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City of Knoxville · Budget season

Fiscal year 2026

July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026

Every budget & taxes decision the body made in this fiscal year, in the order it happened. Each step shows who moved it, how the body voted, and any dollar figure written into the motion — and links to that meeting and its source minutes.

What this shows — and what it doesn't. This is the sequence of published motions carrying the budget & taxes topic whose meeting fell in this fiscal year (City of Knoxville's runs July 1 – June 30). It is not the county budget document, not actual money spent, and not a complete account of budget deliberations. Movers, votes, and dollar amounts are copied from the record; nothing is inferred. Amounts sum only across adopted motions.

Excludes 114 motions not yet published. Contested and deferred votes publish only after review, so this arc can run short until the queue clears.

60

budget decisions on the record

60

adopted

$101,657,796.59

written into adopted motions across 58 figures

  1. July 8, 2025 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met on July 8, 2025, approving several ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions included rezoning properties, amending agreements for traffic management and special event services, and accepting grant funds for emergency preparedness and equipment. The council also approved appointments to various authorities and task forces.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  2. July 22, 2025 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met on July 22, 2025, approving several ordinances related to zoning changes and land use. They also accepted multiple grant extensions and new grant applications for transit improvements, totaling millions of dollars. The council confirmed an appointment to the Historic Zoning Commission and approved a new insurance policy for the city.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  3. August 5, 2025 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met on August 5, 2025, and approved several resolutions, including annexing two parcels of land and authorizing agreements for drainage improvements and homeless services. They also approved amendments to existing contracts for traffic management and recreation center renovations. The council also voted on various ordinances related to zoning and land use changes.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  4. August 19, 2025 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met and approved several zoning changes for various properties across the city, altering land use classifications. They also confirmed appointments to city boards and authorized agreements for infrastructure projects, including sidewalk replacements and park streambank stabilization. Additionally, the council approved agreements for a solar array installation at a recreation center and accepted proposals for excess workers' compensation insurance.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  5. September 2, 2025 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knoxville City Council met to discuss and vote on various ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions included approving ordinances related to patio use for beer permitholders, changes in blasting permit requirements, and several zoning and land use amendments affecting different city sectors. The council also approved agreements for infrastructure projects like the Liberty Street Multimodal Project and a safety improvement study, and accepted a significant donation for a fire safety education program.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  6. September 16, 2025 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met on September 16, 2025, to approve prior meeting minutes and finalize several ordinances. Key decisions included rezoning properties, amending zoning codes to align with state law, and approving various resolutions for infrastructure projects and grant applications. The council also addressed procedural changes for future meetings.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  7. September 30, 2025 meeting Source minutes (PDF)
  8. October 14, 2025 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met on October 14, 2025, approving several ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions included amending personnel classification and compensation plans, accepting grants for transportation planning, and awarding contracts for engineering services. The council also approved zoning changes for various properties and designated a portion of sales tax revenue for affordable housing.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  9. October 28, 2025 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met on October 28, 2025, approving several ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions included allocating funds to the Affordable Housing Fund, amending contracts for the Gay Street Bridge Repair Project, and accepting significant grant awards for public safety initiatives. Several zoning changes were also approved, reclassifying various properties.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  10. November 11, 2025 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met and approved minutes from a previous meeting. They also added an emergency ordinance to the agenda, which was later approved to address food insecurity by appropriating funds to The United Way of Greater Knoxville. Several reappointments to various city boards, zoning changes for multiple properties, and agreements for infrastructure and community projects were also approved.

    From the minutes

    “Vice-Mayor Smith wished Councilmember Roberto an early happy birthday.” — Vice-Mayor Smith

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  11. December 9, 2025 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met on December 9, 2025, approving amendments to the operating and capital budgets and several resolutions related to grants, contracts, and property deeds. Most of the meeting involved approving resolutions for various city projects and services, including streetscape improvements, transit grants, and governmental relations contracts. The council also approved zoning changes for several properties and a resolution to acquire property on Carnation Drive.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  12. February 3, 2026 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met to approve meeting minutes and appoint members to various city boards and committees, including the Better Building Board and the Public Arts Committee. They also approved funding for youth mental health grants, neighborhood projects, and traffic signal maintenance, totaling over $700,000 in grants for park improvements and a bike skills course. A zoning appeal regarding lot width regulations was heard and denied after public comment and council discussion.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  13. March 31, 2026 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met to approve minutes, announce events, and vote on various ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions included postponing a decision on zoning changes for properties on Bill Williams Avenue and N. Broadway, approving multiple contracts for city services including road paving and fuel supply, and accepting grant funding for public safety initiatives such as pedestrian safety and opioid abuse prevention. The council also voted on zoning changes for properties on Greenway Drive and Washington Pike.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  14. April 28, 2026 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met and approved several appointments to the Golf Course Advisory Committee. They also approved ordinances related to zoning changes and the city's annual budget and tax levies. Additionally, the council authorized agreements for Chapman Highway improvements, accepted donations for affordable housing, and approved various grants and leases for parks and historic preservation.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  15. May 12, 2026 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met to approve meeting minutes, adopt the agenda, and discuss various ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions included amending budgets, approving contracts for infrastructure projects, and re-zoning properties for development. Several public comments were heard regarding an ordinance on tobacco and vapor products.

    From the minutes

    “Councilmember Parker, Mayor Kincannon, Mr. Clabo, and Mr. Evans”
    “Councilmember Parker, Mr. Bradshaw”
    “Councilmember Adams”
    “Councilmember Parker, Ms. Butzler, Councilmember Adams”
    “Jeremy Kourvelas, Smoke Free Knoxville” — Jeremy Kourvelas
    “Michael Holtz, 4557 Twin Pines Drive” — Michael Holtz
    “Kayla Smith, 704 West Hills Road” — Kayla Smith
    “Houston Forgey, 8123 Tazewell Pike” — Houston Forgey
    “Chris Watson, 2239 Lawson Avenue” — Chris Watson
    “Paul Smith, 2201” — Paul Smith
    “Councilmember Parker, Mr. Clabo, Vice-Mayor Fugate”

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  16. May 26, 2026 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council approved the city's budget and tax ordinances for the upcoming fiscal year, impacting city services and revenue. They also voted to prohibit tobacco and vapor products in age-restricted venues after public discussion. Several zoning changes and land use plan amendments for various properties across the city were approved.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  17. June 9, 2026 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met and approved minutes from previous meetings. They confirmed several appointments to various committees, including the Police Advisory and Review Committee and the Design Review Board. Additionally, they authorized agreements for water quality improvements, stormwater studies, and event services, and approved funding for youth programs and historic preservation.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  18. June 23, 2026 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met to approve minutes, consider zoning changes, and allocate funds to various community organizations and city projects. Key decisions included approving agreements for homeless services, authorizing amendments to transportation projects to increase funding and extend deadlines, and appointing a representative to the African American Equity Restoration Task Force. The council also approved zoning changes for properties on Joyce Avenue and Hialeah Drive and an emergency ordinance distributing funds to community agencies.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

How this is built. The arc is every published motion carrying the neutral budget & taxes topic whose meeting fell in this fiscal year, ordered by meeting date. Movers, dispositions, tallies, and dollar figures are read straight from the record; amounts are copied verbatim and summed only across adopted motions. This is a view of the record, not the budget document itself. See spending approved and Methodology.