Authorize agreement for Pedestrian Road Safety Initiative on Sutherland Ave

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation to participate in the Pedestrian Road Safety Initiative for pedestrian improvements on Sutherland Avenue between Longview Road and Hollywood Road for an estimated project cost of $300,000.00 with the City funding $30,000.00. (Council Districts 2 and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department)

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On July 7, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Authorize agreement for Pedestrian Road Safety Initiative on Sutherland Ave” by a vote of 7–0.

Unanimous Adopted 7-0-0-2

Part of Sutherland Avenue

move to approve the resolution

Moved by Denzel Grant · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Topics: Roads & infrastructure

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The vote as recorded

Absent · 2

Karyn Adams District 1 Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C

Aye · 7

Nathan Honeycutt District 2 Doug Lloyd District 3 Matthew DeBardelaben District 4 Charles Thomas District 5 Denzel Grant District 6 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Debbie Helsley At-Large Seat B

The figures in this motion

$300,000
$30,000

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Public forum

The clerk’s minutes note 2 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 7 July 2026 meeting — page 6

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