Approve minutes of July 31, 2025 workshop
Minutes of the July 31, 2025 Workshop
Approve minutes of August 5, 2025 regular meeting
Minutes of the August 5, 2025 Regular Meeting
Items withdrawn
ITEMS WITHDRAWN
No published motion on this item.
Items for postponement
ITEMS FOR POSTPONEMENT
No published motion on this item.
Items to be added by motion
ITEMS TO BE ADDED BY MOTION
No published motion on this item.
Consent calendar items 9-f through 9-i and 9-l through 9-y, 11aq
CONSENT ITEMS 11aq (Certificate of Compliance) Ordinances 9-f through 9-i and 9-l through 9-y were added to the consent calendar. The consent calendar was approved, and motions are recorded in the regular order of business.
R-229-2025
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Confirm reappointment of Jon Clark to Public Building Authority Board
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Jon Clark to the Board of the Public Building Authority. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-230-2025
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Support mayoral reappointments to Maker Council
A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's reappointments of Amelia Galvas, Shannon Herron, Jaleria Rivera and Jondale Stratton and appointments of Lindsay Brine, Jarius Bush, Casey Fox, Shayla McDaniel, Melody Ratliff and Jake Ingram to the Mayor’s Maker Council. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-231-2025
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Confirm appointment of Beth Miller to Knoxville Transportation Authority Board
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Beth Miller to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
O-92-2025
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Close section of New York Avenue and authorize 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. (Requested by Engineering Department)
O-93-2025
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Close unnamed alley and authorize 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. (Requested by Engineering Department)
O-94-2025
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Amend Zoning Code, Article 12, Landscape
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. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-95-2025
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Amend Zoning Code, Articles 2, 4, and 9, 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. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-D-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-96-2025
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Amend Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, 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. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-E-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-96-2025
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Amend Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, 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. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-E-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-97-2025
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Change zoning of 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. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 7-D-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-98-2025
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Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for W. Inskip Drive properties
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. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-25-SP) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-99-2025
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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. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-25-PA) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-100-2025
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Change zoning of 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. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-101-2025
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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. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-25-SP) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-102-2025
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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. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-25-PA) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-103-2025
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Change zoning of 1108 Beaumont Ave 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. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-104-2025
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Add H (Historic Overlay) district 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. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 7-N-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-105-2025
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Amend North City Sector Plan for 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. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 7-C-25-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-106-2025
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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. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 7-C-25-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-107-2025
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Change zoning of 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. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 7-G-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-108-2025
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Change zoning of 3950 Linden Ave 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. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 7-F-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-109-2025
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Change zoning of 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. (Planning Commission Approved 14-1) (File No. 7-E-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-110-2025
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Change zoning of 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. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-C-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Approve appeal regarding variance denial for 6109 Creekhead Drive
A Resolution approving an appeal by Mohamed Ragab of the Board of Zoning Appeals’ denial of a variance to decrease the minimum interior side setback from 35 feet to 24 feet per Article 8.1, Table 8-1 in an Agricultural zoning district for property located at 6109 Creekhead Drive. AG (Agricultural) Zoning District. 3rd Council District. Parcel ID 106 02201 (BZA-25-0047). (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
R-232-2025
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Recognize 50th anniversary of Beck Cultural Exchange Center
A Resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of Beck Cultural Exchange Center and celebrating the stewardship, work, and community involvement of Beck Cultural Exchange Center leadership and members in Knoxville and our region. (Requested by Councilmembers McKenzie, Thomas, Rider, Singh, Roberto, Fugate, Helsley, and Vice Mayor Smith.)
Authorize agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for Magnolia Ave property
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for the development of certain real property located on the south side of Magnolia Avenue bounded by Beaman Street, Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, and Alice Street in order to serve youth and families throughout east Knoxville and the broader community by providing educational enrichment, sports, wellness and other activities. (Requested by Administration)
R-233-2025
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Authorize lease agreement with The Muse Knoxville
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with The Muse Knoxville to lease property located at 3301 East Magnolia Avenue in order to operate a Science and Discovery Museum for the children and families of this community and the region. (Requested by Administration)
R-234-2025
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Accept proposal from Midwest Casualty Company for excess workers' comp
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a proposal from Midwest Casualty Company to provide excess workers' compensation insurance coverage for City of Knoxville employees and K-Trans Management, Inc. employees for a two-year period at a premium not to exceed a corresponding percentage of annual payroll, currently estimated to be $209,708.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department)
R-235-2025
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Authorize agreement with Design & Construction Services for Sidewalk Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $882,100.00 for the 2025 Sidewalk Replacement Project. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-236-2025
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Amend agreement with Cannon & Cannon for traffic management system
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for the University of Tennessee Advanced Traffic Management System Project, increasing the contract amount by $49,507.50 for a new total contract amount of $598,689.23. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-237-2025
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Amend agreement with Southern Constructors for bridge repair
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Seventeenth Street Bridge Repair Project, increasing the contract amount by $135,738.22 for a new total contract amount of $512,977.22. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-238-2025
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Authorize agreement with Shamrock Construction for Rock City Park
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Shamrock Construction & Remediation, LLC in an amount not to exceed $599,325.65 for the Rock City Park Streambank Stabilization Project, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-239-2025
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Authorize agreement with EnSafe Inc. for Rock City Park
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with EnSafe Inc. to provide professional construction engineering and inspection services for the Rock City Park Streambank Stabilization Project in an amount not to exceed $218,320.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-240-2025
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Authorize agreement with D.R. Phillips, LLC for Mary Vestal Park
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with D.R. Phillips, LLC in an amount not to exceed $683,617.57 for the Mary Vestal Park Streambank Stabilization Project, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-241-2025
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Authorize agreement with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for Baum Drive Stormwater
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $619,608.50 for the Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-242-2025
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Supplement Resolution No. 2075 for Water Revenue Bonds
A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled “A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds” so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Eighteen Million Dollars ($18,000,000) of Water System Revenue Bonds, Series PP-2026. (Requested by Finance Department)
R-243-2025
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Supplement Resolution No. 1644 for Electric System Revenue Bonds
A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled “A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Bonds” so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Thirty-Seven Million and no/100 Dollars ($37,000,000) of Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series RR-2026. (Requested by Finance Department)
R-244-2025
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Adopt Board of Zoning Appeals' Administrative Rules & Procedures
A Resolution adopting the Board of Zoning Appeals’ Administrative Rules & Procedures, as amended, to comply with updates to Tennessee Code Annotated § 13-7-205 and as recommended by the Board of Zoning Appeals at its July 17, 2025 meeting. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
R-245-2025
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Authorize agreement with PyroShows, Inc. for special event displays
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with PyroShows, Inc., to provide labor, equipment and materials to perform large-scale displays for the City’s three major special events, for a total contract amount not to exceed $78,850.00 for all three events. (Requested by Office of Special Events)
R-246-2025
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Authorize agreement with Solar Alliance Southeast for E.V. Davidson Rec Center
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Solar Alliance Southeast, LLC to install a solar array and battery storage system at the E.V. Davidson Recreation Center for a cost not to exceed $269,037.00, paid for in part with a $239,720.00 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant from the Department of Energy. (Requested by Office of Sustainability)
R-247-2025
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Approve Certificate of Compliance for Rocky Hill Liquors
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Rocky Hill Liquors, LLC d/b/a Warehouse Liquors relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department)
Allow beer permitholders to obtain 'Patio Use Agreements'
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Amending Section 4-58(G) of Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code so as to allow for beer permitholders throughout the City to apply for and obtain “Patio Use Agreements” for parts of the public right-of-way contiguous to their permitted establishment under specified criteria established by the City. (Requested by Operations)
Remove requirement for City blasting permit
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Amending Sections 11-1 and 11-2 of Chapter 11 of the Knoxville City Code, so as to remove the requirement for individuals to apply for and receive a City blasting permit as the state has sole jurisdiction for issuance of said permits. (Requested by Fire Department)
Amend 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. (Planning Commission Approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Approve 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. (Planning Commission Approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Change zoning of 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. (Planning Commission Approved 12-3) (File No. 7-P-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
