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Shane Jackson’s votes

114 recorded votes: 66 aye · 4 no · 1 abstain · 43 absent

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Sep 22, 2025
Approve agreement for Regional Forensic Center to act as medical examiner. R-25-9-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BLOUNT COUNTY FOR THE KNOX COUNTY REGIONAL FORENSIC CENTER TO ASSUME THE ROLE OF MEDICAL EXAMINER AND TO CONDUCT MEDICOLEGAL DEATH INVESTIGATIONS AND PERFORM AUTOPSY SERVICES FOR A TERM OF UP TO FIVE (5) YEARS WITH REVENUE OF $711,055.00 ANNUALLY Intergovernmental & resolutions
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Authorize joining opioid abatement agreement amendment. R-25-9-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING KNOX COUNTY TO JOIN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE AND OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN AMENDING THE TENNESSEE STATE-SUBDIVISION OPIOID ABATEMENT AGREEMENT AND APPROVING THE RELATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS Intergovernmental & resolutions
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve amendment to WIC Program services grant contract. R-25-9-601 — 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 WOMEN, INFANT AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT DECREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $716,012.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $8,988,388.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve amendment for additional opioid settlement funds. R-25-9-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO CONTRACT NUMBER 24-584 WITH THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00 TO EXPAND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH OPIOID REMEDIATION STRATEGIES (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve construction contract for eastbound left turn lane on East Emory Rd. R-25-9-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH APAC-ATLANTIC, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $340,577.50 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN EASTBOUND LEFT TURN LANE WITH 75 FEET OF STORAGE ON EAST EMORY ROAD AT BRACKETT ROAD Roads & infrastructure
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve grant contract for police traffic services. R-25-9-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $115,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY TO PROVIDE POLICE TRAFFIC SERVICES AS PART OF THE TENNESSEE HIGHWAY SAFETY PLAN FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-9-211 — 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 $228,014.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve MOU for 21st Century Community Learning Center grant. R-25-9-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AND RECEIPT OF UP TO $106,317.87 IN FUNDING FROM A 2025-2026 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENER GRANT FOR EXTENDED LEARNING PROGRAMS AT DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY, NORWOOD ELEMENTARY, AND SOUTH KNOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve TN Dept. of Education FY2026 IDEA Partnership Grant. R-25-9-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 IDEA PARTNERSHIP FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve TN Dept. of Education FY2026 Special Education Preschool Grant. R-25-9-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESCHOOL GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $899,072.55 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve TN Dept. of Education FY2026 VPK Grant. R-25-9-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 VOLUNTARY PRE-K (VPK) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,173,178.03 WITH REQUIRED IN- KIND AND MATCHING FUNDS OF $1,500,145.45 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve central cafeteria fund balance designation. R-25-9-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CENTRAL CAFETERIA FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,318,100.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve contacts for after-school care program services. R-25-9-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTACTS WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY, KIDS PLACE, INC., KIDS PLACE AT SEQUOYAH, INC., KIDTIME, INC., SHADES OF DEVELOPMENT, INC, AND YMCA OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR THE PROVISION OF AFTER-SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2026 TO JUNE 30, 2027, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve master services agreement for PBIS rewards system at West High School. R-25-9-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NAVIGATE360, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF A PBIS REWARDS SYSTEM AT WEST HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 TO JUNE 30, 2026 AT A COST OF $4,623.75 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve ApplicationXtender software support agreement for IEP documentation. R-25-9-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN APPLICATIONXTENDER SOFTWARE SUPPORT AGREEMENT WITH INSTREAM, LLC FOR ANNUAL SOFTWARE RENEWAL FOR DIGITAL STORAGE OF IEP DOCUMENTATION FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2025 THROUGH NOVEMBER 13, 2026 AT A COST OF $12,615.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve letter of engagement for internal school funds review. R-25-9-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT WITH PUGH & COMPANY, P.C. FOR A BEST PRACTICES REVIEW OF INTERNAL SCHOOL FUNDS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $20,000.00 - $25,000.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve license agreement for 2026 school nutrition food show. R-25-9-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE EXPO CENTER, LLC FOR USE OF EXHIBIT HALL SPACE FOR THE 2026 KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS NUTRITION FOOD SHOW AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $8,094.50 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Amend agenda to add and defer items. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Amend agenda to add and defer items. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Amend agenda to add and defer items. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2025
Approve rezoning for Damon and Dagan Greene with buffer condition. RZ-25-9-105 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Damon and Dagan Greene for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4.3 dwelling units per acre with the condition that there be a minimum five (5) foot vegetative buffer on the east and west property lines. Zoning & land use
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-1-1
Sep 15, 2025
Approve rezoning for George W. Hicks subject to 1 condition. RZ-25-9-104 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of George W. Hicks for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business subject to 1 condition as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2025
Approve rezoning for Noah Robbins with one vehicular access condition. RZ-25-9-103 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Noah Robbins for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential with the condition that there only be one vehicular access point to Tazewell Pike. Zoning & land use
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2025
Approve rezoning for Brad Pruitt per Planning Commission recommendation. RZ-25-9-102 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Brad Pruitt for rezoning from A Agricultural to PC Planned Commercial as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2025
Approve rezoning for Basecamp Rentals, Inc. & CCG Auto, LLC with conditions. RZ-25-9-101 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Basecamp Rentals, Inc. & CCG Auto, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural and PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre to RA Low Density Residential with the condition that in the event that it’s not just one house, or if the house is close to Tipton Station Road, a turnaround driveway is required. Zoning & land use
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2025
Approve minutes from August 18, 2025 meeting CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 18, 2025
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2025 Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning 205 N Wooddale Rd. 7-M-25-RZ — Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 7 dwelling units per acre, property located at 205 North Wooddale Road, Parcel ID 062 047. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 7-M-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Sep 2, 2025
Continue participation in Joint Education Committee and appoint/reappoint members R-24-9-107-SS — A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, PROVIDING FOR THE COMMISSION’S CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE JOINT EDUCATION COMMITTEE THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2026 AND APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING FOUR (4) COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE ON SAID COMMITTEE Intergovernmental & resolutions
Shane Jackson’s vote: No Adopted 8-2-1-0
Split
Sep 2, 2025
Appoint Commissioners to Standing Committees: Beer, Insolvency, Legislative Affairs, and Rules R-25-9-101-SS — A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING COMMISSIONERS TO THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION (STANDING COMMITTEES NOT COMPOSED OF THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION INCLUDE THE BEER BOARD, INSOLVENCY BOARD, LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND RULES COMMITTEE) Personnel & appointments
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Appoint Commissioners to Standing Committees: Beer, Insolvency, Legislative Affairs, and Rules R-25-9-101-SS — A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING COMMISSIONERS TO THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION (STANDING COMMITTEES NOT COMPOSED OF THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION INCLUDE THE BEER BOARD, INSOLVENCY BOARD, LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND RULES COMMITTEE) Personnel & appointments
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Sep 2, 2025
Appoint Commissioners to Standing Committees: Beer, Insolvency, Legislative Affairs, and Rules R-25-9-101-SS — A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING COMMISSIONERS TO THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION (STANDING COMMITTEES NOT COMPOSED OF THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION INCLUDE THE BEER BOARD, INSOLVENCY BOARD, LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND RULES COMMITTEE) Personnel & appointments
Shane Jackson’s vote: No Adopted 5-5-1-0
Split
Sep 2, 2025
Re-organize Knox County Commission and elect Chair and Vice-Chair CONSIDERATION OF THE RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION WITH THE ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR:
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-2-1-0
Split
Sep 2, 2025
Re-organize Knox County Commission and elect Chair and Vice-Chair CONSIDERATION OF THE RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION WITH THE ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR:
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Re-organize Knox County Commission and elect Chair and Vice-Chair CONSIDERATION OF THE RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION WITH THE ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR:
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Re-organize Knox County Commission and elect Chair and Vice-Chair CONSIDERATION OF THE RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION WITH THE ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR:
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Amend Merit System Board qualifications regarding prior Sheriff's Office employment. O-25-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-53, "MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS", TO REVISE IN SUBSECTION (C) THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IF HE/SHE HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE WITHIN FIVE (5) YEARS INSTEAD OF TEN (10) YEARS PRECEDING HIS/HER APPOINTMENT AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO SERVE ON THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PERSON'S FAMILY IS OR BECOMES EMPLOYED BY THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (AMENDS ORDINANCE NUMBER O-90-9-111, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-91-8-114, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 25, 1991; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-95-4-101, ADOPTED APRIL 24, 1995; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-19-1-101, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 25, 2019; AND ORDINANCE NUMBER O-22-6-103, ADOPTED JULY 25, 2022) (FIRST READING) Personnel & appointments
Shane Jackson’s vote: No Adopted 6-4-1-0
Split
Aug 25, 2025
Amend Merit System Board qualifications regarding prior Sheriff's Office employment. O-25-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-53, "MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS", TO REVISE IN SUBSECTION (C) THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IF HE/SHE HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE WITHIN FIVE (5) YEARS INSTEAD OF TEN (10) YEARS PRECEDING HIS/HER APPOINTMENT AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO SERVE ON THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PERSON'S FAMILY IS OR BECOMES EMPLOYED BY THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (AMENDS ORDINANCE NUMBER O-90-9-111, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-91-8-114, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 25, 1991; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-95-4-101, ADOPTED APRIL 24, 1995; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-19-1-101, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 25, 2019; AND ORDINANCE NUMBER O-22-6-103, ADOPTED JULY 25, 2022) (FIRST READING) Personnel & appointments
Shane Jackson’s vote: No Adopted 7-4-0-0
Split
Aug 25, 2025
Amend Merit System Board qualifications regarding prior Sheriff's Office employment. O-25-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-53, "MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS", TO REVISE IN SUBSECTION (C) THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IF HE/SHE HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE WITHIN FIVE (5) YEARS INSTEAD OF TEN (10) YEARS PRECEDING HIS/HER APPOINTMENT AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO SERVE ON THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PERSON'S FAMILY IS OR BECOMES EMPLOYED BY THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (AMENDS ORDINANCE NUMBER O-90-9-111, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-91-8-114, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 25, 1991; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-95-4-101, ADOPTED APRIL 24, 1995; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-19-1-101, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 25, 2019; AND ORDINANCE NUMBER O-22-6-103, ADOPTED JULY 25, 2022) (FIRST READING) Personnel & appointments
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Failed 5-6-0-0
Split Failed
Aug 25, 2025
Establish legislative review of applications for state or federal financial assistance. R-25-8-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR STATE OR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Substitute motion to defer:Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
Aug 25, 2025
Establish legislative review of applications for state or federal financial assistance. R-25-8-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR STATE OR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
Aug 25, 2025
Request Ethics Committee to review and revise Knox County Code of Ethics. R-25-8-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW AND REVISION OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE OF ETHICS. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Designate, commit, and appropriate funds from FY2025 to FY2026. R-25-8-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DESIGNATING/COMMITTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,752,313.29 FROM FISCAL YEAR 2025 TO FISCAL YEAR 2026 FOR VARIOUS FUNDS AND DEPARTMENTS. Budget & taxes
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve construction contract for Bluegrass Lake pump station. R-25-8-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH NORRIS BROTHERS EXCAVATING, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,327,610.00 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PUMP STATION AND ASSOCIATED WORK TO PROACTIVELY MANAGE THE ELEVATION OF BLUEGRASS LAKE TO PREVENT FUTURE FLOODING EVENTS. Roads & infrastructure
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Accept resignation of Michelle Hollenhead, appoint Becky Hofseth to Library Advisory Board. R-25-8-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF MICHELLE HOLLENHEAD (DISTRICT 5 SEAT) FROM THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD AND APPOINTING BECKY HOFSETH TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MS. HOLLENHEAD ON THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD, WHICH TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2026. Personnel & appointments
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve 182 Notary Public Applications. NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS:
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve budget amendments totaling $531,394.75. BUDGET AMENDMENTS - TOTAL AMOUNT OF $531,394.75:
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve line item transfers totaling $235,646.77. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS - TOTAL AMOUNT OF $235,646.77:
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Close unnamed right-of-way, original alignment of Hoyle Beals Drive. CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF AN UNNAMED RIGHT-OF-WAY THAT WAS THE ORIGINAL ALIGNMENT OF HOYLE BEALS DRIVE, SITUATED BETWEEN MIDDLEBROOK PIKE AND THE RELOCATED HOYLE BEALS DRIVE, COMMISSION DISTRICT 6.
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Close unimproved Hayes Road right of way. CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF THE UNIMPROVED HAYES ROAD RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED SOUTH OF PARCEL ID 130 175 AND NORTH OF PARCEL IDS 130 17601/17602.
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve minutes from previous meeting held on July 28, 2025. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Honor Sheriff Tom Spangler for Courageous Lion Award. R-25-8-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING SHERIFF TOM SPANGLER FOR RECEIVING THE COURAGEOUS LION AWARD FROM THE TENNESSEE SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Honor Knox County Sheriff's Office and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. R-25-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Shane Jackson’s vote: No Adopted 7-3-1-0
Split
Aug 25, 2025
Approve donation from Food City for Senior Centers coffee service. R-25-8-908 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING RECEIPT OF A DONATION OF APPROXIMATELY $6,000.00 FROM FOOD CITY FOR COFFEE SERVICE AT SIX (6) KNOX COUNTY SENIOR CENTERS FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Parks & community
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve software license with Woolpert, Inc. for appraisal technology integration. R-25-8-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SOFTWARE LICENSE AND RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WOOLPERT, INC. FOR APPRAISAL TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION TO FACILITATE KNOX COUNTY'S DISCOVERY AND APPRAISAL OF REAL ESTATE AND EQUALIZATION OF VALUES. Contracts & purchasing
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve agreement of sale with Sutherland Partners, LLC for Sutherland Ave property. R-25-8-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT OF SALE WITH SUTHERLAND PARTNERS, LLC FOR THE EASTERN PORTION OF 0 SUTHERLAND AVENUE (PARCEL ID 108AE020) FOR $31,500.00. Contracts & purchasing
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve contract with Liquidity Services Operations LLC for surplus property auction system. R-25-8-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH LIQUIDITY SERVICES OPERATIONS LLC DBA GOVDEALS FOR AN ONLINE AUCTION SYSTEM FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY. Contracts & purchasing
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve real estate sales contract for 1028 Old Cedar Bluff Road. R-25-8-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT WITH RAKESH BATTINENI FOR THE SALE OF 1028 OLD CEDAR BLUFF ROAD (PARCEL ID 105 078) IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,163,000.00, WHICH IS THE $2,100,000.00 BID PRICE AT AUCTION PLUS 3% BUYER'S PREMIUM OF $63,000.00 TO POWELL AUCTION & REALTY. (SALE PROCEEDS WILL BE USED FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE NEW WEST SATELLITE OFFICE OF THE CLERK, HEALTH DEPARTMENT, AND TRUSTEE) Contracts & purchasing
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve Letter of Agreement with TN Dept. of Health for HIV Surveillance/Prevention Program. R-25-8-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR A DIRECT APPROPRIATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $206,100.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF THE STATE HIV SURVEILLANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR KNOX COUNTY. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve MOU funding agreement with Firehouse Subs for Fire Prevention Bureau vehicle. R-25-8-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $41,324.00 BY FORM OF A GRANT AWARD FOR THE DIRECT PURCHASE AND TITLE TO KNOX COUNTY OF A 2025 POLARIS RANGER CREW XD 1500 FOR THE USE OF KNOX COUNTY FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU FOR THE BENEFIT OF KNOX COUNTY RESIDENTS. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve encroachment agreement with Products (SE) Pipe Line Corp for Canton Hollow Road. R-25-8-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH PRODUCTS (SE) PIPE LINE CORPORATION NEEDED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CANTON HOLLOW ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve State Aid Contract with TDOT for N Campbell Station Road resurfacing. R-25-8-405 — 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 N CAMPBELL STATION ROAD FROM RIDGELAND DRIVE TO HARDIN VALLEY ROAD FOR AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $691,977.09 WITH $678,137.55 (98%) BEING PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $13,839.54 (2%) BEING PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY. Roads & infrastructure
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve State Aid Contract with TDOT for Yarnell Road resurfacing. R-25-8-404 — 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 YARNELL ROAD FROM EVERETT ROAD TO LOVELL ROAD FOR AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $1,728,913.83 WITH $1,694,335.55 (98%) BEING PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $34,578.28 (2%) BEING PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY. Roads & infrastructure
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve State Aid Contract with TDOT for Ball Road resurfacing. R-25-8-403 — 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 BALL ROAD FROM FROSTLAND LANE TO OAK RIDGE HIGHWAY FOR AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $862,111.69 WITH $844,869.46 (98%) BEING PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $17,242.23 (2%) BEING PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY. Roads & infrastructure
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve State Aid Contract with TDOT for Hill Road resurfacing. R-25-8-402 — 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 HILL ROAD FROM ANDERSONVILLE PIKE TO E. RACCOON VALLEY DRIVE FOR AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $1,633,332.22 WITH $1,600,665.58 (98%) BEING PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $32,666.64 (2%) BEING PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY. Roads & infrastructure
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve supplement to LDA Engineering contract for Bakertown Road improvements. R-25-8-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUPPLEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000.00 TO THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH LDA ENGINEERING FOR ADDITIONAL WORK TO EXTEND THE SCOPE OF IMPROVEMENTS ON BAKERTOWN ROAD. Roads & infrastructure
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve overtime reimbursement agreement for Methamphetamine Investigation. R-25-8-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND THE TENNESSEE DANGEROUS DRUGS TASK FORCE FOR THE USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE METHAMPHETAMINE INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $9,600.00 PER OFFICER IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve overtime reimbursement agreement for Heroin/Opioid Investigation. R-25-8-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND THE TENNESSEE DANGEROUS DRUGS TASK FORCE FOR THE USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE HEROIN/OPIOID INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $9,600.00 PER OFFICER IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-8-210 — 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 $111,615.86. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve grant contract with TDOT for Powell High School Aviation Education Grant. R-25-8-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR RECEIPT OF AN AERONAUTICS DIVISION 2025 AVIATION EDUCATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 FOR POWELL HIGH SCHOOL. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve receipt of TN Dept. of Education FY26 CTE Perkins Reserve Grant. R-25-8-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 CTE PERKINS RESERVE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve MOU between Health Dept. and Board of Education for In School Health Program. R-25-8-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $648,195.89 FOR THE IN SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve contracts for evidence-based instruction strategies consulting. R-25-8-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH INSTRUCTION PARTNERS, KIDS FIRST EDUCATION, LLC, MARZANO RESEARCH, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING (NIET), PIVOT: SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT LEADERS, AND TNTP, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF EVIDENCE-BASED INSTRUCTION STRATEGIES CONSULTING FOR THE TERM OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp for cloud analytics and data warehouse. R-25-8-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION FOR CLOUD ANALYTICS, DATA WAREHOUSE AND DASHBOARD SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH JULY 31, 2028 AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $331,922.40. Contracts & purchasing
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve voice terms with United Data Technologies, Inc. for VoIP telephone services. R-25-8-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING VOICE TERMS AND CONDITIONS WITH UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. THROUGH A TIPS COOPERATIVE CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF VOICE-OVER-IP TELEPHONE SERVICES AT AN APPROXIMATE ANNUAL COST OF $415,000.00. Contracts & purchasing
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve construction contract with Jenkins & Stiles, LLC for Halls Middle School. R-25-8-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH JENKINS & STILES, LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS TO HALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,122,000.00. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve program agreement with Array Education, Inc. for Lonsdale Elementary workshop. R-25-8-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH ARRAY EDUCATION, INC. AND ITS TEACH LIKE A CHAMPION PROGRAM FOR A TWO-DAY IN-PERSON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR LONSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT A COST OF $32,500.00. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve K12 Terms of Service with Scoir, Inc. for college and career planning system. R-25-8-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A K12 TERMS OF SERVICE WITH SCOIR, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF A COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND SERVICES TO EDUCATE AND ASSIST STUDENTS IN THEIR POST-SECONDARY PURSUITS AT A COST OF $23,728.96. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025
Deny appeal by Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A to CN. 5-I-25-RZ — APPEAL BY BENJAMIN C. MULLINS OF THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF A REQUEST FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO CN (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-I-25-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Failed 9-2-0-0
Split Failed
Aug 18, 2025
Rezone 0 Asheville Highway (Parcel ID 072 002 part) A to PC. 5-P-25-RZ — REQUEST OF BRAD PRUITT FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PC (PLANNED COMMERCIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 ASHEVILLE HIGHWAY / PARCEL ID 072 002 (PART OF). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-P-25-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
Aug 18, 2025
Rezone 323 Brakebill Road (Parcel ID 072 210) A to RA. RZ-25-8-105 — REQUEST OF NOE SANCHEZ FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 323 BRAKEBILL ROAD / PARCEL ID 072 210. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-L-25-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025
Rezone 4925 E Emory Road (Parcel ID 029 030) A to RA. RZ-25-8-104 — REQUEST OF NILS HAY FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4925 E EMORY ROAD / PARCEL ID 029 030. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 6-C-25-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025
Rezone 6933 Beeler Road (Parcel ID 020MD005) A to RA. RZ-25-8-103 — REQUEST OF SOUTHERN STANDARD ENTERPRISES LLC FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6933 BEELER ROAD / PARCEL ID 020MD005. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-I-25-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025
Rezone 7936-7952 Hill Road (Parcel IDs 028 142,143,146) A to RA. RZ-25-8-102 — REQUEST OF JASON STRANGE FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7936, 7944, 7952 HILL ROAD / PARCEL ID 028 142, 143, 146. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-H-25-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025
Rezone 0 Ball Road (Parcel ID 078 254) A to PR, up to 1.7 dwelling units/acre. RZ-25-8-101 — REQUEST OF JOPA PROPERTIES LLC FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 3 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 BALL ROAD / PARCEL ID 078 254. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-Q-25-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Aug 18, 2025
Approve minutes from previous meeting held on July 21, 2025. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on July 21, 2025 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025
Approve agenda as presented. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA:
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Increase Mineral Severance Tax R-25-7-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO LEVY AN INCREASE IN MINERAL SEVERANCE TAX FROM FIFTEEN CENTS ($0.15) TO TWENTY CENTS ($0.20) PER TON FOR KNOX COUNTY Budget & taxes
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jul 28, 2025
Approve amendment to agreement with Sacred Ground Hospice House R-25-7-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SACRED GROUND HOSPICE HOUSE FOR END-OF-LIFE HOSPICE CARE TO UNDER/UNINSURED PERSONS OF KNOX COUNTY, SUBJECT TO THE US. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT’S (HUD) APPROVAL, WHICH AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT TO JUNE 30, 2026 AND PROVIDES ADDITIONAL CDBG-CV FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,804.57 FOR A TOTAL OF $114,562.57 (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV) FUNDS) (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED Contracts & purchasing
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jul 28, 2025
Approve amendments to Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans R-25-7-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO KNOX COUNTY’S 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE ANNUAL ACTION PLANS OF PROGRAM YEARS (PY) 2020, (PY) 2021, AND (PY) 2024 FOR VARIOUS PROJECT AND PROGRAM RELATED ACTIVITIES AND ALLOCATIONS BENEFITING LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME PERSONS OF KNOX COUNTY (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT’S (HUD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV), HOME AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (HOME-ARP), AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS) (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-2-0
Split
Jul 28, 2025
Appoint individual to Sheriff's Office Merit System Board of Directors R-25-7-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHRISTOPHER MANNING ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. MANNING ON THE BOARD (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Personnel & appointments
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jul 28, 2025
Appoint individual to Sheriff's Office Merit System Board of Directors R-25-7-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHRISTOPHER MANNING ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. MANNING ON THE BOARD (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Personnel & appointments
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jul 28, 2025
Approve Notary Public Applications NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS
Shane Jackson’s vote: Abstain Adopted 10-0-1-0
Jul 28, 2025
Budget Amendments BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Line Item Transfers LINE ITEM TRANSFERS
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Acceptance of new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve minutes from previous meeting CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON JUNE 23, 2025
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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