Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners — Votes — Unanimous, year 2026

Meeting	Agenda item	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Jul 27, 2026	Approve MOU with SSP International for teacher stipends for chemistry curriculum field test R-26-7-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SSP INTERNATIONAL FOR THE RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING UP TO $70,000.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 AND UP TO $36,000.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2028 DESIGNATED TO TEACHER STIPENDS RELATED TO A FIELD TEST FOR A NEW CHEMISTRY CURRICULUM ALIGNED WITH NCR’S FRAMEWORK FOR K-12 SCIENCE EDUCATION AND THE NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026	Approve TN Dept. of Education FY27 Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Grant R-26-7-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2027 CARL D. PERKINS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,102,186.34 Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026	Approve TN Dept. of Education FY27 Summer Learning Camps Grant R-26-7-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2027 SUMMER LEARNING CAMPS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,570,075.08 Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026	Approve consolidated grant application and receipt of funds for IDEA Part B and Preschool grants R-26-7-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSOLIDATED GRANT APPLICATION AND RECEIPT OF FUNDS FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 IDEA PART B IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,313,227.00 AND IDEA PRESCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $474,332.00 Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026	Approve consolidated grant application and receipt of funds from TN Dept. of Education for federal grants R-26-7-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSOLIDATED GRANT APPLICATION AND RECEIPT OF FUNDS FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FISAL YEAR 2027 FEDERAL TITLE I-A, TITLE I-D, TITLE I-N, TITLE II-A, TITLE III, AND TITLE IV IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,882,417.06 Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026	Approve fund balance designation for school safety department equipment replacement R-26-7-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION (GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND) IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000.00 FOR SCHOOL SAFETY DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026	Approve agreement with Praters Flooring for Farragut High School stage flooring replacement R-26-7-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH PRATERS FLOORING FOR REPLACEMENT OF FARRAGUT HIGH SCHOOL’S STAGE FLOORING AT A COST OF $69,800.00 Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026	Approve agreement with BC Technologies Company DBA FinalForms for athletic registration platform R-26-7-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BC TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY DBA FINALFORMS FOR THE PROVISION OF AN ATHLETIC REGISTRATION PLATFORM AT A COST OF $10,000.00 FOR YEAR 1; $13,475.00 FOR YEAR 2; $23,100.00 FOR YEAR 3; AND AN INCREASED COST OF 2-3% FOR YEARS 4 AND 5 Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026	Approve online subscription agreement with The DBQ Project for educational materials R-26-7-201 — 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 $71,741.25 FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JULY 1, 2027 Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 20, 2026	Adjourn the meeting ADJOURNMENT	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 20, 2026	Approve rezoning for Beit Ventures LLC at 8922 Three Points Road Consideration of the request of Beit Ventures LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural and F Floodway to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre and F Floodway was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8922 Three Points Road, Parcel ID 042 016. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-D-26-RZ)	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 20, 2026	Approve Comp Plan amendment for Parker Feagins at 0 & 7801 Strawberry Plains Pike Consideration of the request of Parker Feagins for a Comprehensive Plan amendment from RC Rural Conservation and HP Hillside Protection to RCC Rural Crossroads Commercial and HP Hillside Protection was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 and 7801 Strawberry Plains Pike, Parcel ID 062 05402, 05405 (partial). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 5-E-26-PA)	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 20, 2026	Approve rezoning request for Natalia Efremenko at 768 S Gallaher View Rd Consideration of the request of Natalia Efremenko for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 768 South Gallaher View Road, Parcel ID 133 01801. (4th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-U-26-RZ)	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 20, 2026	Approve minutes from the previous meeting held on June 15, 2026 Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on June 15, 2026	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 22, 2026	Approve TEMA grant R-26-6-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for $389,100.00 in pass-through grant funds provided under the State Homeland Security Program of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the purchase of equipment and the provision of training for first responders in Knox County and the fifteen (15) surrounding counties within Tennessee Homeland Security District 2 (no local match required) - R-26-6-504: Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 22, 2026	Approve PRI East Tennessee narrow roads contract R-26-6-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with PRI of East Tennessee, Inc. for the provision of hot mix hauling and placement services for narrow (under 15 feet wide) County roads for Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028 - R-26-6-408: Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 22, 2026	Approve roll-off hauling contracts R-26-6-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Contracts with Meridian Waste Tennessee, LLC and Waste Services of Tennessee, LLC d/b/a Republic Services to provide roll-off hauling services - R-26-6-407: Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 22, 2026	Approve APAC-Atlantic narrow roads contract R-26-6-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for the provision of hot mix hauling and placement services for narrow (under 15 feet wide) County roads for Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028 - R-26-6-406: Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 22, 2026	Approve Rogers Group hot mix contract R-26-6-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Rogers Group, Inc. for the provision of hot mix hauling and placement services for Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028 - R-26-6-405: Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 22, 2026	Approve APAC-Atlantic hot mix contract R-26-6-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for the provision of hot mix hauling and placement services for Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028 - R-26-6-404: Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 22, 2026	Approve Maryville Pike turn lane easements R-26-6-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way, slope, permanent drainage and temporary construction easement acquisitions on eleven (11) tracts for the construction of a turn lane on Maryville Pike at Tipton Station Road - R-26-6-403: Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 22, 2026	Accept $3,078 K9 donation R-26-6-305 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $3,078.00 from the Three Degrees MMC Chapter 20 for the benefit of the K9 division was before the Board of Commissioners. Public safety Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 22, 2026	Approve TBI/DTDF overtime reimbursement R-26-6-304 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Overtime Reimbursement Agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Dangerous Drugs Task Force for the use of Law Enforcement under the Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program for the reimbursement of up to $22,155.25 per officer in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office - R-26-6-304: Public safety Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 22, 2026	Accept $10,000 K9 kennel donation R-26-6-303 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $10,000.00 from Knoxville Wholesale Furniture for the renovation of the K9 kennels was before the Board of Commissioners. Public safety Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 22, 2026	Approve HIDTA overtime reimbursement R-26-6-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the CY 2026 Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) overtime reimbursement agreement for the reimbursement of up to $120,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office - R-26-6-301: Public safety Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 22, 2026	Approve School Safety contract R-26-6-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Contract Number 26-268 related to School Safety was before the Board of Commissioners. Public safety Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 22, 2026	Approve Knox County Schools grant/donations R-26-6-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tennessee Department of Education Grant Contract – not to exceed $147,986.85 for Knox County Schools – R-26-6-207: Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 22, 2026	Approve FY2027 Turnaround Action Grant 6 R-26-6-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tennessee Department of Education Fiscal Year 2027 Turnaround Action Grant 6 in the amount of $1,328,728.00 for Austin-East Magnet High School, Northwest Middle School, Vine Middle Magnet School, Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy, Green Magnet Academy, and Maynard Elementary School was before the Board of Commissioners. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 22, 2026	Approve Canon print management contract R-26-6-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Canon USA Inc. pursuant to the provisions of the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (State of Tennessee Contract #87016) for the provision of a Print Management Software at a cost of $500,000.00 for the term of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2029 - R-26-6-205: Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 22, 2026	Approve Anixter networking materials R-26-6-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Anixter Inc. for the provision of networking materials at an estimated annual cost of $1,000,000.00 for the term of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, which may be extended for four (4) additional years - R-26-6-204: Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 22, 2026	Approve MOU for Outdoor Classroom R-26-6-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with East Tennessee Community Design Center for Design Assistance and Programmatic Site Planning for an Outdoor Classroom at Hardin Valley Academy at a cost of $1,500.00. Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 22, 2026	Approve Metro DAS contract R-26-6-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Metro Communications, LLC for the provision of a Distributed Antenna System at a cost up to $15,000.00 annually for the term of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2029, which may be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year terms was before the Board of Commissioners. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 22, 2026	Approve contract for Knox County Schools director R-26-6-201 — 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 was before the Board of Commissioners. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2026	Motion to adjourn meeting ADJOURNMENT:	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2026	Opioid settlement funds appropriations to non-profit organizations R-26-6-105-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $2,680,846.33 IN OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027. Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2026	Knox County tax rates for fiscal year 2027 R-26-6-102-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING THE KNOX COUNTY TAX RATES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027. Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2026	Adjourn meeting ADJOURNMENT:	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2026	Approve Noah Hudson rezoning from Agricultural to Low Density Residential 5-O-26-RZ — REQUEST OF NOAH HUDSON FOR REZONING FROM AGRICULTURAL TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2312 BELT ROAD / PARCEL 122OF025. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-O-26-RZ) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2026	Approve Juan Rodriguez rezoning from Agricultural to Low Density Residential 5-G-26-RZ — REQUEST OF JUAN RODRIGUEZ FOR REZONING FROM AGRICULTURAL TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 KONDA DRIVE; 0 MICHAELS LANE / PARCEL ID 137DA008, 009. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-G-26-RZ) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2026	Approve 0328 LLC rezoning from Agricultural and General Business to Rural Commercial 5-A-26-RZ — REQUEST OF 0328 LLC FOR REZONING FROM AGRICULTURAL AND GENERAL BUSINESS TO RURAL COMMERCIAL. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10019 RUTLEDGE PIKE / PARCEL ID 032 016 (PARTIAL). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-A-26-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2026	Approve 0328 LLC Comprehensive Plan Amendment 5-A-26-PA — REQUEST OF 0328 LLC FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FROM RURAL LIVING TO RURAL CROSSROADS COMMERCIAL. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10019 RUTLEDGE PIKE / PARCEL ID 032 016 (PARTIAL). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-A-26-PA) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2026	Approve John Lamb rezoning from Agricultural to Low Density Residential 5-Q-26-RZ — REQUEST OF JOHN LAMB FOR REZONING FROM AGRICULTURAL TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 123 CASH ROAD / PARCEL ID 62 02303 (PARTIAL). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-Q-26-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2026	Approve David Tomljanovich rezoning from Agricultural to Low Density Residential 5-B-26-RZ — REQUEST OF DAVID TOMLJANOVICH FOR REZONING FROM AGRICULTURAL TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6500 KECK ROAD / PARCEL ID 068HB016. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-B-26-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2026	Approve Anderson Baker rezoning from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial 5-H-26-RZ — REQUEST OF ANDERSON BAKER FOR A REZONING FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 CROSSLANE ROAD / PARCEL ID 090 135. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-H-26-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2026	Approve Anderson Baker Comprehensive Plan Amendment 5-C-26-PA — REQUEST OF ANDERSON BAKER FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FROM SUBURBAN MIXED RESIDENTIAL AND STREAM PROTECTION TO BUSINESS PARK AND STREAM PROTECTION. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 CROSSLANE ROAD / PARCEL ID 090 135. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-C-26-PA) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2026	Approve Sharon E. Boyce and A. Jack Woodall rezoning from General Business to Agricultural 5-E-26-RZ — REQUEST OF SHARON E. BOYCE AND A. JACK WOODALL FOR REZONING FROM GENERAL BUSINESS TO AGRICULTURAL. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9520 WESTLAND DRIVE / PARCEL ID 144 03706 (PARTIAL). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-E-26-RZ) (5TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2026	Approve Sharon E. Boyce and A. Jack Woodall Comprehensive Plan Amendment 5-B-26-PA — REQUEST OF SHARON E. BOYCE AND A. JACK WOODALL FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FROM CORRIDOR MIXED-USE TO PARKS AND OPEN SPACE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9520 WESTLAND DRIVE / PARCEL ID 144 03706 (PARTIAL). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-B-26-PA) (5TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2026	Approve S&E Properties rezoning from Agricultural to Planned Residential 5-R-26-RZ — REQUEST OF S&E PROPERTIES FOR REZONING FROM AGRICULTURAL TO PLANNED RESIDENTIAL UP TO 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9857 GEORGE WILLIAMS ROAD; 307 TRIPLETT LANE / PARCEL ID 144 001, 00408. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-R-26-RZ) (3RD COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2026	Approve minutes from previous meeting Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on May 11, 2026 was before the Board of Commissioners.	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2026	Amend agenda to hear appeal by Courtney Stevens before zoning requests. An appeal by Courtney Stevens of Knoxville-Knox County Planning’s administrative decision to deny a Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority (TTDCA) Certificate of Appropriateness for a monument sign in the Planned Commercial and Technology Overlay zones to be heard before Zoning Requests.	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2026	This item was deferred to the July 2026 meeting. 4-L-26-RZ — REQUEST OF WESLEY GIBSON CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 2.3 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 TIPTON STATION ROAD / 137 067. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 4-L-26-RZ) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
May 18, 2026	Adjournment	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
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 Item history →	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 Item history →	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 Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
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 Item history →	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 Item history →	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 Item history →	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 Item history →	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 Item history →	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 Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 11, 2026	Adjourn the meeting Motion to adjourn the meeting	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 11, 2026	Rezone property at 8822 Valgro Road (White) 4-K-26-RZ — Consideration of the request of Eric White for rezoning from EC Employment Center to LI Light Industrial. Property located at 8822 Valgro Road, Parcel ID 138 27406. (9th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 11, 2026	Rezone property at 8005 Millertown Pike (1222 Development LLC) 3-A-26-RZ — Consideration of the request of 1222 Development LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to CR Rural Commercial. Property located at 8005 Millertown Pike, Parcel ID 051 016 (partial). (8th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 11, 2026	Rezone property on Mascot Road (Hensley) 4-F-26-RZ — Consideration of the request of Billy R. Hensley for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Property located at 8616 and 8618 Mascot Road, Parcel ID 051DB016. (8th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 11, 2026	Rezone property at 6612 Clinton Highway (Mullins) 4-V-26-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PC Planned Commercial to CA General Business. Property located at 6612 Clinton Highway, Parcel ID 067LB011. (7th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 11, 2026	Rezone property at 0 Award Winning Way (Forrester) 4-Q-26-RZ — Consideration of the request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from BP Business and Technology Park, and TO Technology Overlay to PC Planned Commercial, and TO Technology Overlay. Property located at 0 Award Winning Way, Parcel ID 103MB00101. (6th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 11, 2026	Rezone property at 4701 Messer Lane (Smith/PLS) 4-R-26-RZ — Consideration of the request of Ralph Smith/PLS for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Property located at 4701 Messer Lane, Parcel ID 078 108. (6th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 11, 2026	Rezone property at 510 Loop Road (Haun) 4-T-26-RZ — Consideration of the request of Josh Haun for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Property located at 510 Loop Road, Parcel ID 143 059. (5th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 11, 2026	Rezone property at 7120 Ball Camp Pike (Gourley) 12-D-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Karla Gourley for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Property located at 7120 Ball Camp Pike, Parcel ID 092 048. (3rd Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 11, 2026	Approve minutes from April 20, 2026 meeting Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on April 20, 2026	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 11, 2026	Defer Forrester rezoning item to June 2026 Amendment to the agenda to defer Item #14 - Request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre, property located at 2131 East Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 111 01602 (partial), (9th Commission District), (Planning Commission's file number: 3-F-26-RZ) to the June 2026 meeting	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 11, 2026	Withdraw Mullins rezoning item from agenda Amendment to the agenda to withdraw Item #2 - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from CA General Business and A Agricultural to OB Office, Medical and Related Services, property located at 9247 Floyd Lane, 9226, 9228, 9232 Dutchtown Road, Parcel ID 119 006; 119JA001, 002, 003, (3rd Commission District), (Planning Commission's file number: 12-Q-25-RZ)	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 27, 2026	Appoint/reappoint members to the Knox County Board of Equalization. R-26-4-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ______________, ______________ and ________________ as members and appointing _____________, _____________, _____________ and _______________ as alternates on the Knox County Board of Equalization. (Terms expire April 30, 2028) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 27, 2026	Approve 275 Notary Public applications. There were 275 Notary Public applications received.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 27, 2026	Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $1,433,533.27. Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $1,433,533.27	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 27, 2026	Accept new county roads. Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads: A. Carolina Cherry Lane... B. Penrose Farm Lane... C. Berry Basket Drive... D. Spring Berry Lane... E. Orchard Harvest Lane...	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 27, 2026	Approve minutes of previous meeting. Approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on March 23, 2026	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 27, 2026	Approve Grant Contract for Knox County Mental Health Court Program. R-26-4-902 — 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, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (No Local Match Required). Public safety Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 27, 2026	Approve Amendment 3 to Grant Contract with State for custody prevention services. R-26-4-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Three to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Children's Services to provide custody prevention services to the youth and families of the Knox County Juvenile Court, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $183,392.00 for a total of $733,568.00 and extends the term to June 30, 2027. (No Local Match Required). Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 27, 2026	Approve Agreement of Sale with Nancy Cochran for tax surplus property. R-26-4-804 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement of Sale in the amount of $1,000.00 with Nancy Cochran for delinquent tax surplus property located at 10457 Bruner Hill Way. Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 27, 2026	Approve Agreement of Sale with Aaron Wise for tax surplus property. R-26-4-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement of Sale in the amount of $1,000.00 with Aaron Wise for delinquent tax surplus property located at 1321 Craig Road. Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 27, 2026	Approve Specific Performance Real Estate Sales Contracts for tax surplus properties. R-26-4-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Specific Performance Real Estate Sales Contracts for delinquent tax surplus properties sold via online and live auctions. Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 27, 2026	Approve Addendum to Contract 20-674 with Fifth Asset, Inc. (Debtbook). R-26-4-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Addendum to Contract No. 20-674 with Fifth Asset, Inc., D/B/A Debtbook for the provision of a debt management system, which Addendum provides for an additional Contract Management Module for the term through June 30, 2028. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 27, 2026	Approve Opioid Settlement fund agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center. R-26-4-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement for the Opioid Settlement Program Abatement Funds for Remediation Strategies Addressing Opioid Substance Misuse with Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. in the Amount of $250,000.00. (No Local Match Required). Public safety Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 27, 2026	Approve construction contract with Whaley Construction for E. Beaver Creek project. R-26-4-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with Whaley Construction, LLC in the amount of $1,644,433.00 for construction of the E. Beaver Creek Turn Lane and Traffic Signal Project. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 27, 2026	Approve acquisition for E. Beaver Creek Turn Lane and Traffic Signal Project. R-26-4-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the acquisition of necessary right-of-way and construction easements on four (4) tracts for the E. Beaver Creek Turn Lane and Traffic Signal Project. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 27, 2026	Approve design contract with Ardurra for Cedar Bluff/Dutchtown Sinkholes. R-26-4-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a design contract with Ardurra in the amount of $103,100.00 for the Cedar Bluff/Dutchtown Sinkholes Excavation project. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 27, 2026	Approve acquisition of right-of-way for left-turn lane on Old Callahan Dr. R-26-4-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the acquisition of right-of-way on one (1) tract for the construction of a left-turn lane on SB Old Callahan Drive at Clinton Highway. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 27, 2026	Approve acquisition of right-of-way for Bakertown Road Widening. R-26-4-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the acquisition of remaining necessary right-of-way, temporary construction easements, and slope easements on four (4) tracts required to complete the Bakertown Road Widening and Realignment project. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 27, 2026	Approve Amendment 2 to Construction Agreement with CSXT for Coward Mill Rd project. R-26-4-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment NO. 2 to the Construction Agreement with CSXT in the amount of $194,907.00 for additional work related to the Coward Mill Road Phase 2 Roadway Improvement Project. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 27, 2026	Approve Supplement 4 to TDOT Railroad Agreement for Alcoa Hwy/Topside Rd work. R-26-4-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Supplement NO. 4 to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Railroad Agreement NO. 0989 between CSXT, TDOT, Knox County, and the City of Knoxville for road work associated with Alcoa Highway and Topside Road, at no cost to Knox County. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 27, 2026	Approve contract with TN Gas, LLC for cylinder collection services. R-26-4-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with TN Gas, LLC for the provision of cylinder collection services to collect discarded cylinders from Knox County Convenience Centers. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 27, 2026	Approve Grant Agreement with Morgan Wallen Foundation for Gibbs HS athletic field upgrades. R-26-4-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Agreement with Morgan Wallen Foundation for receipt of grant funding in the amount of $1,200,000.00 for Gibbs High School to upgrade the current Gibbs High School baseball field into a versatile, state-of-the-art multi-use athletic field; and in conjunction with the multi-use field project, approval of Gibbs High School constructing a softball hitting and pitching facility on the school's campus. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 27, 2026	Approve Grant Agreement with Morgan Wallen Foundation for Gibbs HS athletic field upgrades. R-26-4-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Agreement with Morgan Wallen Foundation for receipt of grant funding in the amount of $1,200,000.00 for Gibbs High School to upgrade the current Gibbs High School baseball field into a versatile, state-of-the-art multi-use athletic field; and in conjunction with the multi-use field project, approval of Gibbs High School constructing a softball hitting and pitching facility on the school's campus. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 27, 2026	Affirm local discretion and respond to School Board Legislative Priority #6. R-26-4-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, affirming local discretion consistent with proposed state law and responding to School Board Legislative Priority #6 Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Apr 27, 2026	Affirm local discretion and respond to School Board Legislative Priority #6. R-26-4-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, affirming local discretion consistent with proposed state law and responding to School Board Legislative Priority #6. Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Apr 27, 2026	Honor the 70th Anniversary of Knoxville-Knox County Planning. R-26-4-104 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the 70th Anniversary of Knoxville-Knox County Planning. Procedural Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Apr 27, 2026	Discuss March Madness. Discussion: March Madness	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous

Jul 27, 2026

Approve MOU with SSP International for teacher stipends for chemistry curriculum field test R-26-7-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SSP INTERNATIONAL FOR THE RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING UP TO $70,000.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 AND UP TO $36,000.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2028 DESIGNATED TO TEACHER STIPENDS RELATED TO A FIELD TEST FOR A NEW CHEMISTRY CURRICULUM ALIGNED WITH NCR’S FRAMEWORK FOR K-12 SCIENCE EDUCATION AND THE NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 27, 2026

Approve TN Dept. of Education FY27 Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Grant R-26-7-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2027 CARL D. PERKINS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,102,186.34 Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 27, 2026

Approve TN Dept. of Education FY27 Summer Learning Camps Grant R-26-7-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2027 SUMMER LEARNING CAMPS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,570,075.08 Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 27, 2026

Approve consolidated grant application and receipt of funds for IDEA Part B and Preschool grants R-26-7-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSOLIDATED GRANT APPLICATION AND RECEIPT OF FUNDS FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 IDEA PART B IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,313,227.00 AND IDEA PRESCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $474,332.00 Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 27, 2026

Approve consolidated grant application and receipt of funds from TN Dept. of Education for federal grants R-26-7-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSOLIDATED GRANT APPLICATION AND RECEIPT OF FUNDS FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FISAL YEAR 2027 FEDERAL TITLE I-A, TITLE I-D, TITLE I-N, TITLE II-A, TITLE III, AND TITLE IV IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,882,417.06 Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 27, 2026

Approve fund balance designation for school safety department equipment replacement R-26-7-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION (GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND) IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000.00 FOR SCHOOL SAFETY DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 27, 2026

Approve agreement with Praters Flooring for Farragut High School stage flooring replacement R-26-7-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH PRATERS FLOORING FOR REPLACEMENT OF FARRAGUT HIGH SCHOOL’S STAGE FLOORING AT A COST OF $69,800.00 Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 27, 2026

Approve agreement with BC Technologies Company DBA FinalForms for athletic registration platform R-26-7-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BC TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY DBA FINALFORMS FOR THE PROVISION OF AN ATHLETIC REGISTRATION PLATFORM AT A COST OF $10,000.00 FOR YEAR 1; $13,475.00 FOR YEAR 2; $23,100.00 FOR YEAR 3; AND AN INCREASED COST OF 2-3% FOR YEARS 4 AND 5 Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 27, 2026

Approve online subscription agreement with The DBQ Project for educational materials R-26-7-201 — 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 $71,741.25 FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JULY 1, 2027 Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 20, 2026

Adjourn the meeting ADJOURNMENT

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 20, 2026

Approve rezoning for Beit Ventures LLC at 8922 Three Points Road Consideration of the request of Beit Ventures LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural and F Floodway to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre and F Floodway was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8922 Three Points Road, Parcel ID 042 016. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-D-26-RZ)

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 20, 2026

Approve Comp Plan amendment for Parker Feagins at 0 & 7801 Strawberry Plains Pike Consideration of the request of Parker Feagins for a Comprehensive Plan amendment from RC Rural Conservation and HP Hillside Protection to RCC Rural Crossroads Commercial and HP Hillside Protection was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 and 7801 Strawberry Plains Pike, Parcel ID 062 05402, 05405 (partial). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 5-E-26-PA)

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 20, 2026

Approve rezoning request for Natalia Efremenko at 768 S Gallaher View Rd Consideration of the request of Natalia Efremenko for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 768 South Gallaher View Road, Parcel ID 133 01801. (4th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-U-26-RZ)

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 20, 2026

Approve minutes from the previous meeting held on June 15, 2026 Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on June 15, 2026

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 22, 2026

Approve TEMA grant R-26-6-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for $389,100.00 in pass-through grant funds provided under the State Homeland Security Program of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the purchase of equipment and the provision of training for first responders in Knox County and the fifteen (15) surrounding counties within Tennessee Homeland Security District 2 (no local match required) - R-26-6-504: Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 22, 2026

Approve PRI East Tennessee narrow roads contract R-26-6-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with PRI of East Tennessee, Inc. for the provision of hot mix hauling and placement services for narrow (under 15 feet wide) County roads for Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028 - R-26-6-408: Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 22, 2026

Approve roll-off hauling contracts R-26-6-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Contracts with Meridian Waste Tennessee, LLC and Waste Services of Tennessee, LLC d/b/a Republic Services to provide roll-off hauling services - R-26-6-407: Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 22, 2026

Approve APAC-Atlantic narrow roads contract R-26-6-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for the provision of hot mix hauling and placement services for narrow (under 15 feet wide) County roads for Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028 - R-26-6-406: Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 22, 2026

Approve Rogers Group hot mix contract R-26-6-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Rogers Group, Inc. for the provision of hot mix hauling and placement services for Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028 - R-26-6-405: Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 22, 2026

Approve APAC-Atlantic hot mix contract R-26-6-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for the provision of hot mix hauling and placement services for Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028 - R-26-6-404: Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 22, 2026

Approve Maryville Pike turn lane easements R-26-6-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way, slope, permanent drainage and temporary construction easement acquisitions on eleven (11) tracts for the construction of a turn lane on Maryville Pike at Tipton Station Road - R-26-6-403: Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 22, 2026

Accept $3,078 K9 donation R-26-6-305 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $3,078.00 from the Three Degrees MMC Chapter 20 for the benefit of the K9 division was before the Board of Commissioners. Public safety Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 22, 2026

Approve TBI/DTDF overtime reimbursement R-26-6-304 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Overtime Reimbursement Agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Dangerous Drugs Task Force for the use of Law Enforcement under the Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program for the reimbursement of up to $22,155.25 per officer in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office - R-26-6-304: Public safety Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 22, 2026

Accept $10,000 K9 kennel donation R-26-6-303 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $10,000.00 from Knoxville Wholesale Furniture for the renovation of the K9 kennels was before the Board of Commissioners. Public safety Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 22, 2026

Approve HIDTA overtime reimbursement R-26-6-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the CY 2026 Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) overtime reimbursement agreement for the reimbursement of up to $120,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office - R-26-6-301: Public safety Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 22, 2026

Approve School Safety contract R-26-6-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Contract Number 26-268 related to School Safety was before the Board of Commissioners. Public safety Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 22, 2026

Approve Knox County Schools grant/donations R-26-6-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tennessee Department of Education Grant Contract – not to exceed $147,986.85 for Knox County Schools – R-26-6-207: Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 22, 2026

Approve FY2027 Turnaround Action Grant 6 R-26-6-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tennessee Department of Education Fiscal Year 2027 Turnaround Action Grant 6 in the amount of $1,328,728.00 for Austin-East Magnet High School, Northwest Middle School, Vine Middle Magnet School, Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy, Green Magnet Academy, and Maynard Elementary School was before the Board of Commissioners. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 22, 2026

Approve Canon print management contract R-26-6-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Canon USA Inc. pursuant to the provisions of the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (State of Tennessee Contract #87016) for the provision of a Print Management Software at a cost of $500,000.00 for the term of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2029 - R-26-6-205: Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 22, 2026

Approve Anixter networking materials R-26-6-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Anixter Inc. for the provision of networking materials at an estimated annual cost of $1,000,000.00 for the term of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, which may be extended for four (4) additional years - R-26-6-204: Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 22, 2026

Approve MOU for Outdoor Classroom R-26-6-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with East Tennessee Community Design Center for Design Assistance and Programmatic Site Planning for an Outdoor Classroom at Hardin Valley Academy at a cost of $1,500.00. Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 22, 2026

Approve Metro DAS contract R-26-6-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Metro Communications, LLC for the provision of a Distributed Antenna System at a cost up to $15,000.00 annually for the term of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2029, which may be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year terms was before the Board of Commissioners. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 22, 2026

Approve contract for Knox County Schools director R-26-6-201 — 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 was before the Board of Commissioners. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2026

Motion to adjourn meeting ADJOURNMENT:

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2026

Opioid settlement funds appropriations to non-profit organizations R-26-6-105-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $2,680,846.33 IN OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027. Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2026

Knox County tax rates for fiscal year 2027 R-26-6-102-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING THE KNOX COUNTY TAX RATES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027. Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2026

Adjourn meeting ADJOURNMENT:

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2026

Approve Noah Hudson rezoning from Agricultural to Low Density Residential 5-O-26-RZ — REQUEST OF NOAH HUDSON FOR REZONING FROM AGRICULTURAL TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2312 BELT ROAD / PARCEL 122OF025. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-O-26-RZ) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2026

Approve Juan Rodriguez rezoning from Agricultural to Low Density Residential 5-G-26-RZ — REQUEST OF JUAN RODRIGUEZ FOR REZONING FROM AGRICULTURAL TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 KONDA DRIVE; 0 MICHAELS LANE / PARCEL ID 137DA008, 009. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-G-26-RZ) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2026

Approve 0328 LLC rezoning from Agricultural and General Business to Rural Commercial 5-A-26-RZ — REQUEST OF 0328 LLC FOR REZONING FROM AGRICULTURAL AND GENERAL BUSINESS TO RURAL COMMERCIAL. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10019 RUTLEDGE PIKE / PARCEL ID 032 016 (PARTIAL). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-A-26-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2026

Approve 0328 LLC Comprehensive Plan Amendment 5-A-26-PA — REQUEST OF 0328 LLC FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FROM RURAL LIVING TO RURAL CROSSROADS COMMERCIAL. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10019 RUTLEDGE PIKE / PARCEL ID 032 016 (PARTIAL). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-A-26-PA) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2026

Approve John Lamb rezoning from Agricultural to Low Density Residential 5-Q-26-RZ — REQUEST OF JOHN LAMB FOR REZONING FROM AGRICULTURAL TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 123 CASH ROAD / PARCEL ID 62 02303 (PARTIAL). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-Q-26-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2026

Approve David Tomljanovich rezoning from Agricultural to Low Density Residential 5-B-26-RZ — REQUEST OF DAVID TOMLJANOVICH FOR REZONING FROM AGRICULTURAL TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6500 KECK ROAD / PARCEL ID 068HB016. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-B-26-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2026

Approve Anderson Baker rezoning from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial 5-H-26-RZ — REQUEST OF ANDERSON BAKER FOR A REZONING FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 CROSSLANE ROAD / PARCEL ID 090 135. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-H-26-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2026

Approve Anderson Baker Comprehensive Plan Amendment 5-C-26-PA — REQUEST OF ANDERSON BAKER FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FROM SUBURBAN MIXED RESIDENTIAL AND STREAM PROTECTION TO BUSINESS PARK AND STREAM PROTECTION. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 CROSSLANE ROAD / PARCEL ID 090 135. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-C-26-PA) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2026

Approve Sharon E. Boyce and A. Jack Woodall rezoning from General Business to Agricultural 5-E-26-RZ — REQUEST OF SHARON E. BOYCE AND A. JACK WOODALL FOR REZONING FROM GENERAL BUSINESS TO AGRICULTURAL. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9520 WESTLAND DRIVE / PARCEL ID 144 03706 (PARTIAL). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-E-26-RZ) (5TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2026

Approve Sharon E. Boyce and A. Jack Woodall Comprehensive Plan Amendment 5-B-26-PA — REQUEST OF SHARON E. BOYCE AND A. JACK WOODALL FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FROM CORRIDOR MIXED-USE TO PARKS AND OPEN SPACE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9520 WESTLAND DRIVE / PARCEL ID 144 03706 (PARTIAL). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-B-26-PA) (5TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2026

Approve S&E Properties rezoning from Agricultural to Planned Residential 5-R-26-RZ — REQUEST OF S&E PROPERTIES FOR REZONING FROM AGRICULTURAL TO PLANNED RESIDENTIAL UP TO 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9857 GEORGE WILLIAMS ROAD; 307 TRIPLETT LANE / PARCEL ID 144 001, 00408. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-R-26-RZ) (3RD COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2026

Approve minutes from previous meeting Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on May 11, 2026 was before the Board of Commissioners.

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2026

Amend agenda to hear appeal by Courtney Stevens before zoning requests. An appeal by Courtney Stevens of Knoxville-Knox County Planning’s administrative decision to deny a Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority (TTDCA) Certificate of Appropriateness for a monument sign in the Planned Commercial and Technology Overlay zones to be heard before Zoning Requests.

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2026

This item was deferred to the July 2026 meeting. 4-L-26-RZ — REQUEST OF WESLEY GIBSON CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 2.3 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 TIPTON STATION ROAD / 137 067. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 4-L-26-RZ) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

May 18, 2026

Adjournment

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

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 Item history →

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 Item history →

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 Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

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 Item history →

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 Item history →

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 Item history →

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 Item history →

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 Item history →

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 Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 11, 2026

Adjourn the meeting Motion to adjourn the meeting

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 11, 2026

Rezone property at 8822 Valgro Road (White) 4-K-26-RZ — Consideration of the request of Eric White for rezoning from EC Employment Center to LI Light Industrial. Property located at 8822 Valgro Road, Parcel ID 138 27406. (9th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 11, 2026

Rezone property at 8005 Millertown Pike (1222 Development LLC) 3-A-26-RZ — Consideration of the request of 1222 Development LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to CR Rural Commercial. Property located at 8005 Millertown Pike, Parcel ID 051 016 (partial). (8th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 11, 2026

Rezone property on Mascot Road (Hensley) 4-F-26-RZ — Consideration of the request of Billy R. Hensley for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Property located at 8616 and 8618 Mascot Road, Parcel ID 051DB016. (8th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 11, 2026

Rezone property at 6612 Clinton Highway (Mullins) 4-V-26-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PC Planned Commercial to CA General Business. Property located at 6612 Clinton Highway, Parcel ID 067LB011. (7th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 11, 2026

Rezone property at 0 Award Winning Way (Forrester) 4-Q-26-RZ — Consideration of the request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from BP Business and Technology Park, and TO Technology Overlay to PC Planned Commercial, and TO Technology Overlay. Property located at 0 Award Winning Way, Parcel ID 103MB00101. (6th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 11, 2026

Rezone property at 4701 Messer Lane (Smith/PLS) 4-R-26-RZ — Consideration of the request of Ralph Smith/PLS for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Property located at 4701 Messer Lane, Parcel ID 078 108. (6th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 11, 2026

Rezone property at 510 Loop Road (Haun) 4-T-26-RZ — Consideration of the request of Josh Haun for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Property located at 510 Loop Road, Parcel ID 143 059. (5th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 11, 2026

Rezone property at 7120 Ball Camp Pike (Gourley) 12-D-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Karla Gourley for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Property located at 7120 Ball Camp Pike, Parcel ID 092 048. (3rd Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 11, 2026

Approve minutes from April 20, 2026 meeting Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on April 20, 2026

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 11, 2026

Defer Forrester rezoning item to June 2026 Amendment to the agenda to defer Item #14 - Request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre, property located at 2131 East Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 111 01602 (partial), (9th Commission District), (Planning Commission's file number: 3-F-26-RZ) to the June 2026 meeting

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 11, 2026

Withdraw Mullins rezoning item from agenda Amendment to the agenda to withdraw Item #2 - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from CA General Business and A Agricultural to OB Office, Medical and Related Services, property located at 9247 Floyd Lane, 9226, 9228, 9232 Dutchtown Road, Parcel ID 119 006; 119JA001, 002, 003, (3rd Commission District), (Planning Commission's file number: 12-Q-25-RZ)

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 27, 2026

Appoint/reappoint members to the Knox County Board of Equalization. R-26-4-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ______________, ______________ and ________________ as members and appointing _____________, _____________, _____________ and _______________ as alternates on the Knox County Board of Equalization. (Terms expire April 30, 2028) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 27, 2026

Approve 275 Notary Public applications. There were 275 Notary Public applications received.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 27, 2026

Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $1,433,533.27. Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $1,433,533.27

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 27, 2026

Accept new county roads. Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads: A. Carolina Cherry Lane... B. Penrose Farm Lane... C. Berry Basket Drive... D. Spring Berry Lane... E. Orchard Harvest Lane...

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 27, 2026

Approve minutes of previous meeting. Approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on March 23, 2026

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 27, 2026

Approve Grant Contract for Knox County Mental Health Court Program. R-26-4-902 — 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, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (No Local Match Required). Public safety Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 27, 2026

Approve Amendment 3 to Grant Contract with State for custody prevention services. R-26-4-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Three to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Children's Services to provide custody prevention services to the youth and families of the Knox County Juvenile Court, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $183,392.00 for a total of $733,568.00 and extends the term to June 30, 2027. (No Local Match Required). Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 27, 2026

Approve Agreement of Sale with Nancy Cochran for tax surplus property. R-26-4-804 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement of Sale in the amount of $1,000.00 with Nancy Cochran for delinquent tax surplus property located at 10457 Bruner Hill Way. Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 27, 2026

Approve Agreement of Sale with Aaron Wise for tax surplus property. R-26-4-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement of Sale in the amount of $1,000.00 with Aaron Wise for delinquent tax surplus property located at 1321 Craig Road. Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 27, 2026

Approve Specific Performance Real Estate Sales Contracts for tax surplus properties. R-26-4-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Specific Performance Real Estate Sales Contracts for delinquent tax surplus properties sold via online and live auctions. Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 27, 2026

Approve Addendum to Contract 20-674 with Fifth Asset, Inc. (Debtbook). R-26-4-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Addendum to Contract No. 20-674 with Fifth Asset, Inc., D/B/A Debtbook for the provision of a debt management system, which Addendum provides for an additional Contract Management Module for the term through June 30, 2028. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 27, 2026

Approve Opioid Settlement fund agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center. R-26-4-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement for the Opioid Settlement Program Abatement Funds for Remediation Strategies Addressing Opioid Substance Misuse with Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. in the Amount of $250,000.00. (No Local Match Required). Public safety Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 27, 2026

Approve construction contract with Whaley Construction for E. Beaver Creek project. R-26-4-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with Whaley Construction, LLC in the amount of $1,644,433.00 for construction of the E. Beaver Creek Turn Lane and Traffic Signal Project. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 27, 2026

Approve acquisition for E. Beaver Creek Turn Lane and Traffic Signal Project. R-26-4-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the acquisition of necessary right-of-way and construction easements on four (4) tracts for the E. Beaver Creek Turn Lane and Traffic Signal Project. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 27, 2026

Approve design contract with Ardurra for Cedar Bluff/Dutchtown Sinkholes. R-26-4-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a design contract with Ardurra in the amount of $103,100.00 for the Cedar Bluff/Dutchtown Sinkholes Excavation project. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 27, 2026

Approve acquisition of right-of-way for left-turn lane on Old Callahan Dr. R-26-4-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the acquisition of right-of-way on one (1) tract for the construction of a left-turn lane on SB Old Callahan Drive at Clinton Highway. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 27, 2026

Approve acquisition of right-of-way for Bakertown Road Widening. R-26-4-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the acquisition of remaining necessary right-of-way, temporary construction easements, and slope easements on four (4) tracts required to complete the Bakertown Road Widening and Realignment project. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 27, 2026

Approve Amendment 2 to Construction Agreement with CSXT for Coward Mill Rd project. R-26-4-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment NO. 2 to the Construction Agreement with CSXT in the amount of $194,907.00 for additional work related to the Coward Mill Road Phase 2 Roadway Improvement Project. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 27, 2026

Approve Supplement 4 to TDOT Railroad Agreement for Alcoa Hwy/Topside Rd work. R-26-4-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Supplement NO. 4 to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Railroad Agreement NO. 0989 between CSXT, TDOT, Knox County, and the City of Knoxville for road work associated with Alcoa Highway and Topside Road, at no cost to Knox County. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 27, 2026

Approve contract with TN Gas, LLC for cylinder collection services. R-26-4-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with TN Gas, LLC for the provision of cylinder collection services to collect discarded cylinders from Knox County Convenience Centers. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 27, 2026

Approve Grant Agreement with Morgan Wallen Foundation for Gibbs HS athletic field upgrades. R-26-4-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Agreement with Morgan Wallen Foundation for receipt of grant funding in the amount of $1,200,000.00 for Gibbs High School to upgrade the current Gibbs High School baseball field into a versatile, state-of-the-art multi-use athletic field; and in conjunction with the multi-use field project, approval of Gibbs High School constructing a softball hitting and pitching facility on the school's campus. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 27, 2026

Approve Grant Agreement with Morgan Wallen Foundation for Gibbs HS athletic field upgrades. R-26-4-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Agreement with Morgan Wallen Foundation for receipt of grant funding in the amount of $1,200,000.00 for Gibbs High School to upgrade the current Gibbs High School baseball field into a versatile, state-of-the-art multi-use athletic field; and in conjunction with the multi-use field project, approval of Gibbs High School constructing a softball hitting and pitching facility on the school's campus. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 27, 2026

Affirm local discretion and respond to School Board Legislative Priority #6. R-26-4-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, affirming local discretion consistent with proposed state law and responding to School Board Legislative Priority #6 Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Apr 27, 2026

Affirm local discretion and respond to School Board Legislative Priority #6. R-26-4-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, affirming local discretion consistent with proposed state law and responding to School Board Legislative Priority #6. Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Apr 27, 2026

Honor the 70th Anniversary of Knoxville-Knox County Planning. R-26-4-104 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the 70th Anniversary of Knoxville-Knox County Planning. Procedural Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Apr 27, 2026

Discuss March Madness. Discussion: March Madness

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Every recorded decision