike / Parcel ID 073 01401. (Planning Commission's File Number: 1-G-26-RZ) (8th Commission District) Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Adopted 7-4-0-0
Split
Feb 17, 2026
Increase allowed density on Everett Road property under PR zoning RZ-26-2-103 — Request of Smart Hospitality LLC for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 12 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 1215 Everett Road / Parcel ID 141 04114 (partial). (Planning Commission's File Number: 1-E-26-RZ) (6th Commission District) Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Jan 29, 2026
Approve contract amendments for Angelic Ministries and Volunteer Ministry Center R-26-1-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO CONTRACT 23-743 WITH ANGELIC MINISTRIES AND CONTRACT 23-747 WITH VOLUNTEER MINISTRY CENTER TO PROVIDE TERM OF CONTRACT EXTENSIONS (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG-CV PROGRAM FUNDS) Contracts & purchasing
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Jan 29, 2026
Closure of excess right-of-way from Ball Camp Pike Relocation Project Closure of the remaining excess right-of-way located west of Bailey Farm Drive, north of Schaad Road and east of Parcel 104 05201, which is an outcome of the Ball Camp Pike (Schaad Road) Relocation Project, District 6.
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
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
Larsen Jay’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
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Adopted 7-3-0-1
Split
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
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-1-1
Split
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.
Larsen Jay’s vote: No Motion to amend:Failed 6-5-0-0
Split Failed
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)
Larsen Jay’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
Larsen Jay’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
Larsen Jay’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
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Oct 27, 2025
First Reading: Amend code regarding receipt/disbursement of county funds. O-25-10-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 4, regarding Receipt and Disbursement of County Funds and Budget Procedures for Defined Service Contracts was before the Board of Commissioners on First Reading. (Establishing Section 2-558, previously reserved). Budget & taxes
Larsen Jay’s vote: No Motion to amend:Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Oct 27, 2025
Approve Resolution honoring Charles "Charlie" James Kirk. R-25-10-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk for courage to stand for his Faith, Family and Freedom (including the First Amendment). Intergovernmental & resolutions
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-3-1-0
Split
Sep 22, 2025
Defer amendment to Sheriff's Office Merit System Rules. R-25-9-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS, SUBSECTION 3.1.B.6 STRUCTURE AND QUALIFICATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR MEMBERS OF THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IF HE/SHE HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE WITHIN THE FIVE (5) YEARS INSTEAD OF TEN (10) YEARS PRECEDING HIS/HER APPOINTMENT AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO SERVE ON THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PERSON’S FAMILY IS OR BECOMES EMPLOYED BY THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT Personnel & appointments
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Failed 4-6-0-1
Split Failed
Sep 22, 2025
Appoint/reappoint individuals to Sheriff's Office Merit System Board. R-25-9-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING TWO INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS (TERMS EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 30, 2028) Personnel & appointments
Larsen Jay’s vote: No Adopted 6-1-3-1
Split
Sep 2, 2025
Continue participation in Joint Education Committee and appoint/reappoint members R-24-9-107-SS — A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, PROVIDING FOR THE COMMISSION’S CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE JOINT EDUCATION COMMITTEE THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2026 AND APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING FOUR (4) COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE ON SAID COMMITTEE Intergovernmental & resolutions
Larsen Jay’s vote: Abstain Adopted 8-2-1-0
Split
Sep 2, 2025
Appoint Commissioners to Standing Committees: Beer, Insolvency, Legislative Affairs, and Rules R-25-9-101-SS — A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING COMMISSIONERS TO THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION (STANDING COMMITTEES NOT COMPOSED OF THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION INCLUDE THE BEER BOARD, INSOLVENCY BOARD, LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND RULES COMMITTEE) Personnel & appointments
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Sep 2, 2025
Appoint Commissioners to Standing Committees: Beer, Insolvency, Legislative Affairs, and Rules R-25-9-101-SS — A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING COMMISSIONERS TO THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION (STANDING COMMITTEES NOT COMPOSED OF THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION INCLUDE THE BEER BOARD, INSOLVENCY BOARD, LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND RULES COMMITTEE) Personnel & appointments
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 5-5-1-0
Split
Sep 2, 2025
Re-organize Knox County Commission and elect Chair and Vice-Chair CONSIDERATION OF THE RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION WITH THE ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR:
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-2-1-0
Split
Aug 25, 2025
Amend Merit System Board qualifications regarding prior Sheriff's Office employment. O-25-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-53, "MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS", TO REVISE IN SUBSECTION (C) THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IF HE/SHE HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE WITHIN FIVE (5) YEARS INSTEAD OF TEN (10) YEARS PRECEDING HIS/HER APPOINTMENT AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO SERVE ON THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PERSON'S FAMILY IS OR BECOMES EMPLOYED BY THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (AMENDS ORDINANCE NUMBER O-90-9-111, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-91-8-114, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 25, 1991; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-95-4-101, ADOPTED APRIL 24, 1995; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-19-1-101, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 25, 2019; AND ORDINANCE NUMBER O-22-6-103, ADOPTED JULY 25, 2022) (FIRST READING) Personnel & appointments
Larsen Jay’s vote: No Adopted 6-4-1-0
Split
Aug 25, 2025
Amend Merit System Board qualifications regarding prior Sheriff's Office employment. O-25-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-53, "MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS", TO REVISE IN SUBSECTION (C) THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IF HE/SHE HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE WITHIN FIVE (5) YEARS INSTEAD OF TEN (10) YEARS PRECEDING HIS/HER APPOINTMENT AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO SERVE ON THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PERSON'S FAMILY IS OR BECOMES EMPLOYED BY THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (AMENDS ORDINANCE NUMBER O-90-9-111, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-91-8-114, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 25, 1991; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-95-4-101, ADOPTED APRIL 24, 1995; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-19-1-101, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 25, 2019; AND ORDINANCE NUMBER O-22-6-103, ADOPTED JULY 25, 2022) (FIRST READING) Personnel & appointments
Larsen Jay’s vote: No Adopted 7-4-0-0
Split
Aug 25, 2025
Amend Merit System Board qualifications regarding prior Sheriff's Office employment. O-25-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-53, "MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS", TO REVISE IN SUBSECTION (C) THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IF HE/SHE HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE WITHIN FIVE (5) YEARS INSTEAD OF TEN (10) YEARS PRECEDING HIS/HER APPOINTMENT AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO SERVE ON THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PERSON'S FAMILY IS OR BECOMES EMPLOYED BY THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (AMENDS ORDINANCE NUMBER O-90-9-111, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-91-8-114, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 25, 1991; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-95-4-101, ADOPTED APRIL 24, 1995; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-19-1-101, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 25, 2019; AND ORDINANCE NUMBER O-22-6-103, ADOPTED JULY 25, 2022) (FIRST READING) Personnel & appointments
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Failed 5-6-0-0
Split Failed
Aug 25, 2025
Honor Knox County Sheriff's Office and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. R-25-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-3-1-0
Split
Aug 18, 2025
Deny appeal by Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A to CN. 5-I-25-RZ — APPEAL BY BENJAMIN C. MULLINS OF THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF A REQUEST FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO CN (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-I-25-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: No Motion to deny:Failed 9-2-0-0
Split Failed
Aug 18, 2025
Rezone 0 Ball Road (Parcel ID 078 254) A to PR, up to 1.7 dwelling units/acre. RZ-25-8-101 — REQUEST OF JOPA PROPERTIES LLC FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 3 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 BALL ROAD / PARCEL ID 078 254. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-Q-25-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jul 28, 2025
Increase Mineral Severance Tax R-25-7-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO LEVY AN INCREASE IN MINERAL SEVERANCE TAX FROM FIFTEEN CENTS ($0.15) TO TWENTY CENTS ($0.20) PER TON FOR KNOX COUNTY Budget & taxes
Larsen Jay’s vote: No Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jul 28, 2025
Approve amendment to agreement with Sacred Ground Hospice House R-25-7-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SACRED GROUND HOSPICE HOUSE FOR END-OF-LIFE HOSPICE CARE TO UNDER/UNINSURED PERSONS OF KNOX COUNTY, SUBJECT TO THE US. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT’S (HUD) APPROVAL, WHICH AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT TO JUNE 30, 2026 AND PROVIDES ADDITIONAL CDBG-CV FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,804.57 FOR A TOTAL OF $114,562.57 (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV) FUNDS) (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED Contracts & purchasing
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jul 28, 2025
Approve amendments to Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans R-25-7-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO KNOX COUNTY’S 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE ANNUAL ACTION PLANS OF PROGRAM YEARS (PY) 2020, (PY) 2021, AND (PY) 2024 FOR VARIOUS PROJECT AND PROGRAM RELATED ACTIVITIES AND ALLOCATIONS BENEFITING LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME PERSONS OF KNOX COUNTY (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT’S (HUD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV), HOME AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (HOME-ARP), AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS) (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-2-0
Split
Jul 28, 2025
Appoint individual to Sheriff's Office Merit System Board of Directors R-25-7-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHRISTOPHER MANNING ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. MANNING ON THE BOARD (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Personnel & appointments
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jul 28, 2025
Appoint individual to Sheriff's Office Merit System Board of Directors R-25-7-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHRISTOPHER MANNING ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. MANNING ON THE BOARD (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Personnel & appointments
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split

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