City Council · August 19, 2025

Authorize agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for Magnolia Ave property

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for the development of certain real property located on the south side of Magnolia Avenue bounded by Beaman Street, Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, and Alice Street in order to serve youth and families throughout east Knoxville and the broader community by providing educational enrichment, sports, wellness and other activities. (Requested by Administration)

On August 19, 2025, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Authorize agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for Magnolia Ave property” by a vote of 9–0.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Part of Magnolia Avenue

Postpone the resolution for two weeks

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Charles Thomas

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Aye · 9

Charles Thomas District 5 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Debbie Helsley At-Large Seat B Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C Tommy Smith District 1 Andrew Roberto District 2 Seema Singh District 3 Lauren Rider District 4 Gwen McKenzie District 6

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

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Minutes of the 19 August 2025 meeting — page 15

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