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Every published motion, unanimous or not — nothing curated out. A high unanimity rate is itself a finding.

Jun 16, 2025
Substitute motion to rezone from A to PR (3.75 du/acre) for Mesana Investments LLC. Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential), up to 4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8022 Hill Road / Parcel ID 028 132. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 4-O-25-RZ) (7th Commission District)
Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Jun 16, 2025
Substitute motion to rezone from A to PR (3.75 du/acre) for Mesana Investments LLC. Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential), up to 4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8022 Hill Road / Parcel ID 028 132. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 4-O-25-RZ) (7th Commission District)
Adopted —
Jun 16, 2025
Rezone from A to RA for Trueline Land Surveying, LLC at W Beaver Creek Drive. Consideration of the request of Trueline Land Surveying, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1311 West Beaver Creek Drive / Parcel ID 056 131. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 4-I-25-RZ) (7th Commission District)
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2025
Rezone from A to PR (2 du/acre) for Adam and Ashley Fernandez at Buttermilk Rd. Consideration of the request of Adam and Ashley Fernandez for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential), up to 2 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 12321 Buttermilk Road / Parcel ID 129 10901. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-G-25-RZ) (6th Commission District)
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2025
Rezone from A to PR (10 du/acre) for Taylor D. Forrester at Ebenezer Road. Consideration of the request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential), up to 10 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1439, 1445, 1447 Ebenezer Road / Parcel ID 144 096, 097, 095 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-Q-25-RZ) (4th Commission District)
Adopted 9-1-1-0
Split
Jun 16, 2025
Rezone from RA to CA for Gabriella Sharman at 9048 Middlebrook Pike. Consideration of the request of Gabriella Sharman for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to CA (General Business)was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 9048 Middlebrook Pike / Parcel ID 105OC026 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-L-25-RZ) (3rd Commission District)
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2025
Amend Comprehensive Plan from CI to CMU for Gabriella Sharman at 9048 Middlebrook Pike. Consideration of the request of Gabriella Sharman for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from CI (Civic and Institutional) to CMU (Corridor Mixed-Use) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 9048 Middlebrook Pike / Parcel ID 105OC026 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-E-25-PA) (3rd Commission District)
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2025
Rezone from A to RA for Dorin Miaun at 2715 Bakertown Road. Consideration of the request of Dorin Miaun for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2715 Bakertown Road / Parcel ID 105 204. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-H-25-RZ) (3rd Commission District)
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Ordinance: Amend Knox County Code regarding legislative review of grants (First Reading). O-25-5-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VIII, “FINANCES”, TO ADD A NEW DIVISION 5 ENTITLED “LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR STATE OR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE” TO ESTABLISH NEW PROCEDURES TO REVIEW GRANTS (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VIII, ESTABLISHING DIVISION 5 AND SEC. 2-565, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED - O-25-5-101 (FIRST READING) Budget & taxes
Substitute motion to refer:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Urge TN General Assembly to enact legislation for utility district board elections. R-25-5-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND GOVERNOR TO ENACT LEGISLATION ALLOWING ELIGIBLE VOTERS IN UTILITY DISTRICTS TO ELECT UTILITY BOARD MEMBERS Intergovernmental & resolutions
Deferred —
Deferred
May 19, 2025
Appropriate $2,205,846.33 in Opioid Settlement Funds to non-profits. R-25-5-805 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $2,205,846.33 IN OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-2-0
May 19, 2025
Appropriate $8,809,000.00 to non-profit organizations for FY2025-2026. R-25-5-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $8,809,000.00 TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-2-0
May 19, 2025
Appropriate $8,809,000.00 to non-profit organizations for FY2025-2026. R-25-5-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $8,809,000.00 TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Budget & taxes
Substitute motion:Failed 1-10-0-0
Split Failed
May 19, 2025
Adopt Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan and appropriate first-year funds. R-25-5-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ADOPTING THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-2030 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE PLAN Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 19, 2025
Establish Knox County Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. R-25-5-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING THE KNOX COUNTY TAX RATES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026. Budget & taxes
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Establish General County Budget and make appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. R-25-5-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING A GENERAL COUNTY BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE SEVERAL FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-1-1-0
Split
May 19, 2025
Establish General County Budget and make appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. R-25-5-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING A GENERAL COUNTY BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE SEVERAL FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Budget & taxes
Motion to end debate:Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
May 19, 2025
Establish General County Budget and make appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. R-25-5-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING A GENERAL COUNTY BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE SEVERAL FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Budget & taxes
Substitute motion to defer:Failed 2-9-0-0
Split Failed
May 19, 2025
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Ryan White Part B Services. R-25-5-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $689,600.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF RYAN WHITE PART B SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2025 AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
May 19, 2025
Approve 163 Notary Public Applications. NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Budget Amendments. BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
May 19, 2025
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $123,568.61. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Closure of former Ball Camp Pike alignment and excess right of way. CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF THE FORMER BALL CAMP PIKE 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
Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
May 19, 2025
Approve closure of a portion of Olive Branch Lane. CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF OLIVE BRANCH LANE BETWEEN SCHAAD ROAD AND CAPESIDE LANE, DISTRICT 6
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve minutes from the previous meeting held on April 28, 2025. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON APRIL 28, 2025
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve grant contract for continued operation of Knox Recovery Court & Veterans Treatment Court. R-25-5-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $330,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE KNOX RECOVERY COURT AND KNOX COUNTY VETERANS TREATMENT COURT FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve First Amendment to Admin Services Agreement with BlueCross BlueShield for employee medical benefits. R-25-5-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF TENNESSEE, INC. FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS UNDER THE KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH CARE PLAN Personnel & appointments
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Authorize acceptance of donated parcels for Knox County Park Land. R-25-5-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OF TWO PARCELS, 2302 EAST GOVERNOR JOHN SEVIER HIGHWAY, PARCEL ID #097 05902, AND 0 RISING OAK WAY, PARCEL ID #049 08804, TO BE USED FOR KNOX COUNTY PARK LAND Parks & community
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Ryan White Part B Services. R-25-5-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $689,600.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF RYAN WHITE PART B SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2025 AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
May 19, 2025
Approve engineering design contract for Ebenezer Road Bridge and Turn Lanes Project. R-25-5-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $143,500.00 WITH ROBERT G. CAMPBELL & ASSOCIATES FOR THE EBENEZER ROAD BRIDGE AND TURN LANES PROJECT Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve joint funding agreement with USGS for stream gaging stations. R-25-5-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $73,790.00 WITH $46,690.00 PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY AND $27,100.00 PROVIDED BY THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR THE OPERATION OF STREAM GAGING STATIONS IN KNOX COUNTY FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve Volunteer Landing Marina pricing and boat slip lease agreements. R-25-5-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE VOLUNTEER LANDING MARINA PRICING AGREEMENT AND MARINA BOAT SLIP LEASE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,500.00 FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Parks & community
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve contract with Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance for helicopter engine repair. R-25-5-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THOROUGHBRED AVIATION MAINTENANCE FOR THE PROVISION OF HELICOPTER ENGINE REPAIR AND PARTS Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve MOU with Greenheck Fan Corp for student engineering/manufacturing enterprise. R-25-5-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH GREENHECK FAN CORPORATION FOR THE CREATION OF A STUDENT-RUN SITE-BASED ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISE AT CARTER HIGH SCHOOL AND RECEIPT OF DONATIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING UP TO $2,000,000.00 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve contract with USI Consulting Group for 403b Third-Party Administrative Services. R-25-5-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH USI CONSULTING GROUP FOR THE PROVISION OF 403B THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2030, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FIVE (5) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-5-212 — 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 $88,986.00 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve MOU with Morgan Wallen Foundation for Gibbs High School grant funding. R-25-5-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE MORGAN WALLEN FOUNDATION FOR RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,200,000.00 FOR GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL Schools
Deferred —
Deferred
May 19, 2025
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for postsecondary data system development. R-25-5-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND RECEIPT OF FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 TO SUPPORT POSTSECONDARY DATA SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS 865 ACADEMIES Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve receipt of TN Dept. of Education Preschool Access for All grant. R-25-5-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PRESCHOOL ACCESS FOR ALL LEARNING NETWORK COHORT 6.0 GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,000.00 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve amendment to MOU with United Way for tutoring services and grant funding. R-25-5-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE, INC. REGARDING TUTORING SERVICES AND RECEIPT OF FUNDING FOR SUMMER TUTORING SERVICES AND/OR SUPPLIES UP TO $114,892.64 FROM TN ALL CORPS/ESSER GRANT FUNDS Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve receipt of TN Dept. of Education FY26 Turnaround Action Grant (TAG) 5.0. R-25-5-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 TURNAROUND ACTION GRANT (TAG)) 5.0 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,394,649.69 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve contracts for security window films and installation services. R-25-5-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH CAROLINA PREMIER WINDOW FILMS, ENERGY CONTROL CONSULTANTS, INC., AND TENNESSEE WINDOW FILMS, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF SECURITY WINDOW FILMS AND INSTALLATION SERVICES UP TO $750,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve construction contract with Porter Roofing Contractors for Gibbs High School roof replacement. R-25-5-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH PORTER ROOFING CONTRACTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,874,357.00 FOR A PARTIAL ROOF REPLACEMENT AT GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve online subscription agreement with The DBQ Project for educational materials. R-25-5-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH THE DBQ PROJECT FOR A LICENSE TO ACCESS DBQ’S PROPRIETARY ONLINE EDUCATIONAL SOCIAL STUDIES MATERIALS AT A COST OF $71,231.25 FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 Schools
Deferred —
Deferred
May 19, 2025
Approve consulting and license agreement with Children's Hospital Medical Center for Project SEARCH. R-25-5-203 — 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 THE ADDITION OF A PROJECT SEARCH SITE AT A COST OF $350.00 ANNUALLY FOR LICENSE RENEWAL FEES Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve contracts for student telehealth services with Harmony Family Center and Helen Ross McNabb Center. R-25-5-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH HARMONY FAMILY CENTER AND HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER FOR THE PROVISION OF STUDENT TELEHEALTH SERVICES UP TO $70,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JUNE 1, 2025 THROUGH MAY 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve MOU with CAC for Summer Food Service Program and fund balance designation. R-25-5-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES IN THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR NON-AREA ELIGIBLE SUMMER LEARNING SITES AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $130,000.00 AND APPROVING A GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,000.00 TO FUND THE MOU Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2025
Rezone 1311 W Beaver Creek Dr from A to RA (2nd item) 4-I-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Trueline Land Surveying, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1311 West Beaver Creek Drive, Parcel ID 056 131. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-I-25-RZ)
Motion to defer:Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
May 12, 2025
Rezone 0, 3516-3526 Maloney Rd from A to PR RZ-25-5-114 — Consideration of the request of James I. Smith for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0, 3516, 3518, 3524 and 3526 Maloney Road, Parcel ID 135 002, 003, 00301, 00601, 00602. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-N-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 12, 2025
Rezone 0 E Governor John Sevier Hwy from A to CA RZ-25-5-113 — Consideration of the request of Jimmy E. Henderlight, Sr. for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 E Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 096 105, 106. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-X-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 12, 2025
Rezone 7324 Millertown Pike from A to PR 4-V-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of 1222 Development LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 7.5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7324 Millertown Pike, Parcel ID 050 204. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number 4-V-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 12, 2025
Remove conditions from PC zone at 6125 Riverview Crossing Dr RZ-25-5-111 — Consideration of the request of Brad Pruitt for rezoning to remove previously approved conditions in the PC Planned Commercial District was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6125 Riverview Crossing Drive, Parcel ID 071 001. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-Y-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-1-1
May 12, 2025
Rezone 8216 Norris Fwy from A to PR RZ-25-5-110 — Consideration of the request of Justin Vaughn for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8216 Norris Freeway, Parcel ID 028 01702. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: s4-H-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 12, 2025
Rezone 0 & 4524 Bud McMillan Rd from A to RA RZ-25-5-109 — Consideration of the request of Jean L. Root for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 and 4524 Bud McMillan Road, Parcel ID 040KA002, 001 (part of). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-D-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 12, 2025
Rezone 8022 Hill Rd from A to PR 4-O-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8022 Hill Road, Parcel ID 028 132. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-O-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
May 12, 2025
Rezone 1311 W Beaver Creek Dr from A to RA 4-I-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Trueline Land Surveying, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1311 West Beaver Creek Drive, Parcel ID 056 131. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-I-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Deferred —
Deferred
May 12, 2025
Rezone 6100 Lacy Rd from A to RA RZ-25-5-108 — Consideration of the request of Noah Hudson for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6100 Lacy Road, Parcel ID 068JA011. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-E-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 12, 2025
Rezone 1311 Greenwell Dr from A to RA RZ-25-5-107 — Consideration of the request of Sam R. and Lenora M. Ensor for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1311 Greenwell Drive, Parcel ID 037 09502. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-B-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 12, 2025
Rezone 0 & 3110 Gray Hendrix Rd from CA/A to PR RZ-25-5-106 — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from CA General Business and A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 12 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 and 3110 Gray Hendrix Road, Parcel ID 091 019, 018. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-H-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 12, 2025
Rezone 0 Hickory Creek Rd et al. from A to PR RZ-25-5-105 — Consideration of the request of Ball Homes LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 3.5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Hickory Creek Road; 0, 2300, 2304 West Gallaher Ferry Road, Parcel ID 129 03512, 03513, 03514, 03515, 03516. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 3-H-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 12, 2025
Rezone 5732 Ball Rd from A to RA RZ-25-5-104 — Consideration of the request of James McKamey for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 5732 Ball Road, Parcel ID 091 180. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-M-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 12, 2025
Change Coward Mill Rd name to Bull Elk Lane RZ-25-5-103 — Consideration of the request of Cathy Olsen/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of “Coward Mill Road” to “Bull Elk Lane” from a point approximately 375 feet west of Sycamore Creek Lane near the southwest corner of parcel 090 072 west to its terminus was before the Board of Commissioners. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-B-25-SNC) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 12, 2025
Change Coward Mill Rd name to George Coward Lane RZ-25-5-102 — Consideration of the request of Cathy Olsen/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of “Coward Mill Road” to “George Coward Lane” from the northeast corner of Parcel 090 075 north to its terminus was before the Board of Commissioners. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-A-25-SNC) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 12, 2025
Change Coward Mill Rd name to George Coward Lane RZ-25-5-102 — Consideration of the request of Cathy Olsen/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of “Coward Mill Road” to “George Coward Lane” from the northeast corner of Parcel 090 075 north to its terminus was before the Board of Commissioners. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-A-25-SNC) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 12, 2025
Rezone 754 S Gallaher View Rd from A to RA RZ-25-5-101 — Consideration of the request of Vyacheslav Dullco for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 754 South Gallaher View Road, Parcel ID 133 018. (4th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-C-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 12, 2025
Approve minutes from April 21, 2025 meeting Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on April 21, 2025
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 12, 2025
Adjournment of the meeting ADJOURNMENT:
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Amend code to add procedures for legislative grant review O-25-4-101 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VIII, "FINANCES", TO ADD A NEW DIVISION 5 ENTITLED "LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR STATE OR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE" TO ESTABLISH NEW PROCEDURES TO REVIEW GRANTS. (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VIII, ESTABLISHING DIVISION 5 AND SEC. 2-565, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED)(FIRST READING) Budget & taxes
Substitute motion to defer:Adopted 7-4-0-0
Split
Apr 28, 2025
Approve Consolidated & Annual Action Plans, accept HUD funds R-25-4-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) approving the 2025-2029 Knox County Consolidated Plan establishing community development priorities; 2) approving the 2025 Knox County Annual Action Plan identifying activities Knox County will undertake for program year July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; and 3) authorizing the acceptance of anticipated U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) federal funds in an amount up to $1,200,000.00 in CDBG Program funds and up to $410,000.00 in HOME Program funds Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Apr 28, 2025
R-25-4-410 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Calton Development for the installation of a signal at Bakertown Road and Schaad Road
Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Apr 28, 2025
Approve contract for Unified Development Ordinance creation R-25-4-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Orion Planning + Design, LLC (OPD) in the amount of $499,780.00 for the creation of a Unified Development Ordinance Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-1-0
Apr 28, 2025
R-25-4-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with OKR General Partnership for road improvements to Hardin Valley Road
Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Apr 28, 2025
R-25-4-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the AIA agreement with BarberMcMurry Architects LLC for the provision of design and engineering services for the KCSO Academy building in the amount of $409,500.00
Motion to defer:Deferred —
Deferred
Apr 28, 2025
Approve 195 Notary Applications 195 Notary Applications
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Budget Amendments
Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Apr 28, 2025
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $435,988.16 Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $435,988.16
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
R-25-4-406 — Consideration of the closure of the former Ball Camp Pike 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
Motion to defer:Deferred —
Deferred
Apr 28, 2025
Approve closure of Wind Chime Circle portion Consideration of the closure of a portion of Wind Chime Circle in The Crossing subdivision, District 7
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Accept new county roads Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads: A. Oakleigh Township Drive located in Oakleigh Units 1 & 2, District 3. B. Eaglewood Lane located in Oakleigh Unit 2, District 3. C. Timber Green Lane located in Oakleigh Unit 2, District 3. D. Viewcrest Lane located in Covered Bridge at Hardin Valley Phase 1D, District 6.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve minutes from previous meeting Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on March 31, 2025
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Honor organizations for litter control efforts R-25-4-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Keep Tennessee Beautiful, Ijams Nature Center, and Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful for their collective efforts to remove trash from Knox County and bring awareness of litter control across East Tennessee Parks & community
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Honor West Valley Middle School Girls' Basketball Team R-25-4-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the West Valley Middle School Girls' Basketball Team for winning the AAA State Championship Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Honor Eddie Mannis and HonorAir Knoxville R-25-4-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Eddie Mannis and HonorAir Knoxville Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Accept TN Dept. of Education Title III Immigrant Grant R-25-4-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education Title III Immigrant Grant in the amount of $47,977.54
Adopted 9-0-2-0
Apr 28, 2025
Approve grant contract for Knox County Mental Health Court R-25-4-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in the amount not to exceed $236,000.00 for the Knox County Mental Health Court Program for the period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve contract renewal for drug and alcohol testing services R-25-4-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract renewal with Avertest, LLC dba Averhealth in the amount of $150,000.00 for FY 2026 (7/1/25-06/30/26) using FY 2026 excess fees from the Knox County Criminal Court Clerk's Office for the provision of drug and alcohol testing services for Knox County Criminal Court Clerk Services, including General Sessions Criminal Divisions (Div. I – Div. V) and Criminal Courts (Div. I – Div. III); Knox County Specialized Courts, including Knox County Mental Health Court, Recovery Court, and Veterans Treatment Courts; and Knox County Probation Services Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve honorary road naming "Jan and Randy McNally Crossing" R-25-4-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the honorary naming of a road within the Knox Regional Health Science Education Center and Simulation Hospital campus, which is scheduled to open in January 2026, as “Jan and Randy McNally Crossing” Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve contract extension for auditing services R-25-4-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Extension of Contract No. 21-799 with Pugh & Company, PC for professional auditing services for the Fiscal Year 2025 independent audit of the accounts of Knox County in the amount of $369,300.00 Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
R-25-4-704 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Bylaws governing the Knox County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Motion to defer:Deferred —
Deferred
Apr 28, 2025
Accept donation for Carter Park scoreboard replacements R-25-4-703 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation for Knox County Parks and Recreation from Trane Technologies in the amount of $15,433.00 for scoreboard replacements at Carter Park Parks & community
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Accept donation for Powell Station Park disc golf collars R-25-4-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation for Knox County Parks and Recreation from Energy Found Massage in the amount of $400.00 for disc golf collars at Powell Station Park Parks & community
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Accept donation for Mascot Park basketball rim replacements R-25-4-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation for Knox County Parks and Recreation from Mascot United in the amount of $225.00 for basketball rim replacements at Mascot Park Parks & community
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve grant contract for Presumptive Eligibility and Navigation R-25-4-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount not to exceed $720,200.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Presumptive Eligibility and Navigation Services for the period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2027. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve Amendment One to grant contract for child care audits R-25-4-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services for the provision of licensed child care agency immunization record audits, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $78,072.50 for a total amount of $156,145.00 and extends the term to end on September 30, 2026. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve grant contract with TEMA for EMA equipment R-25-4-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for Department of Energy (DOE) pass-through funding in the amount of $21,000.00 to provide equipment for the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency for off-site emergency planning and response. (No Local Match Required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve MOU for road improvements to Ebenezer Road R-25-4-409 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Crescent Springs, LLC for road improvements to Ebenezer Road Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Express support for SIA projects: Thorngrove Pike, Midway Road R-25-4-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, expressing support for two State Industrial Access (SIA) projects and their associated applications, which include the realignment of Thorngrove Pike and the widening of Midway Road/traffic signals with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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Unanimity rate — 3800 of 4183 adopted motions in the published minutes

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  • split306
  • failed109
  • deferred250
  • withdrawn73

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