Approve MOU with Sports Authority for golf course modernization

A Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Knoxville, Knox County, and the Knoxville/Knox County Sports Authority, authorizing the Sports Authority to explore partnership opportunities to modernize the Knoxville Municipal Golf Course site. (Council District 3) (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

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On August 18, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Approve MOU with Sports Authority for golf course modernization” by a vote of 7–1.

Split Adopted 7-1-0-1

Motion to approve

Moved by Doug Lloyd · seconded by Charles Thomas

Topics: Parks & community

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The vote as recorded

Aye · 7

Karyn Adams District 1 Nathan Honeycutt District 2 Doug Lloyd District 3 Matthew DeBardelaben District 4 Charles Thomas District 5 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Debbie Helsley At-Large Seat B

Absent · 1

Denzel Grant District 6

No · 1

Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C

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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 18 August 2026 meeting — page 9

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