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Charles Thomas

District 5 · Dec 21, 2019 – present

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Charles Thomas has cast 4,251 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 96.9% of recorded roll calls, with 398 motions made and 34 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).

On the issues

Attendance

4120 of 4251

recorded votes he or she was present for

present means neither absent nor recused

131

recorded votes marked absent or recused

Counted from roll calls, not a sign-in sheet — a member who was present but recorded no vote is indistinguishable here from one who was absent.

When the board disagrees

324 contested decisions · how these are counted

324

contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on

a decision is contested when at least one member voted the other way

34

of those, voted no on something adopted anyway

398 / 587

motions moved / seconded

Recaps: First 100 days · 2026 in review · 2025 in review · 2024 in review · 2023 in review · 2022 in review · 2021 in review · 2020 in review

Patterns

How these are computed ↓

Deterministic breakdowns of Charles Thomas’s published record — not a score or a rating. Raw counts are always shown; a percentage appears only once there are at least 10 votes. As of the meeting of September 29, 2026 — the newest published record.

Votes by topic

Topic Votes Aye No Abstain Body median
Zoning & land use 1089 1033 (95%) 24 (2%) 5 9–0 See votes →
Budget & taxes 404 392 (97%) 4 (1%) 1 8–0 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 414 410 (99%) 1 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 355 349 (98%) 1 (0%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Schools 18 17 (94%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Public safety 213 201 (94%) 0 (0%) 2 8–0 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 480 465 (97%) 1 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Parks & community 249 242 (97%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 233 224 (96%) 3 (1%) 3 8–0 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 11 11 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 8–0 See votes →

Attendance & dissent over time

Attendance rate

Dissents (no on adopted)

Dec 2019 present
Full term · Dec 2019–present. Vertical lines mark election dates.
Year Votes Present Attendance Dissents
2020 745 741 99% 1 See votes →
2021 719 717 100% 5 See votes →
2022 581 581 100% 10 See votes →
2023 627 610 97% 0 See votes →
2024 690 670 97% 8 See votes →
2025 461 375 81% 8 See votes →
2026 428 426 100% 2 See votes →

Agreement with other members

Computed over contested votes only — the 324 non-unanimous (split) votes Charles Thomas cast, where the room recorded at least one Aye and at least one No. Unanimous votes are excluded because they carry no signal.

Member Voted the same Shared split votes
Stephanie Welch 1 of 1 1
Nathan Honeycutt 36 of 37 (97%) 37
Andrew Roberto 245 of 278 (88%) 278
Tommy Smith 241 of 274 (88%) 274
Karyn Adams 35 of 40 (88%) 40
Lynne Fugate 252 of 295 (85%) 295
Gwen McKenzie 229 of 274 (84%) 274
Lauren Rider 229 of 278 (82%) 278
Janet Testerman 147 of 183 (80%) 183
Debbie Helsley 106 of 134 (79%) 134
Matthew DeBardelaben 31 of 41 (76%) 41
Doug Lloyd 31 of 41 (76%) 41
Denzel Grant 27 of 36 (75%) 36
Seema Singh 155 of 245 (63%) 245
Amelia Parker 58 of 313 (19%) 313

See Charles Thomas’s split votes →

Motions made & seconded, by topic

Topic Made Seconded
Zoning & land use 104 147 See votes →
Budget & taxes 24 42 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 59 64 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 18 43 See votes →
Schools 1 1 See votes →
Public safety 17 25 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 59 105 See votes →
Parks & community 41 37 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 26 45 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 0 2 See votes →

How these breakdowns are computed

Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Charles Thomas’s published roll-call votes on City of Knoxville, TN City Council — the same record set behind the vote table below. Nothing is a composite score, a grade, or a ranking. The general pipeline (sources, extraction, gates, review) is described on the methodology page.

  • Votes by topic. Each published motion is attributed to every distinct neutral topic its agenda items carry — the primary subject and any secondary tags alike, so an item counts under every topic it’s about (and a consent-calendar motion covering several items counts under each); procedural items are excluded, as in the default vote browser. Aye/No/Abstain are counts of Charles Thomas’s own vote. A percentage is shown only when the topic has at least 10 votes. Body median is the median of the Aye and No tallies across the same motion set — the typical room split on that topic.
  • Attendance & dissent over time. Bucketed by the calendar year of each meeting. Attendance = votes where Charles Thomas was recorded present (not absent or recused) ÷ total votes that year; the percentage is shown only when the year has at least 10 votes. Dissents = “No” votes on motions the body adopted anyway. The denominators for every year are in the table above.
  • Term timeline & election markers. The two trend strips plot the yearly attendance and dissent figures above on a single time axis spanning Charles Thomas’s full term (Dec 21, 2019–present). The vertical lines mark public election-calendar dates — candidate-filing deadlines, primaries, and general elections — that fall within that span, each labeled with its date and type. Those dates are a matter of public record ; the timeline itself makes no claim about them. It marks the dates and draws the line; any pattern near an election is the reader’s to notice, not ours to assert.
  • Agreement with other members. Computed over contested votes only — motions where the roll call recorded at least one Aye and at least one No. For each colleague, the record set is the split motions where both cast an Aye or No (their seated overlap); “voted the same” counts the motions they cast the identical value on. A percentage is shown only when that shared set reaches 10 votes. Unanimous votes are excluded on purpose: they would launder everyone into near-total agreement.
  • Motions made & seconded. Straight counts of published motions where Charles Thomas is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).

Disclosed interests

Reprinted from Charles Thomas’s annual Statement of Interests (Form SS-8005) — a public record filed with the Tennessee Ethics Commission. Entity names and categories exactly as filed, for the official and spouse; the form states no dollar amounts, and neither do we. Each filing links to its source.

We don’t have this. No Statement of Interests on file for Charles Thomas. It does not mean none was filed — only that we hold no copy.

Appointments moved

Board and committee appointments Charles Thomas moved or seconded, as recorded in the minutes. Each links to the full decision, where the complete roll call is shown.

Appointee Board Term Decision
Amy Hathaway Neighborhood Advisory Council not stated Sep 15, 2026 →
Stephanie Taylor Civil Service Merit Board not stated Mar 31, 2026 →
Angela Dennis Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Feb 17, 2026 →
Jack Coker Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville not stated Feb 3, 2026 →
Lisa Sorensen Design Review Board not stated Jan 6, 2026 →
Councilmember Amelia Parker Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Jan 9, 2024 →
Jane Roberts Civil Service Merit Board not stated Aug 23, 2022 →
Candace Brakewood Knoxville Transportation Authority Board not stated Jan 11, 2022 →
Christi Kirk Knoxville Transportation Authority Board not stated Oct 19, 2021 →
Anthony Hancock Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated Oct 5, 2021 →
Julie Eisenhower Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated May 4, 2021 →
Ashley Osborne Knoxville Transportation Authority Board not stated Dec 15, 2020 →
Hallie Hearnes Historic Zoning Commission not stated Dec 1, 2020 →
Nancy Welch Mayor's Council on Disability Issues not stated Nov 17, 2020 →
Beth Eason Historic Zoning Commission not stated Sep 8, 2020 →

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
Jan 20, 2026
O-9-2026 Add PD zoning designation for 406 Willow Avenue An Ordinance to amend the zoning map to add the PD (Planned Development) designation for property located at 406 Willow Avenue, Brad Salsbury, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-A-25-PD) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
O-8-2026 Close a portion of Reed Street and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners An Ordinance to close a portion of Reed Street adjacent to City Blocks 21163 and 21164, running south from W Baxter Ave and terminating at the north side of an unnamed alley, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Approval of the January 6, 2026 regular meeting minutes Minutes of the January 6, 2026 Regular Meeting
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
12-O-25-RZ Change zoning at 1921 Old Callahan Dr from C-H-2 to RN-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1921 Old Callahan Drive from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Susan Hancock, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-O-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
12-M-25-RZ Change zoning at 4407-4411 Tippins Dr from I-G to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 4407 and 4411 Tippins Drive from I-G (General Industrial) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Joshua Schmitt, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-M-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
12-L-25-RZ Change zoning at 250 Patton St from I-MU to DK-W An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 250 Patton Street from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse Subdistrict) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Alpha Residential, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-L-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
12-H-25-RZ Change zoning at 0 Western Ave from C-G-1 to C-G-3 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Western Avenue from C-G-1 (General Commercial) district to C-G-3 (General Commercial) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Eric Forrestall, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-H-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
12-A-25-PD Add PD designation for property at 406 Willow Avenue An Ordinance to amend the zoning map to add the PD (Planned Development) designation for property located at 406 Willow Avenue, Brad Salsbury, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-A-25-PD) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Close portion of Reed Street and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Reed Street adjacent to City Blocks 21163 and 21164, running south from W Baxter Ave and terminating at the north side of an unnamed alley, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
R-10-2026 Grant pensions to certain individuals A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
R-9-2026 Apply for and accept grant from DOJ for ICAC Task Force A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $631,577.00, with no local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, for continued funding of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. (Requested by Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
R-8-2026 Contract with Event Approvals, Inc. for E-Permitting Software System A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Event Approvals, Inc. to provide the City with an E-Permitting Software System to facilitate the issuance of special event permits for a period of three years, with a total annual cost not to exceed $50,000.00. (Requested by Office of Special Events)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
R-7-2026 Authorize agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC as city financial advisor A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC to serve as the City's financial advisor to develop and assist with implementation of the City's financial strategies to meet its current and long-term operations, financial obligations and financing needs, and to render assistance concerning potential debt transactions, in an amount not to exceed $375,000.00 for a three-year term with two optional one-year extensions. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
R-6-2026 Authorize agreement with Henley Roofing Co. for L.T. Ross Building Reroof A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $779,200.00 for the L.T. Ross Building Reroof Project. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
R-5-2026 Amend agreement with Progression Electric for traffic signal maintenance A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Progression Electric, LLC for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance project, increasing the annual amount by $25,000.00 for a new total annual amount of $150,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
R-4-2026 Authorize agreement with LinkLive, Inc. for VOIP services for 311/211 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with LinkLive, Inc. to provide VOIP communication services for the Center for Service Innovation 311/211, at an initial cost of $31,000.00, and an ongoing annual cost of $24,000.00. (Requested by 311/211 Center for Service Innovation)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
O-7-2026 Change zoning at 0 Global Way from OP to C-G-3 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 Global Way from OP (Office Park) district to C-G-3 (General Commercial) district, leaving all special purpose overlay districts unchanged, Pellissippi Dutchtown General Partnership, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-L-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
O-6-2026 Change zoning at 100 W. Depot Ave from I-G to DK-W An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 100 W. Depot Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) district to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse Subdistrict) district, 100 W. Depot Investors, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-F-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
O-5-2026 Change zoning at 0 W. Depot Ave from N/A to DK-W An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 W. Depot Avenue from N/A (No zone) to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse Subdistrict) district, 100 W. Depot Investors, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-E-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
O-4-2026 Change zoning at 207 Hidell Rd from C-H-2 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 207 Hidell Road from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Sean Olu, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-C-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
O-3-2026 Amend Zoning Code to remove planned district designation at 4900 Buffat Mill Rd An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 4900 Buffat Mill Road, Joel & Pam Poteat, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-25-SU) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
O-2-2026 Close portion of Fort Dickerson Road and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Fort Dickerson Road adjacent to City Block 25310, lying immediately west of Tax I.D. 109HA026, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
O-1-2026 Close portion of Eleanor Street and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Eleanor Street adjacent to City Block 11662, lying immediately east of properties 911 and 917 Eleanor Street, 081ML009 and 081ML007, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
R-3-2026 Confirm appointment of Lisa Sorensen to Design Review Board A Resolution confirming the appointment of Lisa Sorensen to the Design Review Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
R-2-2026 Confirm appointment of Jackie Robinson to Police Advisory and Review Committee A Resolution confirming the appointment of Jackie Robinson to the Police Advisory and Review Committee. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
R-1-2026 Confirm reappointment of Luis Urrea to Board of Zoning Appeals A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Luis Urrea to serve as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Approve minutes of the December 20, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes of the December 20, 2025 Special Meeting
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Approve minutes of the December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes of the December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2025
Elect Vice-Mayor Election of Vice-Mayor
Aye
Dec 20, 2025
Elect City Council Representative to KTA Election of City Council Representative to the Knoxville Transportation Authority (KTA)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2025
Elect Beer Board Chair Election of Beer Board Chair
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
O-162-2025 Appropriate funds from Community Improvement Fund for donations. An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $________ from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment. (Requested by Legislative)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
13ae Change zoning of portion of 0 Global Way from OP to C-G-3. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 Global Way from OP (Office Park) district to C-G-3 (General Commercial) district, leaving all special purpose overlay districts unchanged, Pellissippi Dutchtown General Partnership, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-L-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
13ad Change zoning of 100 W. Depot Avenue from I-G to DK-W. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 100 W. Depot Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) district to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse Subdistrict) district, 100 W. Depot Investors, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-F-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
13ac Change zoning of 0 W. Depot Avenue from N/A to DK-W. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 W. Depot Avenue from N/A (No zone) to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse Subdistrict) district, 100 W. Depot Investors, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-E-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
13ab Change zoning of 207 Hidell Road from C-H-2 to RN-2. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 207 Hidell Road from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Sean Olu, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-C-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
13aa Remove planned district (C) designation from 4900 Buffat Mill Road. An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 4900 Buffat Mill Road, Joel & Pam Poteat, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-25-SU) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Close portion of Fort Dickerson Road and execute quitclaim deeds. An Ordinance to close a portion of Fort Dickerson Road adjacent to City Block 25310, lying immediately west of Tax I.D. 109HA026, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Close portion of Eleanor Street and execute quitclaim deeds. An Ordinance to close a portion of Eleanor Street adjacent to City Block 11662, lying immediately east of properties 911 and 917 Eleanor Street, 081ML009 and 081ML007, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Approve minutes of November 25, 2025 regular meeting. Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the November 25, 2025 Regular Meeting
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
O-160-2025 Amend FY 25/26 operating and capital budgets. An Ordinance amending the FY 25/26 operating and capital budgets. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Split
Dec 9, 2025
R-339-2025 Amend Resolution R-326-2024 regarding Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program grant funds. A Resolution further amending Resolution R-326-2024 which authorized the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $1,768,642.00 in Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program grant funds by modifying allocations designated to My Daughter’s Journey and Knoxville/Knox County Community Action Committee. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Split
Dec 9, 2025
R-339-2025 Amend Resolution R-326-2024 regarding Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program grant funds. A Resolution further amending Resolution R-326-2024 which authorized the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $1,768,642.00 in Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program grant funds by modifying allocations designated to My Daughter’s Journey and Knoxville/Knox County Community Action Committee. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Abstain
Split
Dec 9, 2025
O-161-2025 Remove planned district (C) designation from 962 N. Gallaher View Road. An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, Mainland MCA Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 8-A-25-SU) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
No
Split
Dec 9, 2025 Motion to withdraw:
O-161-2025 Remove planned district (C) designation from 962 N. Gallaher View Road. An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, Mainland MCA Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 8-A-25-SU) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Split Failed
Nov 25, 2025
Approval of November 11, 2025 regular meeting minutes Minutes of the November 11, 2025 Regular Meeting
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Remove planned district designation from 962 N. Gallaher View Road An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, Mainland MCA Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 8-A-25-SU) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
No
Split
Nov 25, 2025
Amend FY 25/26 operating and capital budgets An Ordinance amending the FY 25/26 operating and capital budgets. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Split
Nov 25, 2025
O-144-2025 Rezone 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)
No
Split
Nov 25, 2025
O-143-2025 Amend zoning code to create single family attached dwelling use 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)
Aye
Split
Nov 25, 2025
O-143-2025 Amend zoning code to create single family attached dwelling use 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)
No
Split Failed
Nov 11, 2025
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)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
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)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
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)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
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)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
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)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
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)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
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)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
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)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
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)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
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)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
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)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
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)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
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)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
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)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
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)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Add emergency ordinance related to budget amendment to agenda ITEMS TO BE ADDED BY MOTION
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Approve minutes of October 28, 2025 regular meeting Minutes of the October 28, 2025 regular meeting
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
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)
No
Split
Nov 11, 2025
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)
Aye
Nov 11, 2025
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)
Abstain
Split
Oct 28, 2025
R-299-2025 Grant pensions to certain individuals A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
R-288-2025 Honor the memory of Bill Williams A Resolution honoring the memory of Bill Williams. (Requested by City Council)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
R-298-2025 Award Historic Preservation Fund for Giffin School restoration A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 from the Historic Preservation Fund to Volunteer Housing Partnership, as the sole member of HGGP, LLC, for the restoration and reuse of the Historic Giffin School (Parcel ID: 109CD032). (Requested by Urban Design and Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
R-297-2025 Apply for grant to purchase body-worn cameras A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, in the amount of $1,000,000, with no required local match, to be used to purchase body-worn cameras and associated training, supplies, and equipment for Knoxville law enforcement officers. (Requested by Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
R-296-2025 Apply for grant for violent crime intervention programs A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $2,900,000.00 from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required local match, to be used for costs associated with violent crime intervention programs. (Requested by Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
R-295-2025 Apply for FY25 Community Violence Intervention Grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply and accept a FY25 Office of Justice Programs Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative grant in the amount of $2,000,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, to be used to combat violent crime and to improve police and community relations. (Requested by Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
R-294-2025 Apply for FY26 Downtown Public Safety Grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the FY26 Downtown Public Safety Grant award of $4,941,358.00, with no required local match, from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to increase public safety, reduce blight, enhance economic development infrastructure, and reduce crime in downtown business and commercial areas. (Requested by Operations)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
R-293-2025 Approve grant agreement for Rapid Re-Housing services Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $125,000.00 in 2025-2026 Tennessee Housing Development Agency Emergency Solutions Grant funding to provide Rapid Re-Housing services to individuals or families experiencing homelessness in Knoxville. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
R-292-2025 Amend contract C-25-0160 for Gay Street Bridge Repair Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract C-25-0160 with Charles Blalock & Sons, Inc. for the Gay Street Bridge Repair Project, increasing the amount by $190,070.50 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,185,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
R-291-2025 Amend contract for Gay Street Bridge Repair Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Gresham Smith for the Gay Street Bridge Repair Project, increasing the contract amount by $64,130.00 for a new contract total not to exceed $512,630.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
R-290-2025 Authorize agreement with HealthEquity for FSA/HRA services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with HealthEquity, Inc. to provide administrative services for the City-sponsored Flexible Spending Account and Health Reimbursement Account for City employees, at a projected annual cost of $76,650.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
R-289-2025 Recognize IBEW Local 760 centennial anniversary A Resolution recognizing the centennial anniversary of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 760 and celebrating the work and community involvement of members of Local 760 in Knoxville and our region. (Requested by City Council)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
O-139-2025 Rezone 4879 Chambliss Ave from RN-4 to C-N An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4879 Chambliss Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, John L. Billings, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-K-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
O-138-2025 Rezone 2019 Middlebrook Pike from I-MU to C-H-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2019 Middlebrook Pike from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district, JM & J Leasing Knoxville, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-J-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
O-137-2025 Rezone 140 W. Baxter Ave from RN-4 to C-G-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 140 W. Baxter Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to C-G-2 (General Commercial) district, James Ackerson, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-H-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
O-136-2025 Rezone 3415 Harvey Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3415 Harvey Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Jesse Alarcon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-B-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
O-135-2025 Rezone 6109 Creekhead Drive from AG to RN-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6109 Creekhead Drive from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Mohamed Ragab, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 9-A-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
O-134-2025 Amend City Code regarding Affordable Housing Fund An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 3, Section 2-614 of the Knoxville City Code to designate the lesser of ten million dollars or twenty-two percent (22%) of additional local option sales tax revenue generated from any rate increase approved in an election occurring on or before November 4, 2025 to the City of Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Approve minutes from previous meeting Minutes of the October 14, 2025 Regular Meeting
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
13-p Rezone 4879 Chambliss Avenue to C-N district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4879 Chambliss Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, John L. Billings, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-K-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
13-o Rezone 2019 Middlebrook Pike to C-H-1 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2019 Middlebrook Pike from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district, JM & J Leasing Knoxville, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-J-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
13-m Rezone 140 W. Baxter Avenue to C-G-2 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 140 W. Baxter Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to C-G-2 (General Commercial) district, James Ackerson, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-H-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
13-l Rezone 3415 Harvey Drive to RN-2 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3415 Harvey Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Jesse Alarcon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-B-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
13-k Rezone 6109 Creekhead Drive to RN-1 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6109 Creekhead Drive from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Mohamed Ragab, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 9-A-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
Approval of September 30, 2025 meeting minutes Minutes of the September 30, 2025 Regular Meeting
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025 Motion to defer:
13-q Remove planned district designation from 962 N. Gallaher View Road An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, Mainland MCA Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 8-A-25-SU) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Deferred
Oct 14, 2025 Motion to defer:
13-n Rezone Ball Camp Pike properties to RN-2 district 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)
Aye
Deferred
Oct 14, 2025 Motion to defer:
13-j Rezone 305 W. Vine Avenue to DK-B district 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)
Aye
Deferred
Oct 14, 2025
13-i Designate sales tax revenue to Affordable Housing Fund An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 3, Section 2-614 of the Knoxville City Code to designate the lesser of ten million dollars or twenty-two percent (22%) of additional local option sales tax revenue generated from any rate increase approved in an election occurring on or before November 4, 2025 to the City of Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Split
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