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Every recorded decision

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

Apr 25, 2022
Approve minutes of previous meetings. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve 4-year reappraisal cycle, 2026 plan, and MOU. R-22-4-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) approving a continuous four (4) year reappraisal cycle for Knox County; 2) approving the 2026 Reappraisal Plan for Knox County; and 3) approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Division of Property Assessments for the purpose of clarifying the areas of responsibility for all parties involved in the reappraisal of Knox County Budget & taxes
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Hear Item #44 – R-22-4-903 next. AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA
Adopted —
Apr 25, 2022
Suspend rules to allow individuals to speak under Public Forum. AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA
Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Recognize "Veteran and Military Suicide Awareness Day". R-22-4-104 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing the third Saturday in September as Veteran and Military Suicide Awareness Day in Knox County Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Recognize "Tennessee Senior Citizen Day of Service". R-22-4-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing the first Saturday in May as “Tennessee Senior Citizen Day of Service” and encouraging all senior citizens in Knox County to volunteer in the community on this day Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Memorialize Billy Tindell. R-22-4-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, memorializing Billy Tindell Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Honor A'sani Knox as 2022 Youth of the Year. R-22-4-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring A’sani Knox for being named the 2022 Youth of the Year for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept $500 donation from First Horizon for Crime Victims' Rights Week. R-22-4-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $500.00 from First Horizon to be used as a sponsorship of the National Crime Victims' Rights Week Kick-Off and Recognition Reception Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve contract with Universal Group for election ballot printing. R-22-4-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the Universal Group for the printing of election ballots Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve amended utility easement with KUB for 1517 Hickey Road. R-22-4-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox Country, Tennessee, approving an amended Utility Easement with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for property located at 1517 Hickey Road (Parcel ID 104 196) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve amendment to Summit Hill Redevelopment Plan for TIF. R-22-4-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amendment to the Summit Hill Redevelopment Plan providing for Tax Increment Financing Budget & taxes
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve Knox County/Knox County Schools Grant Policy. R-22-4-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Knox County/Knox County Schools Grant Policy Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve naming a Bluebird Trail at I.C. King Park for Peg Beute. R-22-4-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Honorary Naming Rights Application to name a Bluebird Trail at I.C. King Park in memory of Peg Beute Parks & community
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve lease agreement for Bower Field with Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC. R-22-4-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Lease Agreement between Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC (owners of Bower Field) and Knox County to allow Knox County Parks and Recreation to continue to use Bower Field for athletic and recreational programs, youth sports activities, and related concessions and, in exchange for the use of Bower Field, Knox County will pay an amount equal to the yearly Knox County property taxes on the undeveloped property adjacent to Bower Field and owned by Thunder Mountain Properties LLC, and certain insurance premiums regarding Bower Field (totaling approximately $5,700.00 in 2021) for a term of ten (10) years with two (2) ten (10) year renewal options Parks & community
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept EPA funding for Air Quality Management PM 2.5 program. R-22-4-604 — Consideration of a Resolution of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of additional funding in the amount up to $97,500.00 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Knox County Air Quality Management's PM 2.5 Air Monitoring Program Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve contract with WellSpark for worksite wellness services. R-22-4-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with WellSpark for the provision of worksite wellness services Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve grant contract for Family Planning Services with TN Dept. of Health. R-22-4-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $4,117,000.00 ($823,400.00 per year) with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Family Planning Services for the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2027. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve grant contract for HIV/AIDS services with TN Dept. of Health. R-22-4-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $708,900.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for HIV/AIDS Core Medical and Support Services for the period beginning April 1, 2022 and ending March 31, 2023. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept ERA1 reallocated funds. R-22-4-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of an award in the amount of $15,570,984.00 in reallocated funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury under the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA1) (No local match required) Budget & taxes
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept CDBG and HOME federal funds; approve 2022 Annual Action Plan. R-22-4-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) authorizing the acceptance of federal funds in the estimated amount of $1,190,755.00 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and $429,713.00 for the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) program for the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 and 2) approving Knox County's 2022 Annual Action Plan to identify activities Knox County will undertake during the program year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 using federal funds granted to Knox County by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address priority needs in housing and community services in furtherance of the CDBG and HOME Programs Budget & taxes
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve MOU/Agreement with The Mend House for SLFRF funds. R-22-4-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement with The Mend House to provide $150,000.00 in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) for activities that mitigate the negative health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Federally funded through Treasury SLFRF Program) Budget & taxes
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve budget supplement for Carter sidewalk design. R-22-4-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Budget Supplement Agreement No. 1 in the amount of $45,000.00 with LDA Engineering for additional design services for the new sidewalks connecting Carter Elementary School, Carter High School and Carter Park Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Authorize TDOT Litter Grant Program application. R-22-4-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing submission of an application for the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Litter Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023 and, if said application is approved, authorizing Knox County to enter into a grant contract for the acceptance of the grant award in an amount up to $171,400.00. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve amendment to Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Services contract. R-22-4-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Two to a Contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services for Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $235,917.01, increases the local match requirement by $121,533.02, and extends the term of the Contract by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2023 Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve contract with ByWater Solutions, LLC for Koha Library System. R-22-4-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with ByWater Solutions, LLC in the amount of $224,200.00 (Year 1 & 2) for the hosting, migration, training, and support for the Koha Integrated Library System Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-22-4-209 — 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 $50,033.82 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept School Bus Seat Restraint Grant. R-22-4-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a School Bus Seat Restraint Grant from the Tennessee Department of Education in the amount of $10,000.00 to be used for contractor reimbursements Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept ATSI Grant for three schools. R-22-4-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of an Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) Grant from the Tennessee Department of Education in the amount of $225,000.00 ($75,000.00 per school) for Maynard Elementary School, Northwest Middle School, and Vine Middle Magnet School Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept TN ALL Corps Grant and matching ESSER 3.0 funds. R-22-4-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Accelerating Literacy and Learning (TN ALL) Corps Grant from the Tennessee Department of Education in the amount of $1,291,500.00 with required three (3) year matching ESSER 3.0 funds in the amount of $4,428,000.00 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve employment contract for Dr. Jon Rysewyk as Director of Schools. R-22-4-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contract of Employment between the Knox County Board of Education and Dr. Jon Rysewyk as Director of Knox County Schools Personnel & appointments
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve agreement with Joseph Construction Co., Inc. for softball complex. R-22-4-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Joseph Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $4,081,611.00 for the West High School Softball Complex Project Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve contract with All Occasions Party Rentals for stage rentals. R-22-4-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with All Occasions Party Rentals for stage rentals for Knox County Schools graduation ceremonies up to $40,000.00 annually for the term of April 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023, which may be extended for four (4) additional years, one (1) year at a time Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve contract with CDW Government LLC for interactive display panels. R-22-4-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with CDW Government LLC for the provision of interactive display panels at an estimated cost of $14,160,000.00 to support ESSER 3.0 Priority 4 for the term of May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2024, which may be extended for three (3) additional years, one (1) year at a time Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve contract with Digital Group, LLC for cable networking installation services. R-22-4-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Digital Group, LLC for the provision of cable networking installation services up to $500,000.00 annually for the term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, which may be extended for four (4) additional years, one (1) year at a time Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Amend agenda to add item R-22-4-702 and O-22-4-101, defer items R-22-4-902 and 11-B-21-SP, withdraw item R-22-4-605. Amendments to the Agenda
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 18, 2026
Adjournment
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 18, 2026
Discussion: March Madness
Substitute motion to defer:Deferred 6-4-1-0
Split Deferred
May 18, 2026
Ordinance on second reading: Merit System Board qualifications 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 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 (amending 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
Motion to defer:Deferred 6-4-1-0
Split Deferred
May 18, 2026
Ordinance on second reading: Right to self-defense on county property O-26-4-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating Section 2-885 of Article XI of Chapter 2 of the Knox County Code, entitled “Recognition of Right to Self-Defense on Knox County Owned Property” (establishing Section 2-885 of the Knox County Code, previously reserved) – (SECOND READING) Public safety
Failed 5-4-1-1
Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 1
May 18, 2026
Ordinance on second reading: Hotel occupancy tax disbursement O-26-4-102 — 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 (amending Ordinance O-91-11-101, adopted January 27, 1992 and Ordinance O-02-6-102, adopted July 22, 2002 – (SECOND READING) Budget & taxes
Failed 5-3-2-1
Split Failed
May 18, 2026
Ordinance on second reading: County funds and budget procedures O-26-4-101 — 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 (establishing Section 2-558, previously reserved) – (SECOND READING) Budget & taxes
Failed 5-3-2-1
Split Failed
May 18, 2026
Ordinance on first reading: Housing market manipulation by investors O-26-5-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 53, “Real Property,” to add a new Article II entitled “Housing,” for the purpose of prohibiting housing market manipulation by large institutional investors; restricting the purchase of single-family homes for rental purposes by certain business entities; establishing enforcement mechanisms; and for other purposes (amending Knox County Code, Chapter 53, establishing Article II, previously reserved) – (FIRST READING) Zoning & land use
Substitute motion to defer:Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
May 18, 2026
Request Planning Commission to amend zoning for data centers R-26-5-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to recommend amendments to the Knox County Zoning Ordinance to define and add specific requirements for Data Centers and Data Center Accessory Uses Zoning & land use
Substitute motion:Adopted 9-0-1-1
May 18, 2026
Amend Knox County Sheriff's Office Merit System Rules Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending 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 - R-26-5-903
Motion to defer:Deferred 6-4-1-0
Split Deferred
May 18, 2026
Amend Commission Rules to define "Presentations" R-26-5-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule VI, Section E, “Honorary Resolutions, Proclamations, Discussion Items, Ordinance and Resolutions,” to include a definition of “Presentations” for legislative agendas
Adopted 7-3-0-1
Split
May 18, 2026
Approve KUB utility easement for Forks of the River Park R-26-5-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement Agreement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) to grant KUB the necessary easements on one tract for underground and above-ground utilities at 5428 Strawberry Plains Pike (Forks of the River Park) at a cost of $55,216.00 Roads & infrastructure
Motion to defer:Deferred 6-4-1-0
Split Deferred
May 18, 2026
Approve permanent utility easement for Concord Marina Waterline Extension Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a permanent utility easement for the First Utility District Concord Marina Waterline Extension - R-26-5-403
Motion to defer:Deferred 6-4-1-0
Split Deferred
May 18, 2026
Approve construction contract for Sheriff's Office Tactical Driving Course R-26-5-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with D.R. Phillips, LLC in the amount of $361,710.36 for the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Driving Course - Phase 1
Adopted 8-2-0-1
Split
May 18, 2026
Confirm appointments to East TN Regional Juvenile Service Center Advisory Board R-26-5-113 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the appointments of seven (7) members to the East Tennessee Regional Juvenile Service Center Advisory Board, as follows: Michael Smith (citizen of Knox County appointed by Mayor), Ashley Ellis (Health Department representative appointed by Mayor), April Snell (professional expert in juvenile mental health appointed by Juvenile Court Judge), Teresa Parker (professional expert in juvenile social services appointed by Juvenile Court Judge), Katheryn Ogle (professional expert in juvenile legal systems appointed by Juvenile Court Judge), Adam Moncier (citizen of Knox County appointed by Juvenile Court Judge), and a Knox County Commissioner appointed by Commission Chair Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-1-1
May 18, 2026
Accept resignation and confirm appointment to Planning Commission R-26-5-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Katie Overton from the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission and confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nomination of Wala Habiby for appointment to complete the unfulfilled term of Katie Overton on the Planning Commission which term expires June 30, 2027
Adopted 6-2-2-1
Split
May 18, 2026
Confirm nominations to Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission R-26-5-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nominations of John Huber, Nancy Barger and Richard Levenson for reappointment and Sarah Harris for appointment to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission (terms expire June 30, 2030)
Adopted 7-2-1-1
Split
May 18, 2026
Approve 125 Notary Public Applications 125 Notary Public Applications received.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 18, 2026
Approve minutes from previous meeting Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on April 27, 2026 (Regular Session)
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 18, 2026
Honor West High School Men's Lacrosse Team R-26-5-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the West High School Men’s Lacrosse Team for winning the 2026 TSSAA Class A State Championship Schools
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 18, 2026
Honor the 50th Anniversary of Knoxville Community Media R-26-5-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the 50th Anniversary of Knoxville Community Media Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 18, 2026
Honor the life and legacy of Matt Hinkin R-26-5-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the life and legacy of Matt Hinkin Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 18, 2026
Approve VOCA grant contract for Victim Witness Coordinator R-26-5-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 for the purpose of funding a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Witness Coordinator Position for the Knox County District Attorney’s Office for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 (requires a match of $13,000.00 to be provided by the State of Tennessee) Public safety
Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 18, 2026
Approve grant contract for Knox Recovery Court and Veterans Treatment Court R-26-5-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the 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, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 (no local match required) Public safety
Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 18, 2026
Approve contract renewal with Avertest, LLC dba Averhealth for drug/alcohol testing R-26-5-902 — 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 Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) using Fiscal Year 2027 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 Division (Division I - Division V) and Criminal Court Division I - Division III); Knox County Specialized Court, including Knox County Mental Health Court, Recovery Court, and Veterans’ Treatment Courts; and Knox County Probation Services Public safety
Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 18, 2026
Approve amendment to grant contract with TN Dept. Human Services for child care audits R-26-5-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Two to a Grant Contract with 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 Grant Contract by $78,072.50 for a total amount of $234,217.50 and extends the term to end on September 30, 2027 (no application or local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 18, 2026
Approve contract for waste tire hauling services R-26-5-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Competitive Edge Refurbishing for the provision of waste tire hauling services to collect discarded tires from Knox County Convenience Centers and other facilities as needed Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 18, 2026
Approve contracts for industrial lubricant services R-26-5-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Dilmar Oil Company, Inc. and Hunter Oil Company, Inc. for industrial lubricant services for the Knox County Fleet Services Center as needed Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 18, 2026
Approve utility easement agreement with KUB for gas line R-26-5-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement Agreement with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) in the amount of $3,500.00 for property located at 0 Bridgewater Road for installation of a gas line Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 18, 2026
Approve joint funding agreement with U.S. Geological Survey for stream gaging R-26-5-401 — 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, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 18, 2026
Approve donation of a 2000 Chevrolet Pickup R-26-5-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a donation of a 2000 Chevrolet Pickup to be utilized by the KCSO facilities department Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 18, 2026
Approve construction contract for Sheriff's Office Tactical Driving Course R-26-5-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with D.R. Phillips, LLC in the amount of $361,710.36 for the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Driving Course - Phase 1 Public safety
Adopted 8-2-0-1
Split
May 18, 2026
Accept resignation and approve appointment to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board R-26-5-114 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Chad Culver from the Knox County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and approving the Knox County Mayor’s recommendation of Parker Medley for appointment to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Culver on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (term expires December 31, 2027) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 18, 2026
Accept resignation and confirm appointment to Planning Commission R-26-5-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Katie Overton from the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission and confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nomination of Wala Habiby for appointment to complete the unfulfilled term of Katie Overton on the Planning Commission which term expires June 30, 2027 Personnel & appointments
Adopted 6-2-2-1
Split
May 18, 2026
Confirm nominations to Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission R-26-5-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nominations of John Huber, Nancy Barger and Richard Levenson for reappointment and Sarah Harris for appointment to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission (terms expire June 30, 2030) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 7-2-1-1
Split
May 18, 2026
Confirm nominations to Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission R-26-5-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nominations of John Huber, Nancy Barger and Richard Levenson for reappointment and Sarah Harris for appointment to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission (terms expire June 30, 2030) Personnel & appointments
Substitute motion to defer:Failed 3-7-0-1
Split Failed
May 18, 2026
Confirm reappointments to Visit Knoxville Board of Directors R-26-5-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s reappointments of Joseph Mack and Chris Ooten to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors (terms expire June 30, 2029) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 18, 2026
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-26-5-206 — 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 $67,442.50 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 18, 2026
Approve regranting fiscal sponsorship for South-Doyle High School fundraiser R-26-5-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Regranting Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with Edward Charles Foundation related to a Johnny Knoxville Charity Fundraiser for South-Doyle High School Athletics and Academics Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 18, 2026
Approve NEEF grant agreements for four schools R-26-5-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving grant agreements with the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) for receipt of grant funding in the total amount of $35,000.00 for Belle Morris Elementary School, Green Magnet Academy, South-Doyle Middle School and Spring Hill Elementary School Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 18, 2026
Approve agreement with Skilled Services Quality Construction, LLC for school projects R-26-5-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Skilled Services Quality Construction, LLC in the amount of $262,100.00 for Innovative School Model Phase 4 Projects at Austin-East Magnet High School, Fulton High School and West Valley Middle School Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 18, 2026
Approve contract with Professional Environmental Consulting, Inc. for asbestos monitoring R-26-5-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Professional Environmental Consulting, Incorporated for the provision of Asbestos Monitoring Services up to $200,000.00 annually for the term of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027, which may be extended for four (4) additional years Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 18, 2026
Approve MOU with CAC for meals at Summer Learning Camps R-26-5-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) for the provision of Meals at the 2026 Summer Learning Camps at an estimated cost of $100,000.00 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 18, 2026
Budget Amendments
Substitute motion to amend:Adopted 6-4-1-0
Split
May 18, 2026
Budget Amendments
Motion to amend:Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
May 18, 2026
Line Item Transfers
Substitute motion to amend:Adopted 6-4-1-0
Split
May 18, 2026
Line Item Transfers
Motion to amend:Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
May 18, 2026 Approve KUB utility easement for Forks of the River Park R-26-5-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement Agreement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) to grant KUB the necessary easements on one tract for underground and above-ground utilities at 5428 Strawberry Plains Pike (Forks of the River Park) at a cost of $55,216.00 Roads & infrastructure Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Substitute motion to amend:Adopted 6-4-1-0
Split Consent
May 18, 2026 Honor West High School Men's Lacrosse Team R-26-5-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the West High School Men’s Lacrosse Team for winning the 2026 TSSAA Class A State Championship Schools Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Substitute motion to amend:Adopted 6-4-1-0
Split Consent
May 18, 2026 Approve KUB utility easement for Forks of the River Park R-26-5-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement Agreement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) to grant KUB the necessary easements on one tract for underground and above-ground utilities at 5428 Strawberry Plains Pike (Forks of the River Park) at a cost of $55,216.00 Roads & infrastructure Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Motion to amend:Deferred —
Deferred Consent
Feb 26, 2024
Rezoning request of Mary Ward for 9625 Clift Road. 1-F-24-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF MARY WARD FOR REZONING FROM RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) AND F (FLOODWAY) TO A (AGRICULTURAL) AND F (FLOODWAY). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9625 CLIFT ROAD / PARCEL ID 053 00402 (PART OF). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 1-F-24-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT):
Deferred —
Deferred
Feb 26, 2024
Deny rezoning request of Tonia Burress for Dutchtown Road/Mabry Hood Road. 12-H-23-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF TONIA BURRESS FOR REZONING FROM BP (BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY PARK) AND TO (TECHNOLOGY OVERLAY) TO OB (OFFICE, MEDICAL, AND RELATED SERVICES) AND TO (TECHNOLOGY OVERLAY). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10105 DUTCHTOWN ROAD AND 1009 MABRY HOOD ROAD / PARCEL IDS 118 165 AND 118 168. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 12-H-23-RZ) (3RD COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Motion to deny:Failed 11-0-0-0
Failed
Feb 26, 2024
Approve rezoning request of Arcip Horobet for 0 Pellissippi Pkwy. 12-F-23-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF ARCIP HOROBET FOR REZONING FROM BP (BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY PARK) AND TO (TECHNOLOGY OVERLAY) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 12 DU/AC AND TO (TECHNOLOGY OVERLAY). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 PELLISSIPPI PKWY / PARCEL ID 118 71. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 12-F-23-RZ) (3RD COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Defer rezoning request of Fred E. Trainer Jr. for Sam Lee Road. 12-D-23-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF FRED E. TRAINER JR. FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 6 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11308 AND 11234 SAM LEE ROAD / PARCEL ID 103 063 AND 067. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 12-D-23-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve rezoning request of Thunder Mountain Properties for 0 Chapman Highway (RA to PR). 1-N-24-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF THUNDER MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES FOR REZONING FROM RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 CHAPMAN HIGHWAY / PARCEL ID 150 B C 001 (PART OF). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 1-N-24-RZ) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve rezoning request of Thunder Mountain Properties for 0 Chapman Highway. 1-M-24-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF THUNDER MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES FOR REZONING FROM RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) AND A (AGRICULTURAL) TO CA (GENERAL BUSINESS). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 CHAPMAN HIGHWAY / PARCEL ID 150 B C 001 (PART OF). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 1-M-24-RZ) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve South County Sector Plan amendment for Thunder Mountain Properties. 1-H-24-SP — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF THUNDER MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES FOR A SOUTH COUNTY SECTOR PLAN AMENDMENT FROM LDR (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) AND HP (HILLSIDE PROTECTION) TO MU-SD, SCo-1 (MIXED USE-SPECIAL DISTRICT, SOUTH KNOX COUNTY GATEWAY) AND HP (HILLSIDE PROTECTION). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 CHAPMAN HIGHWAY / PARCEL ID 150 B C 001 (PART OF). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 1-H-24-SP) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve rezoning request of Kenneth M. Gilreath for 3816 E Governor John Sevier Hwy. RZ-24-2-103 — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF KENNETH M. GILREATH FOR REZONING FROM PC (PLANNED COMMERCIAL) AND F (FLOODWAY) TO CA (GENERAL BUSINESS) AND F (FLOODWAY). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3816 E GOVERNOR JOHN SEVIER HWY / PARCEL 083 06002 (PART OF). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 1-G-24-RZ) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-1-0
Feb 26, 2024
Rezoning request of Mary Ward for 9625 Clift Road. 1-F-24-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF MARY WARD FOR REZONING FROM RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) AND F (FLOODWAY) TO A (AGRICULTURAL) AND F (FLOODWAY). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9625 CLIFT ROAD / PARCEL ID 053 00402 (PART OF). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 1-F-24-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Deferred —
Deferred
Feb 26, 2024
Rezoning request of Connor P. Kelly for 1630 Harvey Road. 1-E-24-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF CONNOR P. KELLY FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1630 HARVEY ROAD / PARCEL ID 169 009. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 1-E-24-RZ) (5TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-3-1-0
Split
Feb 26, 2024
Rezoning request of Connor P. Kelly for 1630 Harvey Road. 1-E-24-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF CONNOR P. KELLY FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1630 HARVEY ROAD / PARCEL ID 169 009. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 1-E-24-RZ) (5TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Feb 26, 2024
Rezoning request of Connor P. Kelly for 7933 Maynardville Pike. 1-C-24-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF CONNOR P. KELLY FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) AND F (FLOODWAY) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE AND F (FLOODWAY). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7933 MAYNARDVILLE PIKE / PARCEL ID 029 001. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 1-C-24-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Feb 26, 2024
Rezoning request of Connor P. Kelly for 7933 Maynardville Pike. 1-C-24-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF CONNOR P. KELLY FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) AND F (FLOODWAY) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE AND F (FLOODWAY). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7933 MAYNARDVILLE PIKE / PARCEL ID 029 001. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 1-C-24-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Failed —
Failed
Feb 26, 2024
Approve rezoning request of Jenkins Builders for Old Clinton Pike properties. RZ-24-2-111 — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF JENKINS BUILDERS FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL), RB (GENERAL RESIDENTIAL) AND PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 16 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 12 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7311, 7321, AND 0 OLD CLINTON PIKE / PARCEL ID 067 148 (PART OF), 067 147, AND 067 14801. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 12-C-23-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve rezoning request of David & Cynthia Kitts for 0 Meadow Glade Lane. RZ-24-2-105 — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF DAVID KITTS AND CYNTHIA L. KITTS FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) AND F (FLOODWAY) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE AND F (FLOODWAY). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 MEADOW GLADE LANE / PARCEL ID 038 133 02. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER 1-J-24-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve rezoning request of Richard LeMay for 648 Fox Road. RZ-24-2-104 — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF RICHARD LEMAY FOR REZONING FROM PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 3 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 3.5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 648 FOX ROAD / PARCEL ID 144 006. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 1-H-24-RZ) (3RD COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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