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Terry Hill’s votes in 2025

100 recorded votes: 62 aye · 1 no · 37 absent

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Dec 15, 2025
First reading of Ordinance O-25-12-102, Prohibiting Real Property Discrimination 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 OR PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY IN KNOX COUNTY. (ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 53 OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) (FIRST READING) Zoning & land use
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve 143 Notary Applications NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS: There were 143 Notary Applications. Commissioner Jay moved to approve 143 Notary Applications. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Accept new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Pepper Bush Lane located in Hayden Farms Phase 2B, District 6. B. Sawyers Valley Drive located in Hayden Farms Phase 2B, District 6. C. Emory Green Street located in Emory Green, District 6. D. Keenberg Lane located in Emory Green, District 6. E. Stewart Hill Lane located in Emory Green, District 6. F. Jonathan Creek Drive located in Emory Green, District 6. G. Hickory Reserve Road located in Reserve at Hickory Creek Unit 3, District 6. H. Bethel Hollow Drive located in Reserve at Hickory Creek Unit 3, District 6. I. Zenith Lane located in The Highlands at Copeland Unit 3, District 7. J. Solstice Drive located in The Highlands at Copeland Unit 3, District 7. K. Windmead Lane located in Village at Saddlebrook Phase 3, District 7. L. Shoregate Lane located in Villas at Timberlake Approved as Timberlake, Unit 5, District 7. M. Villa Grande Lane located in Villas at Timberlake Approved as Timberlake, Unit 5, District 7. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the above new county roads. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. Commissioner Rawls was absent from the vote. The motion carried 10-0-0-1.
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve minutes from previous meeting (Nov 17, 2025) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on November 17, 2025 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on November 17, 2025. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. Commissioner Rawls was absent from the vote. The motion carried 10-0-0-1.
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Appoint Gary Anders to Ethics Committee R-25-12-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF D.J. CORCORAN ON THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING GARY ANDERS TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. CORCORAN ON THE ETHICS COMMITTEE, WHICH TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2029.
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Dec 15, 2025
Appoint member to Knox County Ethics Committee R-25-12-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF D.J. CORCORAN ON THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING ( _______________ ) TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. CORCORAN ON THE ETHICS COMMITTEE, WHICH TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2029. Personnel & appointments
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Dec 15, 2025
Appoint member to Knox County Ethics Committee R-25-12-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF D.J. CORCORAN ON THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING ( _______________ ) TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. CORCORAN ON THE ETHICS COMMITTEE, WHICH TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2029. Personnel & appointments
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Dec 15, 2025
Honor One Knoxville SC for 2025 USL League One Championship R-25-12-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING AND CONGRATULATING ONE KNOXVILLE SC FOR ITS 2025 USL LEAGUE ONE CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Honor David Landes and the Keeping the David Landes Miracle Alive Blood Drive R-25-12-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING DAVID LANDES AND THE KEEPING THE DAVID LANDES MIRACLE ALIVE BLOOD DRIVE. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Honor Spencer Long, Halls High School Principal, as 2025 TN Principal of the Year R-25-12-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING SPENCER LONG, EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL AT HALLS HIGH SCHOOL, FOR BEING NAMED THE 2025 TENNESSEE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR. Schools
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve contract amendment with US Imaging for Register of Deeds AI indexing R-25-12-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACT WITH US IMAGING, INC. FOR DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT FILE CONVERSION AND SCANNING SERVICES FOR THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE, WHICH AMENDMENT ADDS AI INDEXING SERVICES IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $50,000.00. Contracts & purchasing
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve agreement with HCC Life Insurance Company for Stop Loss Insurance R-25-12-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $647,746.00 WITH HCC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR STOP LOSS INSURANCE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026. Contracts & purchasing
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve contract with BarberMcMurry Architects for Countywide Maintenance Facility R-25-12-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH BARBERMCMURRY ARCHITECTS LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,300.00 FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PROGRAMMING, MASTER PLANNING, AND DESIGN OF THE COUNTYWIDE MAINTENANCE FACILITY AT 2742 HANCOCK STREET. Contracts & purchasing
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve adoption of Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule R-25-12-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026. Parks & community
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Authorize acceptance of donation from Halls Youth Sports for Halls Community Park R-25-12-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FROM HALLS YOUTH SPORTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,100.00 FOR NEWLY INSTALLED DOWNSPOUTS FOR THE BATTING CAGE AT HALLS COMMUNITY PARK. Parks & community
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant from William T. Morris Foundation for Operation Hero's Hill R-25-12-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE WILLIAM T. MORRIS FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000.00 FOR OPERATION HERO'S HILL. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve contract amendment with Waste Connections for roll-off hauling services R-25-12-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH WASTE CONNECTIONS OF TENNESSEE, INC. FOR ROLL-OFF HAULING SERVICES TO TRANSPORT HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE, RECYCLABLES, AND BULKY WASTE FROM CONVENIENCE CENTERS. Contracts & purchasing
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve utility agreement for Marietta Church Roundabout project R-25-12-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY CONSTRUCTION AND RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH WATER AND SEWER RELOCATION FOR THE MARIETTA CHURCH ROUNDABOUT PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve contract with Spectra Environmental Group for used oil and hydrocarbon collection R-25-12-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SPECTRA ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE USED OIL AND HYDROCARBON COLLECTION SERVICES. Contracts & purchasing
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve Amendment 1 to TDOT agreement for Powell High School Greenway Project R-25-12-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO THE LOCAL AGENCY PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE POWELL HIGH SCHOOL GREENWAY PROJECT, WHICH AMENDMENT UPDATES THE SCOPE OF WORK BY SLIGHTLY MODIFYING THE COURSE OF THE GREENWAY AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE. Roads & infrastructure
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve agreement with Robert G. Campbell & Assoc. for driver training facility engineering R-25-12-304 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT G. CAMPBELL & ASSOC., L.P. IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,200.00 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES AT THE DRIVER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FACILITY LOCATED ON FOOTE MINERAL ROAD. Contracts & purchasing
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve grant agreement for mental health transportation R-25-12-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT - DIRECT APPROPRIATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $575,059.88 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS FOR THE PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH TRANSPORTATION. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve grant contract for training equipment with TN Corrections Institute R-25-12-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,598.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE CORRECTIONS INSTITUTE FOR THE PROVISION OF TRAINING EQUIPMENT. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Authorize acceptance of donation from Knoxville Wholesale Furniture for Employee Assistance Fund R-25-12-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.00 FROM KNOXVILLE WHOLESALE FURNITURE FOR THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE FUND. Contracts & purchasing
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant from National Endowment for Arts for Children's Festival of Reading R-25-12-206 — 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 2026 CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL OF READING. (REQUIRES A 1:1 MATCH) Parks & community
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve appointments to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board R-25-12-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD, AS FOLLOWS: DR. BECKY BOWLING, CHAD CULVER, MATTHEW KELLOGG, AMBER PARKER, MARILYNN CHILDRESS, SHERYL ELY, CAROL EVANS, CHRISTINA MAZER, MICHAEL LEMARBE, CHERYL HILL (HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE), CARLY PEARSON (KNOX COUNTY ADA REPRESENTATIVE), BRYAN BROWN (KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS REPRESENTATIVE), AMY BROOKS (KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING REPRESENTATIVE), AND COMMISSIONER KIM FRAZIER. (ESTABLISHES STAGGERED TERMS EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2027 OR DECEMBER 31, 2029 AND THE COMMISSIONER SERVES A TERM TO COINCIDE WITH TERM OF OFFICE) Personnel & appointments
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Confirm appointments to Emergency Communications District Board R-25-12-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF TIFFANY MARTIN AND REAPPOINTMENT OF BRIAN GARD TO THE KNOX COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (TERMS EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2030) Personnel & appointments
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-25-12-205 — 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 $45,900.00. Schools
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve receipt of TN Dept of Education grant for Northwest Middle School R-25-12-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL TURNAROUND PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000.00 DESIGNATED FOR USE AT NORTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL. Schools
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve design contract with Smee + Busby Architects for West High School Vestibule Project R-25-12-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN CONTRACT WITH SMEE + BUSBY ARCHITECTS, P.C. FOR THE WEST HIGH SCHOOL VESTIBULE PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,500.00. Schools
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve Institutional Participation Agreement with JSTOR for L&N STEM Academy R-25-12-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INSTITUTIONAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH JSTOR FOR L&N STEM ACADEMY'S LICENSED ACCESS TO JSTOR'S SECONDARY SCHOOL DIGITAL LIBRARY COLLECTION AND RESEARCH PLATFORM AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $1,561.00 FOR ONE (1) YEAR, WHICH MAY BE RENEWED. Schools
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve consulting and license agreement for Project SEARCH® program R-25-12-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSULTING SERVICES AND LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, AN OHIO NONPROFIT CORPORATION, FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT SEARCH® PROGRAM AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $350.00. Schools
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Hear items #1-23 as a consent calendar AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Thompson moved to hear the following items as a consent calendar at this time: Item #1, Item #2, Item #3, Item #4, Item #5, Item #6, Item #7, Item #8, Item #9, Item #10, Item #11, Item #12, Item #13, Item #14, Item #15, Item #16, Item #17, Item #18, Item #19, Item #20, Item #21, Item #22, and Item #23. Commissioner Rawls seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Move Resolution R-25-12-112 to be heard after Presentations AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Thompson moved to amend the agenda to hear Item #30 – Resolution R-25-12-112 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of D.J. Corcoran on the Knox County Ethics Committee and appointing an individual to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Corcoran on the Ethics Committee, which term expires October 31, 2029 after Presentations. Commissioner Rawls seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Withdraw Resolution R-25-12-904 from agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Thompson moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following item from the agenda: Item #31 – Resolution R-25-12-904 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, granting authority to Knox County Engineering and Public Works to withhold future utility permit applications of utility providers that do not comply with County procedures or promptly address matters such as the removal of surplus equipment/facilities, remediation of hazardous facilities, and the relocation of facilities in conflict with Knox County road projects. Commissioner Rawls seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Defer Ordinance O-25-12-103 to January 2026 meeting AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Thompson moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the January 2026 meeting: Item #33 – Ordinance O-25-12-103 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating Art. III of Chapter 26 of the Knox County Code, entitled "Data Centers," to define, add specific requirements, and provide limitations for Data Centers and Data Center Accessory Uses (First Reading). Commissioner Rawls seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Motion to add item about subpoenaing Brian Bivens failed. Amendment to the Agenda – (Continued): 6. At this time, there was discussion regarding amending the agenda to add the following item: Discussion of issuing a subpoena to Mr. Brian Bivens, former Interim Director for the Richard Bean Detention Center.
Terry Hill’s vote: No Motion to amend:Failed 6-5-0-0
Split Failed
Nov 17, 2025
Mandate Special Session on December 8, 2025 to fill Judge vacancy. Motion and Vote of the Commission to Mandate that the Chair Call a Special Session of the Commission on December 8, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Main Assembly Room for the Purpose of Filling the Vacancy in the Office of Judge of the Knox County General Sessions Court, Division IV
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Emergency Ordinance O-25-11-103 to delay transition of Juvenile Service Center control. O-25-11-103 — Consideration of an Emergency Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Ordinance O-25-6-102 in Reference to Knox County Code Section 18-141 to Delay the Transition of Operation and Control of the East Tennessee Regional Service Center (A/K/A The Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center) to the Knox County Sheriff by Six (6) Months (Amending Ordinance O-25-6-102, Adopted June 23, 2025) - O-25-11-103 – (First Reading)
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Emergency Ordinance O-25-11-103 to delay transition of Juvenile Service Center control. O-25-11-103 — Consideration of an Emergency Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Ordinance O-25-6-102 in Reference to Knox County Code Section 18-141 to Delay the Transition of Operation and Control of the East Tennessee Regional Service Center (A/K/A The Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center) to the Knox County Sheriff by Six (6) Months (Amending Ordinance O-25-6-102, Adopted June 23, 2025) - O-25-11-103 - (First Reading) Public safety
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Nov 17, 2025
Approve FY2026 budget amendment for employee pay adjustment. R-25-11-907 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment to increase the total budget in the Amount of $1,500,000.00 for the Purpose of Providing a One-Time Pay Adjustment for Employees in the Amount of $500.00 Budget & taxes
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Nov 17, 2025
Amend Resolution to extend hiring of Interim Superintendent for Juvenile Service Center. R-25-11-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Resolution R-25-6-903 to extend the date by six (6) months for the Knox County Mayor to be authorized to hire a qualified Transition Advisor/Interim Superintendent to be placed at the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center to serve through June 30, 2026 instead of December 31, 2025 Personnel & appointments
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Nov 17, 2025
Amend Resolution to extend hiring of Interim Superintendent for Juvenile Service Center. R-25-11-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Resolution R-25-6-903 to extend the date by six (6) months for the Knox County Mayor to be authorized to hire a qualified Transition Advisor/Interim Superintendent to be placed at the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center to serve through June 30, 2026 instead of December 31, 2025 Personnel & appointments
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Nov 17, 2025
Approve 106 Notary Public Applications. 106 Notary Public Applications
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $274,745.00. Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $274,745.00
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve closure of former Ball Camp Pike and Hitching Post Drive alignment. Consideration of the closure of the former Ball Camp Pike and Hitching Post Drive alignment and excess right of way located between Daybreak Drive and Bailey Farm Drive, which is an outcome of the Ball Camp Pike (Schaad Road) Relocation Project, District 6
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Acceptance of new county roads. Drives and Roads: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Lillibridge Crossing Lane, Windsor Forest, Unit 1, District 6. B. Sweet Almond Lane, Windsor Forest, Units 3 and 4, District 6. C. Evergreen Terrace Lane, Windsor Forest, Units 1 and 2, District 6. D. Dora Rose Road, Windsor Forest, Units 1 and 3, District 6. E. Truitt Path Lane, Lobetti Landing, Unit 2, District 6. F. Hopson Hollow Road, Lobetti Landing, Unit 1, District 6. G. Mossy Landing Lane, Lobetti Landing, Unit 1, District 6. H. Lobetti Landing Lane, Lobetti Landing, Unit 1, District 6. I. Bailey Landing Lane, Lobetti Landing, Units 1 and 2, District 6. J. Rio Bravo Lane, Foxborough Hills, District 6. K. Swan Song Lane, Foxborough Hills, District 6. L. Eagle Canyon Lane, Foxborough Hills, District 6. M. Yellow Aster Road, The Grange, Unit 2, District 6. N. Red Buckeye Drive, The Grange, Unit 2, District 6. O. Dragon Boat Road, The Grange, Unit 2, District 6.
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve minutes from previous meeting (Oct 27, 2025). Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on October 27, 2025
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Honor Mark Brown with Three Ridges Golf Course. R-25-11-104 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Mark Brown with Three Ridges Golf Course Parks & community
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Honor Vulcan Materials and Dixie Lee Quarry for community relations award. R-25-11-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Vulcan Materials Company and Dixie Lee Quarry for winning the 2025 Excellence in Community Relations Gold Award Intergovernmental & resolutions
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Honor Hardin Valley Academy Boys Golf Team for state championship. R-25-11-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Hardin Valley Academy Boys Golf Team for winning the 2025 TSSAA Division I-AA State Championship Schools
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve contract with Hensley Direct for presort mailing services. R-25-11-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Hensley Direct, Inc. for the Provision of Presort Mailing Services for the Term of December 1, 2025 to November 30, 2026 with the Option to Extend for Four (4) Additional Years, One (1) Year at a Time Contracts & purchasing
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve utility easement with Knoxville Utilities Board. R-25-11-703 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) Across 0 Bridgewater Road, CLT Map 119-L “A”, Parcel 13.00, to Provide Improved Utility Service and Reliability in the Area Roads & infrastructure
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve contract with Hellas Construction for synthetic turf infields. R-25-11-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Hellas Construction, Inc. for installation of synthetic turf infields at Knox County Sportspark in the Amount of $1,349,500.00 Parks & community
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Authorize acceptance of donation for Parks and Recreation for steel building. R-25-11-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation for Knox County Parks and Recreation from Cedar Bluff Farragut Optimist Club (CBFO) softball in the Amount of $7,457.00 for a 20x20 Steel Building at the CBFO Softball Fields at Concord Park Parks & community
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Amendment One to Rape Prevention Grant Contract. R-25-11-602 — 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 Rape Prevention and Education Program Services, which Amendment Increases the Maximum Liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $28,077.00 for a Total Amount of $172,077.00 Through the Term Ending on January 31, 2027 (No Local Match Required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for dental care services. R-25-11-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in an Amount Not to Exceed $12,000,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the Provision of Dental Care Services to Uninsured Adult Tennesseans, Nineteen (19) Through Sixty-Four (64) Years of Age, for the Period Beginning July 1, 2025 and Ending on June 30, 2028 (No Local Match Required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Violent Crime Intervention Fund Grant Contract. R-25-11-303 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Violent Crime Intervention Fund Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs in the Amount of $1,567,732.00 to Develop, Construct and/or Rehabilitate the Infrastructure Needed to Combat Violent Crime for the Period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028 (No Local Match Required) Public safety
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Letter of Agreement for Electronic Monitoring Indigency Fund grant. R-25-11-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Agreement – Direct Appropriation Grant in the Amount of $58,847.00 with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs for the Provision of the Electronic Monitoring Indigency Fund (No Local Match Required) Public safety
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve FY2026 Statewide School Resource Officer Grant Program contract. R-25-11-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the Amount of $2,250,000.00 with the State of Tennessee, Department of Safety and Homeland Security for the Fiscal Year 2026 Statewide School Resource Officer (SRO) Grant Program Public safety
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Library Services and Technology Act Grant Contract. R-25-11-217 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Library Services and Technology Act Grant Contract in the Amount of $12,000.00 with the Tennessee State Library and Archives (Requires a One-to-One Local Match) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve TN Dept. of Education school security grant. R-25-11-215 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tennessee Department of Education Fiscal Year 2026 Public School Security Grant in the Amount of $1,184,319.69 Plus Fiscal Year 2025 Carryover in the Amount of $679,162.53 Schools
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve contract increase for Skilled Services for work-based learning projects. R-25-11-214 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an increase to the construction contract with Skilled Services, LLC in the amount of $67,992.95 for Phase 3 of Work-Based Learning Projects at Halls and Powell High Schools Schools
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Fund Balance Designation for UT Tower Construction. R-25-11-213 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $130,071.00 for UT Tower Construction Roads & infrastructure
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Fund Balance Designation for Coward Mill Road Project. R-25-11-212 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $3,783,261.00 for the Coward Mill Road Project Roads & infrastructure
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve increase to design contract for Farragut-area elementary school flooring. R-25-11-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an increase to the design contract with McCarty Holsaple McCarty, Inc. in the amount of $4,575.00 for flooring selections and plans for the new Farragut-area elementary school Roads & infrastructure
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve design contract for Farragut school roof replacements. R-25-11-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a design contract with McCarty Holsaple McCarty, Inc. in the amount of $500,775.00 for the Farragut Intermediate School and Farragut Middle School roof replacements Roads & infrastructure
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve amendment to contract with Tyler Technologies for HR and payroll systems. R-25-11-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a Contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for Human Resources and Payroll Information Systems at an annual cost of $293,742.00 for the term of December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2029 Contracts & purchasing
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Touring Contract with Barter Theatre for elementary school performance. R-25-11-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Touring Contract with Barter Theatre for a performance of “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” at Belle Morris Elementary School at a cost of $3,000.00 Schools
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Master Service Agreement with SpeakWorks for GoReact software for staff training. R-25-11-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Service Agreement and Terms with SpeakWorks, Inc. dba GoReact for subscription to GoReact software and services for staff training and support at Austin-East Magnet High, Northwest Middle, Vice Middle Magnet, Sarah Moore Greene Magnet, Lonsdale Elementary and Maynard Elementary Schools at a cost of $21,200.00 Schools
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Agreement with Music & Miracles for music therapy services for IEP students. R-25-11-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Professional Services Agreement with Music & Miracles, LLC for the provision of music therapy to students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for the 2025-2026 school year Schools
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Master Agreement with Knoxville Music Therapy for IEP music therapy services. R-25-11-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Agreement Contract with Knoxville Music Therapy LLC for the provision of music therapy to students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for the term of October 15, 2025 through June 30, 2026 Schools
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve agreement with In Harmony Music for music therapy services for IEP students. R-25-11-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with In Harmony Music of Middle Tennessee for the provision of music therapy to students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for the 2025-2026 school year Schools
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Terms of Use with Riverside Assessments for cognitive test screening and training. R-25-11-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Terms of Use with Riverside Assessments, LLC dba Riverside Insights for Cognitive Abilities Test Screening and Training at a cost of $9,665.00 Schools
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Withdraw specific items from the agenda. Withdraw specific items from the agenda: Item #1 - Resolution - R-25-11-201 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Assignment of Contract and Contract with Life Safety Inspections, LLC and SuperHero Fire Protection, LLC for Kitchen Hood Exhaust and Fire Suppression Inspections; Item #2 - Resolution R-25-11-202 - 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 subscription to Guardian Tracking-Employee Performance Management Software, Maintenance and Implementation at a cost of $10,518.72; and Item #36 – Budget Amendments.
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025 Defer Ordinance O-25-8-101 regarding Merit System Board qualifications to May 2026. O-25-8-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2, Section 42-53, “Merit System Board of Directors”, to revise in Subsection (C) the qualifications for members of the Merit System Board to be eligible to serve if he/she has not previously been employed by the Sheriff’s Office within the five (5) years instead of ten (10) years preceding his/her appointment and to remove the requirement that 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 O-90-9-111, adopted September 10, 1990; Ordinance O-91-8-114, adopted November 25, 1991; Ordinance O-95-4-101, adopted April 24, 1995; Ordinance O-19-1-101, adopted February 25, 2019; and Ordinance O-22-6-103, adopted July 25, 2022) (Second Reading) Personnel & appointments Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred Consent
Nov 17, 2025 Defer Ordinance O-25-8-101 regarding Merit System Board qualifications to May 2026. O-25-8-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2, Section 42-53, “Merit System Board of Directors”, to revise in Subsection (C) the qualifications for members of the Merit System Board to be eligible to serve if he/she has not previously been employed by the Sheriff’s Office within the five (5) years instead of ten (10) years preceding his/her appointment and to remove the requirement that 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 O-90-9-111, adopted September 10, 1990; Ordinance O-91-8-114, adopted November 25, 1991; Ordinance O-95-4-101, adopted April 24, 1995; Ordinance O-19-1-101, adopted February 25, 2019; and Ordinance O-22-6-103, adopted July 25, 2022) – O-25-8-101 – (Second Reading) Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred Consent
Nov 17, 2025 Defer Resolution R-25-11-905 regarding Merit System Rules to May 2026. R-25-11-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amendment to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Employees’ Merit System Rules and Regulations, Subsection 3.1.b.6. Structure and Qualifications, to provide for members of the Merit System Board to be eligible to serve if he/she has not previously been employed by the Sheriff’s Office within the five (5) years instead of ten (10) years preceding his/her appointment and to remove the requirement that a person is not eligible to serve on the Merit System Board if any member of the person’s family is or becomes employed by the Knoxville Police Department Personnel & appointments Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred Consent
Nov 17, 2025 Defer Resolution R-25-11-905 regarding Merit System Rules to May 2026. R-25-11-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Employees’ Merit System Rules and Regulations, Subsection 3.1.b.6. Structure and Qualifications, to provide for members of the Merit System Board to be eligible to serve if he/she has not previously been employed by the Sheriff’s Office within the five (5) years instead of ten (10) years preceding his/her appointment and to remove the requirement that a person is not eligible to serve on the Merit System Board if any member of the person’s family is or becomes employed by the Knoxville Police Department Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred Consent
Nov 17, 2025
Defer specific items to the December 2025 meeting. Defer specific items to the December 2025 meeting: Item #28 - Resolution R-25-11-101 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Spencer Long, Executive Principal at Halls High School, for being named the 2025 Tennessee High School Principal of the Year; Item #45 - Ordinance - O-25-11-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating Article III of Chapter 26 of the Knox County Code, entitled “Data Centers,” providing limitations of the circumstances under any future Data Centers may be established in Knox County (First Reading); and Item #46 - Ordinance O-25-11-102 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating Chapter 53 of the Knox County Code, entitled “Real Property,” providing limitations of what persons and what entities may own real property in Knox County, Tennessee (First Reading).
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Add retirement letter of Judge Andrew Jackson, VI to spread of record. Accepting through Spread of Record the letter of retirement of the Honorable Andrew Jackson, VI, Judge of the Knox County General Sessions Court, Division IV, effective December 31, 2025
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Approve rezoning request for Jason Rance Gossett IV at 8523 Asheville Highway. 10-C-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Jason Rance Gossett IV for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8523 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 062 22201. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-C-25-RZ)
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Approve rezoning request for Benchmark Associates Inc. at 2005 Robinson Road. 10-V-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benchmark Associates Inc. for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2005 Robinson Road, Parcel ID 105 22401. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-V-25-RZ)
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Defer rezoning request for Leonard Development LLC at Winkle Lane. 10-O-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Leonard Development LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planed Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Winkle Lane, Parcel ID 137 04804. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-O-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
Nov 10, 2025
Approve rezoning request for Rick Shepard at 1802 Tipton Station Road. 10-F-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Rick Shepard for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1802 Tipton Station Road, Parcel ID 136 174 (partial). (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-F-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Approve rezoning request for Zachary Lee Myers at 6205 Primus Road. 10-I-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Zachary Lee Myers for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6205 Primus Road, Parcel ID 068 04206 (partial). (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-I-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Approve rezoning request for Daniel P. Humphreys at 6760 Grassy Creek Way. 9-E-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Daniel P. Humphreys for rezoning from A Agricultural and RB General Residential to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6760 Grassy Creek Way, Parcel ID 079 03110. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 9-E-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Approve rezoning request for Addison Santacroce-Witmer at 1914 Cureton Road. 10-W-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Addison Santacroce-Witmer for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1914 Cureton Road, Parcel ID 091 216. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-W-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Approve rezoning request for Sasha Cole at 415 S Gallaher View Road. 10-N-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Sasha Cole for rezoning from RB General Residential to OB Office, Medical and Related Services was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 415 South Gallaher View Road, Parcel ID 133 002. (5th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-N-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Approve rezoning request for Mike Stevens Homes at 913 Gettysvue Drive. 10-P-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Mike Stevens Homes for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 913 Gettysvue Drive, Parcel ID 144BA049. (5th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-P-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Approve rezoning request for DSSD Development LLC at Bluegrass Road. 10-U-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of DSSD Development LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0, 9516, 9524, 9608 Bluegrass Road, Parcel ID 154 044, 045, 046, 048. (4th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-U-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Approve rezoning request for Worley Builders Inc. at S Gallaher View Road. 10-M-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Worley Builders Inc. for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 6 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 and 860 South Gallaher View Road, Parcel ID 133 042,030. (4th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-M-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Approve rezoning request for David M. Seal, Jr. at 5620 Tazewell Pike. 10-E-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of David M. Seal, Jr. for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 5620 Tazewell Pike, Parcel ID 039KB004. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-E-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Approve rezoning request for Benjamin C. Mullins at 2924 Bakertown Road. RZ-25-11-102 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation with the following amendment: The Planning Commission’s 1 condition was amended to read as follows: 1) Maintaining a 50 foot tree preservation buffer along the northern and eastern boundary lines, as shown in the shaded area on Exhibit B. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 2924 Bakertown Road, Parcel ID 091 248. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-R-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Approve minutes from the Oct 20, 2025 meeting. Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on October 20, 2025
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Withdrawal of rezoning request for Benjamin C. Mullins at 205 N Wooddale Rd. 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)
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Rezoning request for Daniel P. Humphreys at 6760 Grassy Creek Way. Request of Daniel P. Humphreys for rezoning from A Agricultural and RB General Residential to RA Low Density Residential, property located at 6760 Grassy Creek Way, Parcel ID 079 03110, (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 9-E-25-RZ)
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
First Reading: Amend code regarding disbursement of Hotel Occupancy Tax funds. O-25-10-102 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 58, Article III, Section 58-92 regarding Disbursement of County Funds levied through the Hotel Occupancy Tax. (Amends Ordinance Number O-91-11-101, adopted January 27, 1992 and Ordinance Number O-02-6-102, adopted July 22, 2002) (FIRST READING) Budget & taxes
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-2-0
Oct 27, 2025
First Reading: Amend code regarding receipt/disbursement of county funds. O-25-10-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 4, regarding Receipt and Disbursement of County Funds and Budget Procedures for Defined Service Contracts was before the Board of Commissioners on First Reading. (Establishing Section 2-558, previously reserved). Budget & taxes
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Substitute motion to defer:Adopted 8-0-3-0
Oct 27, 2025
First Reading: Amend code regarding receipt/disbursement of county funds. O-25-10-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 4, regarding Receipt and Disbursement of County Funds and Budget Procedures for Defined Service Contracts was before the Board of Commissioners on First Reading. (Establishing Section 2-558, previously reserved). Budget & taxes
Terry Hill’s vote: No Motion to amend:Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Oct 27, 2025
Approve disposition method for delinquent tax properties. R-25-10-804 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the method of disposition (public auction or negotiated sale) for delinquent tax properties owned by Knox County; approving the sale of the properties for less than taxes owed pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 67-5-2507 and 2508; and fixing the offering price of the properties. Budget & taxes
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Appoint/reappoint to Knox County Ethics Committee. R-25-10-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing an individual and appointing an individual to the Knox County Ethics Committee. (Terms expire October 31, 2029). Personnel & appointments
Terry Hill’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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