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Every recorded decision

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

Filtered · year 2026

90.8%

Unanimity rate — 3802 of 4185 adopted motions in the published minutes

Excludes 13 motions not yet published.

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  • unanimous3802
  • split306
  • failed109
  • deferred249
  • withdrawn72

Most no votes on adopted motions

Meeting Agenda item Disposition Tally Badges
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
Discussion: March Madness
Deferred 6-4-1-0
Split Deferred
May 18, 2026
Ordinance on second reading: Merit System Board qualifications O-25-8-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2, Section 42-53, “Merit System Board of Directors”, to revise in Subsection (C) the qualifications for members of the Merit System Board to be eligible to serve if he/she has not previously been employed by the Sheriff’s Office within the five (5) years instead of ten (10) years preceding his/her appointment and to remove the requirement that person is not eligible to serve on the Merit System Board if any member of the person’s family is or becomes employed by the Knoxville Police Department (amending Ordinance O-90-9-111, adopted September 10, 1990; Ordinance O-91-8-114, adopted November 25, 1991; Ordinance O-95-4-101, adopted April 24, 1995; Ordinance O-19-1-101, adopted February 25, 2019; and Ordinance O-22-6-103, adopted July 25, 2022) – (SECOND READING) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Deferred 6-4-1-0
Split Deferred
May 18, 2026
Ordinance on second reading: Right to self-defense on county property O-26-4-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating Section 2-885 of Article XI of Chapter 2 of the Knox County Code, entitled “Recognition of Right to Self-Defense on Knox County Owned Property” (establishing Section 2-885 of the Knox County Code, previously reserved) – (SECOND READING) Public safety Item history →
Failed 5-4-1-1
Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 1
May 18, 2026
Ordinance on second reading: Hotel occupancy tax disbursement O-26-4-102 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 58, Article III, Section 58-92 regarding Disbursement of County Funds levied through the Hotel Occupancy Tax (amending Ordinance O-91-11-101, adopted January 27, 1992 and Ordinance O-02-6-102, adopted July 22, 2002 – (SECOND READING) Budget & taxes Item history →
Failed 5-3-2-1
Split Failed
May 18, 2026
Ordinance on second reading: County funds and budget procedures O-26-4-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 4, regarding Receipt and Disbursement of County Funds and Budget Procedures for Defined Service Contracts (establishing Section 2-558, previously reserved) – (SECOND READING) Budget & taxes Item history →
Failed 5-3-2-1
Split Failed
May 18, 2026
Ordinance on first reading: Housing market manipulation by investors O-26-5-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 53, “Real Property,” to add a new Article II entitled “Housing,” for the purpose of prohibiting housing market manipulation by large institutional investors; restricting the purchase of single-family homes for rental purposes by certain business entities; establishing enforcement mechanisms; and for other purposes (amending Knox County Code, Chapter 53, establishing Article II, previously reserved) – (FIRST READING) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
May 18, 2026
Request Planning Commission to amend zoning for data centers R-26-5-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to recommend amendments to the Knox County Zoning Ordinance to define and add specific requirements for Data Centers and Data Center Accessory Uses Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-1-1
May 18, 2026
Amend Knox County Sheriff's Office Merit System Rules Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Employees’ Merit System Rules and Regulations, Subsection 3.1.b.6. Structure and Qualifications, to provide for members of the Merit System Board to be eligible to serve if he/she has not previously been employed by the Sheriff’s Office within the five (5) years instead of ten (10) years preceding his/her appointment and to remove the requirement that a person is not eligible to serve on the Merit System Board if any member of the person’s family is or becomes employed by the Knoxville Police Department - R-26-5-903
Deferred 6-4-1-0
Split Deferred
May 18, 2026
Amend Commission Rules to define "Presentations" R-26-5-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule VI, Section E, “Honorary Resolutions, Proclamations, Discussion Items, Ordinance and Resolutions,” to include a definition of “Presentations” for legislative agendas Item history →
Adopted 7-3-0-1
Split
May 18, 2026
Approve KUB utility easement for Forks of the River Park R-26-5-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement Agreement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) to grant KUB the necessary easements on one tract for underground and above-ground utilities at 5428 Strawberry Plains Pike (Forks of the River Park) at a cost of $55,216.00 Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Deferred 6-4-1-0
Split Deferred
May 18, 2026
Approve permanent utility easement for Concord Marina Waterline Extension Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a permanent utility easement for the First Utility District Concord Marina Waterline Extension - R-26-5-403
Deferred 6-4-1-0
Split Deferred
May 18, 2026
Approve construction contract for Sheriff's Office Tactical Driving Course R-26-5-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with D.R. Phillips, LLC in the amount of $361,710.36 for the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Driving Course - Phase 1 Item history →
Adopted 8-2-0-1
Split
May 18, 2026
Confirm appointments to East TN Regional Juvenile Service Center Advisory Board R-26-5-113 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the appointments of seven (7) members to the East Tennessee Regional Juvenile Service Center Advisory Board, as follows: Michael Smith (citizen of Knox County appointed by Mayor), Ashley Ellis (Health Department representative appointed by Mayor), April Snell (professional expert in juvenile mental health appointed by Juvenile Court Judge), Teresa Parker (professional expert in juvenile social services appointed by Juvenile Court Judge), Katheryn Ogle (professional expert in juvenile legal systems appointed by Juvenile Court Judge), Adam Moncier (citizen of Knox County appointed by Juvenile Court Judge), and a Knox County Commissioner appointed by Commission Chair Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-1-1
May 18, 2026
Accept resignation and confirm appointment to Planning Commission R-26-5-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Katie Overton from the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission and confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nomination of Wala Habiby for appointment to complete the unfulfilled term of Katie Overton on the Planning Commission which term expires June 30, 2027 Item history →
Adopted 6-2-2-1
Split
May 18, 2026
Confirm nominations to Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission R-26-5-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nominations of John Huber, Nancy Barger and Richard Levenson for reappointment and Sarah Harris for appointment to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission (terms expire June 30, 2030) Item history →
Adopted 7-2-1-1
Split
May 18, 2026
Approve 125 Notary Public Applications 125 Notary Public Applications received.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 18, 2026
Approve minutes from previous meeting Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on April 27, 2026 (Regular Session)
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 18, 2026
Honor West High School Men's Lacrosse Team R-26-5-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the West High School Men’s Lacrosse Team for winning the 2026 TSSAA Class A State Championship Schools 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
Approve VOCA grant contract for Victim Witness Coordinator R-26-5-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 for the purpose of funding a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Witness Coordinator Position for the Knox County District Attorney’s Office for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 (requires a match of $13,000.00 to be provided by the State of Tennessee) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 18, 2026
Approve grant contract for Knox Recovery Court and Veterans Treatment Court R-26-5-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $330,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the continued operation of the Knox Recovery Court and Knox County Veterans Treatment Court for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 (no local match required) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 18, 2026
Approve contract renewal with Avertest, LLC dba Averhealth for drug/alcohol testing R-26-5-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract renewal with Avertest, LLC dba Averhealth in the amount of $150,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) using Fiscal Year 2027 excess fees from the Knox County Criminal Court Clerk’s Office for the provision of drug and alcohol testing services for Knox County Criminal Court Clerk Services, including General Sessions Criminal Division (Division I - Division V) and Criminal Court Division I - Division III); Knox County Specialized Court, including Knox County Mental Health Court, Recovery Court, and Veterans’ Treatment Courts; and Knox County Probation Services Public safety Item history →
Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 18, 2026
Approve amendment to grant contract with TN Dept. Human Services for child care audits R-26-5-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Two to a Grant Contract with Tennessee Department of Human Services for the provision of licensed child care agency immunization record audits, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $78,072.50 for a total amount of $234,217.50 and extends the term to end on September 30, 2027 (no application or local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 18, 2026
Approve contract for waste tire hauling services R-26-5-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Competitive Edge Refurbishing for the provision of waste tire hauling services to collect discarded tires from Knox County Convenience Centers and other facilities as needed Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 18, 2026
Approve contracts for industrial lubricant services R-26-5-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Dilmar Oil Company, Inc. and Hunter Oil Company, Inc. for industrial lubricant services for the Knox County Fleet Services Center as needed Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 18, 2026
Approve utility easement agreement with KUB for gas line R-26-5-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement Agreement with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) in the amount of $3,500.00 for property located at 0 Bridgewater Road for installation of a gas line Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 18, 2026
Approve joint funding agreement with U.S. Geological Survey for stream gaging R-26-5-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Joint Funding Agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey in the amount of $73,790.00 with $46,690.00 provided by Knox County and $27,100.00 provided by the U.S. Geological Survey for the operation of stream gaging stations in Knox County for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 18, 2026
Approve donation of a 2000 Chevrolet Pickup R-26-5-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a donation of a 2000 Chevrolet Pickup to be utilized by the KCSO facilities department Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 18, 2026
Approve construction contract for Sheriff's Office Tactical Driving Course R-26-5-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with D.R. Phillips, LLC in the amount of $361,710.36 for the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Driving Course - Phase 1 Public safety Item history →
Adopted 8-2-0-1
Split
May 18, 2026
Accept resignation and approve appointment to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board R-26-5-114 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Chad Culver from the Knox County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and approving the Knox County Mayor’s recommendation of Parker Medley for appointment to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Culver on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (term expires December 31, 2027) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 18, 2026
Accept resignation and confirm appointment to Planning Commission R-26-5-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Katie Overton from the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission and confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nomination of Wala Habiby for appointment to complete the unfulfilled term of Katie Overton on the Planning Commission which term expires June 30, 2027 Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 6-2-2-1
Split
May 18, 2026
Confirm nominations to Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission R-26-5-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nominations of John Huber, Nancy Barger and Richard Levenson for reappointment and Sarah Harris for appointment to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission (terms expire June 30, 2030) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 7-2-1-1
Split
May 18, 2026
Confirm nominations to Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission R-26-5-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nominations of John Huber, Nancy Barger and Richard Levenson for reappointment and Sarah Harris for appointment to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission (terms expire June 30, 2030) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Failed 3-7-0-1
Split Failed
May 18, 2026
Confirm reappointments to Visit Knoxville Board of Directors R-26-5-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s reappointments of Joseph Mack and Chris Ooten to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors (terms expire June 30, 2029) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 18, 2026
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-26-5-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds and donations for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $67,442.50 Schools 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 18, 2026
Budget Amendments
Adopted 6-4-1-0
Split
May 18, 2026
Budget Amendments
Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
May 18, 2026
Line Item Transfers
Adopted 6-4-1-0
Split
May 18, 2026
Line Item Transfers
Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
May 18, 2026 Approve KUB utility easement for Forks of the River Park R-26-5-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement Agreement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) to grant KUB the necessary easements on one tract for underground and above-ground utilities at 5428 Strawberry Plains Pike (Forks of the River Park) at a cost of $55,216.00 Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 6-4-1-0
Split Consent
May 18, 2026 Honor West High School Men's Lacrosse Team R-26-5-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the West High School Men’s Lacrosse Team for winning the 2026 TSSAA Class A State Championship Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 6-4-1-0
Split Consent
May 18, 2026 Approve KUB utility easement for Forks of the River Park R-26-5-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement Agreement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) to grant KUB the necessary easements on one tract for underground and above-ground utilities at 5428 Strawberry Plains Pike (Forks of the River Park) at a cost of $55,216.00 Roads & infrastructure Item history → Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Deferred —
Deferred Consent
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 1515 Tipton Station Road (Shown) 4-J-26-RZ — Consideration of the request of Linda Shown for rezoning from A Agricultural to CN Neighborhood Commercial. Property located at 1515 Tipton Station Road, Parcel ID 137 059 (partial). (9th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-2-0-1
Split
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 on East Emory Road (CPR) 4-M-26-RZ — Consideration of the request of CPR for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5.1 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 2910, 2916 and 2920 East Emory Road, Parcel ID 038 035, 036, 03601. (7th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-2-0-1
Split
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 768 South Gallaher View Road (Efremenko) 4-U-26-RZ — Consideration of the request of Natalia Efremenko for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Property located at 768 South Gallaher View Road, Parcel ID 133 01801. (4th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
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
Adjourn the meeting. Motion to adjourn the meeting
Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Apr 27, 2026
Create Knox County Code re: Data Centers. O-26-4-104 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating Art. III of Chapter 26 of the Knox County Code, entitled "Data Centers," to define, add specific requirements, and provide limitations for Data Centers and Data Center Accessory Uses. Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred —
Deferred
Apr 27, 2026
Create Knox County Code Sec. 2-885 re: Right to Self-Defense (First Reading). O-26-4-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating Section 2-885 of Article XI of Chapter 2 of the Knox County Code, entitled "Recognition of Right to Self-Defense on Knox County Owned Property". (Establishing Section 2-885 of the Knox County Code, previously reserved) (First Reading) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Apr 27, 2026
Amend Knox County Code re: Disbursement of Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds (First Reading). O-26-4-102 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 58, Article III, Section 58-92 regarding Disbursement of County Funds levied through the Hotel Occupancy Tax. (Amends Ordinance Number O-91-11-101, adopted January 27, 1992 and Ordinance Number O-02-6-102, adopted July 22, 2002) (First Reading) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 8-2-1-0
Split
Apr 27, 2026
Amend Knox County Code re: Receipt/Disbursement of Funds for Service Contracts (First Reading). O-26-4-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 4, regarding Receipt and Disbursement of County Funds and Budget Procedures for Defined Service Contracts. (Establishing Section 2-558, previously reserved) (First Reading) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 8-2-1-0
Split
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 →
Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Apr 27, 2026
Designate Sheriff's Victims Assistance Fund for Bridge to Safety Program. R-26-4-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, designating the Knox County Sheriff's Victims Assistance Fund to receive the Victims Assistance Assessment Monies to Support the Knox County Bridge To Safety Program. Item history →
Adopted —
Apr 27, 2026
Accept federal funds for CDBG & HOME programs and approve 2026 Action Plan. R-26-4-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) authorizing the acceptance of federal funds in the estimated amount of $1,187,886.00 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and $438,318.43 for the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) program for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 and 2) approving Knox County's 2026 Annual Action Plan to identify activities Knox County will undertake during the program year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 using federal funds granted to Knox County by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address priority needs in housing and community services in furtherance of the CDBG and HOME Programs. (No Local Match Required) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
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 Budget Amendments totaling $8,699,300.67. Budget Amendments - Total amount of $8,699,300.67
Adopted 10-0-1-0
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
Consider closure of Wye Way Lane terminus. Consideration of the closure of a portion of the Wye Way Lane terminus located north of River Oak Drive, Commission District 9.
Deferred —
Deferred
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
Designate Sheriff's Victims Assistance Fund for Bridge to Safety Program. R-26-4-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, designating the Knox County Sheriff's Victims Assistance Fund to receive the Victims Assistance Assessment monies to support the Knox County Bridge To Safety Program. Public safety Item history →
Deferred 6-5-0-0
Split Deferred
Apr 27, 2026
Designate Sheriff's Victims Assistance Fund for Bridge to Safety Program. R-26-4-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, designating the Knox County Sheriff's Victims Assistance Fund to receive the Victims Assistance Assessment monies to support the Knox County Bridge To Safety Program. Public safety Item history →
Adopted —
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

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