Amend Zoning Code to add Historic Overlay to 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville Zoning Code to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, and to adopt the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation as the district's relevant design guidelines, Jennifer Bradley, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-G-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

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On April 28, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Amend Zoning Code to add Historic Overlay to 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive” by a vote of 8–0.

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Charles Thomas

Topics: Zoning & land use

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The vote as recorded

Aye · 8

Karyn Adams District 1 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 Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C

Recused · 1

Nathan Honeycutt District 2

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The clerk’s minutes note 1 speaker at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 28 April 2026 meeting — page 6

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