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Rhonda Lee’s votes in 2026

109 recorded votes: 102 aye · 7 no

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Meeting Agenda item Rhonda Lee’s vote Disposition Tally Badges
Mar 23, 2026
Approve minutes from February 25, 2026 meeting. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 25, 2026 (REGULAR SESSION:
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Honor members of the Class of 2026 Junior Commission. R-26-3-105 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2026 JUNIOR COMMISSION CIVICS EDUCATION PROGRAM UPON THEIR PROGRAM COMPLETION Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Honor former Knox County Commissioner Diane Jordan. R-26-3-104 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING AND CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF FORMER KNOX COUNTY COMMISSIONER DIANE JORDAN Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Honor the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Postal Service. R-26-3-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Honor Central High School Lady Bobcats Baseball Team. R-26-3-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL LADY BOBCATS BASEBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Honor Sterling “Sterl the Pearl” Henton. R-26-3-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING STERLING “STERL THE PEARL” HENTON FOR HIS DEDICATION TO THE COMMUNITY, PASSIONATE LEADERSHIP, AND UNENDING VOLUNTEER SPIRIT Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve Amendment Four to grant contract for IV-D Magistrate services. R-26-3-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT FOUR TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES RELATED TO IV-D MAGISTRATE SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $429,064.02, INCREASES THE LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT BY $221,032.98, AND EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT TO END JUNE 30, 2027 Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve amendment to Employee Disability Benefit Plan. R-26-3-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE KNOX COUNTY EMPLOYEE DISABILITY BENEFIT PLAN TO ELIMINATE THE 90-DAY WAITING PERIOD FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS; REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PARTICIPANT EXHAUST ACCRUED LEAVE PRIOR TO DISABILITY APPROVAL AND INSTEAD PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF ALL ACCRUED LEAVE UPON APPROVAL OF DISABILITY BENEFITS; AND REQUIRE THAT A PARTICIPANT BE ON APPROVED LEAVE AND NOT ACTIVELY WORKING WITHIN TWO (2) WEEKS OF APPLYING FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS AND DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE DISABILITY REVIEW PROCESS Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve sub-easement agreement for Summer Place facility lease. R-26-3-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUB-EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND PEACE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC TO CONTINUE LEASING SPACE IN THE SUMMER PLACE FACILITY IN THE ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $268,891.32 WITH A 3% INCREASE REALIZED ANNUALLY FOR THE NEXT TEN (10) YEARS WITH TWO (2) 5-YEAR ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR RENEWAL Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve contract extension for auditing services with Pugh & Company, PC. R-26-3-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF CONTRACT NUMBER 21-799 WITH PUGH & COMPANY, PC FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF THE ACCOUNTS OF KNOX COUNTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $380,500.00 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Request unclaimed balance of accounts remitted to State Treasurer. R-26-3-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE UNCLAIMED BALANCE OF ACCOUNTS REMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER UNDER THE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT FOR THE REPORT YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve revised MOU with NRPA for youth sports grant funds. R-26-3-706 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A REVISED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION (NRPA) FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 AND $89,580.00 AS AN IN-KIND DONATION FOR THE PROVISION OF YOUTH SPORTS ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMMING (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve contract and lease for robotic line marking solutions. R-26-3-705 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH TINYMOBILEROBOTS AND A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FIRST WESTERN EQUIPMENT FINANCE FOR ROBOTIC LINE MARKING SOLUTIONS FOR KNOX COUNTY SPORTS FIELDS Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Accept donation of a memorial plaque for Knox County Parks and Recreation. R-26-3-704 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A MEMORIAL PLAQUE FROM THE TENNESSEE FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC., DISTRICT IV, TO KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Accept donation for French drain installation at Gibbs Ruritan Park. R-26-3-703 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION TO KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FROM JAKE MYNATT, PRESIDENT OF HALLS COMMUNITY PARK, INC., FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FRENCH DRAINS AROUND THE BATTING CAGES AT GIBBS RURITAN PARK Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve easement agreement with Walker Enterprises for Mont Richer project. R-26-3-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH WALKER ENTERPRISES, LLC TO GRANT TO WALKER ENTERPRISES THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS ON SIX (6) TRACTS FOR THE MONT RICHER, UNIT 3 PROJECT Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Accept donations and approve donation to Love Kitchen. R-26-3-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING DONATIONS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $5,622.00 AND SEVEN (7) BARRELS OF NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS AND APPROVING THE DONATION OF THE SAME TO THE LOVE KITCHEN Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Health for support services. R-26-3-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,755,213.10 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PARENTS AS TEACHERS, TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES, AND EVIDENCE BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2027 (NO APPLICATION OR LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve National Opioid Settlement Agreement. R-26-3-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SIX REGIONAL DISTRIBUTORS/DISPENSER REGIONAL DISTRIBUTORS/DISPENSER DEFENDANTS (SIX REMNANT DEFENDANTS) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve proposal for professional services for stormwater manual. R-26-3-408 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR STORMWATER MANUAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $152,420.00 WITH WSP USA INC. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve State Aid Contract with TDOT for South Northshore Drive widening. R-26-3-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A STATE AID CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE ENGINEERING OF THE WIDENING OF 2.76 MILES SOUTH NORTHSHORE DRIVE FOR A COST OF $565,745.00, WITH $554,430.10 (98%) PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $11,314.90 (2%) PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve right-of-way acquisitions for traffic signal at Schaad Rd and Johnson Rd. R-26-3-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITIONS ON THREE (3) TRACTS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF SCHAAD ROAD AND JOHNSON ROAD Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve right-of-way and easement acquisitions for road realignment. R-26-3-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS ON THREE (3) TRACTS FOR THE BAKERTOWN ROAD AND JOE HINTON ROAD REALIGNMENT PROJECT Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve construction contract for traffic signal at Lovell Rd and Gilbert Dr. R-26-3-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $278,752.00 WITH STANSELL ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF LOVELL ROAD (STATE ROUTE 131) AND GILBERT DRIVE Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve real property agreement of sale for surplus right of way. R-26-3-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A REAL PROPERTY AGREEMENT OF SALE WITH CONNIE AND DANIEL GARD FOR 4,200 SQUARE FEET OF SURPLUS RIGHT OF WAY AT 0 AND 3304 LOBETTI ROAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00 Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve Jackson Law approval letter to Liberty Tire Recycling for permit process. R-26-3-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A JACKSON LAW APPROVAL LETTER TO LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING, LLC ALLOWING THEM TO PROCEED WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION’S (TDEC) PERMIT BY RULE PERMIT APPROVAL PROCESS Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve Amendment 3 to Local Agency Project Agreement with TDOT for ATMS Phase II. R-26-3-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER 3 TO THE LOCAL AGENCY PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE KNOX COUNTY ATMS PHASE II PROJECT TO REVISE EXHIBIT A WITH ADDITIONAL PE-NEPA AND PE-DESIGN FUNDS Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve Amendment One to contract for Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement. R-26-3-304 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF TITLE IV-D CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $281,108.05 WITH A LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT OF $144,813.24 FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2027 Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Accept TJX Law Enforcement Grant for surveillance equipment. R-26-3-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING A TJX LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve Homeland Security Task Force overtime cost reimbursement agreement. R-26-3-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 HOMELAND SECURITY TASK FORCE OVERTIME COST REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000.00 PER INVESTIGATION IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve addendum to MOU with Knoxville Leadership Foundation. R-26-3-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ADDENDUM TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION AND THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE OUTLINING THE FINANCIAL COMMITMENT OF $135,000.00 FROM JULY 1, 2025 TO DECEMBER 31, 2027 FOR FACILITY UTILIZATION AND ACCESS TO INMATE CLIENTELE AT THE ROGER D. WILSON DETENTION FACILITY Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Accept resignation and confirm appointment to Historic Zoning Commission. R-26-3-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF NANCY BARGER (SERVING IN THE SEAT OF A MEMBER OF THE LOCAL PLANNING COMMISSION) FROM THE KNOX COUNTY HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION AND CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF MATTHEW ANDERSON TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MS. BARGER ON THE HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRES MARCH 1, 2030) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Confirm appointment of Cameron Bolin to Historic Zoning Commission. R-26-3-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF CAMERON BOLIN TO SERVE IN THE SEAT OF AN ARCHITECT ON THE KNOX COUNTY HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRES MARCH 1, 2031) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-26-3-207 — 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 $199,765.46 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve extension of grant agreement with Lawson Family Foundation. R-26-3-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF EXTENSION TO THE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH LAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION TO EXTEND THE GRANT PERIOD TO APRIL 10, 2026 FOR KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS’ PROJECT SEARCH TRANSITION-TO-WORK PROGRAM Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve receipt of Knox County Government Grant for Carter High School. R-26-3-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING RECEIPT OF A KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENT GRANT FOR CARTER HIGH SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,700.00, WITH REQUIRED MATCHING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,700.00 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve fund balance designation for textbooks and instructional materials. R-26-3-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION (GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND) IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,610,000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEWLY ADOPTED TEXTBOOKS AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR PE, HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve contract with United Elevator Services for elevators and services. R-26-3-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH UNITED ELEVATOR SERVICES, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF ELEVATORS AND SERVICES UP TO $171,071.00 FOR THE TERM OF MARCH 1, 2026 THROUGH THE LAST DAY OF THE COOPERATIVE RENEWAL DATE Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve contracts for advanced academic programs with multiple vendors. R-26-3-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH BEDFORD, FREEMAN & WORTH PUBLISHING GROUP, LLC, COLLEGE BOARD, INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE ORGANIZATION, SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY, LLC, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE FOR THE PROVISION OF ADVANCED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS FOR THE TERM OF APRIL 1, 2026 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FIVE (5) ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIODS Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve contract with Marzano Resources for professional development services. R-26-3-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH MARZANO RESOURCES FOR TWO DAYS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ON APRIL 15 AND JUNE 24, 2026 AT A COST OF $14,200.00 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Amend agenda to add 13 items, one presentation, and one proclamation. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 16, 2026
Adjourn the meeting Adjournment
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
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)
Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Mar 16, 2026
Rezone Strawberry Plains Pike property from Agricultural to General Business RZ-26-3-105 — Consideration of the request of Kelly Graham for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7602 Strawberry Plains Pike, Parcel ID 073 040. (8th Commission District) (Panning Commission's file number: 2-K-26-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 16, 2026
Rezone Asheville Highway properties to planned residential Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from CA General Business to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7920 and 8014 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 062 164, 165 (partial). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 2-E-26-RZ)
Aye Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
Mar 16, 2026
Rezone Byington Beaver Ridge Road property to higher density residential Consideration of the request of Clouds Rest Development, LLC for rezoning from PR(k) Planned Residential with conditions up to 4 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 4.3 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2713 Byington Beaver Ridge Road, Parcel ID 090 116. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 2-F-26-RZ)
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 16, 2026
Comprehensive plan amendment for Bakertown Road property to mixed residential Consideration of the request of James Defenderfer for a Knox County Comprehensive Plan Amendment from SR Suburban Residential to SMR Suburban Mixed Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3320 Bakertown Road, Parcel ID 091 148. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 2-B-26-PA)
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 16, 2026
Rezone Buttermilk Road properties to PR up to 2 dwelling units per acre RZ-26-3-104 — Consideration of the request of Ball Homes, LLC for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential and PR(k) Planned Residential with conditions up to 2 dwelling units per acre to PR Panned Residential up to 2 dwellings units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 12412 and 12434 Buttermilk Road, Parcel ID 129 103 (partial); 129 096. (6th Commission District 6) (Planning Commission's file number: 2-B-26-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
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 Item history →
No Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Mar 16, 2026
Rezone Lovell Road property from CB to OB RZ-26-3-102 — Consideration of the request of ECG Acquisitions, LLC for rezoning from CB Business and Manufacturing to OB Office, Medical and Related Services was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 608 Lovell Road, Parcel ID 131 06504 (partial). (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 2-H-26-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 16, 2026
Rezone Lovell Road property from CN(k)/TO to PC/TO RZ-26-3-101 — Consideration of the request of the SH Build Group Team for rezoning from CN(k) Neighborhood Commercial with conditions and TO Technology Overlay to PC Planned Commercial and TO Technology Overlay was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Lovell Road, Parcel ID 118 01203. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-G-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 16, 2026
Approve February 17, 2026 meeting minutes with amendment Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on February 17, 2026
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 16, 2026
Amend agenda to defer Mesana Investments rezoning to April meeting Amendment to the agenda to defer Item #8 - Request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from CA General Business to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre, property located at 7920 and 8014 Asheville Highway, parcel ID 062 164, 165 (partial), (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 2-E-26-RZ) to the April 2026 meeting
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2026
Adjourn the meeting Adjournment
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
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 Item history →
No 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 Item history →
No 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 Item history →
Aye 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 Item history →
Aye Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Feb 25, 2026
Accept HUD award for lead-based paint hazard mitigation R-26-2-504 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) award in the amount of $3,800,000.00 to fund the identification and mitigation of lead-based paint hazards. (Requires a local match to be paid from Federal HUD CDBG Funds) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
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 Item history →
No Adopted 6-3-2-0
Split
Feb 25, 2026
Approve 233 notary public applications 233 Notary Applications
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2026
Approve line item budget transfers Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $709,615.00
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2026
Approve prior meeting minutes Approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on January 29, 2026
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2026
Move Public Forum earlier in the agenda Amendment to the agenda to hear Public Forum – Open Topics after the Presentation(s)
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2026
Honor Janice White for community service R-26-2-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Janice White for her community service and spirit of being a true volunteer Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2026
Approve software subscription for employee performance tracking R-26-2-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Software as a Service Agreement with Target Solutions Learning, LLC dba Vector Solutions for a 12-month subscription to Guardian Tracking-Employee Performance Management Software, Maintenance, and Implementation at a cost of $10,518.72 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Feb 25, 2026 Approve software subscription for employee performance tracking R-26-2-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Software as a Service Agreement with Target Solutions Learning, LLC dba Vector Solutions for a 12-month subscription to Guardian Tracking-Employee Performance Management Software, Maintenance, and Implementation at a cost of $10,518.72 Contracts & purchasing Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Approve agreement with Knoxville Track Club for track meets R-26-2-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Knoxville Track Club for the provision of services for elementary track meets for a term of five (5) years at an annual cost up to $5,000.00 Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Approve college/career planning software for Ridgedale School R-26-2-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a K12 Terms of Service Agreement with SCOIR, Inc. for the provision of a college and career planning management system at Ridgedale School for the term of January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026 at a cost of $284.32 Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Approve playground equipment contracts with five vendors R-26-2-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Contracts with Bliss Products and Services, Inc., Carolina Recreation and Design, Great Southern Recreation, Playground Solutions Corporation, and Playworld Preferred, Inc. for the provision of Playground Equipment Contracts & purchasing Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Transfer Fulton High School land parcel for city sidewalk project R-26-2-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting from the Knox County Board of Education a small parcel of surplus property on the Fulton High School Campus and approving a Real Estate Management Agreement of Sale with the City of Knoxville for the small parcel and temporary easements on the Fulton High School Campus to facilitate the City of Knoxville's Woodland Avenue Sidewalk Project Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Accept state literacy materials grant R-26-2-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving receipt of a Tennessee Department of Education 5-year Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Literacy Materials Implementation Support Grant in the total amount of $2,400,000.00 Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Accept two state school improvement grants R-26-2-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving receipt of a Tennessee Department of Education Turnaround Action Grant (TAG) 6 in the amount of $1,168,728.00 and a State School Improvement Grant (SSIG) 3 in the amount of $866,760.00 Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Accept school improvement grant for five schools R-26-2-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving receipt of a Tennessee Department of Education Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) 25 Grant in the total amount of $300,000.00 for Mooreland Heights Elementary School and Cedar Bluff, Gresham, Holston and South-Doyle Middle Schools Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Increase TEMA public assistance grant amount R-26-2-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for a Public Assistance Grant, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $68,290.76 for a total amount of $1,602,321.50 Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Accept grant funds and donations for schools R-26-2-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds and donations for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $146,532.76 Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Approve overtime reimbursement agreement with US Marshals R-26-2-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Obligation Document with the United States Marshals Service for the reimbursement of overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff's Office in assisting the Joint Law Enforcement Operations Task Force with reimbursement of up to $17,000.00 in overtime expenses for the period of October 27, 2025 to September 30, 2026 Public safety Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Approve 10-year lease for Sheriff's West Precinct office R-26-2-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Lease Agreement for a period of ten (10) years between Corporate Square, L.P. and the Knox County Sheriff's Office for West Precinct office space located at 9000 Executive Park Drive with an annual base rent of $20,430.00 for the first year and increasing slightly each year thereafter Contracts & purchasing Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Approve MOU for road resurfacing reimbursement R-26-2-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with First Utility District (FUD) to provide reimbursement to Knox County for the resurfacing of approximately 3140' of George Williams Road Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Approve rail crossing improvement contract with TDOT R-26-2-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Project Contract (CRR070592) with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for improvements to two rail crossings located at Westcott Blvd. and Crossland Road Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Acquire right-of-way for traffic signal on Bakertown Road R-26-2-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way acquisition of a corner clip from Tract 4 on the southeast corner of the intersection of Schaad Road and Bakertown Road for the installation of a traffic signal pole as part of the Bakertown Road Widening and Realignment project Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Acquire easements for Johnson Road widening R-26-2-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way, slope, construction, and permanent drainage easement acquisitions on four (4) tracts for the Johnson Road widening project Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Approve engineering design contract for Northshore project R-26-2-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an engineering design contract in the amount of $565,745.00 with Ensafe Inc. for the Northshore Improvements Project between the Concord roundabout and the Choto roundabout Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Approve wetland mitigation monitoring contract R-26-2-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a professional services contract with Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $124,200.00 to provide stream and wetland mitigation monitoring for Ball Camp Pike (Schaad Road) Phases I and II Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Approve donation center collection services contract R-26-2-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with ATS Operating, LLC d/b/a America's Thrift Stores to provide Attended Donation Center Collection Services Contracts & purchasing Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Accept TDOT litter grant funding R-26-2-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Litter Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2026 in the amount not to exceed $171,400.00. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Approve construction contract for George Light Road widening R-26-2-409 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with PRI of East Tennessee, Inc. in the amount of $244,033.60 for widening of George Light Road along the entirety of the Mesana property frontage and south to Beaver Glade Lane Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Reduce ARP funds budget with utility district agreement R-26-2-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement with Hallsdale-Powell Utility District to decrease the total budget by $56,858.87 in Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funds Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Approve fire inspection services MOU with Farragut R-26-2-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Farragut to provide fire inspection, plans review, and public education services when requested Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Accept CHANT health program grant R-26-2-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount not to exceed $1,291,600.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Community Health Access and Navigation in Tennessee (CHANT) Program Services for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (No local match or application required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Increase public health workforce grant funding R-26-2-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Three to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of recruiting, retaining and training the Public Health Workforce, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $70,000.00 for a total amount of $1,298,600.00. (No local match or application required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Increase tuberculosis control grant funding R-26-2-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tuberculosis Control and Prevention Services, which Amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $5,000.00 for a total amount of $811,200.00. (No local match or application required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Accept grant for healthy food and physical activity programs R-26-2-604 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount not to exceed $150,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) Change for Healthy Food Environments and Safe and Accessible Spaces for Physical Activity Services, for the period beginning February 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2028. (No local match and no application required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Accept NRPA grant funds for youth sports programming R-26-2-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) for the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $20,000.00 and $89,580.00 as an in-kind donation for the provision of youth sports activities and programming. (No local match required) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Approve KUB utility easement for Operation Hero's Hill R-26-2-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a utility easement with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for utility services needed as part of the Operation Hero's Hill Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Renew Munis software service agreement R-26-2-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Software Service Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. to renew existing Munis software for operational and security purposes for Knox County employees at a total cost of $1,873,641.09 Contracts & purchasing Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026
Withdraw two agenda items Amendment to the agenda to withdraw Item #32 (Presentation: Rural Metro) and Item #39 (R-26-2-903)
Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Feb 25, 2026
Defer two agenda items to April meeting Amendment to the agenda to defer Item #33 (Presentation: Bridge to Safety) and Item #38 (R-26-2-902) to the April 2026 meeting
Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Feb 25, 2026
Amend agenda to add four new items Amendments to the agenda to add Items #21, #29, #37, and #41
Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Feb 17, 2026
Zoning ordinance amendment on vested rights, second 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. (Amends Ordinance Number O-90-9-130, adopted September 10, 1990) (Second Reading) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
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 Item history →
Aye Adopted 7-4-0-0
Split
Feb 17, 2026
Rezoning of Millertown Pike property from Agricultural to Low Density Residential RZ-26-2-105 — Request of Davyd Markevych for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential). Property located at 0 Millertown Pike / Parcel ID 050 19702. (Planning Commission's File Number: 12-A-25-RZ) (8th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Rezoning of McCloud Road property from Agricultural to Low Density Residential RZ-26-2-104 — Request of Highland Proper LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential). Property located at 0 McCloud Road / Parcel ID 019 20206. (Planning Commission's File Number: 1-F-26-RZ) (7th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
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 Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Feb 17, 2026
Rezoning of Andes Road property from Agricultural to Low Density Residential RZ-26-2-102 — Request of Abdulrahman Qasem for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential). Property located at 1402 Andes Road / Parcel ID 105 100. (Planning Commission's File Number: 12-J-25-RZ) (3rd Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Rezoning of Lovell Road property to Planned Commercial with Technology Overlay Request of the SH Build Group Team from CN(K) (Neighborhood Commercial) with conditions and TO (Technology Overlay) to PC (Planned Commercial) and TO (Technology Overlay). Property located at 0 Lovell Road / Parcel ID 118 01203. (Planning Commission's File Number: 12-G-25-RZ) (3rd Commission District)
Aye Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
Feb 17, 2026
Rezoning of property on Riverside Drive from RB to RP RZ-26-2-101 — Request of George Ewart for rezoning from RB (General Residential) to RP (Rural Preservation). Property located at 0 Riverside Drive / Parcel ID 095 00203. (Planning Commission's File Number: 1-B-26-RZ) (1st Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Approval of January 20, 2026 meeting minutes Approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on January 20, 2026
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Deferred Mullins rezoning item to May 2026 agenda Amendment to the agenda to defer Item #4 – Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning CA (General Business) and A (Agricultural) to OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services). Property located at 9247 Floyd Lane; 9226, 9228, 9232 Dutchtown Road / Parcel ID 119 006; 119JA001, 002, 003. (Planning Commission's File Number: 12-Q-25-RZ) (3rd Commission District) to the May 2026 meeting.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Deferred Griffin/Clean Slate Realty rezoning item to March 2026 agenda Amendment to the agenda to defer Item #6 – 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. Property located at 9717 Ball Camp School Road / Parcel ID 104 026. (Planning Commission's File Number: 1-D-26-RZ) (6th Commission District) to the March 2026 meeting.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Adjourn meeting Adjournment.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
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 Item history →
No Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Jan 29, 2026
Approve Ordinance O-25-12-102 (Real Property - prohibiting discrimination) on second reading O-25-12-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CREATING CHAPTER 53 OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, ENTITLED “REAL PROPERTY,” AND SECTION 53-1, PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST UNITED STATES CITIZENS IN THE SALE OF PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY IN KNOX COUNTY (ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 53 OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) - O-25-12-102 – (SECOND READING) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve 241 Notary Public Applications 241 Notary Public Applications received.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve Budget Amendments totaling $28,332,655.82 Budget Amendments – Total Amount of $28,332,655.82
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $1,277,494.82 Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $1,277,494.82
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Consider closure of portion of Wye Way Lane terminus Consideration of the closure of a portion of the Wye Way Lane terminus located north of River Oak Drive, District 9.
Aye Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
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.
Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jan 29, 2026
Closure of unbuilt right-of-way off Macmont Circle Closure of unbuilt right-of-way off Macmont Circle, between Lot 1 (Block F) and Lot 12 (Block A) in Washington Heights Subdivision, District 6.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Acceptance of new county roads Acceptance of the following new county roads: A. Bogart Lane, Spring Lake Farms Subdivision, Unit 2, District 3. B. Traphill Lane, Spring Lake Farms Subdivision, Unit 2, District 3. C. Poplar Grove Lane, Boulder Point, Phase V, District 6. D. Hunters Knoll Lane, Hayden Hill 1C, District 6. E. Smoky Hill Lane, Hayden Hill 1C, District 6. F. Tallgrass Lane, Hayden Hill 1C, District 6. G. Denali Path Lane, Denali, District 6. H. Bisham Wood Lane, Saint Marc’s, District 7. I. Star Gate Drive, The Meadows at Shannon Valley, Unit 1, District 8. J. Stoneyhurst Lane, The Meadows at Shannon Valley, Units 1, 2, and 3, District 8. K. Savant Lane, The Meadows at Shannon Valley, Unit 1, District 8. L. Fox Point Lane, The Meadows at Shannon Valley, Unit 1, District 8.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve minutes from previous meetings Approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on December 8, 2025 (Public Hearing); December 8, 2025 (Special Session); and December 15, 2025 (Regular Session).
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Accept resignation of Doug Lloyd, appoint Craig Belitz to Board of Zoning Appeals R-26-1-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF DOUG LLOYD (DISTRICT 3) ON THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AND APPOINTING CRAIG BELITZ TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. LLOYD ON THE BOARD, WHICH TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Reappoint Commissioners Thompson & Jay, appoint farmer and farm woman to Ag Extension Committee R-26-1-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING COMMISSIONERS ADAM THOMPSON AND LARSEN JAY AND APPOINTING A (FARMER) AND A (FARM WOMAN) TO THE AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION COMMITTEE (TERMS EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2027) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Recognize January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month R-26-1-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING JANUARY AS HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve amendment to Grant Contract with State for South Knoxville Senior Center equipment R-26-1-908 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND AGING FOR THE PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE SOUTH KNOXVILLE SENIOR CENTER, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT $8,857.00 FOR A TOTAL OF $25,857.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve amendment to Grant Contract with State for Halls Senior Center equipment R-26-1-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND AGING FOR THE PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE HALLS SENIOR CENTER, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $8,857.00 FOR A TOTAL OF $30,857.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve amendment to Grant Contract with State for West Knox Senior Center equipment R-26-1-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND AGING FOR THE PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE WEST KNOX SENIOR CENTER, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $8,857.00 FOR A TOTAL OF $18,857.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve amendment to Grant Contract with State for Corryton Senior Center equipment R-26-1-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND AGING FOR THE PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE CORRYTON SENIOR CENTER, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $8,857.00 FOR A TOTAL OF $33,857.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve contract amendment with FirstBank for banking services and investment interest rate R-26-1-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH FIRSTBANK TO EXERCISE THE FIRST EXTENSION OF THE BANKING SERVICES CONTRACT THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2027, AND AMEND THE INVESTMENT INTEREST RATE TO THE EFFECTIVE FEDERAL FUNDS RATE MINUS TWELVE BPS (0.12%) WITH A FLOOR RATE OF 0.50%) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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