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

Feb 17, 2026
Increase allowed density on Everett Road property under PR zoning RZ-26-2-103 — Request of Smart Hospitality LLC for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 12 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 1215 Everett Road / Parcel ID 141 04114 (partial). (Planning Commission's File Number: 1-E-26-RZ) (6th Commission District) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Feb 17, 2026
Rezoning of Andes Road property from Agricultural to Low Density Residential RZ-26-2-102 — Request of Abdulrahman Qasem for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential). Property located at 1402 Andes Road / Parcel ID 105 100. (Planning Commission's File Number: 12-J-25-RZ) (3rd Commission District) Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Rezoning of Lovell Road property to Planned Commercial with Technology Overlay Request of the SH Build Group Team from CN(K) (Neighborhood Commercial) with conditions and TO (Technology Overlay) to PC (Planned Commercial) and TO (Technology Overlay). Property located at 0 Lovell Road / Parcel ID 118 01203. (Planning Commission's File Number: 12-G-25-RZ) (3rd Commission District)
Motion to defer:Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
Feb 17, 2026
Rezoning of property on Riverside Drive from RB to RP RZ-26-2-101 — Request of George Ewart for rezoning from RB (General Residential) to RP (Rural Preservation). Property located at 0 Riverside Drive / Parcel ID 095 00203. (Planning Commission's File Number: 1-B-26-RZ) (1st Commission District) Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Approval of January 20, 2026 meeting minutes Approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on January 20, 2026
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Deferred Mullins rezoning item to May 2026 agenda Amendment to the agenda to defer Item #4 – Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning 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. (Planning Commission's File Number: 12-Q-25-RZ) (3rd Commission District) to the May 2026 meeting.
Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Deferred Griffin/Clean Slate Realty rezoning item to March 2026 agenda Amendment to the agenda to defer Item #6 – Request of Kevin Griffin/Clean Slate Realty LLC for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 2.5 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 9717 Ball Camp School Road / Parcel ID 104 026. (Planning Commission's File Number: 1-D-26-RZ) (6th Commission District) to the March 2026 meeting.
Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Adjourn meeting Adjournment.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve contract amendments for Angelic Ministries and Volunteer Ministry Center R-26-1-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO CONTRACT 23-743 WITH ANGELIC MINISTRIES AND CONTRACT 23-747 WITH VOLUNTEER MINISTRY CENTER TO PROVIDE TERM OF CONTRACT EXTENSIONS (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG-CV PROGRAM FUNDS) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Jan 29, 2026
Approve Ordinance O-25-12-102 (Real Property - prohibiting discrimination) on second reading O-25-12-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CREATING CHAPTER 53 OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, ENTITLED “REAL PROPERTY,” AND SECTION 53-1, PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST UNITED STATES CITIZENS IN THE SALE OF PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY IN KNOX COUNTY (ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 53 OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) - O-25-12-102 – (SECOND READING) Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve 241 Notary Public Applications 241 Notary Public Applications received.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve Budget Amendments totaling $28,332,655.82 Budget Amendments – Total Amount of $28,332,655.82
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $1,277,494.82 Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $1,277,494.82
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Consider closure of portion of Wye Way Lane terminus Consideration of the closure of a portion of the Wye Way Lane terminus located north of River Oak Drive, District 9.
Motion to defer:Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 29, 2026
Closure of excess right-of-way from Ball Camp Pike Relocation Project Closure of the remaining excess right-of-way located west of Bailey Farm Drive, north of Schaad Road and east of Parcel 104 05201, which is an outcome of the Ball Camp Pike (Schaad Road) Relocation Project, District 6.
Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jan 29, 2026
Closure of unbuilt right-of-way off Macmont Circle Closure of unbuilt right-of-way off Macmont Circle, between Lot 1 (Block F) and Lot 12 (Block A) in Washington Heights Subdivision, District 6.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Acceptance of new county roads Acceptance of the following new county roads: A. Bogart Lane, Spring Lake Farms Subdivision, Unit 2, District 3. B. Traphill Lane, Spring Lake Farms Subdivision, Unit 2, District 3. C. Poplar Grove Lane, Boulder Point, Phase V, District 6. D. Hunters Knoll Lane, Hayden Hill 1C, District 6. E. Smoky Hill Lane, Hayden Hill 1C, District 6. F. Tallgrass Lane, Hayden Hill 1C, District 6. G. Denali Path Lane, Denali, District 6. H. Bisham Wood Lane, Saint Marc’s, District 7. I. Star Gate Drive, The Meadows at Shannon Valley, Unit 1, District 8. J. Stoneyhurst Lane, The Meadows at Shannon Valley, Units 1, 2, and 3, District 8. K. Savant Lane, The Meadows at Shannon Valley, Unit 1, District 8. L. Fox Point Lane, The Meadows at Shannon Valley, Unit 1, District 8.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve minutes from previous meetings Approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on December 8, 2025 (Public Hearing); December 8, 2025 (Special Session); and December 15, 2025 (Regular Session).
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Accept resignation of Doug Lloyd, appoint Craig Belitz to Board of Zoning Appeals R-26-1-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF DOUG LLOYD (DISTRICT 3) ON THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AND APPOINTING CRAIG BELITZ TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. LLOYD ON THE BOARD, WHICH TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 Personnel & appointments
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Reappoint Commissioners Thompson & Jay, appoint farmer and farm woman to Ag Extension Committee R-26-1-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING COMMISSIONERS ADAM THOMPSON AND LARSEN JAY AND APPOINTING A (FARMER) AND A (FARM WOMAN) TO THE AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION COMMITTEE (TERMS EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2027) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Recognize January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month R-26-1-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING JANUARY AS HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve amendment to Grant Contract with State for South Knoxville Senior Center equipment R-26-1-908 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND AGING FOR THE PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE SOUTH KNOXVILLE SENIOR CENTER, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT $8,857.00 FOR A TOTAL OF $25,857.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve amendment to Grant Contract with State for Halls Senior Center equipment R-26-1-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND AGING FOR THE PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE HALLS SENIOR CENTER, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $8,857.00 FOR A TOTAL OF $30,857.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve amendment to Grant Contract with State for West Knox Senior Center equipment R-26-1-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND AGING FOR THE PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE WEST KNOX SENIOR CENTER, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $8,857.00 FOR A TOTAL OF $18,857.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve amendment to Grant Contract with State for Corryton Senior Center equipment R-26-1-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND AGING FOR THE PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE CORRYTON SENIOR CENTER, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $8,857.00 FOR A TOTAL OF $33,857.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve contract amendment with FirstBank for banking services and investment interest rate R-26-1-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH FIRSTBANK TO EXERCISE THE FIRST EXTENSION OF THE BANKING SERVICES CONTRACT THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2027, AND AMEND THE INVESTMENT INTEREST RATE TO THE EFFECTIVE FEDERAL FUNDS RATE MINUS TWELVE BPS (0.12%) WITH A FLOOR RATE OF 0.50%) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve grant from Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation for adaptive trail program R-26-1-703 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,000.00 FROM THE CHRISOPHER & DANA REEVE FOUNDATION FOR AN ADAPTIVE TRAIL PROGRAM (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Parks & community
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve agreement with University of Tennessee for student internships in Parks and Rec R-26-1-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE IN WHICH THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE STUDENTS WILL ENGAGE IN FIELD INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES WITH THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Parks & community
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve amendment to Wright Contracting, Inc. contract for Concord Park Fishing Pier R-26-1-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT 25-074 WITH WRIGHT CONTRACTING, INC. FOR CONCORD PARK FISHING PIER UPGRADES IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,962.00 Parks & community
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve Grant Contract with TN Dept. of Environment and Conservation for brownfield remediation R-26-1-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION FOR BROWNFIELD SITE REMEDIATION (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve contracts for solid waste equipment maintenance and repairs R-26-1-408 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH JOHN’S MOBILE REPAIR AND WELDING, INC., COOPER’S MOBILE SERVICES, LLC, AND MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT, INC. TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve SS4A Grant Agreement with USDOT/FHWA for Safe Routes to School Action Plan R-26-1-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,000.00 WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S (USDOT) FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA) TO RECEIVE A SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR AL (SS4A) GRANT FOR THE SS4A SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL ACTION PLAN FOR KNOX COUNTY (A LOCAL MATCH OF $45,000 IS REQUIRED FOR A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $225,000) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve supplement to LDA Engineering contract for Johnson Road project R-26-1-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUPPLEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,900.00 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH LDA ENGINEERING FOR ADDITIONAL WORK TO EXTEND THE SCOPE OF IMPROVEMENTS ON THE JOHNSON ROAD WIDENING AND REALIGNMENT PROJECT Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve MOU with Clear Water Partners II, G.P. for road improvements R-26-1-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CLEAR WATER PARTNERS II, G.P. FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INTERSECTION OF EAST BEAVER CREEK DRIVE AND STONE CUTTER DRIVE Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve contracts for pavement marking materials and road striping services R-26-1-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACT WITH VOLUNTEER HIGHWAY SUPPLY COMPANY INC. HIGHWAY MARKINGS INC. AND SUPERIOR PAVEMENT MARKING, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF PAVEMENT MARKING MATERIALS AND ROAD STRIPING SERVICES Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve contract with Environmental Remediation Consultants, Inc. for water quality devices R-26-1-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF WATER QUALITY TREATMENT DEVICES, AS NEEDED Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve MOU with Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for road improvements R-26-1-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH HOMESTEAD LAND HOLDINGS, LLC FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INTERSECTION OF MARIETTA CHURCH ROAD AND HARDIN VALLEY ROAD Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve contract with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP for Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge CEI services R-26-1-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH RUMMEL, KLEPPER & KAHL, LLP IN THE AMOUNT OF $569,633.10 FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING INSPECTION (CEI) SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR THE GIBBS PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-26-1-204 — 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 $242,772.00 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve Grant Acceptance Agreement with Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation for musical instruments R-26-1-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT WITH MR. HOLLAND’S OPUS FOUNDATION FOR GRANT OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS VALUED AT $38,717.00 TO WEST HIGH SCHOOL FUNDED BY THE MORGAN WALLEN FOUNDATION Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve contract with Andrea L. Ramsey for new musical work for West Valley Middle School R-26-1-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ANDREA L. RAMSEY FOR THE COMMISSIONING OF A NEW MUSICAL WORK FOR WEST VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL’S PERFORMANCE AT THE 2026 TENNESSEE MUSIC ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE IN APRIL 2026 AT A COST OF $5,000.00 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Approve Educational Services and Data Sharing Agreement with Catapult Learning, LLC R-26-1-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND DATA SHARING AGREEMENT WITH CATAPULT LEARNING, LLC FOR THE 2025-2026, 2026-2027, AND 2027- 2028 SCHOOL YEARS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A SCHOOL TURNAROUND PLAN, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COACHING FOR NORTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $125,000.00 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Amend agenda: Hear R-26-1-110 and R-26-1-111 after Honorary Resolutions Amend the agenda to hear the following items after Honorary Resolutions: Item #36 - Resolution R-26-1-110 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Commissioners Adam Thompson and Larsen Jay and appointing a (farmer) and a (farm woman) to the Agricultural Extension Committee (terms expire December 31, 2027; and Item #37 - Resolution R-26-1-111 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Doug Lloyd (District 3) on the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals and appointing Craig Belitz to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Lloyd on the Board, which term expires September 30, 2026.
Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Amend agenda: Defer R-26-1-901 to June 2026 Amend the agenda to defer the following item to the June 2026 meeting: Item #39 – Resolution R-26-1-901 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing the United States Constitution during the Nation’s 250th Anniversary.
Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Amend agenda: Defer R-26-1-904 to April 2026 Amend the agenda to defer the following item to the April 2026 meeting: Item #41 – Resolution R-26-1-904 - 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.
Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Amend agenda: Defer 3 Presentations and R-26-1-903 to Feb 2026 Amend the agenda to defer the following items to the February 2026 meeting: Item #24 - Presentation: A Christian’s Biblical View of Illegal Immigration; Item #25 - Presentation: Bridge to Safety by Mike Hammond, Criminal Court Clerk; Item #26 - Presentation: Rural Metro by Jeff Bagwell; and Item #40 - Resolution R-26-1-903 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, encouraging the Knox County Sheriff’s Office to undertake a Memorandum of Understanding for the 287(G) Task Force Model.
Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Amend agenda: Withdraw Ordinance O-26-1-101 (Data Centers) Amend the agenda to withdraw the following item: Item #42 – Ordinance O-26-1-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating Article 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 on first reading.
Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Amend agenda: Add 4 Senior Center Grant Contract Amendments (R-26-1-905 - R-26-1-908) Amendments to the agenda to add the following items: Item #18 - Resolution R-26-1-905 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging for the provision of equipment and supplies for the Corryton Senior Center, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the Grant Contract by $8,857.00 for a total of $33,857.00 (no local match required); Item #19 - Resolution R-26-1-906 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging for the provision of equipment and supplies for the West Knox Senior Center, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the Grant Contract by $8,857.00 for a total of $18,857.00 (no local match required); Item #20 – Resolution R-26-1-907 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging for the provision of equipment and supplies for the Halls Senior Center, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the Grant Contract by $8,857.00 for a total of $30,857.00 (no local match required); and Item #21 - R-26-1-908 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging for the provision of equipment and supplies for the South Knoxville Senior Center, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the Grant Contract $8,857.00 for a total of $25,857.00 (no local match required).
Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Adjourn the meeting Adjournment
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Amend zoning ordinance Article 6 on vested rights (first reading) O-25-12-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 6, revising Sections 6.10, 6.30, 6.40 and 6.50, and adding a new Section 6.90 pertaining to vested rights, following recent legislative actions and the adoption of the Knox County Comprehensive Plan (amending Ordinance O-90-9-130, adopted September 10, 1990) - First Reading Zoning & land use
Substitute motion to defer:Adopted 7-3-0-1
Split
Jan 20, 2026
Amend zoning ordinance Article 6 on vested rights (first reading) O-25-12-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 6, revising Sections 6.10, 6.30, 6.40 and 6.50, and adding a new Section 6.90 pertaining to vested rights, following recent legislative actions and the adoption of the Knox County Comprehensive Plan (amending Ordinance O-90-9-130, adopted September 10, 1990) - First Reading Zoning & land use
Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone Sevierville Pike property to Planned Residential RZ-26-1-106 — Consideration of the request of Jeffrey Young for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 7705 Sevierville Pike, Parcel ID 125 038. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 11-A-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Substitute motion:Adopted 7-3-0-1
Split
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone Sevierville Pike property to Planned Residential RZ-26-1-106 — Consideration of the request of Jeffrey Young for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 7705 Sevierville Pike, Parcel ID 125 038. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 11-A-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone John Sevier Highway property to low density residential RZ-26-1-105 — Consideration of the request of William Dale Rhoton for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Property located at 611 West Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 137 14401. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-E-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone Greenway Drive property to general business RZ-26-1-104 — Consideration of the request of Tim Wells for rezoning from I Industrial to CA General Business. Property located at 4229 Greenway Drive, Parcel ID 059JA039 (partial). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-N-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone Hammer Road property to low density residential RZ-26-1-103 — Consideration of the request of Noah Hudson for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Property located at 7309 Hammer Road, Parcel ID 072 228. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-F-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-1-1
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone Millertown Pike property to low density residential Consideration of the request of Davyd Markevych for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Property located at 0 Millertown Pike, Parcel ID 050 19702. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-A-25-RZ)
Motion to defer:Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone Western Road property to low density residential RZ-26-1-102 — Consideration of the request of David Koontz for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Property located at 2818 Western Road, Parcel ID 037 19201. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-C-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone Ball Camp Pike property to low density residential 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) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-D-25-RZ)
Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone Floyd Lane/Dutchtown Road properties to office use Consideration of the 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)
Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone Andes Road property to low density residential Consideration of the request of Abdulrahman Qasem for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Property located at 1402 Andes Road, Parcel ID 105 100. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-J-25-RZ)
Substitute motion to defer:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone Andes Road property to low density residential Consideration of the request of Abdulrahman Qasem for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Property located at 1402 Andes Road, Parcel ID 105 100. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-J-25-RZ)
Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone Lovell Road property to Planned Commercial Consideration of the request of SH Build Group Team for rezoning from CN(k) Neighborhood Commercial with conditions and TO Technology Overlay to PC Planned Commercial and TO Technology Overlay. Property located at 0 Lovell Road, Parcel ID 118 01203. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-G-25-RZ)
Motion to defer:Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone Copperwood Lane property to Planned Residential RZ-26-1-101 — Consideration of the request of David Harbin for rezoning from A Agricultural, RB General Residential, I Industrial and F Floodway to PR Planned Residential up to 12 dwelling units per acre and F Floodway. Property located at 1155 and 1161 Copperwood Lane, Parcel ID 105OC023, 02401. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 11-J-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-1-1-1
Split
Jan 20, 2026
Approve minutes from December 8, 2025 meeting Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on December 8, 2025
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Amend agenda to defer Gourley rezoning to April 2026 Amendment to the agenda to defer Item #5 - 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) (Planning Commission's file number: 12-D-25-RZ) to the April 2026 meeting
Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Amend agenda to defer Mullins rezoning to February 2026 Amendment to the agenda to defer Item #4 - 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) to the February 2026 meeting
Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
First reading of Ordinance O-25-12-102, Prohibiting Real Property Discrimination O-25-12-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CREATING CHAPTER 53 OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, ENTITLED "REAL PROPERTY," AND SECTION 53-1, PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST UNITED STATES CITIZENS IN THE SALE OR PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY IN KNOX COUNTY. (ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 53 OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) (FIRST READING) Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve 143 Notary Applications NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS: There were 143 Notary Applications. Commissioner Jay moved to approve 143 Notary Applications. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Accept new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Pepper Bush Lane located in Hayden Farms Phase 2B, District 6. B. Sawyers Valley Drive located in Hayden Farms Phase 2B, District 6. C. Emory Green Street located in Emory Green, District 6. D. Keenberg Lane located in Emory Green, District 6. E. Stewart Hill Lane located in Emory Green, District 6. F. Jonathan Creek Drive located in Emory Green, District 6. G. Hickory Reserve Road located in Reserve at Hickory Creek Unit 3, District 6. H. Bethel Hollow Drive located in Reserve at Hickory Creek Unit 3, District 6. I. Zenith Lane located in The Highlands at Copeland Unit 3, District 7. J. Solstice Drive located in The Highlands at Copeland Unit 3, District 7. K. Windmead Lane located in Village at Saddlebrook Phase 3, District 7. L. Shoregate Lane located in Villas at Timberlake Approved as Timberlake, Unit 5, District 7. M. Villa Grande Lane located in Villas at Timberlake Approved as Timberlake, Unit 5, District 7. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the above new county roads. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. Commissioner Rawls was absent from the vote. The motion carried 10-0-0-1.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve minutes from previous meeting (Nov 17, 2025) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on November 17, 2025 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on November 17, 2025. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. Commissioner Rawls was absent from the vote. The motion carried 10-0-0-1.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Appoint Gary Anders to Ethics Committee R-25-12-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF D.J. CORCORAN ON THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING GARY ANDERS TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. CORCORAN ON THE ETHICS COMMITTEE, WHICH TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2029.
Adopted 10-0-1-0
Dec 15, 2025
Appoint member to Knox County Ethics Committee R-25-12-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF D.J. CORCORAN ON THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING ( _______________ ) TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. CORCORAN ON THE ETHICS COMMITTEE, WHICH TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2029. Personnel & appointments
Adopted 10-0-1-0
Dec 15, 2025
Appoint member to Knox County Ethics Committee R-25-12-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF D.J. CORCORAN ON THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING ( _______________ ) TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. CORCORAN ON THE ETHICS COMMITTEE, WHICH TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2029. Personnel & appointments
Adopted 10-0-1-0
Dec 15, 2025
Honor One Knoxville SC for 2025 USL League One Championship R-25-12-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING AND CONGRATULATING ONE KNOXVILLE SC FOR ITS 2025 USL LEAGUE ONE CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Honor David Landes and the Keeping the David Landes Miracle Alive Blood Drive R-25-12-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING DAVID LANDES AND THE KEEPING THE DAVID LANDES MIRACLE ALIVE BLOOD DRIVE. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Honor Spencer Long, Halls High School Principal, as 2025 TN Principal of the Year R-25-12-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING SPENCER LONG, EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL AT HALLS HIGH SCHOOL, FOR BEING NAMED THE 2025 TENNESSEE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR. Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve contract amendment with US Imaging for Register of Deeds AI indexing R-25-12-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACT WITH US IMAGING, INC. FOR DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT FILE CONVERSION AND SCANNING SERVICES FOR THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE, WHICH AMENDMENT ADDS AI INDEXING SERVICES IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $50,000.00. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve agreement with HCC Life Insurance Company for Stop Loss Insurance R-25-12-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $647,746.00 WITH HCC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR STOP LOSS INSURANCE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve contract with BarberMcMurry Architects for Countywide Maintenance Facility R-25-12-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH BARBERMCMURRY ARCHITECTS LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,300.00 FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PROGRAMMING, MASTER PLANNING, AND DESIGN OF THE COUNTYWIDE MAINTENANCE FACILITY AT 2742 HANCOCK STREET. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve adoption of Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule R-25-12-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026. Parks & community
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Authorize acceptance of donation from Halls Youth Sports for Halls Community Park R-25-12-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FROM HALLS YOUTH SPORTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,100.00 FOR NEWLY INSTALLED DOWNSPOUTS FOR THE BATTING CAGE AT HALLS COMMUNITY PARK. Parks & community
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant from William T. Morris Foundation for Operation Hero's Hill R-25-12-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE WILLIAM T. MORRIS FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000.00 FOR OPERATION HERO'S HILL. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve contract amendment with Waste Connections for roll-off hauling services R-25-12-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH WASTE CONNECTIONS OF TENNESSEE, INC. FOR ROLL-OFF HAULING SERVICES TO TRANSPORT HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE, RECYCLABLES, AND BULKY WASTE FROM CONVENIENCE CENTERS. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve utility agreement for Marietta Church Roundabout project R-25-12-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY CONSTRUCTION AND RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH WATER AND SEWER RELOCATION FOR THE MARIETTA CHURCH ROUNDABOUT PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve contract with Spectra Environmental Group for used oil and hydrocarbon collection R-25-12-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SPECTRA ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE USED OIL AND HYDROCARBON COLLECTION SERVICES. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve Amendment 1 to TDOT agreement for Powell High School Greenway Project R-25-12-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO THE LOCAL AGENCY PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE POWELL HIGH SCHOOL GREENWAY PROJECT, WHICH AMENDMENT UPDATES THE SCOPE OF WORK BY SLIGHTLY MODIFYING THE COURSE OF THE GREENWAY AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve agreement with Robert G. Campbell & Assoc. for driver training facility engineering R-25-12-304 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT G. CAMPBELL & ASSOC., L.P. IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,200.00 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES AT THE DRIVER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FACILITY LOCATED ON FOOTE MINERAL ROAD. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve grant agreement for mental health transportation R-25-12-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT - DIRECT APPROPRIATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $575,059.88 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS FOR THE PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH TRANSPORTATION. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve grant contract for training equipment with TN Corrections Institute R-25-12-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,598.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE CORRECTIONS INSTITUTE FOR THE PROVISION OF TRAINING EQUIPMENT. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Authorize acceptance of donation from Knoxville Wholesale Furniture for Employee Assistance Fund R-25-12-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.00 FROM KNOXVILLE WHOLESALE FURNITURE FOR THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE FUND. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant from National Endowment for Arts for Children's Festival of Reading R-25-12-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS IN SUPPORT OF THE 2026 CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL OF READING. (REQUIRES A 1:1 MATCH) Parks & community
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve appointments to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board R-25-12-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD, AS FOLLOWS: DR. BECKY BOWLING, CHAD CULVER, MATTHEW KELLOGG, AMBER PARKER, MARILYNN CHILDRESS, SHERYL ELY, CAROL EVANS, CHRISTINA MAZER, MICHAEL LEMARBE, CHERYL HILL (HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE), CARLY PEARSON (KNOX COUNTY ADA REPRESENTATIVE), BRYAN BROWN (KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS REPRESENTATIVE), AMY BROOKS (KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING REPRESENTATIVE), AND COMMISSIONER KIM FRAZIER. (ESTABLISHES STAGGERED TERMS EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2027 OR DECEMBER 31, 2029 AND THE COMMISSIONER SERVES A TERM TO COINCIDE WITH TERM OF OFFICE) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Confirm appointments to Emergency Communications District Board R-25-12-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF TIFFANY MARTIN AND REAPPOINTMENT OF BRIAN GARD TO THE KNOX COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (TERMS EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2030) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-25-12-205 — 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 $45,900.00. Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve receipt of TN Dept of Education grant for Northwest Middle School R-25-12-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL TURNAROUND PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000.00 DESIGNATED FOR USE AT NORTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL. Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve design contract with Smee + Busby Architects for West High School Vestibule Project R-25-12-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN CONTRACT WITH SMEE + BUSBY ARCHITECTS, P.C. FOR THE WEST HIGH SCHOOL VESTIBULE PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,500.00. Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve Institutional Participation Agreement with JSTOR for L&N STEM Academy R-25-12-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INSTITUTIONAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH JSTOR FOR L&N STEM ACADEMY'S LICENSED ACCESS TO JSTOR'S SECONDARY SCHOOL DIGITAL LIBRARY COLLECTION AND RESEARCH PLATFORM AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $1,561.00 FOR ONE (1) YEAR, WHICH MAY BE RENEWED. Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve consulting and license agreement for Project SEARCH® program R-25-12-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSULTING SERVICES AND LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, AN OHIO NONPROFIT CORPORATION, FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT SEARCH® PROGRAM AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $350.00. Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Hear items #1-23 as a consent calendar AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Thompson moved to hear the following items as a consent calendar at this time: Item #1, Item #2, Item #3, Item #4, Item #5, Item #6, Item #7, Item #8, Item #9, Item #10, Item #11, Item #12, Item #13, Item #14, Item #15, Item #16, Item #17, Item #18, Item #19, Item #20, Item #21, Item #22, and Item #23. Commissioner Rawls seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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