Approve minutes of the July 17, 2025 workshop
Minutes of the July 17, 2025 Workshop
Approve minutes of the July 22, 2025 regular meeting
Minutes of the July 22, 2025 Regular Meeting
R-216-2025
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Confirm Mayor's reappointments to Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee
A Resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointments of Craig Cobb and Jeanette Kelleher to the Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee.
Affirm Council's authority to amend City budget and adopt alternative budget
A Resolution to affirm Council's legislative authority to amend the City budget, including line-item amendment authority, as well as the authority to adopt an alternative budget for the City of Knoxville when a majority of council members reject the budget introduced by the Mayor and adopt a budget ordinance introduced by a member of Council.
R-217-2025
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Annex parcel at 0 N Gallaher View Road and approve Plan of Service
A Resolution to effect annexation of a parcel of land situated in the 6th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, to be added within Ward 46, City Block 46362 of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, having an approximate calculated area of 0.54 acres, and being known this day as all of Tax Map 119, Insert L, Group A, Parcel 001.16, with an address of 0 N Gallaher View Road, and to approve a Plan of Service for said area.
R-218-2025
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Annex parcel at 2814 Dresser Road and approve Plan of Service
A Resolution to effect annexation of a parcel of land situated in the 9th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, to be added within Ward 25, City Block 25916 of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, said parcel abutting the eastern right-of-way of Dresser Road, being approximately 5.56 acres and being known this day as all of Tax Map 122, Insert O, Group J, Parcel 003.00, with an address of 2814 Dresser Road, and to approve a Plan of Service for said area.
R-219-2025
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Authorize agreement with Adam's Contracting for North Cherry Street Drainage Improvements
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Adam’s Contracting, LLC for the North Cherry Street Drainage Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $2,043,211.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant.
R-220-2025
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Amend agreement with Kimley-Horn for Advanced Traffic Management System Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide additional design services for the Advanced Traffic Management System Project, increasing the amount by $764,500.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,851,100.00.
R-221-2025
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Amend agreement with Petra Construction for Cecil Webb Rec Center Renovation
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Petra Construction Company, LLC for the Cecil Webb Recreation Center Renovation Project, increasing the amount by $83,081.75 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $1,142,359.75.
R-222-2025
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Apply for and accept ESG funding for Homeless Services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept Emergency Solutions Grant funding from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency in the amount of $134,375.00 to be used to provide Homeless Services.
R-223-2025
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Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for Rapid Re-Housing services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of Rapid Re-Housing services.
R-224-2025
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Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for Shelter/Services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $110,673.00 in Community Development Block Grant and Homeless General Funds for the provision of Emergency Shelter/Services to approximately 175 individuals through its Dental Clinic and Resource Center.
R-225-2025
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Authorize agreement with Salvation Army for Emergency Shelter/Services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command, to provide an amount not to exceed $85,351.73 in Community Development Block Grant funds to provide Emergency Shelter/Services through the Joy D. Baker Center and Bridge of Hope Emergency Shelter.
R-226-2025
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Authorize agreement with Catholic Charities for Emergency Shelter/Services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $28,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the provision of Emergency Shelter/Services through Samaritan Place.
R-227-2025
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Consent to Assignment of leases for 956 Volunteer Landing Lane
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to consent to the Assignment of CITM, LLC’s rights, title and interest in the premises and the leases for the property located at 956 Volunteer Landing Lane, CLT #095JB014.05, to TS-Grove PT Marinas, VLM, LLC, subject to final approval by the Tennessee Valley Authority.
R-228-2025
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MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant for Police vehicle
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $29,000.00 as a subrecipient of the 2025 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a Side-by-Side Utility vehicle to be used by the Knoxville Police Department.
Postpone ordinance to close portion of Ambrose Street
An Ordinance to close a portion of Ambrose Street adjacent to City Blocks 19184 and 19206, being bound by Ohio Avenue to the west, an unimproved alley to the east, Tax I.D. Parcel No. 081IC029 to the north, and 1202 Ohio Avenue to the south, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.
Close unimproved section of New York Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close an unimproved section of New York Avenue which lies adjacent to City Block 19523 near Mynderse Avenue, bounded by a railroad line and otherwise surrounded by two parcels of land with common ownership, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.
Close unnamed alley within City Block 19523 and execute quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley lying within City Block 19523 near Mynderse Avenue, bounded by a railroad line and otherwise surrounded by a single parcel of land, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.
Amend Zoning Code Article 12 (Landscape) and Tree Protection Ordinance
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12, Landscape, to provide landscape quality assurance, promote orderly development, preserve existing vegetation and further codify the Tree Protection Ordinance, City of Knoxville, Applicant.
Amend Zoning Code Articles 2, 4, 9, 10, 11 for Single-Family Attached dwelling use
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2, General Definitions and Measurement Methodologies; Article 4, Residential Neighborhood Districts; Article 9, Uses; Article 10, Site Development Standards; and Article 11, Off-Street Parking to provide for a new Single-Family Attached dwelling use, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant.
Amend Zoning Code Articles 2, 4, 9 to add sections pertaining to Cottage Courts
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Articles 2, 4, and 9 to add sections pertaining to Cottage Courts, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant.
Approve amendment to Zoning Code Article 17.3 (Non-Conforming Lot of Record)
An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant.
Change zoning at 0 Keck Road from AG to RN-1
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.
Change zoning at 0 Bernhurst Drive from RN-1 to RN-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Bernhurst Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Rajpaul Cheema, Applicant.
Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for properties on W. Inskip Drive
An Ordinance approving the request of Savannah Reyes-Dixon for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for four properties located at 0, 308, 314, and 0 W. Inskip Drive, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged.
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for W. Inskip Drive properties
An Ordinance approving the request of Savannah Reyes-Dixon for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for four properties located at 0, 308, 314, and 0 W. Inskip Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged.
Change zoning for W. Inskip Drive properties from RN-2 to RN-4
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of four properties located at 0, 308, 314, and 0 W. Inskip Drive from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Savannah Reyes-Dixon, Applicant.
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1108 Beaumont Ave
An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Osakue for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1108 Beaumont Avenue.
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 1108 Beaumont Ave
An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Osakue for a One Year Plan Amendment from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1108 Beaumont Avenue.
Change zoning at 1108 Beaumont Avenue from RN-2 to C-N
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1108 Beaumont Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, Andrew Osakue, Applicant.
Postpone ordinance amending Central City Sector Plan for 118 Twentieth Street
An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street.
Postpone One Year Plan Amendment for 118 Twentieth Street
An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street.
Postpone ordinance changing zoning at 118 Twentieth Street to I-MU
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 118 Twentieth Street from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant.
Add H (Historic Overlay) zoning to 2515 N. Central Street
An Ordinance to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 2515 N. Central Street and to adopt the proposed design guidelines for the property, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, Patricia Craig, Applicant.
Amend North City Sector Plan for property at 5552 Washington Pike
An Ordinance approving the request of Brian Ewers for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Community Commercial for a portion of property located at 5552 Washington Pike.
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 5552 Washington Pike
An Ordinance approving the request of Brian Ewers for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Community Commercial for a portion of property located at 5552 Washington Pike.
Change zoning at 5552 Washington Pike to C-G-1 and RN-1
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5552 Washington Pike from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district and I-G (General Industrial) district to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district and RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Brian Ewers, Applicant.
Change zoning at 3950 Linden Avenue from C-G-2 to RN-4
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3950 Linden Avenue from C-G-2 (General Commercial) district to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Reginald Bell, Applicant.
Change zoning at 0 Landview Drive from RN-1 to RN-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Landview Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Steve W. Abbott Jr., Applicant.
Change zoning at 0 Pipkin Lane from AG to RN-1
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 Pipkin Lane from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Aurora Inc., Applicant.
