Approve minutes of the February 26, 2026 workshop meeting
Minutes of the February 26, 2026 Workshop
Approve minutes of the March 3, 2026 regular meeting
Minutes of the March 3, 2026 Regular Meeting
O-16-2026
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Amend city code to adjust classification and compensation plans
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)
1-A-26-SU
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Appeal of Planning Commission approval of a special use permit at 5200 Clinton Highway
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal filed by David Hamilton for the Norwood Homeowners Group, Humberto Rodriguez for H&M Clinton Hwy LLC, Morris Shaso for Clinton TN LLC, and Jason Sorrell for Knoxville Combatives LLC, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by CareCuts for a social service provider in the C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district for property located at 5200 Clinton Highway. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-A-26-SU) (Council District 5). (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
R-71-2026
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Recognize HonorAir Knoxville for service to veterans
A Resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation to HonorAir Knoxville for its many years of service to the veteran community of East Tennessee. (Requested by Councilmember Honeycutt, Councilmember DeBardelaben, Councilmember Adams, Councilmember Helsley, Vice-Mayor Fugate)
R-72-2026
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Award Opportunity Youth Program grants to community organizations
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $213,499.71 in Opportunity Youth Program grants to 13 community-based organizations to support programming for youth and young adults in the City. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
R-73-2026
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Fund C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries violence-prevention case management services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries to provide individual case management, wraparound social services and emergency relocation support to individuals at high-risk for being involved in community-based violence for an annual amount not to exceed $186,100.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
R-74-2026
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Fund Helen Ross McNabb Center therapy services for high-risk individuals
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide individual and group therapy to individuals identified as being at high risk for involvement in community-based violence and enrolled in outreach and/or life coaching, for an annual amount not to exceed $121,000.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
R-75-2026
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Approve excess liability and equipment insurance coverage
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept proposals to provide excess liability insurance coverage, vehicle and equipment damage insurance coverage, and inland marine insurance coverage for mobile equipment, all as part of the City's and K-Trans Management, Inc.'s self-insured liability program, for an estimated annual premium of $772,192. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department)
R-76-2026
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Increase contract for James White Pavilion project at Urban Wilderness Gateway Park
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for the Knoxville Urban Wilderness Gateway Park - James White Pavilion Project, increasing the contract amount by $19,821.13 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $4,779,022.67 (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-77-2026
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Contract for 2026 Vision Zero Action Plan Update consulting services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. to provide professional consulting services for the 2026 Vision Zero Action Plan Update in an amount not to exceed $158,596.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-78-2026
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Contract for Tazewell Pike and Beverly Road intersection design
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, LLC to provide professional design services for the Tazewell Pike and Beverly Road Intersection Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $153,240.00 (Council District 4). (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-79-2026
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Adopt the Parks & Recreation Master Plan
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve and adopt the City of Knoxville Parks & Recreation Master Plan, as prepared by Perez Planning + Design. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-80-2026
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Agreement for cannon and monument installation at Fort Dickerson Gateway Park
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with the Knoxville Civil War Roundtable (KCWRT) for the installation of a cannon and monument at the Fort Dickerson Gateway Park (Council District 1). (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-81-2026
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Contract for maintenance of seven landscape sites
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with KMF III Services LLC for the maintenance of seven (7) scattered landscape sites for an annual amount not to exceed $72,550.00 (Council Districts 1, 4 and 6) (Requested by Public Service Department)
R-82-2026
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Contract for grounds maintenance at Odd Fellows Cemetery and Potter's Field
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Carmichaels Lawn Care LLC to provide grounds maintenance at the Odd Fellows Cemetery and Potter's Field for an annual amount not to exceed $26,945.00 (Council District 6). (Requested by Public Service Department)
R-83-2026
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Accept Project Safe Neighborhoods grant for gun violence prevention equipment
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Project Safe Neighborhoods grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in the amount of $47,608.00, with no required matching funds, to be used to purchase equipment and supplies used in programs designed to prevent, respond to, and reduce violent and gun crimes. (Requested by Police Department)
R-84-2026
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Accept Internet Crimes Against Children grant funding
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2027-2029 Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $720,000.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required local match, for the purpose of supporting the national mission of the Department of Justice to help state and local law enforcement agencies in developing and maintaining an effective response to cyber crimes involving children. (Requested by Police Department)
2-A-26-OA
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Amend zoning code published notice requirements
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 15, Section 15.2.B, Published Notice, to align noticing requirements with recent state law changes, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-26-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue
An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue, lying within City Block 10085, running between Nineteenth Street and Twentieth Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department)
2-C-26-RZ
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Rezone 3010 Greenway Drive from RN-1 to RN-3
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3010 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Andrew Davis, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 2-C-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
2-D-26-RZ
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Rezone 0 Washington Pike from Office to Neighborhood Commercial
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Washington Pike from O (Office) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 2-D-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
1-B-26-SP
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Amend East City Sector Plan land use designation for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway
An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-B-26-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
1-C-26-PA
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Amend One Year Plan land use designation for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway
An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and for a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-C-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
1-I-26-RZ
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Rezone Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway properties to RN-6 multi-family
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and at 2802 N. Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) district and O (Office) district to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval of a different zone; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-I-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
