Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners — Votes — Unanimous, year 2025

Meeting	Agenda item	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Aug 25, 2025	Approve overtime reimbursement agreement for Heroin/Opioid Investigation. R-25-8-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND THE TENNESSEE DANGEROUS DRUGS TASK FORCE FOR THE USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE HEROIN/OPIOID INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $9,600.00 PER OFFICER IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-8-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND DONATIONS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $111,615.86. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve grant contract with TDOT for Powell High School Aviation Education Grant. R-25-8-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR RECEIPT OF AN AERONAUTICS DIVISION 2025 AVIATION EDUCATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 FOR POWELL HIGH SCHOOL. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve receipt of TN Dept. of Education FY26 CTE Perkins Reserve Grant. R-25-8-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 CTE PERKINS RESERVE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve MOU between Health Dept. and Board of Education for In School Health Program. R-25-8-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $648,195.89 FOR THE IN SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve contracts for evidence-based instruction strategies consulting. R-25-8-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH INSTRUCTION PARTNERS, KIDS FIRST EDUCATION, LLC, MARZANO RESEARCH, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING (NIET), PIVOT: SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT LEADERS, AND TNTP, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF EVIDENCE-BASED INSTRUCTION STRATEGIES CONSULTING FOR THE TERM OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp for cloud analytics and data warehouse. R-25-8-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION FOR CLOUD ANALYTICS, DATA WAREHOUSE AND DASHBOARD SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH JULY 31, 2028 AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $331,922.40. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve voice terms with United Data Technologies, Inc. for VoIP telephone services. R-25-8-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING VOICE TERMS AND CONDITIONS WITH UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. THROUGH A TIPS COOPERATIVE CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF VOICE-OVER-IP TELEPHONE SERVICES AT AN APPROXIMATE ANNUAL COST OF $415,000.00. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve construction contract with Jenkins & Stiles, LLC for Halls Middle School. R-25-8-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH JENKINS & STILES, LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS TO HALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,122,000.00. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve program agreement with Array Education, Inc. for Lonsdale Elementary workshop. R-25-8-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH ARRAY EDUCATION, INC. AND ITS TEACH LIKE A CHAMPION PROGRAM FOR A TWO-DAY IN-PERSON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR LONSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT A COST OF $32,500.00. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve K12 Terms of Service with Scoir, Inc. for college and career planning system. R-25-8-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A K12 TERMS OF SERVICE WITH SCOIR, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF A COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND SERVICES TO EDUCATE AND ASSIST STUDENTS IN THEIR POST-SECONDARY PURSUITS AT A COST OF $23,728.96. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025	Rezone 323 Brakebill Road (Parcel ID 072 210) A to RA. RZ-25-8-105 — REQUEST OF NOE SANCHEZ FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 323 BRAKEBILL ROAD / PARCEL ID 072 210. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-L-25-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025	Rezone 4925 E Emory Road (Parcel ID 029 030) A to RA. RZ-25-8-104 — REQUEST OF NILS HAY FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4925 E EMORY ROAD / PARCEL ID 029 030. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 6-C-25-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025	Rezone 6933 Beeler Road (Parcel ID 020MD005) A to RA. RZ-25-8-103 — REQUEST OF SOUTHERN STANDARD ENTERPRISES LLC FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6933 BEELER ROAD / PARCEL ID 020MD005. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-I-25-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025	Rezone 7936-7952 Hill Road (Parcel IDs 028 142,143,146) A to RA. RZ-25-8-102 — REQUEST OF JASON STRANGE FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7936, 7944, 7952 HILL ROAD / PARCEL ID 028 142, 143, 146. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-H-25-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025	Approve minutes from previous meeting held on July 21, 2025. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on July 21, 2025 was before the Board of Commissioners.	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025	Approve agenda as presented. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA:	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Budget Amendments BUDGET AMENDMENTS	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Line Item Transfers LINE ITEM TRANSFERS	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Acceptance of new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve minutes from previous meeting CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON JUNE 23, 2025	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Honor West High School football team for winning back-to-back state titles R-25-7-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE WEST HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING BACK-TO-BACK STATE TITLES BY WINNING THE TSSAA CLASS 5A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BOTH 2022 AND 2023 Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Honor Gibbs High School Softball Team for winning state championship R-25-7-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2025 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve agreement with Richard Mayberry for Law Clerk services R-25-7-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH RICHARD MAYBERRY FOR SERVING AS A LAW CLERK TO THE CHANCELLORS OF CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FROM JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $115,500.00 Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve personal property sales agreement for surplus vehicles and equipment R-25-7-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PERSONAL PROPERTY SALES AGREEMENT AMONG KNOX COUNTY, THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, AND YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO YOUNG-WILLIAMS Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve extension of services contract with Young-Williams Animal Center R-25-7-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF DEFINED SERVICES CONTRACT AMONG KNOX COUNTY, THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, AND YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER OF EAST TENNESSEE TO PROMOTE THE RESPONSIBLE CARE AND WELFARE OF ANIMALS TO EXTEND THE CONTACT TO JUNE 30, 2026 AND INCREASE THE AMOUNT THE CITY AND COUNTY EACH COMPENSATE YOUNG-WILLIAMS TO $1,101,822.00 PER YEAR Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve amendment to lawn care contract for Schaad Road medians R-25-7-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH LASTING IMPRESSIONS LAWN CARE FOR THE ADDITION TO THE CONTRACT OF THE NEW SCHAAD ROAD MEDIANS AT A COST OF $875.00 PER CUT DURING MOWING SEASON Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve Change Order #2 for Trane Energy Services Project Phase 3B R-25-7-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH TRANE U.S. INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $385,711.00 FOR ADDITIONAL WORK ON TRANE ENERGY SERVICES PROJECT PHASE 3B Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve amendment to Parks and Youth Sports Facility Use Permit R-25-7-704 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY PARKS AND KNOX COUNTY YOUTH SPORTS FACILITY USE PERMIT TO UPDATE THE SPORTS SEASON DATE TABLE ON PAGE 4 Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve acquisitions for Halls Greenway Connector and sidewalks R-25-7-703 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITION FOR FIVE (5) TRACTS OF LAND, A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR EXCESS LAND USAGE, AND USE OF PORTIONS OF TWO (2) EXISTING KNOX COUNTY PARCELS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HALLS GREENWAY CONNECTOR AND ASSOCIATED SIDEWALKS AS SHOWN IN THE ATTACHED RIGHT-OF-WAY PLANS FOR THIS PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Authorize acceptance of property donation for Knox County Park Land R-25-7-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 KODAK ROAD, PARCEL ID 098 12601, TO BE USED FOR KNOX COUNTY PARK LAND Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve Amendment Eight to Indigent Care Program Agreement R-25-7-606 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT EIGHT TO THE KNOX COUNTY INDIGENT CARE PROGRAM AGREEMENT, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR REVISIONS TO THE REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES SECTION OF THE AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve contract for armed security guard services R-25-7-605 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SHIELD & BUCKLER SECURITY, INC. FOR ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve grant contract for Dementia: CARE Services R-25-7-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DEMENTIA: COMMUNITY, ASSISTANCE, RESOURCES AND EMPOWERMENT (CARE) SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2025 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve cooperative agreement for Air Pollution Control Program R-25-7-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 WITH A REQUIRED LOCAL CONTRIBUTION FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT’S ONGOING AIR POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve cooperative agreement for PM 2.5 Air Monitoring Program R-25-7-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,000.00 FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT’S PM 2.5 AIR MONITORING PROGRAM Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve grant contract for Viral Hepatitis Program Services R-25-7-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $93,720.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF VIRAL HEPATITIS PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve construction contract for ATMS Phase II traffic signal improvements R-25-7-409 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH PROGRESSION ELECTRIC, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,979,885.39 FOR THE ATMS PHASE II TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT 15 INTERSECTIONS IN KNOX COUNTY Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve right-of-way acquisition for East Copeland Drive realignment R-25-7-408 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION ON ONE (1) TRACT OF LAND FOR THE REALIGNMENT OF EAST COPELAND DRIVE AT GREENWELL DRIVE Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve engineering design contract for Powell High School Greenway Project R-25-7-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $231,000.00 WITH CANNON & CANNON, INC. FOR THE POWELL HIGH SCHOOL GREENWAY PROJECT Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve right-of-way acquisitions for Lobetti Road turnarounds R-25-7-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITIONS ON TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) TURNAROUNDS ON LOBETTI ROAD Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve engineering design contract for Johnson Road widening/realignment R-25-7-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,000.00 WITH LDA ENGINEERING FOR THE JOHNSON ROAD WIDENING AND REALIGNMENT PROJECT Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve right-of-way acquisitions for Bakertown Road widening R-25-7-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY, SLOPE, AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS ON TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND FOR THE WIDENING OF BAKERTOWN ROAD BETWEEN SCHAAD ROAD AND BALL ROAD Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve contract for construction engineering inspection services R-25-7-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING INSPECTION CONTRACT WITH CDM SMITH, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $237,900.00 FOR CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT OF THE ATMS PHASE II TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve amendment to litter outreach contract for Adopt-A-Stream Program R-25-7-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LITTER OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND COORDINATION SERVICES CONTRACT WITH KEEP KNOXVILLE BEAUTIFUL, INC. FOR THE ADDITION OF THE ADOPT-A-STREAM PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,293.00 PER YEAR Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve contract for vehicle oil change services R-25-7-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PINNACLE SALES CO. D/B/A JIFFY LUBE KNOXVILLE FOR THE PROVISION OF VEHICLE OIL CHANGE SERVICES Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve grant contract for library services and materials R-25-7-220 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $430,500.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES FOR GENERAL LIBRARY SERVICES AND LIBRARY MATERIALS (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Appoint Laura Johns to Air Pollution Control Board R-25-7-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING LAURA JOHNS (NOMINEE OF THE KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INDUSTRIAL INTERESTS OF KNOX COUNTY) TO SERVE ON THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2029) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-25-7-219 — 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 $59,352.55 Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve donation agreement with Big History Project, LLC R-25-7-218 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DONATION AGREEMENT WITH BIG HISTORY PROJECT, LLC FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026 FOR THE RECEIPT OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 AND CURRICULAR RESOURCES AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT TO INCLUDE FIVE (5) VIRTUAL LEARNING EVENTS AND TWO (2) COHORT-SPECIFIC MEETINGS Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve school dental program agreement and grant R-25-7-217 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DENTAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH ELGIN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 AND AN ELGIN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION GRANT UP TO $8,000.00 FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROGRAM Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve fund balance designation for capital plan, bond payoff and software R-25-7-216 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION (GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND) IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,535,114.00 FOR CAPITAL PLAN SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING A QSCB BOND PAYOFF, AND TIME AND ATTENDANCE SOFTWARE Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve contract for stage curtains and rigging services R-25-7-215 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SCHOOL AND OFFICE SUPPLY FOR THE PROVISION OF STAGE CURTAINS AND RIGGING SERVICES UP TO $125,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve contracts for student transportation services R-25-7-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH CITY SHUTTLE LLC, COLLABORATIVE STUDENT TRANSPORTATION LLC, FIRST STUDENT, MCCONKEY TRANSPORTATION, INC, RPM TRANSIT, INC. AND SCU BUS LINES, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve contracts for construction testing services R-25-7-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH ECS SOUTHEAST, LLC AND UES PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS 19, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION TESTING SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve construction contract with Merit Construction for Sterchi Elementary R-25-7-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MERIT CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,587,000.00 FOR ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS TO STERCHI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve Turnitin, LLC agreement for plagiarism checks R-25-7-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MASTER REGISTRATION AGREEMENT, DATA PROCESSING AGREEMENT, AND SERVICE TERMS WITH TURNITIN, LLC FOR WEST HIGH SCHOOL’S LICENSE TO A SUITE OF PROPRIETARY SOLUTIONS TO RUN PLAGIARISM CHECKS DURING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $6,327.86 Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve terms of service/license agreement for student instruction products R-25-7-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PRODUCT TERMS OF SERVICE AND END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH LIMINEX, INC. DBA GOGUARDIAN AND PEAR DECK LEARNING FOR WEST HIGH SCHOOL’S LICENSE TO STUDENT INSTRUCTION PRODUCTS DURING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $9,264.00 Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve program agreement with Array Education, Inc. for professional development R-25-7-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH ARRAY EDUCATION, INC. AND ITS TEACH LIKE A CHAMPION PROGRAM FOR A TWO-DAY IN-PERSON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR MAYNARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT A COST OF $32,500.00 Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve agreement with Best Choice Roofing for facility roof replacement R-25-7-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BEST CHOICE ROOFING FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF ON THE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL HITTING FACILITY AT HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY AT A COST OF $9,504.25 Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve agreements with Biltmore for Gibbs Middle School field trip R-25-7-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH BILTMORE FOR GIBBS MIDDE SCHOOL’S 6TH GRADE FIELD TRIP TO BILTMORE ESTATE ON OCTOBER 16, 2025 AT A COST OF $8,645.19 Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve MOU with Ford Next Generation Learning for high school pathways R-25-7-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH FORD NEXT GENERATION LEARNING FOR PHASE 5, YEAR 2 OF THE FORD NEXT GENERATION LEARNING ROADMAP TO ASSIST HIGH SCHOOLS WITH DEVELOPING PATHWAYS TO INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS AND DEGREE CREDENTIALS AT A COST OF $66,420.00 Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve cloud solutions contract with Carahsoft Technology Corporation R-25-7-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE USE OF STATE OF TENNESSEE NASPO CLOUD SOLUTIONS CONTRACT 67955 WITH CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION FOR PURCHASE OF USER LICENSES FOR SALESFORCE EDUCATION CLOUD UNLIMITED EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR TRAINING, AND SUPPORT FOR PARTNER MANAGEMENT FOR THE 865 ACADEMIES AT A COST OF $62,803.55 Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve ACT test terms and conditions with ACT Education Corporation R-25-7-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING ACT TEST TERMS AND CONDITIONS WITH ACT EDUCATION CORPORATION FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE PREACT FOR 8TH, 9TH, AND 10TH GRADE STUDENTS DURING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $17.50 PER STUDENT Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve professional services agreement with Teach for America for tutoring program R-25-7-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EDUCATION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TEACH FOR AMERICA FOR THE IGNITE TUTORING PROGRAM AT BONNY KATE, DOGWOOD, MOORELAND HEIGHTS, MOUNT OLIVE, NEW HOPEWELL, AND SOUTH KNOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $12,000.00 Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve subscription agreement renewal for bus transportation safety training R-25-7-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH VERTICAL ALLIANCE GROUP, INC. FOR COMPANY-LICENSED ACCESS TO THE INFINIT-I WORKFORCE SYSTEM BUS TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ONLINE TRAINING MODULE FOR THE TERM OF JULY 29, 2025 THROUGH JULY 28, 2026 AT A COST OF $8,962.50 Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve construction contract for Bluegrass Lake pump station R-25-7-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH _______ IN THE AMOUNT OF $________ FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PUMP STATION AND ASSOCIATED WORK TO PROACTIVELY MANAGE THE ELEVATION OF BLUEGRASS LAKE TO PREVENT FUTURE FLOODING EVENTS Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jul 28, 2025	Approve bylaws for Parks and Recreation Advisory Board R-25-7-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE BYLAWS GOVERNING THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jul 28, 2025	Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025	Approve Priyanka Patel rezoning from OB Office to CA General Business RZ-25-7-107 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Priyanka Patel for rezoning from OB Office, Medical and Related Services to CA General Business as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 8535 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 062 21101 (partial). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-I-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025	Approve Graham Corp. rezoning to revise curb cut condition RZ-25-7-106 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Graham Corporation to revise the curb cut condition as noted in the staff report because the property boundary has changed since the condition took effect as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 504 and 520 West Emory Road, Parcel ID 056 12301, 12201. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-F-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025	Approve Daniel Bruce Crowe rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential RZ-25-7-105 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Daniel Bruce Crowe for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 1515 and 1517 Cunningham Road, Parcel ID 047EA02301, 024. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-A-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025	Approve 1222 Development, LLC rezoning from I Industrial to OB and PR RZ-25-7-104 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of 1222 Development, LLC for rezoning from I Industrial to OB Office, Medical and Related Services in the CMU Corridor Mixed-Use place type and PR Planned Residential with up to 9 dwelling units per acre in the SR Suburban Residential place type subject to 3 conditions as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 8007 Ball Camp Pike, Parcel ID 091 206. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-H-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025	Approve Ty Calvin Herrell rezoning from Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential RZ-25-7-103 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Ty Calvin Herrell for rezoning from Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential subject to 1 condition as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 0 Cate Road, Parcel ID 066 08704. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-G-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025	Approve John Julies rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential RZ-25-7-102 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of John Julies for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 1307 Mourfield Road, Parcel ID 144 04006. (5th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-B-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025	Approve Sam Hargrove rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential RZ-25-7-101 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Sam Hargrove for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 1412 Chert Pit Road, Parcel ID 105 114. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-J-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025	Approve minutes from June 16, 2025 meeting Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on June 16, 2025	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025	Defer zoning rezoning requests for Nils Hay (Item 8) and Brad Pruitt (Item 10) Amendments to the agenda to defer the following items to the August 2025 meeting: Item #8 - Request of Nils Hay for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential, property located at 4925 East Emory Road, Parcel ID 029 030, (7th Commission District); and Item #10 - Request of Brad Pruitt for rezoning from A Agricultural to PC Planned Commercial, property located at 0 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 072 002 (part of). (8th Commission District).	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Ordinance on First Reading: "Fluoride Prohibition" in Knox County Code. O-25-6-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 38, TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE IX, ENTITLED "FLUORIDE PROHIBITION." (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 38, ARTICLE IX, ESTABLISHING SEC. 28-301) (FIRST READING) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve Private Chapter No. 6 (SB 1434) to repeal acts relative to TTCDA. R-25-6-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING PRIVATE CHAPTER NO. 6, WHICH IS SENATE BILL NO. 1434 OF THE 114TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO REPEAL CHAPTER 148 OF THE PRIVATE ACTS OF 1983, AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 229 OF THE PRIVATE ACTS OF 1984 AND CHAPTER 9 OF THE PRIVATE ACTS OF 2011, AND ANY OTHER ACTS AMENDATORY THERETO, RELATIVE TO THE TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TTCDA). Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Appoint Sharon Smith to Knox County Library Advisory Board. R-25-6-114 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING SHARON SMITH (DISTRICT 7 SEAT) TO THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2028) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Appoint Angie Goethert to Knox County Library Advisory Board. R-25-6-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING ANGIE GOETHERT (DISTRICT 3 SEAT) TO THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2028) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Appoint Snowden and McGinley to Knox County Air Pollution Control Board. R-25-6-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING JIM SNOWDEN (NOMINEE OF THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR OF AN OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE OF KNOX COUNTY) AND DAVID MCGINLEY (NOMINEE OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE MAYOR OF AN OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE) TO SERVE ON THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD. (TERMS EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2029) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve 213 Notary Public Applications. Notary Public Applications	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $907,523.49. Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $907,523.49.	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve closure of unnamed right-of-way (original Hoyle Beals Drive alignment). Consideration of the closure of an unnamed Right-of-Way that was the original alignment of Hoyle Beals Drive, situated between Middlebrook Pike and the relocated Hoyle Beals Drive, Commission District 6.	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Accept new county roads: Avian Forest Ln, Janet Mae Dr, Joy Denise Ln. Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads: A. Avian Forest Lane located in Avian Forest Units 1 & 2, District 7. B. Janet Mae Drive located in Avian Forest Unit 1, District 7. C. Joy Denise Lane located in Avian Forest Units 1 & 2, District 7.	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve minutes of previous meeting. Consideration of the approval of minutes of previous meeting.	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Recognize July as Parks and Recreation Month in Knox County. R-25-6-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING JULY AS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH IN KNOX COUNTY. Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve contract with Analyze Pathology, Inc. for pathology laboratory services. R-25-6-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ANALYZE PATHOLOGY, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF PATHOLOGY LABORATORY SERVICES. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve grant contract for Safe Baby Court in Knox County Juvenile Court. R-25-6-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $585,000.00 ($195,000.00 PER YEAR FOR FY26, FY27 AND FY28) WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE AN EVIDENCE-BASED SAFE BABY COURT IN KNOX COUNTY FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2028. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve Amendment 2 to VOCA Victim Coordinator grant contract. R-25-6-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) VICTIM COORDINATOR POSITION FOR THE KNOX COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $65,000.00 AND EXTENDS THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2026. (REQUIRES A MATCH OF $13,000.00 TO BE PROVIDED BY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve contract with Tip Top Tree Care for tree removal services on Beaver Creek. R-25-6-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH TIP TOP TREE CARE, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF TREE REMOVAL SERVICES NEEDED ON BEAVER CREEK. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Grant in Aid funds. R-25-6-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $196,900.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF GRANT IN AID FUNDS FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for TB control and prevention. R-25-6-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $806,200.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL AND PREVENTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025	Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Electronic Lab Interface. R-25-6-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $80,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC LAB ORDER AND LAB RESULT INTERFACE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve overtime reimbursement agreement for Heroin/Opioid Investigation. R-25-8-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND THE TENNESSEE DANGEROUS DRUGS TASK FORCE FOR THE USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE HEROIN/OPIOID INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $9,600.00 PER OFFICER IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-8-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND DONATIONS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $111,615.86. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve grant contract with TDOT for Powell High School Aviation Education Grant. R-25-8-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR RECEIPT OF AN AERONAUTICS DIVISION 2025 AVIATION EDUCATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 FOR POWELL HIGH SCHOOL. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve receipt of TN Dept. of Education FY26 CTE Perkins Reserve Grant. R-25-8-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 CTE PERKINS RESERVE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve MOU between Health Dept. and Board of Education for In School Health Program. R-25-8-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $648,195.89 FOR THE IN SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve contracts for evidence-based instruction strategies consulting. R-25-8-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH INSTRUCTION PARTNERS, KIDS FIRST EDUCATION, LLC, MARZANO RESEARCH, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING (NIET), PIVOT: SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT LEADERS, AND TNTP, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF EVIDENCE-BASED INSTRUCTION STRATEGIES CONSULTING FOR THE TERM OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp for cloud analytics and data warehouse. R-25-8-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION FOR CLOUD ANALYTICS, DATA WAREHOUSE AND DASHBOARD SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH JULY 31, 2028 AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $331,922.40. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve voice terms with United Data Technologies, Inc. for VoIP telephone services. R-25-8-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING VOICE TERMS AND CONDITIONS WITH UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. THROUGH A TIPS COOPERATIVE CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF VOICE-OVER-IP TELEPHONE SERVICES AT AN APPROXIMATE ANNUAL COST OF $415,000.00. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve construction contract with Jenkins & Stiles, LLC for Halls Middle School. R-25-8-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH JENKINS & STILES, LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS TO HALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,122,000.00. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve program agreement with Array Education, Inc. for Lonsdale Elementary workshop. R-25-8-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH ARRAY EDUCATION, INC. AND ITS TEACH LIKE A CHAMPION PROGRAM FOR A TWO-DAY IN-PERSON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR LONSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT A COST OF $32,500.00. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve K12 Terms of Service with Scoir, Inc. for college and career planning system. R-25-8-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A K12 TERMS OF SERVICE WITH SCOIR, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF A COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND SERVICES TO EDUCATE AND ASSIST STUDENTS IN THEIR POST-SECONDARY PURSUITS AT A COST OF $23,728.96. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2025

Rezone 323 Brakebill Road (Parcel ID 072 210) A to RA. RZ-25-8-105 — REQUEST OF NOE SANCHEZ FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 323 BRAKEBILL ROAD / PARCEL ID 072 210. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-L-25-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2025

Rezone 4925 E Emory Road (Parcel ID 029 030) A to RA. RZ-25-8-104 — REQUEST OF NILS HAY FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4925 E EMORY ROAD / PARCEL ID 029 030. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 6-C-25-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2025

Rezone 6933 Beeler Road (Parcel ID 020MD005) A to RA. RZ-25-8-103 — REQUEST OF SOUTHERN STANDARD ENTERPRISES LLC FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6933 BEELER ROAD / PARCEL ID 020MD005. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-I-25-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2025

Rezone 7936-7952 Hill Road (Parcel IDs 028 142,143,146) A to RA. RZ-25-8-102 — REQUEST OF JASON STRANGE FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7936, 7944, 7952 HILL ROAD / PARCEL ID 028 142, 143, 146. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-H-25-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2025

Approve minutes from previous meeting held on July 21, 2025. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on July 21, 2025 was before the Board of Commissioners.

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2025

Approve agenda as presented. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA:

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Budget Amendments BUDGET AMENDMENTS

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Line Item Transfers LINE ITEM TRANSFERS

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Acceptance of new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve minutes from previous meeting CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON JUNE 23, 2025

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Honor West High School football team for winning back-to-back state titles R-25-7-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE WEST HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING BACK-TO-BACK STATE TITLES BY WINNING THE TSSAA CLASS 5A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BOTH 2022 AND 2023 Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Honor Gibbs High School Softball Team for winning state championship R-25-7-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2025 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve agreement with Richard Mayberry for Law Clerk services R-25-7-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH RICHARD MAYBERRY FOR SERVING AS A LAW CLERK TO THE CHANCELLORS OF CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FROM JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $115,500.00 Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve personal property sales agreement for surplus vehicles and equipment R-25-7-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PERSONAL PROPERTY SALES AGREEMENT AMONG KNOX COUNTY, THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, AND YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO YOUNG-WILLIAMS Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve extension of services contract with Young-Williams Animal Center R-25-7-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF DEFINED SERVICES CONTRACT AMONG KNOX COUNTY, THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, AND YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER OF EAST TENNESSEE TO PROMOTE THE RESPONSIBLE CARE AND WELFARE OF ANIMALS TO EXTEND THE CONTACT TO JUNE 30, 2026 AND INCREASE THE AMOUNT THE CITY AND COUNTY EACH COMPENSATE YOUNG-WILLIAMS TO $1,101,822.00 PER YEAR Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve amendment to lawn care contract for Schaad Road medians R-25-7-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH LASTING IMPRESSIONS LAWN CARE FOR THE ADDITION TO THE CONTRACT OF THE NEW SCHAAD ROAD MEDIANS AT A COST OF $875.00 PER CUT DURING MOWING SEASON Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve Change Order #2 for Trane Energy Services Project Phase 3B R-25-7-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH TRANE U.S. INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $385,711.00 FOR ADDITIONAL WORK ON TRANE ENERGY SERVICES PROJECT PHASE 3B Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve amendment to Parks and Youth Sports Facility Use Permit R-25-7-704 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY PARKS AND KNOX COUNTY YOUTH SPORTS FACILITY USE PERMIT TO UPDATE THE SPORTS SEASON DATE TABLE ON PAGE 4 Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve acquisitions for Halls Greenway Connector and sidewalks R-25-7-703 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITION FOR FIVE (5) TRACTS OF LAND, A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR EXCESS LAND USAGE, AND USE OF PORTIONS OF TWO (2) EXISTING KNOX COUNTY PARCELS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HALLS GREENWAY CONNECTOR AND ASSOCIATED SIDEWALKS AS SHOWN IN THE ATTACHED RIGHT-OF-WAY PLANS FOR THIS PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Authorize acceptance of property donation for Knox County Park Land R-25-7-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 KODAK ROAD, PARCEL ID 098 12601, TO BE USED FOR KNOX COUNTY PARK LAND Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve Amendment Eight to Indigent Care Program Agreement R-25-7-606 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT EIGHT TO THE KNOX COUNTY INDIGENT CARE PROGRAM AGREEMENT, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR REVISIONS TO THE REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES SECTION OF THE AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve contract for armed security guard services R-25-7-605 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SHIELD & BUCKLER SECURITY, INC. FOR ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve grant contract for Dementia: CARE Services R-25-7-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DEMENTIA: COMMUNITY, ASSISTANCE, RESOURCES AND EMPOWERMENT (CARE) SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2025 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve cooperative agreement for Air Pollution Control Program R-25-7-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 WITH A REQUIRED LOCAL CONTRIBUTION FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT’S ONGOING AIR POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve cooperative agreement for PM 2.5 Air Monitoring Program R-25-7-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,000.00 FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT’S PM 2.5 AIR MONITORING PROGRAM Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve grant contract for Viral Hepatitis Program Services R-25-7-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $93,720.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF VIRAL HEPATITIS PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve construction contract for ATMS Phase II traffic signal improvements R-25-7-409 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH PROGRESSION ELECTRIC, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,979,885.39 FOR THE ATMS PHASE II TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT 15 INTERSECTIONS IN KNOX COUNTY Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve right-of-way acquisition for East Copeland Drive realignment R-25-7-408 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION ON ONE (1) TRACT OF LAND FOR THE REALIGNMENT OF EAST COPELAND DRIVE AT GREENWELL DRIVE Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve engineering design contract for Powell High School Greenway Project R-25-7-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $231,000.00 WITH CANNON & CANNON, INC. FOR THE POWELL HIGH SCHOOL GREENWAY PROJECT Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve right-of-way acquisitions for Lobetti Road turnarounds R-25-7-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITIONS ON TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) TURNAROUNDS ON LOBETTI ROAD Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve engineering design contract for Johnson Road widening/realignment R-25-7-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,000.00 WITH LDA ENGINEERING FOR THE JOHNSON ROAD WIDENING AND REALIGNMENT PROJECT Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve right-of-way acquisitions for Bakertown Road widening R-25-7-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY, SLOPE, AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS ON TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND FOR THE WIDENING OF BAKERTOWN ROAD BETWEEN SCHAAD ROAD AND BALL ROAD Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve contract for construction engineering inspection services R-25-7-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING INSPECTION CONTRACT WITH CDM SMITH, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $237,900.00 FOR CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT OF THE ATMS PHASE II TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve amendment to litter outreach contract for Adopt-A-Stream Program R-25-7-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LITTER OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND COORDINATION SERVICES CONTRACT WITH KEEP KNOXVILLE BEAUTIFUL, INC. FOR THE ADDITION OF THE ADOPT-A-STREAM PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,293.00 PER YEAR Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve contract for vehicle oil change services R-25-7-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PINNACLE SALES CO. D/B/A JIFFY LUBE KNOXVILLE FOR THE PROVISION OF VEHICLE OIL CHANGE SERVICES Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve grant contract for library services and materials R-25-7-220 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $430,500.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES FOR GENERAL LIBRARY SERVICES AND LIBRARY MATERIALS (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Appoint Laura Johns to Air Pollution Control Board R-25-7-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING LAURA JOHNS (NOMINEE OF THE KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INDUSTRIAL INTERESTS OF KNOX COUNTY) TO SERVE ON THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2029) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-25-7-219 — 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 $59,352.55 Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve donation agreement with Big History Project, LLC R-25-7-218 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DONATION AGREEMENT WITH BIG HISTORY PROJECT, LLC FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026 FOR THE RECEIPT OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 AND CURRICULAR RESOURCES AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT TO INCLUDE FIVE (5) VIRTUAL LEARNING EVENTS AND TWO (2) COHORT-SPECIFIC MEETINGS Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve school dental program agreement and grant R-25-7-217 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DENTAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH ELGIN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 AND AN ELGIN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION GRANT UP TO $8,000.00 FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROGRAM Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve fund balance designation for capital plan, bond payoff and software R-25-7-216 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION (GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND) IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,535,114.00 FOR CAPITAL PLAN SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING A QSCB BOND PAYOFF, AND TIME AND ATTENDANCE SOFTWARE Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve contract for stage curtains and rigging services R-25-7-215 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SCHOOL AND OFFICE SUPPLY FOR THE PROVISION OF STAGE CURTAINS AND RIGGING SERVICES UP TO $125,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve contracts for student transportation services R-25-7-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH CITY SHUTTLE LLC, COLLABORATIVE STUDENT TRANSPORTATION LLC, FIRST STUDENT, MCCONKEY TRANSPORTATION, INC, RPM TRANSIT, INC. AND SCU BUS LINES, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve contracts for construction testing services R-25-7-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH ECS SOUTHEAST, LLC AND UES PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS 19, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION TESTING SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve construction contract with Merit Construction for Sterchi Elementary R-25-7-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MERIT CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,587,000.00 FOR ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS TO STERCHI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve Turnitin, LLC agreement for plagiarism checks R-25-7-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MASTER REGISTRATION AGREEMENT, DATA PROCESSING AGREEMENT, AND SERVICE TERMS WITH TURNITIN, LLC FOR WEST HIGH SCHOOL’S LICENSE TO A SUITE OF PROPRIETARY SOLUTIONS TO RUN PLAGIARISM CHECKS DURING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $6,327.86 Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve terms of service/license agreement for student instruction products R-25-7-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PRODUCT TERMS OF SERVICE AND END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH LIMINEX, INC. DBA GOGUARDIAN AND PEAR DECK LEARNING FOR WEST HIGH SCHOOL’S LICENSE TO STUDENT INSTRUCTION PRODUCTS DURING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $9,264.00 Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve program agreement with Array Education, Inc. for professional development R-25-7-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH ARRAY EDUCATION, INC. AND ITS TEACH LIKE A CHAMPION PROGRAM FOR A TWO-DAY IN-PERSON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR MAYNARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT A COST OF $32,500.00 Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve agreement with Best Choice Roofing for facility roof replacement R-25-7-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BEST CHOICE ROOFING FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF ON THE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL HITTING FACILITY AT HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY AT A COST OF $9,504.25 Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve agreements with Biltmore for Gibbs Middle School field trip R-25-7-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH BILTMORE FOR GIBBS MIDDE SCHOOL’S 6TH GRADE FIELD TRIP TO BILTMORE ESTATE ON OCTOBER 16, 2025 AT A COST OF $8,645.19 Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve MOU with Ford Next Generation Learning for high school pathways R-25-7-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH FORD NEXT GENERATION LEARNING FOR PHASE 5, YEAR 2 OF THE FORD NEXT GENERATION LEARNING ROADMAP TO ASSIST HIGH SCHOOLS WITH DEVELOPING PATHWAYS TO INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS AND DEGREE CREDENTIALS AT A COST OF $66,420.00 Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve cloud solutions contract with Carahsoft Technology Corporation R-25-7-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE USE OF STATE OF TENNESSEE NASPO CLOUD SOLUTIONS CONTRACT 67955 WITH CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION FOR PURCHASE OF USER LICENSES FOR SALESFORCE EDUCATION CLOUD UNLIMITED EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR TRAINING, AND SUPPORT FOR PARTNER MANAGEMENT FOR THE 865 ACADEMIES AT A COST OF $62,803.55 Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve ACT test terms and conditions with ACT Education Corporation R-25-7-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING ACT TEST TERMS AND CONDITIONS WITH ACT EDUCATION CORPORATION FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE PREACT FOR 8TH, 9TH, AND 10TH GRADE STUDENTS DURING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $17.50 PER STUDENT Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve professional services agreement with Teach for America for tutoring program R-25-7-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EDUCATION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TEACH FOR AMERICA FOR THE IGNITE TUTORING PROGRAM AT BONNY KATE, DOGWOOD, MOORELAND HEIGHTS, MOUNT OLIVE, NEW HOPEWELL, AND SOUTH KNOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $12,000.00 Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve subscription agreement renewal for bus transportation safety training R-25-7-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH VERTICAL ALLIANCE GROUP, INC. FOR COMPANY-LICENSED ACCESS TO THE INFINIT-I WORKFORCE SYSTEM BUS TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ONLINE TRAINING MODULE FOR THE TERM OF JULY 29, 2025 THROUGH JULY 28, 2026 AT A COST OF $8,962.50 Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve construction contract for Bluegrass Lake pump station R-25-7-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH _______ IN THE AMOUNT OF $________ FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PUMP STATION AND ASSOCIATED WORK TO PROACTIVELY MANAGE THE ELEVATION OF BLUEGRASS LAKE TO PREVENT FUTURE FLOODING EVENTS Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Jul 28, 2025

Approve bylaws for Parks and Recreation Advisory Board R-25-7-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE BYLAWS GOVERNING THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Jul 28, 2025

Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2025

Approve Priyanka Patel rezoning from OB Office to CA General Business RZ-25-7-107 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Priyanka Patel for rezoning from OB Office, Medical and Related Services to CA General Business as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 8535 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 062 21101 (partial). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-I-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2025

Approve Graham Corp. rezoning to revise curb cut condition RZ-25-7-106 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Graham Corporation to revise the curb cut condition as noted in the staff report because the property boundary has changed since the condition took effect as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 504 and 520 West Emory Road, Parcel ID 056 12301, 12201. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-F-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2025

Approve Daniel Bruce Crowe rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential RZ-25-7-105 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Daniel Bruce Crowe for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 1515 and 1517 Cunningham Road, Parcel ID 047EA02301, 024. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-A-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2025

Approve 1222 Development, LLC rezoning from I Industrial to OB and PR RZ-25-7-104 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of 1222 Development, LLC for rezoning from I Industrial to OB Office, Medical and Related Services in the CMU Corridor Mixed-Use place type and PR Planned Residential with up to 9 dwelling units per acre in the SR Suburban Residential place type subject to 3 conditions as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 8007 Ball Camp Pike, Parcel ID 091 206. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-H-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2025

Approve Ty Calvin Herrell rezoning from Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential RZ-25-7-103 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Ty Calvin Herrell for rezoning from Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential subject to 1 condition as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 0 Cate Road, Parcel ID 066 08704. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-G-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2025

Approve John Julies rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential RZ-25-7-102 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of John Julies for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 1307 Mourfield Road, Parcel ID 144 04006. (5th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-B-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2025

Approve Sam Hargrove rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential RZ-25-7-101 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Sam Hargrove for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 1412 Chert Pit Road, Parcel ID 105 114. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-J-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2025

Approve minutes from June 16, 2025 meeting Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on June 16, 2025

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2025

Defer zoning rezoning requests for Nils Hay (Item 8) and Brad Pruitt (Item 10) Amendments to the agenda to defer the following items to the August 2025 meeting: Item #8 - Request of Nils Hay for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential, property located at 4925 East Emory Road, Parcel ID 029 030, (7th Commission District); and Item #10 - Request of Brad Pruitt for rezoning from A Agricultural to PC Planned Commercial, property located at 0 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 072 002 (part of). (8th Commission District).

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Ordinance on First Reading: "Fluoride Prohibition" in Knox County Code. O-25-6-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 38, TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE IX, ENTITLED "FLUORIDE PROHIBITION." (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 38, ARTICLE IX, ESTABLISHING SEC. 28-301) (FIRST READING) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve Private Chapter No. 6 (SB 1434) to repeal acts relative to TTCDA. R-25-6-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING PRIVATE CHAPTER NO. 6, WHICH IS SENATE BILL NO. 1434 OF THE 114TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO REPEAL CHAPTER 148 OF THE PRIVATE ACTS OF 1983, AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 229 OF THE PRIVATE ACTS OF 1984 AND CHAPTER 9 OF THE PRIVATE ACTS OF 2011, AND ANY OTHER ACTS AMENDATORY THERETO, RELATIVE TO THE TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TTCDA). Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Appoint Sharon Smith to Knox County Library Advisory Board. R-25-6-114 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING SHARON SMITH (DISTRICT 7 SEAT) TO THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2028) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Appoint Angie Goethert to Knox County Library Advisory Board. R-25-6-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING ANGIE GOETHERT (DISTRICT 3 SEAT) TO THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2028) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Appoint Snowden and McGinley to Knox County Air Pollution Control Board. R-25-6-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING JIM SNOWDEN (NOMINEE OF THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR OF AN OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE OF KNOX COUNTY) AND DAVID MCGINLEY (NOMINEE OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE MAYOR OF AN OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE) TO SERVE ON THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD. (TERMS EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2029) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve 213 Notary Public Applications. Notary Public Applications

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $907,523.49. Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $907,523.49.

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve closure of unnamed right-of-way (original Hoyle Beals Drive alignment). Consideration of the closure of an unnamed Right-of-Way that was the original alignment of Hoyle Beals Drive, situated between Middlebrook Pike and the relocated Hoyle Beals Drive, Commission District 6.

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Accept new county roads: Avian Forest Ln, Janet Mae Dr, Joy Denise Ln. Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads: A. Avian Forest Lane located in Avian Forest Units 1 & 2, District 7. B. Janet Mae Drive located in Avian Forest Unit 1, District 7. C. Joy Denise Lane located in Avian Forest Units 1 & 2, District 7.

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve minutes of previous meeting. Consideration of the approval of minutes of previous meeting.

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Recognize July as Parks and Recreation Month in Knox County. R-25-6-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING JULY AS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH IN KNOX COUNTY. Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve contract with Analyze Pathology, Inc. for pathology laboratory services. R-25-6-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ANALYZE PATHOLOGY, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF PATHOLOGY LABORATORY SERVICES. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve grant contract for Safe Baby Court in Knox County Juvenile Court. R-25-6-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $585,000.00 ($195,000.00 PER YEAR FOR FY26, FY27 AND FY28) WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE AN EVIDENCE-BASED SAFE BABY COURT IN KNOX COUNTY FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2028. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve Amendment 2 to VOCA Victim Coordinator grant contract. R-25-6-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) VICTIM COORDINATOR POSITION FOR THE KNOX COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $65,000.00 AND EXTENDS THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2026. (REQUIRES A MATCH OF $13,000.00 TO BE PROVIDED BY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve contract with Tip Top Tree Care for tree removal services on Beaver Creek. R-25-6-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH TIP TOP TREE CARE, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF TREE REMOVAL SERVICES NEEDED ON BEAVER CREEK. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Grant in Aid funds. R-25-6-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $196,900.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF GRANT IN AID FUNDS FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for TB control and prevention. R-25-6-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $806,200.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL AND PREVENTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2025

Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Electronic Lab Interface. R-25-6-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $80,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC LAB ORDER AND LAB RESULT INTERFACE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Every recorded decision