Approve minutes of August 28, 2025 workshop
Minutes of the August 28, 2025 Workshop
Approve minutes of September 2, 2025 regular meeting
Minutes of the September 2, 2025 Regular Meeting
Ordinance to close Ambrose Street and authorize quitclaim deeds
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. (Requested by Engineering Department) Ordinance No. O-116-2025
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code regarding vested rights
An ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, at Articles 14.4 Zoning Administrator Powers, 15.3 Vesting, and 16.12 Zoning Appeals to align vested rights with recent state law changes per Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-4-301 et seq., City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 8-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-117-2025
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code regarding housing and development
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, at Articles 4.6, Middle Housing Standards; 9.1, General Use Regulations; 10.1, General Development Requirements; and 14.6, Design Review Board Powers, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 7-C-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-118-2025
Ordinance to change zoning at 4913 Rowan Road to RN-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4913 Rowan Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Chris & Sherry Crumley, Applicants. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-D-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-119-2025
Ordinance to change zoning at 0 Inskip Road to RN-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Inskip Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Slemons Mathes, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-120-2025
Ordinance amending Northwest County Sector Plan for 0 N. Gallaher View Road
An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from no land use classification to General Commercial for property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-121-2025
Ordinance amending One Year Plan for 0 N. Gallaher View Road
An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the One Year Plan from no land use classification to General Commercial for property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-122-2025
Ordinance changing zoning at 0 N. Gallaher View Road to C-R-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road from no zone to C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) district, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-J-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-123-2025
Ordinance amending South County Sector Plan for 2814 Dresser Road
An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the South County Sector Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-124-2025
Ordinance amending One Year Plan for 2814 Dresser Road
An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the One Year Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-125-2025
Ordinance changing zoning at 2814 Dresser Road to C-G-1
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2814 Dresser Road from no zone to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-K-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-126-2025
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Resolution rescheduling Beer Board and Council meetings
A Resolution rescheduling the Beer Board Meeting of December 22, 2026 to December 9, 2026 and postponing the Council Meeting of December 22, 2026 to January 5, 2027. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Smith, Beer Board Chair Rider)
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Resolution to file and accept grant for Emergency Management Agency
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and, if approved, accept a grant for funds in the amount of $145,000.00 which will reimburse the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency for salaries and operating expenses for Federal fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025- Sept 30,2026). (Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
R-262-2025
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Resolution amending agreement for East Knoxville Greenway Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the East Knoxville Greenway Project, increasing the total contract amount by $337,500.00 for a new estimated total project cost of $5,277,770.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-263-2025
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Resolution amending contract with Barge Design Solutions, Inc.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the East Knoxville Greenway Project, increasing the contract amount by $337,500.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $827,770.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-264-2025
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Resolution to acquire property for Chapman Highway Multimodal Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property for the Chapman Highway Multimodal Project by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within 10 tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $570,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)
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Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for DNK Liquor, LLC
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to DNK Liquor, LLC d/b/a East End Liquor & Tobacco relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department)
Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5, Rules of Procedure
An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure), Sections 7.5-63, 7.5-70, 7.5-71, 7.5-74, 7.5-75, 7.5-76, 7.5-79, and 7.5-85. (Requested by Task Force Chair Fugate)
Ordinance adding rule for electronic participation in meetings
An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure) by adding Section 7.5-88- Rule 27: Electronic Participation, whereby establishing the ability to allow councilmembers to participate in meetings by electronic means under specific circumstances. (Requested by Task Force Chair Fugate)
Ordinance establishing City Council Rules Committee
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure) by adding Section 7.5-89 Rule 28: Rules Committee, whereby establishing the City Council Rules Committee. (Requested by Task Force Chair Fugate)
Ordinance increasing maximum wrecker rotation fee
An Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article IV, Division 3, Sec. 26-410 (a)(2)(i) of the Knoxville City Code increasing maximum wrecker rotation fee for class A vehicles not involved in a collision towed to a city lot at the direction of a police officer. (Requested by Fleet Services Department)
Ordinance raising threshold for performance and payment bonds
A Ordinance to amend the Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 5, Code § 2-918 of the Knoxville City Code, raising the threshold for performance and payment bonds and amending the required amount of those bonds to align with state law. (Requested by Finance Department)
