Authorize agreement with Legends Global for venue management

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Legends Global for full service management of the Knoxville Convention Center, World's Fair Exhibition Hall, and Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, at an annual cost up to $905,000.00, plus approved CPI adjustments. (Council District 6) (Requested by Operations)

See this item across every meeting →

On June 23, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Authorize agreement with Legends Global for venue management” by a vote of 8–0.

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Move to approve the resolution

Moved by Denzel Grant · seconded by Charles Thomas

Topics: Contracts & purchasing

Sign in to follow

The vote as recorded

Aye · 8

Karyn Adams District 1 Nathan Honeycutt District 2 Doug Lloyd District 3 Matthew DeBardelaben District 4 Charles Thomas District 5 Denzel Grant District 6 Debbie Helsley At-Large Seat B Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C

Absent · 1

Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A

The figure in this motion

$905,000

All spending approved by this body →

Public forum

The clerk’s minutes note 3 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

A sign-up count from the minutes — not a measure of overall public opinion.

Minutes of the 23 June 2026 meeting — page 10

Share & embed

Link

Embed code

<iframe src="https://civicseat.com/embed/decisions/25498" width="600" height="340" style="border:1px solid #ccd6e6;border-radius:8px;max-width:100%;" title="Authorize agreement with Legends Global for venue management — City of Knoxville, TN City Council, June 23, 2026 — CivicSeat" loading="lazy"></iframe>

Or preview the card.

Report inaccurate data