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Regular meeting — April 14, 2026

On April 14, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 17 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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Plain-language summary

The City Council met on April 14, 2026, to approve several agreements for city services and infrastructure projects. Key decisions included approving contracts for pavement marking, street lighting maintenance, and electrical repair services, as well as amending a contract for the Old City Streetscapes project. The council also authorized the purchase of new gymnasium basketball goals for community centers.

Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

Absent: Debbie Helsley (all 16 recorded votes)

Everything taken up, in order

Approve Proposed Ordinances 13n-13p on First Reading (Planning)

Proposed Ordinances on First Reading: 13n-13p (Planning)

Consent Adopted no recorded vote

The consent calendar was approved.

Moved by unrecorded

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1-B-26-SP · item history →

Withdraw an Ordinance approving amendment to East City Sector Plan

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)

Withdrawn Withdrawn 8-0-0-1

Withdraw the ordinance

Moved by Matthew DeBardelaben · seconded by Nathan Honeycutt

Karyn Adams — Aye Nathan Honeycutt — Aye Doug Lloyd — Aye Matthew DeBardelaben — Aye Charles Thomas — Aye Denzel Grant — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye
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1-C-26-PA · item history →

Withdraw an Ordinance approving amendment to the One Year Plan

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)

Withdrawn Withdrawn 8-0-0-1

Withdraw the ordinance

Moved by Matthew DeBardelaben · seconded by Nathan Honeycutt

Karyn Adams — Aye Nathan Honeycutt — Aye Doug Lloyd — Aye Matthew DeBardelaben — Aye Charles Thomas — Aye Denzel Grant — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye
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1-I-26-RZ · item history →

Withdraw an Ordinance to change base zoning classification

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)

Withdrawn Withdrawn 8-0-0-1

Withdraw the ordinance

Moved by Matthew DeBardelaben · seconded by Nathan Honeycutt

Karyn Adams — Aye Nathan Honeycutt — Aye Doug Lloyd — Aye Matthew DeBardelaben — Aye Charles Thomas — Aye Denzel Grant — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye
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R-100-2026 · item history →

Approve agreement with Volunteer Highway Supply Co. for Pavement Marking

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Highway Supply Co., Inc. for the 2026 Pavement Marking On-Call Project in an annual amount not to exceed $250,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Approve the resolution

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Matthew DeBardelaben

Karyn Adams — Aye Nathan Honeycutt — Aye Doug Lloyd — Aye Matthew DeBardelaben — Aye Charles Thomas — Aye Denzel Grant — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye
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R-101-2026 · item history →

Approve agreement with Edison Electric for Street Lighting Maintenance

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC for the Citywide Street Lighting and High Mast Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $1,450,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Approve the resolution

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Doug Lloyd

Karyn Adams — Aye Nathan Honeycutt — Aye Doug Lloyd — Aye Matthew DeBardelaben — Aye Charles Thomas — Aye Denzel Grant — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye
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R-102-2026 · item history →

Approve agreement with Progression Electric for Street Lighting Maintenance

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Progression Electric, LLC for the Citywide Street Lighting and High Mast Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Approve the resolution

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Karyn Adams

Karyn Adams — Aye Nathan Honeycutt — Aye Doug Lloyd — Aye Matthew DeBardelaben — Aye Charles Thomas — Aye Denzel Grant — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye
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R-103-2026 · item history →

Approve amendment to contract with Whaley Construction for Old City Streetscapes

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Old City Streetscapes Phase II Project, increasing the contract amount by $51,307.25 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $672,940.75. (Council District: 6) (Requested by Engineering Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Approve the resolution

Moved by Denzel Grant · seconded by Charles Thomas

Karyn Adams — Aye Nathan Honeycutt — Aye Doug Lloyd — Aye Matthew DeBardelaben — Aye Charles Thomas — Aye Denzel Grant — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye
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R-104-2026 · item history →

Approve agreement with Bonitz, Inc for gymnasium basketball goals

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional service agreement with Bonitz, Inc to provide new gymnasium basketball goals at 12 Community Center locations for an amount not to exceed $416,184.21 (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Approve the resolution

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Denzel Grant

Karyn Adams — Aye Nathan Honeycutt — Aye Doug Lloyd — Aye Matthew DeBardelaben — Aye Charles Thomas — Aye Denzel Grant — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye
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R-105-2026 · item history →

Approve agreement with Edison Electric for on-call electrical services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC to provide on-call electrical repair service, installation, and upgrades at various City owned facilities on an as-needed basis, for an annual estimated cost of up to $150,000. (Council Districts: All) (Requested by Public Service Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Approve the resolution

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Karyn Adams — Aye Nathan Honeycutt — Aye Doug Lloyd — Aye Matthew DeBardelaben — Aye Charles Thomas — Aye Denzel Grant — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye
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R-106-2026 · item history →

Approve agreement with Three Phase Power for on-call electrical services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Three Phase Power, LLC to provide on-call electrical repair service, installation, and upgrades at various City owned facilities on an as-needed basis, for an annual estimated contract in an amount up to $50,000. (Council Districts: All) (Requested by Public Service Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Approve the resolution

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Charles Thomas

Karyn Adams — Aye Nathan Honeycutt — Aye Doug Lloyd — Aye Matthew DeBardelaben — Aye Charles Thomas — Aye Denzel Grant — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye
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Amend City Code Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 7.5-63

An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure), Section 7.5-63. (Requested by Councilmember Adams, Councilmember Grant, Councilmember Helsley)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Approve the ordinance

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Denzel Grant

Karyn Adams — Aye Nathan Honeycutt — Aye Doug Lloyd — Aye Matthew DeBardelaben — Aye Charles Thomas — Aye Denzel Grant — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye
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3-A-26-OYP · item history →

Adopt the 2026 One Year Plan

An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2026 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-26-OYP) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Consent Adopted no recorded vote

The consent calendar was approved.

Moved by unrecorded

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Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Approve the ordinance

Moved by Nathan Honeycutt · seconded by Karyn Adams

Karyn Adams — Aye Nathan Honeycutt — Aye Doug Lloyd — Aye Matthew DeBardelaben — Aye Charles Thomas — Aye Denzel Grant — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye
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3-G-26-RZ · item history →

Amend Zoning Code to add Historic Overlay district

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville Zoning Code to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, and to adopt the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation as the district's relevant design guidelines, Jennifer Bradley, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-G-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Consent Adopted no recorded vote

The consent calendar was approved.

Moved by unrecorded

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Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Approve the ordinance

Moved by Nathan Honeycutt · seconded by Karyn Adams

Karyn Adams — Aye Nathan Honeycutt — Aye Doug Lloyd — Aye Matthew DeBardelaben — Aye Charles Thomas — Aye Denzel Grant — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye
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3-E-26-RZ · item history →

Change base zoning classification for property at 5419 Jacksboro Pike

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5419 Jacksboro Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Tim Wells/Wells Family Trust, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Consent Adopted no recorded vote

The consent calendar was approved.

Moved by unrecorded

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Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Approve the ordinance

Moved by Nathan Honeycutt · seconded by Karyn Adams

Karyn Adams — Aye Nathan Honeycutt — Aye Doug Lloyd — Aye Matthew DeBardelaben — Aye Charles Thomas — Aye Denzel Grant — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye
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