Approve minutes of April 23, 2026 Workshop
Minutes of the April 23, 2026 Workshop
Approve minutes of April 28, 2026 Regular Meeting
Minutes of the April 28, 2026 Regular Meeting
O-26-2026
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Amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 25/26
An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 25/26. (Requested by Finance Department)
O-27-2026
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Appropriate funds for Challenge Grant Award Program
An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $21,513.29 from the Parks and Recreation Department's FY26 Operating Budget and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the annual Challenge Grant Award Program. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-126-2026
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Amend contract for Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for the Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $33,380.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $652,988.50, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Council District 2) (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-127-2026
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Amend contract for North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Adams Contracting, LLC for the North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project, increasing the amount by $51,615.91 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,845,846.91, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-128-2026
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Amend contract with Samsara, Inc. for brush pickup operations
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate an amendment to Agreement No. C-22-0552 with Samsara, Inc. to provide an additional 376 AVL licenses and equipment and to provide route planning functionality and 20 forward facing dash cameras to enhance brush pickup operations, for a new total annual contract price not to exceed $207,400.00. (Requested by Fleet Services Department)
R-129-2026
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Submit 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan to HUD
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville authorizing the submission of the 2026-2027 (PY2026) Annual Action Plan to the Five-year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any required documents under the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Act and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-130-2026
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Extend contract with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment extending Contract C-21-0269 with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for a period of ninety (90) days, with a price cap of $39,750.00, in order for City Purchasing and Knoxville Area Transit to complete the procurement process for a new bus tire source contract. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-131-2026
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Agreement with Nourish Knoxville, Inc. for farmers market
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Nourish Knoxville, Inc. to operate a farmers market on Market Square in an annual amount of $25,000.00. (Council District 6) (Requested by Operations)
R-132-2026
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Subrecipient agreement for Tech Smart Knox Seniors program
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subrecipient agreement with the Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $100,000, from a State of TN grant for ‘Broadband Ready Communities’, to support the expansion of the Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee’s Tech Smart Knox Seniors program. (Requested by Policy)
R-133-2026
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Contracts for invasive species control services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute contracts with Davey Resource Group, Inc., Forest Edge LLC, Richmond Tree Experts GA, and Invasive Plant Control, Inc to perform invasive species control services across the city for an annual amount not to exceed $80,000 among four contractors. (Requested by Public Service Department)
R-134-2026
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Apply for Safe Streets and Roads for All grant
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation in an amount up to $11,000,000.00 with a local match up to $2,200,000.00 to assist the City in its Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on City streets. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-135-2026
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Certificate of Compliance for Green Grocery Wine License
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Green Grocery, owned by Jay Goga, LLC, relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License (Council District 1). (Requested by Finance Department)
Prohibit tobacco/vapor products in age-restricted venues
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 19, Article V of the Knoxville City Code so as to prohibit the use of tobacco or vapor products in age restricted venues. (Requested by Councilmembers Helsley, Thomas, Lloyd & Adams)
4-A-26-SP
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Amend East City Sector Plan for Nora Road property
An ordinance approving the request of MatCo Affordable Housing for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Other Open Space to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission approved 11-1) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
4-A-26-PA
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Amend One Year Plan for Nora Road property
An ordinance approving the request of MatCo Affordable Housing for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Other Open Space to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission approved 11-1) (File No. 4-A-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
4-E-26-RZ
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Change base zoning for Nora Road property to RN-5
An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, MatCo Affordable Housing, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission approved 11-1) (File No. 4-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
4-H-26-RZ
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Change base zoning for Flagler Road property to RN-2
An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2018 Flagler Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Christy Gedelman, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0) (File No. 4-H-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
4-C-26-SP
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Amend Central City Sector Plan for Richmond Avenue property
An ordinance approving the request of Haley McLaughlin for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 0 Richmond Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
4-C-26-PA
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Amend One Year Plan for Richmond Avenue property
An ordinance approving the request of Haley McLaughlin for a One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 0 Richmond Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
4-N-26-RZ
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Change base zoning for Richmond Avenue property to RN-2
An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Richmond Avenue from IG (General Industrial) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Haley McLaughlin, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-N-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
4-D-26-SP
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Amend Central City Sector Plan for Ailor/Sutherland property
An ordinance approving the request of Taylor Skule for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located at 0 Ailor Avenue and 2035 Sutherland Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-26-SP) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
4-D-26-PA
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Amend One Year Plan for Ailor/Sutherland property
An ordinance approving the request of Taylor Skule for an amendment to the One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located at 0 Ailor Avenue and 2035 Sutherland Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-26-PA) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
4-P-26-RZ
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Change base zoning for Ailor Avenue property to I-H
An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Ailor Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) district to I-H (Heavy Industrial) district, Taylor Skule, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-P-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
4-E-26-SP
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Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for Western Avenue property
An ordinance approving the request of Shawn Smith for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 4601 and 4605 Western Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 10-2) (File No. 4-E-26-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
4-E-26-PA
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Amend One Year Plan for Western Avenue property
An ordinance approving the request of Shawn Smith for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 4601 and 4605 Western Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 10-2) (File No. 4-E-26-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
4-S-26-RZ
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Change base zoning for Western Avenue property to C-H-1
An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4601 and 4605 Western Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Shawn Smith, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 10-2) (File No. 4-S-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
4-B-26-SP
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Amend Central City Sector Plan for Emerald Avenue property
An ordinance approving the request of OHM Advisors for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District Medical Center to Civic and Institutional for property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent)(File No. 4-B-26-SP) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
4-B-26-PA
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Amend One Year Plan for Emerald Avenue property
An ordinance approving the request of OHM Advisors for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Mixed Use-Special District Medical Center to Civic and Institutional for property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-26-PA) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
4-I-26-RZ
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Change base zoning for Emerald Avenue property to INST
An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue from O (Office) district to INST (Institutional) district, OHM Advisors, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-I-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
4-A-26-RZ
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Change base zoning for Highland Avenue property to RN-7
An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2011 and 2013 Highland Avenue from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) and O (Office) districts to RN-7 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Mohammad Reza Basiri, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-26-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
4-C-26-RZ
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Change base zoning for Dutch Valley Drive property to RN-3
An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1119 Dutch Valley Drive from O (Office) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
