City Council · June 23, 2026

Ordinance to close southern portion of E Oklahoma Avenue

An Ordinance to close a southern portion of E Oklahoma Avenue as it abuts property at 510 E Oklahoma Avenue, Glen Oak Missionary Baptist Church, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 4). (Requested by Engineering Department)

On June 23, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Ordinance to close southern portion of E Oklahoma Avenue” by a vote of 8–0.

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

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Moved by Matthew DeBardelaben · seconded by Charles Thomas

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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

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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 12

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