Approve minutes of October 28, 2025 regular meeting
Minutes of the October 28, 2025 regular meeting
Add emergency ordinance related to budget amendment to agenda
ITEMS TO BE ADDED BY MOTION
Approve consent calendar items
The consent calendar was approved. Motions are recorded in the regular order of business.
1. RESOLUTIONS
i. Certificates of Compliance – 12m – 12n
2. ORDINANCES
i. Ordinances on Second Reading – 10g
ii. Ordinances on First Reading – 13t-13w, 13aa-13ae
R-300-2025
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Confirm reappointment to Historic Zoning Commission
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Lisa Randazzo to the Historic Zoning Commission. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-301-2025
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Confirm reappointments to Knoxville Transportation Authority Board
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Beth Rucker Miller and Rick Whitted Jr. to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-302-2025
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Support reappointments and express appreciation to Neighborhood Advisory Council members
A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor’s reappointment of James Tomerlin and appointment of Tiana Winter, Wala Habiby, Albert Nelson, and Rachael Crigger to the Neighborhood Advisory Council and expressing appreciation to John Cadotte, Jack Sherrod, Sydney Poker, and Brad Guilford for their years of service. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-303-2025
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Confirm appointment to City Pension Board
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Bobby Graham to the City Pension Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
O-140-2025
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Change zoning at 305 W. Vine Ave from DK-G to DK-B
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 305 W. Vine Avenue from DK-G (Downtown Knoxville, Grid Subdistrict) district to DK- B (Downtown Knoxville, Boulevard Subdistrict) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Leigh Burch, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 8-C-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-141-2025
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Change zoning at Ball Camp Pike properties from RN-1 to RN-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0, 4602, 4614, 4620, 4622, and 4600 Ball Camp Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12- 0 Consent) (File No. 9-I-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville- Knox County Planning)
R-304-2025
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Amend agreement with eSkill Corporation for online testing platform
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-24-0119 with eSkill Corporation to exercise both extension options and to add additional services to the online testing platform for administering pre- employment examinations to take advantage of multi-year pricing, for a total amount not to exceed $24,050 for each year of the two year extension period. (Requested by Civil Service Department)
R-305-2025
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Award Neighborhood Small Grants Program grants
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to award a total of $11,850 in Neighborhood Small Grants Program grants in support of community-building activities planned by five neighborhood organizations in the City. Specifically, awards will be made to the East Tennessee Community Design Center, which will serve as fiscal sponsor for all five of the neighborhood groups. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
R-306-2025
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Enter agreement with TDOT for traffic signal upgrades on Clinton Highway
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Agreement No. 250280 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $37,700.00 to upgrade traffic signal detection at three intersections as part of the Clinton Highway Resurfacing Project. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-307-2025
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Execute license agreement for Pruett Place pedestrian corridor and plaza
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a License Agreement to allow Axle Logistics, an affiliate of Blueprint Property Group II, LLC, to utilize a portion of Pruett Place public right-of-way for a pedestrian corridor and plaza project. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-308-2025
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Agree to fund Knoxville Chamber's economic development mission
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Chamber to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $631,300.00 per year to fund the Chamber’s mission of driving economic prosperity in the Knoxville community through its Prosperity Through Innovation strategic vision in coordination with local partners and supporters. (Requested by Urban Design and Development)
R-309-2025
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Approve Certificate of Compliance for Cheers & Co. Wine, Spirits & More
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Cheers & Company of Knoxville, Inc. d/b/a Cheers & Co. Wine, Spirits & More 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)
R-310-2025
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Approve Certificate of Compliance for Top Fuels, LLC d/b/a Top Liquor
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Top Fuels, LLC d/b/a Top Liquor 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)
Amend Stormwater and Street Ordinance
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5 “Stormwater”, updating the “Stormwater and Street Ordinance” of the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Clarify classification of late fees for parking violations
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article II, Division 3, Section 17-72(c), to clarify the classification of late fees for parking violations. (Requested by Policy)
Create new use: Single Family - Attached Dwellings
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 create a new use, Single Family - Attached Dwellings, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-B-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Amend building height and setbacks in RN-5 district
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 4.3, Table 4-2 pertaining to building height and setbacks in the RN-5 (General Neighborhood Residential) district, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Change zoning at 0 Keck Road from AG to RN-1
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification 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 13-0) (File No. 6-E-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Change zoning at E. Inskip Drive and Scheel Road from RN-1 to RN-4
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 E. Inskip Drive and 0 Scheel Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Jesse Alarcon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 9-M-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1524 New York Ave
An Ordinance approving the request of Robert Parsons II for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Office for property located at 1524 New York Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-B-25-SP) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Amend One Year Plan for 1524 New York Ave
An Ordinance approving the request of Robert Parsons II for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Office for property located at 1524 New York Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-B-25-PA) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Change zoning at 1524 New York Ave from RN-2 to O
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1524 New York Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to O (Office) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Robert Parsons II, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-B-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1507 Ninth Ave
An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Heavy Industrial to Civic/Institutional for property located at 1507 Ninth Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-C-25-SP) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Amend One Year Plan for 1507 Ninth Ave
An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Heavy Industrial to Civic/Institutional for property located at 1507 Ninth Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-C-25- PA) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Change zoning at 1507 Ninth Ave from IG to INST
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1507 Ninth Avenue from IG (General Industrial) district to INST (Institutional) district, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-D-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Change zoning at 1902 Merchant Drive from RN-1 to O
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1902 Merchant Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to O (Office) district, David Bruce Hamilton, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Amend South City Sector Plan for Sims Rd and Maryville Pike
An Ordinance approving the request of Steve Young for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial for property located at 4409 Sims Road and 0 and 1102 Maryville Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Amend One Year Plan for Sims Rd and Maryville Pike
An Ordinance approving the request of Steve Young for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial for property located at 4409 Sims Road and 0 and 1102 Maryville Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Change zoning at Sims Rd and Maryville Pike from I-G to C-G-1
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4409 Sims Road and 0 and 1102 Maryville Pike from I-G (General Industrial) district to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, Steve Young, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-K-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Change zoning at 0 Zoe Way from OP to O
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Zoe Way from OP (Office Park) district to O (Office) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, John Greer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-Q-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-142-2025
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Emergency ordinance to appropriate $100,000 for food insecurity
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend the operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 25/26 in order to appropriate one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) from the general fund’s unassigned fund balance (Fund 100) and to distribute such funds to The United Way of Greater Knoxville to address food insecurity in our city caused by the current Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit’s crisis.
