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Regular meeting — July 8, 2025

On July 8, 2025, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 25 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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The City Council met on July 8, 2025, approving several ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions included rezoning properties, amending agreements for traffic management and special event services, and accepting grant funds for emergency preparedness and equipment. The council also approved appointments to various authorities and task forces.

Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

Everything taken up, in order

O-84-2025 · item history →

Amend and restate City of Knoxville Employees' Pension System plan provisions.

An Ordinance to amend and restate the supplemental plan provisions of the City of Knoxville Employees' Pension System so as to effect certain requirements under the Internal Revenue Code to maintain the Pension System as a qualified governmental pension plan, to incorporate prior amendments into a single document, and to make other housekeeping changes. (Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Lauren Rider

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O-85-2025 · item history →

Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike to Medium Density Residential.

An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-C-25-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to consider Ordinances 9-e, 9-f, and 9-g at the same time

Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Lynne Fugate

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Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinances

Moved by unrecorded

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O-86-2025 · item history →

Amend One Year Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike to Medium Density Residential.

An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-B-25-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Seema Singh

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O-87-2025 · item history →

Change zoning for 4423 Ball Camp Pike from RN-1 to RN-3 district.

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Alex Botezat, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-K-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Seema Singh

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R-172-2025 · item history →

MOU with Knox County to accept $21k grant for KEMA emergency response capability.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County in order for Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) to accept $21,000.00 as a sub recipient of a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Military to maintain KEMA's capability to respond during Department of Energy (DOE) emergencies. (Requested by Emergency Management Agency)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

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R-173-2025 · item history →

Amend agreement with State of TN DOT for First Creek Greenway; increase funding.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amendment to an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project, increasing the project funding by $1,653,716.00 for a total amount of $6,225,098.00 with the City funding $1,245,019.60. (Requested by Engineering Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Charles Thomas

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R-174-2025 · item history →

Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants for Loves Creek Hydrology Study-Phase II.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the Loves Creek Hydrology Study-Phase II, in an amount not to exceed $357,716.40, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

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R-175-2025 · item history →

Agreement with Stansell Electric for Middlebrook Pike Traffic Management System.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,586,516.50 for the Middlebrook Pike Advanced Traffic Management System Project. (Requested by Engineering Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

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R-176-2025 · item history →

Agreement with Barge Design Solutions for Middlebrook Pike Traffic Management.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the Middlebrook Pike Advanced Traffic Management System Project in an amount not to exceed $591,529.44. (Requested by Engineering Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

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R-178-2025 · item history →

Amend agreement with Superior Traffic Control; increase annual contract amount.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Superior Traffic Control, LLC to continue providing special event flagging and traffic control services for the City’s Engineering Department, increasing the annual contract amount by $175,000.00 for a new annual amount of $250,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Debbie Helsley

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R-179-2025 · item history →

Amend agreement with AWP, Inc.; increase annual contract amount.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with AWP, Inc. to continue providing special event flagging and traffic control services for the City’s Engineering Department, increasing the annual contract amount by $50,000.00 for a new annual amount of $75,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Andrew Roberto

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R-180-2025 · item history →

MOU with Knox County to accept $19k grant for KFD Laser Methane Detector.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $19,000.00 in grant funds as a sub recipient of the 2025 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a Laser Methane Detector for the Knoxville Fire Department. (Requested by Fire Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Lynne Fugate

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R-181-2025 · item history →

Submit 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Action Plan to HUD.

A Resolution authorizing the submission of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and the 2025-2026 Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications under the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)

Split Adopted 8-1-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — No Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-182-2025 · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4207.

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4207 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Seema Singh

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R-183-2025 · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Jay Bhole Express, Inc. d/b/a Sam's Party Store.

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Jay Bhole Express, Inc. d/b/a Sam's Party Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Seema Singh

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Remove planned district (C) designation from 2727 Tecoma Drive.

An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 2727 Tecoma Drive, Brian Pitcher, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 6-D-25-SU) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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Postpone ordinance changing zoning for 0 Keck Road.

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 Keck Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single- Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Knoxville Real Estate Management LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 6-E-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Deferred Deferred 9-0-0-0

Motion to postpone the ordinance for four weeks

Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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Approve East City Sector Plan amendment for 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike.

An Ordinance approving the request of Reginald Bell for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-F-25-SP) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinances

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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4-F-25-PA · item history →

Approve One Year Plan amendment for 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike.

An Ordinance approving the request of Reginald Bell for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-F-25-PA) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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4-U-25-RZ · item history →

Change zoning for 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike from RN-1 to RN-3 district.

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Reginald Bell, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (File No. 4-U-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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