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Shane Jackson’s votes in 2026

114 recorded votes: 108 aye · 3 no · 1 abstain · 2 absent

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Sep 28, 2026 R-26-9-901 — Resolution approving a contract with Pinnacle Bank for Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) administration Shane Jackson’s vote: Abstain Adopted 10-0-1-0
Sep 28, 2026 R-26-9-112 — Resolution appointing/reappointing ________________ (District 3 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2026 R-26-9-111 — Resolution appointing/reappointing ________________ (District 1 seat) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2026 R-26-9-110 — Resolution accepting the resignation of Krystal Gibson from the Knox County Ethics Committee and appointing _________________ to complete the unfulfilled term of Ms. Gibson on the Ethics Committee, which term expires on October 31, 2027 Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2026 RLA-18869 — Budget Amendments — Total amount of $9,342,265.95 Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2026 RLA-18794 — Consideration of the acceptance of Bull Elk Lane and Tom Higdon Lane, located north of Coward Mill Road, Commission District 6 Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2026 R-26-9-105 — Resolution honoring the Dolly Parton Children's Imagination Library Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2026 R-26-9-102 — Resolution honoring Commissioner Rhonda Lee for her service on the Knox County Commission Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026 R-26-9-104-SS — Resolution appointing Commissioner __________________ to the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) Board. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-104-SS Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Sep 1, 2026 R-26-9-103-SS — Resolution appointing Commissioner __________________ to the Knox County Audit Committee. (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-103-SS Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Sep 1, 2026 Vote for Vice Chair of Finance: Rawls vs. Jackson Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Sep 1, 2026 Vote for Chair of Finance: Russell vs. Rawls Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Sep 1, 2026 R-26-9-101-SS — Resolution 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) (At least One At-Large Commissioner is required to serve on the Beer Board) (Full Commission) Resolution R-26-9-101-SS Shane Jackson’s vote: No Adopted —
Sep 1, 2026 RLA-18758 — Consideration of the Re-organization of the Knox County Commission with the election of Chair and Vice Chair Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Aug 31, 2026
Adjourn meeting. Adjournment.
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Ordinance requiring budget adoption in two readings (Second 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. (Amends Ordinance Number O-90-9-122, adopted September 10, 1990) (SECOND READING) Budget & taxes
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
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
Shane Jackson’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
Shane Jackson’s vote: No Motion to defer:Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Aug 31, 2026
Emergency Ordinance limiting surveillance technology deployment. O-26-8-102 — Consideration of an Emergency Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 42, "Law Enforcement," to add a new Article III for the purpose of establishing limitations on the deployment of surveillance technology within Knox County while preserving legitimate law enforcement and emergency response capabilities. (EMERGENCY ORDINANCE) Surveillance & privacy technology
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Emergency Ordinance limiting surveillance technology deployment. O-26-8-102 — Consideration of an Emergency Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 42, "Law Enforcement," to add a new Article III for the purpose of establishing limitations on the deployment of surveillance technology within Knox County while preserving legitimate law enforcement and emergency response capabilities. (EMERGENCY ORDINANCE) Surveillance & privacy technology
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Accept new certified tax rate and establish official tax rate for FY2026-2027. R-26-8-911 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the new certified tax rate based on the reappraisal and establishing an official tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. Budget & taxes
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
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
Shane Jackson’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
Shane Jackson’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
Shane Jackson’s vote: No Motion to deny:Failed 4-7-0-0
Split Failed
Aug 31, 2026
Approve Ground Lease with Strong Stock Farm, LLC for property at 8217 Rutledge Pike. R-26-8-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Ground Lease with Strong Stock Farm, LLC for lease of approximately 120 acres on a portion of property located at 8217 Rutledge Pike. Zoning & land use
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan. R-26-8-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan prepared by Knoxville's Community Development Corporation. Zoning & land use
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Authorize Fifth Amendment to Development Agreement for Andrew Johnson Building. R-26-8-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing a Fifth Amendment to Development Agreement between Knox County and BNA Associates, LLC and Americana Knoxville, LLC relating to the Andrew Johnson Building. Zoning & land use
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Authorize issuance of $155M General Obligation Bonds, terms, and tax levy. R-26-8-804 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds of Knox County, Tennessee in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $155,000,000, in one or more series; making provision for the issuance, sale and payment of said bonds, establishing the terms thereof and the disposition of proceeds therefrom; and providing for the levy of taxes for the payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the bonds. Budget & taxes
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve resolution regarding issuance of $155M General Obligation Bonds. R-26-8-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, regarding the issuance of not to exceed One Hundred Fifty-Five Million Dollars ($155,000,000) General Obligation Bonds of Knox County, Tennessee. Budget & taxes
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve 249 Notary Applications. There were 249 Notary Applications received.
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve Budget Amendments totaling $743,759.38. Budget Amendments - Total amount of $743,759.38.
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $15,452,957.79. Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $15,452,957.79.
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Close portions of Beaver Ridge Road and Ball Camp Pike rights of way. Consideration of the closure of a portion of excess Beaver Ridge Road Right of Way, which is the result of the road relocation in 2008, and the closure of a portion of the 6600 block of Ball Camp Pike.
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve minutes of previous meeting held July 27, 2026. Approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on July 27, 2026.
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Honor Grace Christian Academy for TSSAA State Championship win. R-26-8-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Grace Christian Academy for its TSSAA State Championship win in High School Boys Soccer. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve Second Amendment to Admin Services Agreement with BCBST for medical insurance. R-26-8-910 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Second Amendment to the Administrative Services Agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. for the administration of employee medical insurance benefits under the Knox County Government Health Care Plan. Contracts & purchasing
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve contract with EyeMed Vision Care, LLC for Employee Vision Benefit Services. R-26-8-909 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with EyeMed Vision Care, LLC for the provision of Employee Vision Benefit Services. Contracts & purchasing
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve receipt of donation from Food City Stores for senior center coffee service. R-26-8-908 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving receipt of a donation of approximately $7,000.00 from Food City Stores for coffee service at six (6) Knox County Senior Centers for the period beginning September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. (Valued at $7,000). (No match required) Parks & community
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve agreement with Microsoft for products and services. R-26-8-907 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Microsoft for the provision of Microsoft products and services. Contracts & purchasing
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve MOU for exploring redevelopment of Knoxville Municipal Golf Course. R-26-8-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding among the City of Knoxville, Knox County, The Sports Authority of the County of Knox and City of Knoxville, and the Knoxville Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc., dba Visit Knoxville, exploring the potential redevelopment and improvement of Knoxville Municipal Golf Course. Zoning & land use
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve Service Agreement with Trane for Library facilities maintenance. R-26-8-806 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Service Agreement with Trane for preventative maintenance and repair services for Library facilities. Contracts & purchasing
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve Service Agreement with Trane for Sheriff's facilities maintenance. R-26-8-805 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Service Agreement with Trane for preventative maintenance and repair services for Sheriff’s facilities. Contracts & purchasing
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Designate, commit, and appropriate funds from FY2026 to FY2027. R-26-8-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, designating/committing and appropriating funds in the amount of $4,396,415.48 from Fiscal Year 2026 to Fiscal Year 2027 for various funds and departments. Budget & taxes
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve transfer of Fairview Technology Center property to Industrial Development Board. R-26-8-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a transfer of approximately 3.1 acres located at 11020 Solway School Road, Knoxville, TN 37931, and known as the Fairview Technology Center, to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox. Zoning & land use
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Authorize acceptance of donations for Knox County Parks and Recreation. R-26-8-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of donations for Knox County Parks and Recreation as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $70,463.00. Parks & community
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for TB Control and Prevention Services. R-26-8-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $852,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tuberculosis Control and Prevention Services for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending on June 30, 2027. (No application or local match required)
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for immunization services. R-26-8-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $426,800.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of immunization services for the period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2030. (No application or local match required)
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve EPA Assistance Amendment for Air Quality Management PM2.5 Monitoring-IRA program. R-26-8-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Assistance Amendment with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Knox County Air Quality Management's PM2.5 Multipollutant Monitoring-IRA program for the provision of extending the term end date from July 31, 2026 to July 31, 2027 with no change to the initial award amount of $80,000.00. (No application or local match required)
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve Grant Agreement with Points of Light Foundation for Operation Hero's Hill. R-26-8-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Agreement with Points of Light Foundation, d/b/a Points of Light, in the amount of $100,000.00 through the Lowe's Community Impact Grant Program to support Operation Hero's Hill. (No local match required) Parks & community
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Authorize acceptance of donations for Operation Hero's Hill. R-26-8-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of donations for Operation Hero’s Hill as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $52,570.98. Parks & community
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve Professional Service Agreement with JMT for right of way acquisition. R-26-8-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Professional Service Agreement with Johnson, Miriam, & Thompson (JMT) for right of way acquisition services for intersection improvements at Maryville Pike and Tipton Station Road in the amount of $108,000.00. Roads & infrastructure
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve TDOT State Aid Contract for resurfacing Guinn Road. R-26-8-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a State Aid Contract with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the resurfacing of Guinn Road from Oak Ridge Highway to Solway Road for an estimated project cost of $929,844.30 with $911,247.41 (98%) being provided by TDOT and $18,596.89 (2%) being provided by Knox County. Roads & infrastructure
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve construction contract with Whaley Construction for Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge Project. R-26-8-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with Whaley Construction, LLC in the amount of $2,844,120.38 for construction of the Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge Project. Roads & infrastructure
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve budget supplement for Ardurra contract on Coward Mill Phase II project. R-26-8-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Budget Supplement Agreement not to exceed $30,250.00 to the existing professional services contract with Ardurra (formerly Cannon & Cannon) for additional work to extend the scope of improvements on the Coward Mill Phase II project. Roads & infrastructure
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve TDOT Litter Grant Program contract for FY2027. R-26-8-403 — 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 2027 for an amount up to $170,900.00. (No local match required) Roads & infrastructure
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve contracts with APAC-Atlantic, PRI Pavement, and Rogers Group for Hot Mix Materials. R-26-8-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with APAC-Atlantic, Inc., PRI Pavement Restorations, Inc., and Rogers Group, Inc. for the provision of Hot Mix Materials. Roads & infrastructure
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve MOU with KUB for resurfacing Oakvale Dr, River Oak Dr, and Wye Way Lane. R-26-8-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) to provide reimbursement to Knox County for the resurfacing of approximately 1047 feet of Oakvale Drive, 1996 feet of River Oak Drive, and 800 feet of Wye Way Lane. Roads & infrastructure
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Authorize acceptance of $20,000 grant from NEA for 2027 Children's Festival of Reading. R-26-8-212 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $20,000.00 from the National Endowment for the Arts in support of the 2027 Children's Festival of Reading. (Requires a 1:1 match) Parks & community
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Appoint Patrick Core to the Knox County Board of Construction Appeals. R-26-8-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Patrick Core to the Knox County Board of Construction Appeals. (Term expires December 31, 2032) Personnel & appointments
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Confirm reappointment of Rob Quillin as Hearing Officer for Sexually Oriented Businesses Ordinance. R-26-8-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor's reappointment of Rob Quillin as the Hearing Officer for violations associated with the Ordinance regulating Sexually Oriented Businesses within Knox County. Personnel & appointments
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-26-8-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds and donations for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $40,273.00. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve TN Dept. of Education FY2027 Turnaround Program Grants for two schools. R-26-8-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Tennessee Department of Education Fiscal Year 2027 Turnaround Program Grants in the total amount of $250,000.00 for Green Magnet Academy and Northwest Middle School. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve TN Dept. of Education FY2027 Preschool Access for All Network Grant. R-26-8-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tennessee Department of Education Fiscal Year 2027 Preschool Access for All Network Grant in the amount of $60,000.00. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve Contract Number 26-451 related to School Safety. R-26-8-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Contract Number 26-451 related to School Safety. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve K12 Terms of Service Agreement with Scoir, Inc. for career readiness software. R-26-8-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a K12 Terms of Service Agreement with Scoir, Inc. for a subscription to a career readiness software platform for career exploration, discovery, and guidance management at all KCS middle schools and the KCS Virtual School at a cost of $31,677.60 for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve Professional Services Agreement with Teach for America for Ignite Tutoring Program. R-26-8-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Professional Services Agreement with Teach for America for the Ignite Tutoring Program at Amherst, Bonny Kate, Dogwood, New Hopewell, Lonsdale, and Norwood Elementary Schools and Vine Middle School at a cost of $25,000.00 for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, which may be extended for four (4) additional years. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve ACT Test Terms and Conditions with ACT Education Corp for PreACT administration. R-26-8-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving ACT Test Terms and Conditions with ACT Education Corporation for the administration of the PreACT for 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students during the 2026-2027 school year at a cost of $17.50 per student. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve consulting agreement with Jessica Swanson Consulting, LLC for school programs. R-26-8-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Consulting Agreement with Jessica Swanson Consulting, LLC for the provision of technical assistance on best practices in the systems and structures of Knox County Schools' Federal Programs Department and the allocation of resources to schools at a cost of $22,500.00. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve contract with Powerschool Group, LLC for Technology Solutions, Products, and Services. R-26-8-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Powerschool Group, LLC for Technology Solutions, Products, and Services at a cost up to $250,000.00 for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with two (2) additional one (1) year options to renew. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve contract with Hatching Results, Inc. for Secondary School Counseling Support. R-26-8-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Hatching Results, Inc. for Secondary School Counseling Support at an estimated cost of $63,000.00 for the term of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, which may be extended for four (4) additional years. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Approve contract with Public Consulting Group LLC for Alternative Schools Redesign. R-26-8-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Public Consulting Group LLC for an Alternative Schools Redesign at an estimated cost of $110,000.00 for the term of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, which may be extended for four (4) additional years. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Amend agenda to defer presentation from Second Harvest Food Bank and resolution for ARPA projects. Motion to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the September 2026 meeting: Item #38 – Presentation from Second Harvest Food Bank; and Item # 46 – Resolution R-26-8-502 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving scope of work and budget amendments to two (2) Memorandums of Understanding with Knox County departments for internal Knox County projects funded through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). (No Local Match Required).
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Amend agenda to withdraw ordinance prohibiting amplified Islamic call to worship. Motion to amend the agenda to withdraw the following item from the agenda: Item #56 – Ordinance O-26-8-103 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating the Knox County Code, Chapter 50, Article I, Section 50-4, prohibiting an amplified Islamic Call to Worship.
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Amend agenda to add resolutions for parks donations, sheriff & library facilities maintenance, and honoring Grace Christian Academy. Motion to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #27 – Resolution R-26-8-701 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of donations for Knox County Parks and Recreation as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $70,463.00; Item #30 – Resolution R-26-8-805 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Service Agreement with Trane for preventative maintenance and repair services for Sheriff’s facilities; Item #31 – Resolution R-26-8-806 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Service Agreement with Trane for preventative maintenance and repair services for Library facilities; and Item #37 – Resolution R-26-8-101 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Grace Christian Academy for its TSSAA State Championship win in High School Boys Soccer.
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2026
Adjournment ADJOURNMENT:
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2026
Ordinance amending zoning code regarding public notice and vested rights O-26-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING CODE, APPENDIX A - ZONING, ARTICLE 6, SECTIONS 6.30, 6.40, AND 6.90, PERTAINING TO PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS AND VESTED RIGHTS. (O-26-8-101) (FIRST READING): Zoning & land use
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2026
Rezoning for Wesley Gibson Construction Inc. from A to PR at 0 Tipton Station Road 4-L-26-RZ — REQUEST OF WESLEY GIBSON CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 2.3 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 TIPTON STATION ROAD / 137 067. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 4-L-26-RZ. (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2026
Rezoning for Joe Davis from A to PR at 0 Strawberry Plains Pike 7-F-26-RZ — REQUEST OF JOE DAVIS FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 STRAWBERRY PLAINS PIKE / PARCEL ID 062 269, 26901, 26902, 26903, 26904. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-F-26-RZ. (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
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
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Aug 24, 2026
Rezoning for Parker Feagins from CA/A to CR at 0 & 7801 Strawberry Plains Pike 5-L-26-RZ — REQUEST OF PARKER FEAGINS FOR REZONING FROM CA (GENERAL BUSINESS) AND A (AGRICULTURAL) TO CR (RURAL COMMERCIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 AND 7801 STRAWBERRY PLAINS PIKE / PARCEL ID 062 05402, 05405. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-L-26-RZ. (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2026
Rezoning for Ned Ferguson from A to RA at 8322 Collier Road 7-H-26-RZ — REQUEST OF NED FERGUSON FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8322 COLLIER ROAD / PARCEL ID 046 15001. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-H-26-RZ. (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2026
Rezoning for Landmark Engineers & Surveyors LLC from A to RB 7-C-26-RZ — REQUEST OF LANDMARK ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS LLC FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RB (GENERAL RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7843 OLD CLINTON PIKE / PARCEL ID 055MA018 (PARTIAL). PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-C-26-RZ. (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
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
Shane Jackson’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
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Failed 5-6-0-0
Split Failed
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
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2026
Rezoning for Michael Girard from CA to PR at 0 Byington Beaver Ridge Road 7-L-26-RZ — REQUEST OF MICHAEL GIRARD FOR REZONING FROM CA (GENERAL BUSINESS) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 12 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 BYINGTON BEAVER RIDGE ROAD / PARCEL ID 090DA00401. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-L-26-RZ. (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
Aug 24, 2026
Rezoning for LeMay and Associates from A/PR to RA at 0 Harbor Crest Way 6-A-26-RZ — REQUEST OF LEMAY AND ASSOCIATES FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) AND PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 3 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 HARBOR CREST WAY / PARCEL ID 162 05815 (PARTIAL). PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 6-A-26-RZ. (5TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2026
Rezoning for Ken Bowman from A to CA at 9664 Middlebrook Pike 7-I-26-RZ — REQUEST OF KEN BOWMAN FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO CA (GENERAL BUSINESS). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9664 MIDDLEBROOK PIKE / PARCEL ID 104 18901. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-I-26-RZ. (3RD COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2026
Approve minutes of the previous meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2026 Rezoning for Michael Girard from CA to PR at 0 Byington Beaver Ridge Road 7-L-26-RZ — REQUEST OF MICHAEL GIRARD FOR REZONING FROM CA (GENERAL BUSINESS) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 12 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 BYINGTON BEAVER RIDGE ROAD / PARCEL ID 090DA00401. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-L-26-RZ. (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Aug 24, 2026 Rezoning for Joe Davis from A to PR at 0 Strawberry Plains Pike 7-F-26-RZ — REQUEST OF JOE DAVIS FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 STRAWBERRY PLAINS PIKE / PARCEL ID 062 269, 26901, 26902, 26903, 26904. PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-F-26-RZ. (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 27, 2026
Adjournment ADJOURNMENT
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
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
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
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
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye 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
Shane Jackson’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
Shane Jackson’s vote: No Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Jul 27, 2026
Request review of Sheriff's Office ARC, ALPR/LPR technology, and policies R-26-7-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ADVANCED RESEARCH & COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (ARC), ASSOCIATED AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER (ALPR/LPR) TECHNOLOGY, AND RELATED POLICIES PRIOR TO OPERATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION Surveillance & privacy technology
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026
Designate Bridge to Safety Program & Family Justice Center to receive Victims Assistance Assessment monies R-26-7-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DESIGNATING THE KNOX COUNTY BRIDGE TO SAFETY PROGRAM AND THE KNOXVILLE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER TO RECEIVE THE VICTIMS ASSISTANCE ASSESSMENT MONIES WITH FUNDS TO BE SPLIT EQUALLY BETWEEN THE TWO PROGRAMS IN FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND FISCAL YEAR 2027-2028 AND THE BRIDGE TO SAFETY PROGRAM TO RECEIVE ALL FUNDS GENERATED BY THE ASSESSMENT BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 2028-2029 AND THEREAFTER Intergovernmental & resolutions
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
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
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Deferred 10-1-0-0
Split Deferred
Jul 27, 2026
Approve Amendment Two to Grant Contract with TN Dept. of Health for Family Planning Services R-26-7-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT REALLOCATES STATE FUNDING TO FEDERAL FUNDING WITH NO CHANGE TO THE TOTAL GRANT AMOUNT OF $4,149,000.00 OR THE TERM ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2027 (NO APPLICATION OR LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Jul 27, 2026
Appoint two individuals to the Knox County Audit Committee R-26-7-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING TWO (2) INDIVIDUALS TO THE KNOX COUNTY AUDIT COMMITTEE TO SERVE TERMS EXPIRING AUGUST 31, 2030 Personnel & appointments
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026
Appoint individuals to IDB and Health & Ed. Board R-26-7-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHARLEY BIBLE AS A DIRECTOR ON THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX (IDB) AND THE HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND HOUSING FACILITY BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX (HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND HOUSING FACILITY BOARD) AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. BIBLE ON THE IDB AND HEALTH & ED. BOARD, WHICH TERM EXPIRES JULY 15, 2028; AND 2) APPOINTING FOUR (4) INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE AS DIRECTORS OF THE IDB AND HEALTH & ED. BOARD FOR TERMS EXPIRING JULY 15, 2032 Personnel & appointments
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026
Appoint individuals to IDB and Health & Ed. Board R-26-7-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHARLEY BIBLE AS A DIRECTOR ON THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX (IDB) AND THE HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND HOUSING FACILITY BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX (HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND HOUSING FACILITY BOARD) AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. BIBLE ON THE IDB AND HEALTH & ED. BOARD, WHICH TERM EXPIRES JULY 15, 2028; AND 2) APPOINTING FOUR (4) INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE AS DIRECTORS OF THE IDB AND HEALTH & ED. BOARD FOR TERMS EXPIRING JULY 15, 2032 Personnel & appointments
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026
Approve 236 Notary Public Applications NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026
Approve Line Item Transfers LINE ITEM TRANSFERS
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026
Acceptance of new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026
Approve minutes from previous meetings CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON JUNE 1, 2026 (BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING); JUNE 15, 2026 (BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING); JUNE 15, 2026 (SPECIAL SESSION); AND JUNE 22, 2026 (REGULAR SESSION)
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026
Approve agreement with Richard Mayberry for Law Clerk services R-26-7-910 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH RICHARD MAYBERRY FOR SERVING AS A LAW CLERK TO THE CHANCELLORS OF CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE FROM JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $115,500.00 Contracts & purchasing
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026
Approve contract with The Baldwin Group for employee health insurance brokerage R-26-7-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE BALDWIN GROUP FOR THE PROVISION OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH-RELATED INSURANCE BROKERAGE AND CONSULTING SERVICES Contracts & purchasing
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026
Approve amendment to Partners Interpreting contract for captioning services R-26-7-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NUMBER 24-198 WITH PARTNERS INTERPRETING FOR SIGN LANGUAGE/INTERPRETER SERVICES TO PROVIDE FOR CAPTIONING SERVICES TO BE ADDED TO THE CONTRACT Contracts & purchasing
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026
Approve agreement with ClearGov, Inc. for Disclosure Studio – ACFR Software R-26-7-805 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CLEARGOV, INC. FOR A DISCLOSURE STUDIO – ACFR SOFTWARE FOR THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT Contracts & purchasing
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026
Approve Second Amendment to contract with Helen Ross McNabb for childcare services R-26-7-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NUMBER 12-058 WITH HELEN ROSS MCNABB FOR PROFESSIONAL CHILDCARE SERVICES AND FACILITY MAINTENANCE ON THE JOHN TARLETON CAMPUS, INCLUDING THE ELEVATE RECOVERY HIGH SCHOOL, TO ALLOW FOR POSSIBLE CONTINUING EXTENSIONS THROUGH 2052 Contracts & purchasing
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026
Approve Novation Agreement for Countywide Maintenance Facility Project R-26-7-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A NOVATION AGREEMENT AMONG THE PUBLIC BUILDING AUTHORITY (PBA), BARBERMCMURRY ARCHITECTS LLC, AND KNOX COUNTY TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE COUNTYWIDE MAINTENANCE FACILITY PROJECT LOCATED AT 2742 HANCOCK STREET Contracts & purchasing
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026
Approve Utility Easement with KUB for property at 2455 Sutherland Avenue R-26-7-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT WITH THE KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2455 SUTHERLAND AVENUE, CLT MAP 094P, PARCEL D24 Intergovernmental & resolutions
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026
Approve Permanent Access & Utility Easement Agreement with West Knox Utility District R-26-7-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PERMANENT ACCESS & UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 HARDWICKE DRIVE, CLT 119EC-001.00, FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF A WATERLINE Roads & infrastructure
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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