Apply for ARISE grant to improve two city parks

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant in an amount up to $710,857.00 from the Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) in order to make improvements to Gov. Ned McWherter Park and Suttree Landing Park. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

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On February 3, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Apply for ARISE grant to improve two city parks” by a vote of 9–0.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Doug Lloyd

Topics: Parks & community

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The vote as recorded

Aye · 9

Karyn Adams District 1 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 Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C

The figure in this motion

$710,857

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Public forum

The clerk’s minutes note 11 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 3 February 2026 meeting — page 12

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