Rezone 140 W. Baxter Ave from RN-4 to C-G-2

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 140 W. Baxter Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to C-G-2 (General Commercial) district, James Ackerson, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-H-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

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On October 28, 2025, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Rezone 140 W. Baxter Ave from RN-4 to C-G-2” by a vote of 7–0.

Unanimous Adopted 7-0-0-2

Motion to approve the ordinance on second reading

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider

Topics: Zoning & land use

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The vote as recorded

Aye · 7

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

Absent · 2

Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C Gwen McKenzie District 6

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This vote is part of land-use case 9-H-25-RZ →

Decided under item O-137-2025 — Rezone 140 W. Baxter Ave from RN-4 to C-G-2

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

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Minutes of the 28 October 2025 meeting — page 5

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