Approve Minutes of May 7, 2026 Legislative Budget Hearings
Minutes of the May 7, 2026 Legislative Budget Hearings
Approve Minutes of May 12, 2026 Regular Meeting
Minutes of the May 12, 2026 Regular Meeting
Appoint Mark Lochhead to Knox County Board of Equalization
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville appointing Mark Lochhead to fill the unexpired term of George Anna Yarbro on the Knox County Board of Equalization
R-136-2026
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Confirm reappointment to Visit Knoxville Board of Directors
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Courtney Bergmeier and Kristin Farley to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-137-2026
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Appoint Jonathan Wiesehuegel to Golf Course Advisory Committee
A Resolution appointing Jonathan Wiesehuegel to serve as the First District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Adams)
R-148-2026
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Appoint Mark Lochhead to Knox County Board of Equalization
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appointing Mark Lochhead to fill the unexpired term of George Anna Yarbro on the Knox County Board of Equalization.
O-28-2026
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Appropriations ordinance for FY 2026-2027
An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 25/26 into FY 26/27. (Requested by Finance Department)
O-29-2026
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Levy tax for General Fund and Debt Service for FY 2026-2027
An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (Requested by Finance Department)
O-30-2026
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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, Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)
O-31-2026
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Prohibit tobacco/vapor 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)
O-26-1-905
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Close 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)
O-32-2026
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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) (File No. 4-A-26-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-33-2026
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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)
O-34-2026
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Change 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)
O-35-2026
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Change zoning for 2018 Flagler Road 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)
O-36-2026
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Amend Central City Sector Plan for Richmond Ave 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)
O-37-2026
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Amend One Year Plan for Richmond Ave 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)
O-38-2026
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Change zoning for Richmond Ave 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)
O-39-2026
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Amend Central City Sector Plan for Ailor Ave/Sutherland Ave
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)
O-40-2026
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Amend One Year Plan for Ailor Ave/Sutherland Ave 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)
O-41-2026
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Change zoning for 0 Ailor Ave 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)
O-42-2026
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Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for Western Ave 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)
O-43-2026
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Amend One Year Plan for Western Ave 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)
O-44-2026
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Change zoning for 4601-4605 Western Ave 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)
O-45-2026
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Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1019 E. Emerald Ave
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)
O-46-2026
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Amend One Year Plan for 1019 E. Emerald Ave
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)
O-47-2026
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Change zoning for 1019 E. Emerald Ave 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)
O-48-2026
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Change zoning for 2011-2013 Highland Ave 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)
O-49-2026
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Change zoning for 1119 Dutch Valley Drive 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)
Approve appeal for variances at 505 Woodlawn Pike
A Resolution approving an appeal by Mary Carter of the denial by the Board of Zoning Appeals of variances to (1) decrease the minimum required interior side setback for a detached accessory structure from 5 ft. to 0.16 ft. per Article 10.3.A.5, and (2) increase the maximum allowed height for a detached accessory structure from 18' to 21'-4" per Article 10.3.A.4, in a RN-1 zoning district for property located at 505 Woodlawn Pike. RN-1 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District. Parcel ID 109JC03001. BZA File # BZA-26-0018. (Council District 1) (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Appeal of Zoning Administrator's determination for CareCuts
A Resolution approving an appeal filed by David Hamilton thereby overturning the decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals to uphold a determination by the Zoning Administrator that the CareCuts’ proposed services qualify as a religious land use and are exempt from the Zoning Code requirements for Special Use approval for the proposed use for property located at 5200 Clinton Highway. C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) Zoning District. Parcel ID 068NE01201. BZA File # BZA-26-0019. (Council District 5) (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
R-139-2026
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Approve alcoholic beverage sales plan for multiuse stadium
A Resolution approving the Facility geographic diagram and general plan for Boyd Sports, LLC and Boyd Property Development, LLC (“Boyd Sports”) for the sale, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages and beer around the multiuse stadium as it is defined in Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 57-4-102(30)(SSSSSSSSSS). (Council District 6) (Requested by Administration)
R-140-2026
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Approve agreement for 2026 Resurfacing Phase II Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $4,583,319.00 for the 2026 Resurfacing Phase II Project. (Council Districts 3, 4, and 5) (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-141-2026
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Approve agreement for Tazewell Pike Corridor Study
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign all documents necessary with Knoxville-Knox County Planning to conduct the Tazewell Pike Corridor Study in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-142-2026
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Approve agreement with SCU Bus Lines for transportation services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with SCU Bus Lines, LLC to provide transportation services to participants in various programs sponsored by the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department for an annual contract amount not to exceed $70,000.00 per year, plus approved annual escalation capped at 3.5% annually. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-143-2026
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Approve contract with Taylor's Lawn Service for Chilhowee Park
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract between the City of Knoxville and Taylor’s Lawn Service to provide grounds maintenance at Chilhowee Park for the first 9 month term not to exceed $59,310.00 and for successive terms an annual amount not to exceed $82,020.00. (Council District 6). (Requested by Public Service Department)
R-144-2026
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Award Historic Preservation & Facade Improvement funds
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $117,790.00 from the Historic Preservation and Facade Improvement Program to McCarty Holsaple McCarty Architects, Inc., for the restoration and reuse of property located at 760 Stone Street (Parcel ID: 094DP005). (Council District 6) (Requested by Urban Design and Development)
R-145-2026
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Accept grant for Fire Department PPE
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Thompson Charitable Foundation in the amount of $25,000.00 for specialized Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the Knoxville Fire Department. (Requested by Fire Department)
R-146-2026
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Accept HIDTA grant for Police Department overtime
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area grant in the amount of $109,000.00, with no required matching funds, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, as part of the multi-jurisdictional law enforcement agency efforts in combating narcotics crimes, to be used to fund officer overtime pay. (Requested by Police Department)
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Approve Certificate of Compliance for KenJo Market #35
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to KenJo Inc. d/b/a KenJo Market #35 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License (Council District 2). (Requested by Finance Department)
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Concord Liquor and Wine
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Nidhiksh Liquor and Wine LLC. d/b/a Concord Liquor and Wine relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City (Council District 5). (Requested by Finance Department)
Appropriate funds for Empower Knox Event Grants program
An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $4,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to various qualified organizations for events for youth as part of the Empower Knox Event Grants program. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
