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Tommy Smith

District 1 · Feb 20, 2020 – Dec 20, 2025

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Tommy Smith has cast 3,746 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 96% of recorded roll calls, with 597 motions made and 19 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).

On the issues

Attendance

3598 of 3746

recorded votes he or she was present for

present means neither absent nor recused

148

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

293 contested decisions · how these are counted

293

contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on

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

19

of those, voted no on something adopted anyway

597 / 511

motions moved / seconded

Recaps: First 100 days · 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 Tommy Smith’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 983 949 (97%) 19 (2%) 2 9–0 See votes →
Budget & taxes 369 343 (93%) 3 (1%) 4 8–0 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 352 344 (98%) 1 (0%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 308 294 (95%) 1 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Schools 18 18 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Public safety 178 173 (97%) 1 (1%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 416 402 (97%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Parks & community 222 212 (95%) 1 (0%) 2 9–0 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 199 191 (96%) 2 (1%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 10 9 (90%) 1 (10%) 0 9–0 See votes →

Attendance & dissent over time

Attendance rate

Dissents (no on adopted)

Feb 2020 Dec 2025
Full term · Feb 2020–Dec 2025. Vertical lines mark election dates.
Year Votes Present Attendance Dissents
2020 671 671 100% 2 See votes →
2021 719 719 100% 4 See votes →
2022 581 542 93% 4 See votes →
2023 627 625 100% 1 See votes →
2024 690 666 97% 6 See votes →
2025 458 375 82% 2 See votes →

Agreement with other members

Computed over contested votes only — the 293 non-unanimous (split) votes Tommy Smith 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
Lauren Rider 262 of 287 (91%) 287
Lynne Fugate 238 of 266 (89%) 266
Debbie Helsley 83 of 94 (88%) 94
Charles Thomas 241 of 274 (88%) 274
Gwen McKenzie 249 of 285 (87%) 285
Andrew Roberto 250 of 288 (87%) 288
Janet Testerman 161 of 191 (84%) 191
Seema Singh 169 of 251 (67%) 251
Amelia Parker 46 of 282 (16%) 282

See Tommy Smith’s split votes →

Motions made & seconded, by topic

Topic Made Seconded
Zoning & land use 182 133 See votes →
Budget & taxes 26 52 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 55 45 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 34 36 See votes →
Schools 0 2 See votes →
Public safety 9 23 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 102 61 See votes →
Parks & community 44 33 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 20 31 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 2 2 See votes →

How these breakdowns are computed

Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Tommy Smith’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 Tommy Smith’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 Tommy Smith 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 Tommy Smith’s full term (Feb 20, 2020–Dec 20, 2025). 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 Tommy Smith is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).

Disclosed interests

Reprinted from Tommy Smith’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 Tommy Smith. It does not mean none was filed — only that we hold no copy.

Appointments moved

Board and committee appointments Tommy Smith 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
Bobby Graham City Pension Board not stated Nov 11, 2025 →
Don Jones Wrecker Services Commission not stated Sep 30, 2025 →
Beth Miller Knoxville Transportation Authority Board not stated Aug 19, 2025 →
Travis Tillman Historic Zoning Commission not stated Jul 22, 2025 →
Lynne Ghenov Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Feb 18, 2025 →
Kim Black Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Nov 26, 2024 →
Dusty Brock City of Knoxville Audit Committee not stated Jul 9, 2024 →
Allison Page Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority not stated May 28, 2024 →
Lola Alapo Visit Knoxville Board of Directors not stated May 28, 2024 →
Tony Allen Design Review Board not stated May 28, 2024 →
Officer Lesley Pressley Wrecker Services Commission not stated Apr 16, 2024 →
Jane Roberts Civil Service Merit Board not stated Mar 19, 2024 →
Councilmember Amelia Parker Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Jan 9, 2024 →
Luis Urrea Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Jan 9, 2024 →
Eboni Winford Knoxville Transportation Authority Board not stated Dec 12, 2023 →
Hallie Hearnes Historic Zoning Commission not stated Aug 22, 2023 →
John Schwartz Board of Environmental Appeals for the City not stated Jan 10, 2023 →
John Heins Board of Environmental Appeals for the City not stated Nov 2, 2021 →
Christi Kirk Knoxville Transportation Authority Board not stated Oct 19, 2021 →
Councilmember Seema Singh Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Apr 20, 2021 →
Lisa Chassy Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated Jan 26, 2021 →
Emma Ellis-Cosigua Neighborhood Advisory Council not stated Dec 15, 2020 →
Hallie Hearnes Historic Zoning Commission not stated Dec 1, 2020 →

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance amending Northwest County Sector Plan for 0 N. Gallaher View Road An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from no land use classification to General Commercial for property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-121-2025
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance to change zoning at 0 Inskip Road to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Inskip Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Slemons Mathes, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-120-2025
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance to change zoning at 4913 Rowan Road to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4913 Rowan Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Chris & Sherry Crumley, Applicants. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-D-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-119-2025
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code regarding vested rights An ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, at Articles 14.4 Zoning Administrator Powers, 15.3 Vesting, and 16.12 Zoning Appeals to align vested rights with recent state law changes per Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-4-301 et seq., City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 8-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-117-2025
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance to close Ambrose Street and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Ambrose Street adjacent to City Blocks 19184 and 19206, being bound by Ohio Avenue to the west, an unimproved alley to the east, Tax I.D. Parcel No. 081IC029 to the north, and 1202 Ohio Avenue to the south, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department) Ordinance No. O-116-2025
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Approve minutes of September 2, 2025 regular meeting Minutes of the September 2, 2025 Regular Meeting
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Approve minutes of August 28, 2025 workshop Minutes of the August 28, 2025 Workshop
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025 Motion to defer:
8-A-25-SU Ordinance to remove planned district (C) designation from property at 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
Sep 2, 2025
7-C-25-OA Ordinance to amend Zoning Code concerning Middle Housing Standards, etc. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, at Articles 4.6, Middle Housing Standards; 9.1, General Use Regulations; 10.1, General Development Requirements; and 14.6, Design Review Board Powers, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (File No. 7-C-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Split
Sep 2, 2025 Motion to defer:
Resolution to enter into Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for the development of certain real property located on the south side of Magnolia Avenue bounded by Beaman Street, Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, and Alice Street in order to serve youth and families throughout east Knoxville and the broader community by providing educational enrichment, sports, wellness and other activities. (Requested by Administration)
Aye
Split
Sep 2, 2025 Motion to amend:
Resolution to enter into Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for the development of certain real property located on the south side of Magnolia Avenue bounded by Beaman Street, Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, and Alice Street in order to serve youth and families throughout east Knoxville and the broader community by providing educational enrichment, sports, wellness and other activities. (Requested by Administration)
Aye
Split
Sep 2, 2025
8-K-25-RZ Ordinance to rezone property at 2814 Dresser Road to C-G-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2814 Dresser Road from no zone to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-K-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
8-A-25-PA Ordinance amending One Year Plan for property at 0 N. Gallaher View Road An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the One Year Plan from no land use classification to General Commercial for property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
8-B-25-PA Ordinance amending One Year Plan for property at 2814 Dresser Road An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the One Year Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
8-B-25-SP Ordinance amending South County Sector Plan for property at 2814 Dresser Road An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the South County Sector Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
8-B-25-SP Ordinance amending South County Sector Plan for property at 2814 Dresser Road An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the South County Sector Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
8-J-25-RZ Ordinance to rezone property at 0 N. Gallaher View Road to C-R-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road from no zone to C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) district, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-J-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
8-A-25-SP Ordinance amending Northwest County Sector Plan for property at 0 N. Gallaher View Road An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from no land use classification to General Commercial for property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
8-A-25-SP Ordinance amending Northwest County Sector Plan for property at 0 N. Gallaher View Road An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from no land use classification to General Commercial for property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
8-G-25-RZ Ordinance to rezone property at 0 Inskip Road from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Inskip Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Slemons Mathes, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
8-D-25-RZ Ordinance to rezone property at 4913 Rowan Road from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4913 Rowan Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Chris & Sherry Crumley, Applicants. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-D-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
8-A-25-OA Ordinance to amend Zoning CodeArticles 14.4, 15.3, and 16.12 regarding vested rights An ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, at Articles 14.4 Zoning Administrator Powers, 15.3 Vesting, and 16.12 Zoning Appeals to align vested rights with recent state law changes per Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-4-301 et seq., City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (File No. 8-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance to close a portion of Ambrose Street and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Ambrose Street adjacent to City Blocks 19184 and 19206, being bound by Ohio Avenue to the west, an unimproved alley to the east, Tax I.D. Parcel No. 081IC029 to the north, and 1202 Ohio Avenue to the south, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
R-259-2025 Resolution granting pensions to certain City of Knoxville employees 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
Sep 2, 2025
R-258-2025 Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Snag Delivery Inc. wine license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Snag Delivery Inc. d/b/a Snag relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
R-257-2025 Resolution to approve Preliminary Plan for Galbraith School Adaptive Reuse PD A Resolution to approve the Preliminary Plan for the Galbraith School Adaptive Reuse Planned Development for property located at 4333 Galbraith School Road, including approval of the requested exceptions to the underlying zoning district’s dimensional standards, subject to 3 conditions, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-PD) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
R-256-2025 Resolution to accept TDOT grant extension for Knoxville Area Transit A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) in the amount of $832,125.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for fiscal year 2021 for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for mass transportation in urbanized areas. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
R-255-2025 Resolution to execute agreement with UT College of Social Work for housing support A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the University of Tennessee College of Social Work to provide enhanced KnoxHMIS support for the Knoxville- Knox County Office of Housing Stability, in an annual amount not to exceed $177,400.00. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
R-254-2025 Resolution to contract with Public Consulting Group, LLC for Fire Dept. strategic plan A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Public Consulting Group, LLC, to provide professional consulting services in order to develop a strategic plan for the Knoxville Fire Department for an amount not to exceed $85,050.00. (Requested by Fire Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
R-253-2025 Resolution to accept donation from Knoxville Fire Fighter's Association A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the Knoxville Fire Fighter's Association for the donation of $23,950.00 to be used for the purchase of supplies for the Knoxville Fire Department's "Learn Not To Burn" program to educate children about fire safety. (Requested by Fire Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
R-252-2025 Resolution to execute agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for Liberty Street Multimodal Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,293,187.00 for construction of the Liberty Street Multimodal Project. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
R-251-2025 Resolution to execute agreement with Cannon & Cannon, LLC for Liberty Street Multimodal Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, LLC to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the Liberty Street Multimodal Project in an amount not to exceed $285,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
R-250-2025 Resolution to execute agreement with CDM Smith Inc. for safety improvement study A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith Inc. in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 to complete a safety improvement study of the City of Knoxville's signalized intersections. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
R-249-2025 Resolution to execute agreement for Fire Station No. 7 Reroof Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $142,000.00 for the Fire Station No. 7 Reroof Project. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
R-248-2025 Resolution to accept property insurance policy with Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a policy with Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company for property insurance for vacant property for an approximate annual premium of $35,126.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
O-115-2025 Ordinance to rezone property at 118 Twentieth Street from RN-5 to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 118 Twentieth Street from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-3) (File No. 7-P-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
O-114-2025 Ordinance amending One Year Plan for property at 118 Twentieth Street An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
O-113-2025 Ordinance amending Central City Sector Plan for property at 118 Twentieth Street An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
O-113-2025 Ordinance amending Central City Sector Plan for property at 118 Twentieth Street An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025 Motion to refer:
O-111-2025 Ordinance to rezone property at 0 Keck Road from AG to RN-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion 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 11-0) (File No. 6-E-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
O-112-2025 Ordinance to remove City blasting permit requirement due to state jurisdiction An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Amending Sections 11-1 and 11-2 of Chapter 11 of the Knoxville City Code, so as to remove the requirement for individuals to apply for and receive a City blasting permit as the state has sole jurisdiction for issuance of said permits. (Requested by Fire Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
O-111-2025 Ordinance to allow beer permitholders to obtain 'Patio Use Agreements' An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Amending Section 4-58(G) of Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code so as to allow for beer permitholders throughout the City to apply for and obtain “Patio Use Agreements” for parts of the public right-of-way contiguous to their permitted establishment under specified criteria established by the City. (Requested by Operations)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Approve minutes of previous regular meeting Minutes of the August 19, 2025 Regular Meeting
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025 Motion to defer:
Authorize agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for Magnolia Ave property A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for the development of certain real property located on the south side of Magnolia Avenue bounded by Beaman Street, Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, and Alice Street in order to serve youth and families throughout east Knoxville and the broader community by providing educational enrichment, sports, wellness and other activities. (Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Change zoning of 118 Twentieth Street to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 118 Twentieth Street from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-3) (File No. 7-P-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 118 Twentieth Street An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 118 Twentieth Street An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 118 Twentieth Street An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Remove requirement for City blasting permit An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Amending Sections 11-1 and 11-2 of Chapter 11 of the Knoxville City Code, so as to remove the requirement for individuals to apply for and receive a City blasting permit as the state has sole jurisdiction for issuance of said permits. (Requested by Fire Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Allow beer permitholders to obtain 'Patio Use Agreements' An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Amending Section 4-58(G) of Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code so as to allow for beer permitholders throughout the City to apply for and obtain “Patio Use Agreements” for parts of the public right-of-way contiguous to their permitted establishment under specified criteria established by the City. (Requested by Operations)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Authorize agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for Magnolia Ave property A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for the development of certain real property located on the south side of Magnolia Avenue bounded by Beaman Street, Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, and Alice Street in order to serve youth and families throughout east Knoxville and the broader community by providing educational enrichment, sports, wellness and other activities. (Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025 Motion to deny:
Approve appeal regarding variance denial for 6109 Creekhead Drive A Resolution approving an appeal by Mohamed Ragab of the Board of Zoning Appeals’ denial of a variance to decrease the minimum interior side setback from 35 feet to 24 feet per Article 8.1, Table 8-1 in an Agricultural zoning district for property located at 6109 Creekhead Drive. AG (Agricultural) Zoning District. 3rd Council District. Parcel ID 106 02201 (BZA-25-0047). (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Approve minutes of August 5, 2025 regular meeting Minutes of the August 5, 2025 Regular Meeting
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Approve minutes of July 31, 2025 workshop Minutes of the July 31, 2025 Workshop
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
O-96-2025 Amend Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-E-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Split
Aug 19, 2025
R-233-2025 Authorize lease agreement with The Muse Knoxville A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with The Muse Knoxville to lease property located at 3301 East Magnolia Avenue in order to operate a Science and Discovery Museum for the children and families of this community and the region. (Requested by Administration)
Aye
Split
Aug 19, 2025
O-96-2025 Amend Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-E-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Split
Aug 19, 2025 Motion to refer:
O-96-2025 Amend Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-E-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
No
Split Failed
Aug 19, 2025
R-235-2025 Authorize agreement with Design & Construction Services for Sidewalk Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $882,100.00 for the 2025 Sidewalk Replacement Project. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
R-244-2025 Adopt Board of Zoning Appeals' Administrative Rules & Procedures A Resolution adopting the Board of Zoning Appeals’ Administrative Rules & Procedures, as amended, to comply with updates to Tennessee Code Annotated § 13-7-205 and as recommended by the Board of Zoning Appeals at its July 17, 2025 meeting. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
R-243-2025 Supplement Resolution No. 1644 for Electric System Revenue Bonds A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled “A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Bonds” so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Thirty-Seven Million and no/100 Dollars ($37,000,000) of Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series RR-2026. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
R-242-2025 Supplement Resolution No. 2075 for Water Revenue Bonds A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled “A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds” so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Eighteen Million Dollars ($18,000,000) of Water System Revenue Bonds, Series PP-2026. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
R-241-2025 Authorize agreement with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for Baum Drive Stormwater A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $619,608.50 for the Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
R-240-2025 Authorize agreement with D.R. Phillips, LLC for Mary Vestal Park A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with D.R. Phillips, LLC in an amount not to exceed $683,617.57 for the Mary Vestal Park Streambank Stabilization Project, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
R-239-2025 Authorize agreement with EnSafe Inc. for Rock City Park A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with EnSafe Inc. to provide professional construction engineering and inspection services for the Rock City Park Streambank Stabilization Project in an amount not to exceed $218,320.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
R-238-2025 Authorize agreement with Shamrock Construction for Rock City Park A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Shamrock Construction & Remediation, LLC in an amount not to exceed $599,325.65 for the Rock City Park Streambank Stabilization Project, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
R-237-2025 Amend agreement with Southern Constructors for bridge repair A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Seventeenth Street Bridge Repair Project, increasing the contract amount by $135,738.22 for a new total contract amount of $512,977.22. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
R-236-2025 Amend agreement with Cannon & Cannon for traffic management system A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for the University of Tennessee Advanced Traffic Management System Project, increasing the contract amount by $49,507.50 for a new total contract amount of $598,689.23. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
R-232-2025 Recognize 50th anniversary of Beck Cultural Exchange Center A Resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of Beck Cultural Exchange Center and celebrating the stewardship, work, and community involvement of Beck Cultural Exchange Center leadership and members in Knoxville and our region. (Requested by Councilmembers McKenzie, Thomas, Rider, Singh, Roberto, Fugate, Helsley, and Vice Mayor Smith.)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025 Motion to amend:
R-232-2025 Recognize 50th anniversary of Beck Cultural Exchange Center A Resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of Beck Cultural Exchange Center and celebrating the stewardship, work, and community involvement of Beck Cultural Exchange Center leadership and members in Knoxville and our region. (Requested by Councilmembers McKenzie, Thomas, Rider, Singh, Roberto, Fugate, Helsley, and Vice Mayor Smith.)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025 Motion to defer:
Postpone ordinance changing zoning at 118 Twentieth Street to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 118 Twentieth Street from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant.
Absent
Deferred
Aug 5, 2025 Motion to defer:
Postpone One Year Plan Amendment for 118 Twentieth Street An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street.
Absent
Deferred
Aug 5, 2025 Motion to defer:
Postpone ordinance amending Central City Sector Plan for 118 Twentieth Street An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street.
Absent
Deferred
Aug 5, 2025
Change zoning at 0 Keck Road from AG to RN-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion 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.
Absent
Split
Aug 5, 2025
Approve amendment to Zoning Code Article 17.3 (Non-Conforming Lot of Record) An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant.
Absent
Split
Aug 5, 2025 Motion to refer:
Approve amendment to Zoning Code Article 17.3 (Non-Conforming Lot of Record) An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant.
Absent
Split Failed
Aug 5, 2025 Motion to refer:
Amend Zoning Code Articles 2, 4, 9, 10, 11 for 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 provide for a new Single-Family Attached dwelling use, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant.
Absent
Deferred
Aug 5, 2025 Motion to defer:
Postpone ordinance to close portion of Ambrose Street An Ordinance to close a portion of Ambrose Street adjacent to City Blocks 19184 and 19206, being bound by Ohio Avenue to the west, an unimproved alley to the east, Tax I.D. Parcel No. 081IC029 to the north, and 1202 Ohio Avenue to the south, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.
Absent
Deferred
Aug 5, 2025
Affirm Council's authority to amend City budget and adopt alternative budget A Resolution to affirm Council's legislative authority to amend the City budget, including line-item amendment authority, as well as the authority to adopt an alternative budget for the City of Knoxville when a majority of council members reject the budget introduced by the Mayor and adopt a budget ordinance introduced by a member of Council.
Absent
Split Failed
Aug 5, 2025
R-228-2025 MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant for Police vehicle A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $29,000.00 as a subrecipient of the 2025 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a Side-by-Side Utility vehicle to be used by the Knoxville Police Department.
Absent
Split
Aug 5, 2025
Amend North City Sector Plan for property at 5552 Washington Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Brian Ewers for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Community Commercial for a portion of property located at 5552 Washington Pike.
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
R-222-2025 Apply for and accept ESG funding for Homeless Services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept Emergency Solutions Grant funding from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency in the amount of $134,375.00 to be used to provide Homeless Services.
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Change zoning at 0 Pipkin Lane from AG to RN-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 Pipkin Lane from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Aurora Inc., Applicant.
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Change zoning at 0 Landview Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Landview Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Steve W. Abbott Jr., Applicant.
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Change zoning at 3950 Linden Avenue from C-G-2 to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3950 Linden Avenue from C-G-2 (General Commercial) district to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Reginald Bell, Applicant.
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Change zoning at 5552 Washington Pike to C-G-1 and RN-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5552 Washington Pike from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district and I-G (General Industrial) district to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district and RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Brian Ewers, Applicant.
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 5552 Washington Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Brian Ewers for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Community Commercial for a portion of property located at 5552 Washington Pike.
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 5552 Washington Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Brian Ewers for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Community Commercial for a portion of property located at 5552 Washington Pike.
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Add H (Historic Overlay) zoning to 2515 N. Central Street An Ordinance to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 2515 N. Central Street and to adopt the proposed design guidelines for the property, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, Patricia Craig, Applicant.
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Change zoning at 1108 Beaumont Avenue from RN-2 to C-N An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1108 Beaumont Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, Andrew Osakue, Applicant.
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 1108 Beaumont Ave An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Osakue for a One Year Plan Amendment from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1108 Beaumont Avenue.
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 1108 Beaumont Ave An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Osakue for a One Year Plan Amendment from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1108 Beaumont Avenue.
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1108 Beaumont Ave An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Osakue for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1108 Beaumont Avenue.
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Change zoning for W. Inskip Drive properties from RN-2 to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of four properties located at 0, 308, 314, and 0 W. Inskip Drive from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Savannah Reyes-Dixon, Applicant.
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for W. Inskip Drive properties An Ordinance approving the request of Savannah Reyes-Dixon for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for four properties located at 0, 308, 314, and 0 W. Inskip Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged.
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for properties on W. Inskip Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Savannah Reyes-Dixon for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for four properties located at 0, 308, 314, and 0 W. Inskip Drive, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged.
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for properties on W. Inskip Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Savannah Reyes-Dixon for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for four properties located at 0, 308, 314, and 0 W. Inskip Drive, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged.
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Change zoning at 0 Bernhurst Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Bernhurst Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Rajpaul Cheema, Applicant.
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Amend Zoning Code Articles 2, 4, 9 to add sections pertaining to Cottage Courts An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Articles 2, 4, and 9 to add sections pertaining to Cottage Courts, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant.
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Amend Zoning Code Article 12 (Landscape) and Tree Protection Ordinance An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12, Landscape, to provide landscape quality assurance, promote orderly development, preserve existing vegetation and further codify the Tree Protection Ordinance, City of Knoxville, Applicant.
Absent
Unanimous
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